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Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (FCX) Stock Analysis

Buy WaitModerate Confidence

Basic Materials · Copper

Wait for pullback to $60.01. Recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $71.40. Engine's entry $60.01 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci,... Read more

$71.40+17.7% A.UpsideScore 5.7/10#4 of 6 Copper
QualityF-score9 / 9FCF yield1.74%
IncomeYield0.88%(5y avg 1.28%)Payout31.75%sustainable
Entry $60.01(Support Atr Sticky)Stop $53.14Target $70.65(resistance)A.R:R -0.6:1Setup A.R:R 3.0:1
Analyst target$68.86-3.6%22 analysts
$70.65our TP
$71.40price
$68.86mean
$31
$85

Wait for pullback to $60.01. Recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $71.40. Engine's entry $60.01 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 6/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, news boost analyst 0.40, earnings proximity 36d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: aggressive.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-15

Recent Developments — Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

Material events (past 30 days)

  • 8K May 20, 2026 MEDIUM Item 1.02: Delaware | 001-11307-01 | 74-2480931 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | | | | | | | | | | | ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|--- 4340 E.

Generated 2026-06-15T18:11:46Z.

TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Wed, Jul 22, 202636d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
Positive news sentiment (+0.67)
Strong growth profile
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)36.2
P/E (Fwd)17.7
Mkt Cap$98.3B
EV/EBITDA12.0
Profit Mgn10.3%
ROE15.6%
Rev Growth8.8%
Beta1.36
Dividend0.88%
Rating analysts30

Quality Signals

Piotroski F9/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.06bearish
IV81%elevated

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-05-20Item 1.02MEDIUM
    Delaware | 001-11307-01 | 74-2480931 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | | | | | | | | | | | ---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|--- 4340 E.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-03-23Item 5.02MEDIUM
    Douglas N. Currault II Executive Vice President and General Counsel (authorized signatory) Date: March 23, 2026
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Ranks in the bottom of its industry peers on the composite signal. Better names in the same sector exist.static

Growth Rank
0.0
Quality Rank
2.7
Value Rank
3.0
GatesA.R:R -0.6=NEGATIVEExecutive change: officer departure/appointmentMomentum 6.1>=5.5Insider activity: OKNEWS BOOST ANALYST 0.40EARNINGS PROXIMITY 36d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Aggressive
RSI
61 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $58.30Resistance $72.09

Price Targets

$53
$60
$71
A.Upside-1.1%
A.R:R-0.6:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)3.0:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionMedium conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-9.4% upside)
! NEWS_MOD=+2: HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-22 (36d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FCX stock a buy right now?

Wait for pullback to $60.01. Recent C-suite change — blocks BUY_NOW at $71.40. Engine's entry $60.01 (Support Atr Sticky) is the shallowest technical level that clears the 2:1 A.R:R minimum. Key risk: Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining. Chart setup: No clear chart pattern; technical signals are mixed. Maintain position. Not compelling to add more. | News modifier +2 (HOLD_IF_HOLDING → STRONG_BUY_WAIT) Target $70.65 (-1.1%), stop $53.14 (−34.4%), Setup A.R:R 3.0:1. Score 5.7/10, moderate confidence.

What is the FCX stock price target?

Take-profit target: $70.65 (+17.7% upside). Target $70.65 (-1.1%), stop $53.14 (−34.4%), Setup A.R:R 3.0:1. Stop-loss: $53.14.

What are the risks of investing in FCX?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is FCX overvalued or undervalued?

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. trades at a P/E of 36.2 (forward 17.7). TrendMatrix value score: 4.9/10. Verdict: Buy (Wait for Entry).

What do analysts say about FCX?

30 analysts cover FCX with a consensus score of 3.9/5. Average price target: $69.

What does Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. do?Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The...

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. Its assets include the Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia; Morenci, Bagdad, Safford, Sierrita, and Miami in Arizona; Chino and Tyrone in New Mexico; and Henderson and Climax in Colorado, North America, as well as Cerro Verde in Peru and El Abra in Chile. The company was formerly known as Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and changed its name to Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in July 2014. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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