AI PRICE FORECAST
FCX Stock Forecast & AI Price Prediction
Freeport-McMoRan · Basic Materials · Copper
FCX live signal snapshot
Shares of FCX were last at $62.12, up 3.00% on the day, trading 22.6% below its 52-week high of $80.24 and 59.9% above its 52-week low of $38.85. Our AI model's current call on FCX is HOLD, with 69% confidence. The technical signals aren't aligned enough for a directional call yet. The short-term averages line up bearishly, and the price remains under its 50-day line. Its one-month projection is about $64.86, a 4.4% move from the last price.
FCX's 14-day RSI is 42.7 — approaching oversold, suggesting weakening momentum. The MACD indicator trails its signal line, with a histogram of -0.20 pointing to selling pressure. With the 50-day average at $69.04, 5.8% over the 200-day's $65.24, the longer-term trend structure remains positive.
22 Wall Street analysts covering FCX put the average price target at $78.09 (range $33.00–$90.00), implying 25.7% upside from the current price. The current recommendation trend leans bullish: 18 Buy/Strong Buy ratings vs 1 Sell/Strong Sell (and 4 Hold).
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About Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a copper company in the basic materials sector, headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, United States. Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It has a market value of about $89.1 billion and roughly 29,000 full-time employees. With a beta of 1.37, the stock has historically swung more than the overall market.
FCX performance vs. the market
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 22.3%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 51.7%, 40.2 points better than the S&P 500. Its −14.2% move over the past month extends a −7.0% three-month slide.
| Period | FCX | Sector (XLB) | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −14.2% | +6.6% | −2.3% |
| 3 months | −7.0% | +1.4% | −2.3% |
| Year to date | +22.3% | +16.9% | +11.4% |
| 1 year | +51.7% | +22.4% | +11.5% |
Freeport-McMoRan financials at a glance
Freeport-McMoRan's most recent quarter (ended Sep 30, 2026) brought in $7.5 billion of revenue and net income of $1.2 billion (a 15.6% net margin). Revenue was up 8.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. The stock trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.1 on trailing earnings of $2.38 per share. Trailing free cash flow was $1.9 billion, and total debt equals 31% of shareholders' equity.
| Quarter ended | Revenue | Net income |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | $7.5B | $1.2B |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $7.0B | $984M |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $6.2B | $881M |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.6B | $406M |
FCX vs. its peers
FCX's +22.3% this year ranks ahead of 3 of the 4 big basic materials names below. The strongest of the group this year is Linde (LIN, +23.5%).
| Company | Price | YTD | P/E | AI verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) | $62.12 | +22.3% | 26.1 | HOLD |
| Linde (LIN) | $526.55 | +23.5% | 35.0 | BUY |
| Ecolab (ECL) | $307.86 | +17.3% | 41.9 | BUY |
| The Sherwin-Williams (SHW) | $355.76 | +9.8% | 32.7 | BUY |
| Corteva (CTVA) | $12.14 | +20.7% | 7.5 | HOLD |
FCX stock: common questions
What is the FCX stock price target?
22 Wall Street analysts put the average 12-month target at $78.09, in a range of $33.00–$90.00, versus a recent price of $62.12. Stock Pulse 247's model projects about $64.86 over the next month.
Is FCX a buy right now?
Our AI model currently rates FCX a HOLD at 69% confidence. Among analysts, 18 rate it Buy or Strong Buy, 4 Hold and 1 Sell. Neither is personal advice — weigh them with your own research and risk tolerance.
How has FCX stock performed this year?
Since the start of 2026 the stock has risen 22.3%, ahead of the S&P 500 (+11.4%) and ahead of the basic materials sector fund XLB (+16.9%). Over the past 12 months the stock has gained 51.7%, 40.2 points better than the S&P 500. Its −14.2% move over the past month extends a −7.0% three-month slide.
What is FCX's 52-week high and low?
FCX has traded between $38.85 and $80.24 over the past 52 weeks; at $62.12 it is 22.6% below its 52-week high of $80.24 and 59.9% above its 52-week low of $38.85.
What sector is FCX in, and who are its peers?
FCX is in the basic materials sector (copper). Its largest peers on Stock Pulse 247 include Linde (LIN), Ecolab (ECL), The Sherwin-Williams (SHW), Corteva (CTVA).
How accurate is the FCX forecast?
It's a model estimate from price history, technical indicators and analyst targets, not a guarantee — no model predicts short-term moves reliably. Use it as one input alongside your own research.
How this works: the forecast combines FCX's price history, momentum indicators (RSI, MACD, moving averages), volatility and analyst targets into one estimate. It's a model, not a guarantee.