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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$33.36 +2.01 (+6.40%)
Closing price 04/11/2025 03:59 PM Eastern
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$33.37 +0.02 (+0.05%)
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Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
10

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 15 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$49.88
49.55% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $49.88. The highest price target for FCX is $60.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $40.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 49.55% from the current price of $33.36.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
4/12/24 to 4/12/25
1 Month Ago
3/13/24 to 3/13/25
3 Months Ago
1/13/24 to 1/12/25
1 Year Ago
4/13/23 to 4/12/24
Strong Buy
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$49.88$51.75$52.96$46.71
Forecasted Upside49.55% Upside37.76% Upside35.83% Upside-5.60% Downside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
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FCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

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FCX Price Targets by Month

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Freeport-McMoRan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFreeport-McMoRanBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.80
2.79
2.54
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside49.55% Upside157.83% Upside27.82% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
4/10/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.
2 of 5 stars
Bill Peterson
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Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $42.00+33.22%
4/7/2025Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
Orest Wowkodaw
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$45.00 ➝ $40.00+30.82%
4/4/2025Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
Brian MacArthur
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Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$49.00 ➝ $51.00+75.14%
3/10/2025Dbs Bank
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E. Lee
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UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
3/6/2025Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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Abhi Agarwal
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$47.00 ➝ $47.00+23.18%
2/27/2025Jefferies Financial Group
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Chris LaFemina
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$40.00 ➝ $48.00+26.23%
1/31/2025Argus
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D. Coleman
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DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold
1/24/2025BMO Capital Markets
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Katja Jancic
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Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$54.00 ➝ $50.00+31.44%
1/7/2025Sanford C. Bernstein
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B. Brackett
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DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$51.00 ➝ $46.00+19.33%
9/19/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$60.00 ➝ $58.00+27.87%
9/4/2024UBS Group
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C. Woodworth
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UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$54.00 ➝ $55.00+32.98%
7/24/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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 Reiterated RatingSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$60.00 ➝ $60.00+34.59%
6/21/2024BNP Paribas
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A. Spence
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UpgradeStrong-Buy
4/23/2024Bernstein Bank
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$52.00 ➝ $52.50+9.83%
4/23/2024HSBC
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$39.00 ➝ $45.00-5.86%
4/9/2024Bank of America
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$59.00+17.93%
12/6/2023Eight Capital
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 Set TargetBuy$55.00+50.27%
8/22/2023Stifel Nicolaus
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 Lower TargetBuy$49.00 ➝ $48.00+24.06%
6/29/20231-800-FLOWERS.COM
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 Reiterated RatingInitiates
6/29/20233M
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 Reiterated RatingInitiates
4/21/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight$24.00 ➝ $29.00-29.88%

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Should I Buy Freeport-McMoRan Stock? FCX Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Saturday, April 5, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Freeport-McMoRan pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Freeport-McMoRan Inc.:

  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a solid return on equity of 7.50%, indicating effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • The company recently announced a quarterly dividend of $0.15, which translates to an annualized dividend of $0.60 and a yield of 1.79%, providing a steady income stream for investors.
  • Current stock price is $29.57, which may present a buying opportunity given its 52-week high of $55.24, suggesting potential for price appreciation.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a market capitalization of $42.49 billion, indicating it is a large and established player in the mining sector, which can provide stability.
  • The company operates in multiple regions, including North America, South America, and Indonesia, diversifying its revenue sources and reducing reliance on any single market.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Freeport-McMoRan Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced significant volatility, with a beta of 1.87, indicating it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to higher risk for investors.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. reported earnings per share of $0.31, missing the consensus estimate of $0.36, which may raise concerns about its earnings performance.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, which is relatively low, but any increase in debt could impact financial stability and investor confidence.
  • Recent trading volume was 21,874,210 shares, significantly higher than the average volume, which may indicate increased selling pressure or market uncertainty.
  • With a P/E ratio of 22.84, the stock may be considered overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $49.88, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $40.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 8 buy ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCX shares.

According to analysts, Freeport-McMoRan's stock has a predicted upside of 49.55% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 4 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Freeport-McMoRan has been rated by research analysts at Argus, BMO Capital Markets, Dbs Bank, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan more than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.79. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 4/12/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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