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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$39.25 +0.39 (+1.00%)
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Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
8

Based on 13 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 13 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 7 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$53.92
37.37% Upside
According to the 13 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $53.92. The highest price target for FCX is $60.00, while the lowest price target for FCX is $45.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 37.37% from the current price of $39.25.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/24/23 to 12/23/24
1 Month Ago
11/24/23 to 11/23/24
3 Months Ago
9/25/23 to 9/24/24
1 Year Ago
12/24/22 to 12/24/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
7 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$53.92$54.00$52.93$43.38
Forecasted Upside37.37% Upside23.51% Upside8.62% Upside2.37% Upside
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Moderate Buy
Hold

FCX Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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FCX Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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Freeport-McMoRan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFreeport-McMoRanBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.69
2.76
2.51
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside37.37% Upside138.98% Upside14.28% Upside
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/23/2024Scotiabank
5 of 5 stars
O. Wowkodaw
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Lower TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$53.00 ➝ $52.00+9.17%
10/23/2024Raymond James
4 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$55.00 ➝ $57.00+19.15%
10/15/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $55.00+16.48%
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
6/10/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$48.00 ➝ $51.00+2.20%
4/25/2024Argus
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$44.00 ➝ $54.00+10.47%
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%
1/8/2024Sanford C. Bernstein
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 UpgradeMarket Perform ➝ Outperform$41.00 ➝ $48.50+17.12%
12/6/2023Eight Capital
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 Set TargetBuy$55.00+50.27%
10/20/2023BMO Capital Markets
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 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$47.00 ➝ $45.00+31.46%
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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4/21/2023Barclays
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 Boost TargetUnderweight$24.00 ➝ $29.00-29.88%
1/26/2023Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral$44.00 ➝ $46.00-1.37%

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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 Wednesday, December 18, 2024. 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. recently reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.38, exceeding analysts' expectations of $0.37, indicating strong financial performance.
  • The company achieved a revenue of $6.79 billion for the latest quarter, surpassing the forecast of $6.45 billion, showcasing robust sales growth.
  • As of the latest trading session, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. shares are priced at $42.07, which may present a buying opportunity for investors looking for value.
  • Institutional ownership stands at 80.77%, suggesting strong confidence from large investors, which can be a positive indicator for potential investors.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a relatively low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.31, indicating a solid balance sheet and lower financial risk compared to companies with higher leverage.

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 a decline of 1.7% recently, which may indicate volatility and potential challenges in maintaining its market position.
  • Analysts have mixed ratings, with some lowering their target prices, such as Morgan Stanley reducing its target from $60.00 to $58.00, which could reflect concerns about future performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 30.71, suggesting that the stock may be overvalued compared to its earnings, which could deter value-focused investors.
  • The company has a beta of 1.86, indicating higher volatility compared to the market, which may pose risks for conservative investors.
  • Recent changes in institutional holdings, such as Stevens Capital Management LP reducing its stake by 75.9%, could signal a lack of confidence among some investors.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 13 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $53.92, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.

13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last year. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 7 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" FCX shares.

According to analysts, Freeport-McMoRan's stock has a predicted upside of 37.37% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Freeport-McMoRan's stock had 1 downgrade by analysts.

Freeport-McMoRan has been rated by research analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Raymond James, and Scotiabank in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.69 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.76. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 12/23/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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