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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$46.87 -0.12 (-0.26%)
(As of 11/6/2024 ET)

Freeport-McMoRan - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
5
Buy
9

Based on 14 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 14 analysts, 5 have given a hold rating, 8 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for FCX.

Consensus Price Target

$54.00
15.21% Upside
According to the 14 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Freeport-McMoRan, the average price target is $54.00. 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 15.21% from the current price of $46.87.
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FCX Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/7/23 to 11/6/24
1 Month Ago
10/8/23 to 10/7/24
3 Months Ago
8/9/23 to 8/8/24
1 Year Ago
11/7/22 to 11/7/23
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
8 Buy rating(s)
9 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
4 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
5 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$54.00$52.93$53.07$42.50
Forecasted Upside15.21% Upside4.21% Upside29.30% Upside24.80% 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

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Freeport-McMoRan Stock vs. The Competition

TypeFreeport-McMoRanBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.71
2.75
2.50
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside14.53% Upside111.98% Upside7.37% 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 Thursday, October 24, 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 stock is currently trading at $50.54, showing a 1.5% increase.
  • Analysts have given Freeport-McMoRan a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $52.93, indicating potential growth.
  • Recent analyst reports suggest a positive outlook for Freeport-McMoRan, with price targets exceeding the current trading price.
  • Strong institutional ownership of 80.77% indicates confidence from large investors in the company's future performance.
  • Freeport-McMoRan's diversified portfolio of mineral properties across North America, South America, and Indonesia provides exposure to various metals, reducing risk.

Freeport-McMoRan
Bear Case

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

  • Recent Q4 2024 earnings forecast by Raymond James lowered EPS estimates for Freeport-McMoRan, indicating potential challenges in the upcoming quarter.
  • Some analysts have issued cautious ratings on Freeport-McMoRan, suggesting a degree of uncertainty in the company's future performance.
  • Market volatility and fluctuations in metal prices could impact Freeport-McMoRan's profitability and stock performance.
  • Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 may raise concerns about the company's financial leverage and ability to manage debt obligations.
  • The company's PE ratio of 44.39 and price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.89 may indicate that the stock is currently trading at a premium valuation.

FCX Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 14 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Freeport-McMoRan is $54.00, with a high forecast of $60.00 and a low forecast of $45.00.

14 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Freeport-McMoRan in the last twelve months. There are currently 5 hold ratings, 8 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 15.21% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

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

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

Analysts like Freeport-McMoRan less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating score for Freeport-McMoRan is 2.71 while the average consensus rating score for "basic materials" companies is 2.75. Learn more on how FCX compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:FCX) was last updated on 11/6/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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