FCXFreeport-McMoRan exhibits solid fundamental strength and is involved in critical commodities, though short-term technicals suggest a neutral stance. The company offers significant growth potential tied to global demand for copper.
Freeport-McMoRan is a key player in essential commodities like copper, which is a critical component in the green energy transition (EVs, renewable infrastructure) and global economic growth.
The company shows strong revenue and profitability trends, supported by a manageable debt level and robust cash flow generation. Valuation metrics are mixed, with a high P/E ratio but reasonable P/S.
The stock is trading below key short-term moving averages and exhibits mixed momentum signals. Support is seen around the 52-week low, while resistance lies near the recent highs.
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Green Energy Transition | 95 |
| Commodity Price Volatility | 65 |
| Geographic Diversification | 80 |
| Operational Scale & Assets | 90 |
| ESG & Social Impact | 60 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 45 |
| Valuation | 60 |
| Profitability | 65 |
| Growth | 75 |
| Balance Sheet Health | 85 |
| Cash Flow | 80 |
| Earnings Performance | 70 |
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Trend Analysis | 50 |
| Trend Analysis | 65 |
| Momentum | 45 |
| Volume | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 70 |
| Support & Resistance | 60 |
Consistent Earnings Beat
The company has exceeded earnings per share (EPS) estimates for the last 7 out of 8 quarters, indicating strong operational execution and consistent profitability.
Undervalued Relative to Peers
The trailing P/E ratio of 33.77 is below the industry average of 38.5, suggesting potential undervaluation compared to its peers.
High P/E Ratio for Sector
The TTM P/E ratio of 54.2 is significantly higher than the industry average (38.5), indicating the stock may be overvalued relative to its earnings.
Slowing Revenue Growth
Revenue growth has slowed from 18.8% in Q4 2021 to 7.4% in Q4 2024, suggesting a deceleration in top-line expansion.
July 2025
15
Ex-Dividend Date
August 2025
1
Next Dividend Date
October 2025
21
Next Earnings Date
H: $0.73
A: $0.50
L: $0.35
H: 7.22B
A: 7.06B
L: 6.76B
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. engages in the mining of mineral properties in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It primarily explores for copper, gold, molybdenum, silver, and other metals. The company's 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.
49.50 USD
The 39 analysts offering 1 year price forecasts for FCX have a max estimate of 57.00 and a min estimate of 26.00.