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Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc

NYSE: FCX · BASIC MATERIALS · COPPER

$62.08
-3.38% today

Updated 2026-06-10

Market cap
$103.10B
P/E ratio
37.95
P/S ratio
3.90x
EPS (TTM)
$1.89
Dividend yield
0.89%
52W range
$35 – $72
Volume
14.8M

WallStSmart proprietary scores

66
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
6.7
Growth
B
6.0
Quality
B
7.0
Profitability
B+
2.7
Valuation
F
3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
1.7
Altman Z-Score
Distress
Industry rank
View all highly rated stocks (75+) →210 stocks currently score above 75

Price targets

Analyst target
$57,500.00
+92522.42%
12-Month target
$45.82
-26.19%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$41.08
Margin of safety
-51.12%
6 Strong Buy13 Buy3 Hold1 Sell0 Strong Sell

Price chart

Stock snapshot

Strengths
+ Free cash flow $522.00M — positive
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Altman Z 1.68 — distress zone
- 51.12% above intrinsic value

Key financials

Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
Metric2022202320242025TTM2026 (E)
Revenue$23.33B$22.71B$25.45B$25.74B$26.42B$29.4B
Net income$3.46B$1.84B$1.88B$2.20B$881.00M
EPS$1.89$2.95
Free cash flow$1.67B$455.00M$2.35B$1.12B$522.00M
Profit margin14.83%8.11%7.40%8.56%10.30%

Recent insider activity

DateInsiderTypeSharesPrice
MOFFETT, JAMES RSale70,014$27.43
MOFFETT, JAMES RSale14,000$27.00
LACKEY, BOBBY LEESale4,917

Peer comparison

CompanyMkt CapScoreGrowthProfitValueQualityMoSRating
FCX$103.10B666.77.02.76.0-51.12%Strong Buy
LIN$229.28B625.38.03.34.0-70.17%Buy
BHP$223.12B625.39.04.36.0Buy
RIO$173.37B544.08.56.05.5+24.53%Buy
SCCO$168.01B659.310.03.78.0Strong Buy
NEM$116.90B7810.09.04.08.5-63.17%Strong Buy

Smart narrative

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc trades at $62.08. representing a P/E of 37.95x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 66/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.68, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $26.42B. with profit margins at 10.30%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $41.08.

Frequently asked questions

What is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's stock price?

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX) trades at $62.08, on a P/E of 38.0x and a P/S of 3.9x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.

Is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc overvalued?

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 66/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. On valuation specifically, our conservative DCF puts intrinsic value at $41.08 against the $62.08 price, so on cash flow terms the market is paying a premium for Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's growth. The Buy rating reflects that growth and quality, while the DCF flags that the price already assumes a lot.

What is the price target of Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)?

The 12-month analyst consensus target is $57,500.00, about 92522.4% above the current $62.08. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.

What is the intrinsic value of Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc (FCX)?

Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $41.08, a -51.1% margin of safety versus today's $62.08. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A negative reading means the price is running ahead of that conservative estimate, leaving little downside cushion if growth slows.

What is Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's revenue?

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $26.42B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.

Altman Z-Score?

Freeport-McMoran Copper & Gold Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.68, which places it in the distress. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.

Company info

SectorBASIC MATERIALS
IndustryCOPPER
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD

Quick metrics

P/S ratio3.90x
ROE14.01%
Beta1.32
50D MA$62.55
200D MA$52.88
Shares out1.44B
Float1.43B
Short ratio
Avg volume14.8M

Performance

1 week+0.00%
1 month+5.55%
3 months+17.71%
YTD+37.22%
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