Freeport-McMoRan looks undervalued relative to current copper prices, with the stock pricing in roughly $5.70 copper, about 13% below spot. Grasberg is running slightly ahead of its revised plan, and FCX reaffirmed its target of 80% capacity by mid-2027 and near-full capacity by year-end 2027. Using a 7.0x EV/EBITDA multiple on about $20B of average 2027/2028 EBITDA at $6.50/lb copper, with partners' stakes (NCI) included in EV, I get an $85 target, about 22% upside.
Five mining and precious-metals royalty companies, FCX, FNV, LUNMF, OR and WPM are poised to beat third-quarter 2026 earnings estimates as elevated metal prices support growth.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed at $69.6 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.89% move from the prior day.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed at $71.14 in the latest trading session, marking a -1% move from the prior day.
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Deutsche Bank believes the surge in copper prices in its early inning only. According to the investment firm, aggressive demand from artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicles (EVs) could drive copper prices up to $10 a pound, or $22,050 per metric ton.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.
FCX's Q3 copper and gold output met expectations as Grasberg recovery advances, with major growth projects also moving forward.
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) concluded the recent trading session at $70.84, signifying a +2.3% move from its prior day's close.
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Presents at Morgan Stanley's 14th Annual Laguna Conference Transcript
Freeport-McMoRan NYSE: FCX is pursuing growth through U.S. brownfield expansions, technology investments and the recovery of its Grasberg mine in Indonesia, President and CEO Kathleen Quirk said during a Morgan Stanley conference discussion.
FCX's copper costs are rising as volumes fall, putting pressure on margins despite higher metal prices.