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Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) is a basic materials company operating in copper. The company operates in the copper segment and is benchmarked against listed peers. This analysis page tracks valuation context, trend strength, and downside risk over time.

PRICE
$68.38
-0.64% today
RISK
VERY HIGH

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP
$98.28B
P/E RATIO
45.0
BETA
1.43
More volatile
DIV YIELD
0.88%
52W HIGH
$69.75
52W LOW
$27.66
VOLATILITY
54.7%
30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$62.87 → $68.38+8.76%
30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$36.91 → $68.38+85.3%
$39$50$61FebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan
FCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 2/27/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.

METRICFCXSECTOR AVGVS SECTOR
P/E Ratio45.0x14.0x 221%
Beta1.431.15More volatile
Div Yield0.88%2.20%Below avg
30d Volatility54.7%28%Higher risk

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Competitors Analysis

Compare FCX's key metrics against its main basic materials sector competitors.

COMPANYPRICEMARKET CAPSECTOR
FCX(You are here)
$68.38$98.28BBasic Materials
LIN$498.51$233.76BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
APD$276.23$61.50BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
ECL$306.76$86.89BBasic MaterialsVIEW →
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Technical Analysis

Freeport-McMoRan is currently trading at $68.38, which is 2.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.43, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL
30-DAY TRENDBULLISH
VOLUME17.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good buy right now?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at 45.0x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 54.7% volatility.

Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan offers a dividend yield of 0.88%. This translates to approximately $0.60 per share annually.

How volatile is FCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 54.7% and beta of 1.43,FCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.

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Last updated: 2/27/2026, 2:03:42 PM