Is FCX a good investment in 2026?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at a P/E ratio of 32.9, with very high volatility (60.7% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of FCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 60.7%, FCX has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.36 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Analysis & Price Outlook

Q: Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan has a dividend yield of 0.93%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$89.32B

P/E RATIO

32.9

BETA

1.36

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.93%

52W HIGH

$72.28

52W LOW

$35.15

VOLATILITY

60.7%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$64.36 → $62.12-3.48%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$43.87 → $62.12+41.6%

FCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 6/24/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	FCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	32.9x	14.0x	↑ 135%
Beta	1.36	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.93%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	60.7%	28%	Higher risk

TOP BASIC MATERIALS PEERS

LILIN APAPD ECECL

Competitors Analysis

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

COMPANY	PRICE	MARKET CAP	SECTOR
FCFCX(You are here)	$62.13	$89.32B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$522.15	$241.41B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$278.59	$62.04B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$279.06	$78.54B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Freeport-McMoRan is currently trading at $62.13, which is 14.0% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.36, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME5.7M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good buy right now?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at 32.9x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 60.7% volatility.

Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan offers a dividend yield of 0.93%. This translates to approximately $0.58 per share annually.

How volatile is FCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 60.7% and beta of 1.36,FCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.