Is FCX a good investment in 2026?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at a P/E ratio of 41.1, with high volatility (45.4% annualized). The stock is in a consolidation phase.

What is the risk level of FCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 45.4%, FCX has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.44 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) Stock Analysis & Price Target

Q: Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan has a dividend yield of 0.96%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$89.68B

P/E RATIO

41.1

BETA

1.44

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.96%

52W HIGH

$69.75

52W LOW

$27.66

VOLATILITY

45.4%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$63.61 → $62.40-1.90%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$38.85 → $62.40+60.6%

FCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 3/11/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	FCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	41.1x	14.0x	↑ 193%
Beta	1.44	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.96%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	45.4%	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)	$62.40	$89.68B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$477.94	$221.47B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$275.12	$61.26B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$281.39	$79.70B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Freeport-McMoRan is currently trading at $62.40, which is 10.5% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.44, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)NEUTRAL

30-DAY TRENDNEUTRAL

VOLUME17.0M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good buy right now?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at 41.1x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 45.4% volatility.

Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan offers a dividend yield of 0.96%. This translates to approximately $0.60 per share annually.

How volatile is FCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 45.4% and beta of 1.44,FCX is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.