Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) Stock Forecast
FCX analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.22 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $79.07 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +13.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 27, 2026 EPS estimate $0.75
- 52-week range
- $38.65 – $79.91
FCX analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
FCX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
FCX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.83 | $0.72 | $0.94 | $0.50 | +66.6% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.19 | $2.67 | $4.27 | $1.77 | +80.5% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.33 | $2.86 | $5.71 | $3.19 | +35.5% | 17 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
FCX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $7.40B | $6.81B | $8.21B | +6.1% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $30.12B | $28.85B | $32.72B | +16.2% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $36.48B | $33.29B | $41.90B | +21.1% | 16 |
FCX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
FCX revenue: reported and forecast
FCX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.77 | $0.74 | $0.73 | $0.81 | $0.83 | +8.8% | 8 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $2.81 | $3.00 | $3.02 | $3.15 | $3.19 | +13.9% | 9 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.03 | $4.12 | $4.15 | $4.29 | $4.33 | +7.5% | 7 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
FCX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; FCX beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from FCX
23 analysts cover Freeport-McMoRan; their consensus rating is buy (4.22 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $79.07, 13.7% above the latest close of $69.54. Analysts expect earnings of $3.19 per share for 2026, +80.5% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.33 per share on revenue of $36.5 billion. Freeport-McMoRan beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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FCX forecast FAQ
What is Freeport-McMoRan's price target?
The average analyst price target for Freeport-McMoRan is $79.07, 13.7% above the latest close of $69.54.
Is Freeport-McMoRan a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering Freeport-McMoRan, 12 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 4 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Freeport-McMoRan's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.19 per share for 2026 (range $2.67 to $4.27); for 2027 the estimate is $4.33.
What is Freeport-McMoRan's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $30.1 billion, growth of 16.2%; for 2027 it is $36.5 billion.
When does Freeport-McMoRan report earnings?
Freeport-McMoRan is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 27, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.75.
Does Freeport-McMoRan usually beat earnings estimates?
Freeport-McMoRan reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.