Is FCX a good investment in 2026?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at a P/E ratio of 44.8, with very high volatility (51.9% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of FCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 51.9%, FCX has VERY HIGH risk. Beta of 1.47 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 0.88%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$97.97B

P/E RATIO

44.8

BETA

1.47

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.88%

52W HIGH

$69.75

52W LOW

$32.12

VOLATILITY

51.9%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$56.38 → $68.17+20.91%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$32.90 → $68.17+107.2%

FCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/13/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	FCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	44.8x	14.0x	↑ 220%
Beta	1.47	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.88%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	51.9%	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)	$68.17	$97.97B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$505.40	$234.20B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$297.12	$66.16B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$273.34	$77.20B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Freeport-McMoRan is currently trading at $68.17, which is 2.3% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.47, the stock shows higher sensitivity to market movements.

RSI (14)OVERBOUGHT

30-DAY TRENDBULLISH

VOLUME6.9M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good buy right now?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at 44.8x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 51.9% 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 51.9% and beta of 1.47,FCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.