Is FCX a good investment in 2026?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at a P/E ratio of 42.8, with very high volatility (57.0% annualized). Recent momentum is positive.

What is the risk level of FCX?

Based on 30-day volatility of 57.0%, 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 0.99%.

Key Metrics

MARKET CAP

$93.56B

P/E RATIO

42.8

BETA

1.47

More volatile

DIV YIELD

0.99%

52W HIGH

$69.75

52W LOW

$28.64

VOLATILITY

57.0%

30d annualized

Price Performance

30-DAY PRICE CHART

$60.49 → $65.10+7.62%

30 days agoToday

1-YEAR PERFORMANCE

$33.35 → $65.10+95.2%

FCX | 52-week chartLast updated: 4/8/2026

Basic Materials Sector Context

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

METRIC	FCX	SECTOR AVG	VS SECTOR
P/E Ratio	42.8x	14.0x	↑ 206%
Beta	1.47	1.15	More volatile
Div Yield	0.99%	2.20%	Below avg
30d Volatility	57.0%	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)	$65.10	$93.56B	Basic Materials	—
LILIN	$500.48	$231.92B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
APAPD	$296.61	$66.04B	Basic Materials	VIEW →
ECECL	$273.51	$77.25B	Basic Materials	VIEW →

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Technical Analysis

Freeport-McMoRan is currently trading at $65.10, which is 6.7% 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

VOLUME16.1M(Below avg)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is FCX a good buy right now?

Freeport-McMoRan trades at 42.8x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is Very High based on 57.0% volatility.

Does FCX pay dividends?

Yes, Freeport-McMoRan offers a dividend yield of 0.99%. This translates to approximately $0.64 per share annually.

How volatile is FCX?

With 30-day annualized volatility of 57.0% and beta of 1.47,FCX is classified as Very High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.