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Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 6, 2026, MELANY rates Freeport-McMoran Inc. 66 out of 100 (Favorable). Its highest factor score is earnings track record at 92, and its lowest is valuation at 33.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-06FCX · composite score
About Freeport-McMoran Inc.
Freeport-McMoRan holds interests in 10 copper mines, including 49% of Grasberg (copper and gold) in Indonesia, 55% of Cerro Verde in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. Its 2025 share was roughly 1.1 million metric tons of copper, one of the world's largest volumes, plus about 530,000 ounces of gold (mostly from Grasberg) and 74 million pounds of molybdenum, with about 25 years of copper reserves at year-end.
Rating as of 2026-10-06 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
Why FCX scores 66/100
FCX's 8 factor scores run from 33 to 92, and 4 of them sit above its composite of 66. Here is how FCX breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- Forward P/E 17.1x, earnings growth accelerating
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
- 50-day MA above 200-day (golden cross zone)
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 4 of last 4 quarters
- Avg EPS beat +33%
- Earnings in 21 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 21 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How FCX compares
As of October 6, 2026, Freeport-McMoran Inc. is tied for 4th of 16 in Materials and Mining Stocks, where the average score is 61.
Key risks for FCX
- No specific company-level red flags detected, monitor macro regime changes
Sector and theme context
Freeport-McMoran Inc. sits in the Materials / commodity cycle theme, which MELANY currently rates 4/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds FCX's momentum and catalyst factors above.
FCX trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Freeport-McMoran Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates FCX
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Freeport-McMoran Inc.'s 66/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about FCX
Is Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) a buy?
As of 2026-10-06, MELANY rated Freeport-McMoran Inc. Favorable with a composite score of 66/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Freeport-McMoran Inc.'s MELANY score?
Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) has a MELANY composite score of 66/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the FCX stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores FCX from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Freeport-McMoran Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Freeport-McMoran Inc. (FCX) Favorable with a composite of 66/100 as of 2026-10-06. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the FCX stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for FCX. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 66/100 across eight factors for Freeport-McMoran Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is FCX stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 33/100 for Freeport-McMoran Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives FCX's read.
What price should I buy FCX at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for FCX: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying FCX stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Freeport-McMoran Inc.: No specific company-level red flags detected, monitor macro regime changes. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Freeport-McMoran Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 69/100 for Freeport-McMoran Inc., and earnings track record, at 92/100. The 66/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will FCX stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 69/100 for FCX right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this FCX rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-06. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores FCX continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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