Freeport-McMoRan Inc

Freeport-McMoRan Inc

FCX

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Market Cap$98.34B
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Freeport-McMoRan IncFreeport-McMoRan Inc36.10.88%67%-13.70.6

Earnings Call Q2 2025

July 23, 2025 - AI Summary

Strong Financial Performance: Freeport-McMoRan reported a solid Q2 2025 with EBITDA of $3.2 billion and operating cash flows of $2.2 billion, benefiting from high copper prices averaging over $4.50 per pound, which is significantly above the international benchmark. Sales volumes in H2 are expected to increase by nearly 10% compared to H1 levels, indicating strong demand and operational efficiency.
Copper and Gold Production Adjustments: The company has revised its 2025 guidance for gold production down by approximately 17% due to adjustments in the Grasberg gold production model; however, this change is mostly timing-related and not expected to impact long-term copper production forecasts. Overall copper production remains stable, with a targeted unit cash cost of around $1.55 per pound for the year.
Investment in Growth: Freeport is focusing on organic growth opportunities, particularly in its U.S. operations with plans to increase refined production through innovative leach processes and autonomous technology. These initiatives aim to enhance production efficiency and are expected to run at an annualized rate of 800 million pounds.

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$71.23

Target Price by Analysts

4.1% upsideFreeport-McMoRan Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$15.60

Current Fair Value

77.2% downside

Overvalued by 77.2% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$98.34 Billion
Enterprise Value$105.45 Billion
Dividend Yield$0.60 (0.88%)
Earnings per Share$1.53
Beta1.36
Outstanding Shares1,444,000,000

Return

Return on Equity66.83%ROE
Return on Assets22.15%
Return on Invested Capital15.38%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio36.14P/E Ratio
PEG24.05PEG
Price to Sales-13.68Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio3.26Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue-15.07
Enterprise Value to EBIT12.96
Enterprise Value to Net Income8
Total Debt to Enterprise0.11
Debt to Equity0.57Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
April 23, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.47
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$5.73 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 22, 2026
EPS Estimate
$0.60
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$6.61 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.1441 25.07%
Total Calls38,454,791 23.52%
Total Puts43,994,371 2.07%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %85.33% 0.35%
Total Invested$72.19B 14.94%
Investors Holding1,957 122.00%

ESG Score

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About Freeport-McMoRan Inc

12,800 employees

FCX is a leading international mining company with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. FCX operates large, long-lived, geographically diverse assets with significant proven and probable reserves of copper, gold and molybdenum. FCX is one o...

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Joint Committee on Taxation

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Finance

As the most powerful economic committee, it controls taxation and trade policy. Changes to corporate tax rates, international tax rules, tariffs, or trade agreements would have a direct and significant impact on FCX's profitability, global competitiveness, and valuation.

Appropriations

This committee allocates discretionary federal spending. Its subcommittees determine precise funding for infrastructure projects, which directly drives demand for copper. It also funds environmental and energy agencies whose regulations impact FCX's operations.

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

This committee oversees the CFTC, which regulates the massive derivatives/futures markets. As a major producer of copper and gold, FCX's product pricing and hedging strategies are directly influenced by the regulations and oversight of these commodity markets.

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

This committee regulates labor laws, which directly impact FCX's substantial global workforce, operational costs, and safety standards within the mining industry. Wage and benefit regulations are crucial for a large employer.

Energy and Natural Resources

This committee directly oversees national energy policy, public lands, and the Department of Energy. Its decisions on mineral leasing, environmental regulations on public lands, and policies affecting critical minerals (like copper and molybdenum) directly impact FCX's core business in North and South America.

Environment and Public Works

Mining operations are heavily regulated by environmental laws and the EPA, which this committee oversees. Additionally, its role in driving infrastructure projects directly influences demand for copper, a primary FCX product.

Foreign Relations

FCX operates globally, with major assets in Indonesia and Peru. U.S. foreign policy, international treaties, trade relations, and potential sanctions directly impact FCX's international operations, export capabilities, and access to foreign markets.