FCX Stock Surges 13% In 6-Day Spree On Analyst Upgrades To $76
Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) – a mining and oil extraction company with global assets – hit a 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 13%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $11 Bil over the last 6 days and currently stands at $99 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 35.8% compared to 1.5% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Multiple Analyst Upgrades and Price Target Hikes
- Freedom Capital Upgrade to ‘Strong-Buy’ with $76 Target
- Stifel, Argus, BNP, and Scotiabank all issued Buy-equivalent ratings or raised price targets immediately before or during the streak
- Impact: Bullish Analyst Sentiment, Increased Investor Confidence
[2] Grasberg Mine Permit Extension and Favorable Commodity Prices
- Long-term extension of operating rights at Grasberg mine through 2041 secured
- Copper and gold prices rallied, providing a direct tailwind to revenue
- Impact: Reduced Regulatory Uncertainty, Positive Long-Term Outlook
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are a few things to fear in FCX stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. But keeping in mind its Very High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell FCX).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for FCX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | FCX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| 1M (21D) | 12.5% | -0.1% |
| 3M (63D) | 73.0% | 5.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 35.8% | 1.5% |
| 2025 | 35.4% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -9.7% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 13.7% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has FCX behaved after prior drops? See FCX Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 39 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 27 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 15 | 18 |
| 4D | 12 | 7 |
| 5D | 9 | 1 |
| 6D | 1 | 1 |
| 7D or more | 2 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 39 | 27 |
Key Financials for Freeport-McMoRan (FCX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $25.5 Bil | $25.9 Bil |
| Operating Income | $6.9 Bil | $6.5 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.9 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.0 Bil | $5.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.0 Bil | $811.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $674.0 Mil | $406.0 Mil |
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