Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $30 Puts at the Bid: 2000 vs 334 OI; Earnings 4/24 Before Open 

Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: Jun, 2026 $30 Puts at the Bid: 2000 @ $2.59 vs 334 OI; Earnings 4/24 Before Open Ref=$37.655

Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: Fri $42 Puts at the Bid: 1000 vs 1665 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] 

Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: Fri $42 Puts at the Bid: 1000 @ $5.2 vs 1665 OI; Earnings 4/22 Before Open [est] Ref=$36.83

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Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2024, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2024. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2029, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.

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On CNBC's &#8220;<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/video/2025/06/02/final-trades-freeport-mcmoran-cheniere-energy-box-and-ftai-aviation.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Halftime Report Final Trades</a>,&#8221; Bryn Talkington, managing partner at Requisite Capital Management, said silver is making a catchup trade, and it's breaking out. She expects copper to join the party, so she picks Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCX/news">for a breakout.</a>
Supporting her view, Freeport-McMoRan reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales on April 24. Revenue stood at $5.73 billion, beating the consensus of $5.44 billion. Copper sales volumes totaled 872 million pounds, exceeding the January 2025 estimate.
Jim Lebenthal of Cerity Partners names Cheniere Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LNG#NYSE">LNG</a>) as his final trade.
As per recent news, Cheniere Energy announced on May 28 that its subsidiary, Cheniere Marketing, LLC, has entered into a long-term Integrated Production Marketing gas supply agreement with Canadian Natural Resources Limited.
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Supporting his view, Stifel analyst Frank Galanti upgraded FTAI Aviation from Hold to Buy on May 2 and maintained the price target of $123.
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Per-ounce gold prices are up $1,000 from a year ago, and defensive-minded investors can be forgiven for balking at the yellow metal's skyrocketing price.
Metals experts cite multiple reasons why gold prices are so high right now.&nbsp;
"If you step back, it's not surprising that we've seen gold surge by $1,000 per ounce over the past year," said Rana Vig, president and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources Inc., a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company. "It's a textbook gold rally created by a perfect storm of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors."
Vig said the economy and markets have seen persistent inflation concerns, aggressive central bank buying (especially from countries seeking to reduce U.S. dollar exposure), and ongoing global instability. "Add to that falling confidence in fiat currencies and tariff instability, and you have an environment where gold speculation can thrive."
Given gold&#8217;s rapid rise, investors who wish to use metals as a powerful hedge against volatile markets have other options.
It's worth noting that gold prices aren't necessarily out of reach for precious metals investors.
"No doubt, the easy money in this cycle may have already been made," Vig noted. "As for new investors coming in now, the upside will be harder to find without taking on more risk."
One major upside of gold is that it's not just a speculative asset or a hedge for volatility. In many parts of the world, it's a way of life. 
"In countries like India, where gold is deeply woven into the cultural and economic fabric, it's not uncommon for entire villages to pool resources and buy gold by the gram," Vig added. "Even the poorest households will save in gold, not stocks, not bonds because it's tangible, trusted, and borderless."
That level of generational trust in gold continues to anchor demand globally. "For Western investors, there's something to learn from that mindset: Gold isn't just about price, it's about preservation," Vig noted. "It's about holding something real when everything else feels uncertain."
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Non-Physical Gold Portfolio Options</h2>
Experts say that if current per-ounce gold prices at $3,300 are too high, investors have formidable "Plan B" options in the precious metals market. These metal plays may be your best bets.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Silver</h3>
Silver&#8217;s price is expected to rise to $40 an ounce within the next six to twelve months, about a 20% increase from current levels.
"This is similar to the projection for gold, and silver and gold tend to move in tandem with each other," said Brett Elliott, marketing director at American Precious Metals Exchange in Urbandale, Iowa. "Silver has a constrained supply, large industrial buyers who will pay virtually any amount to get the silver they need, and growing demand from various sectors."
Additionally, silver rallies tend to follow gold rallies, and gold has been rallying frequently this year. "Just like gold, silver is highly liquid and can be bought and sold in physical form, through ETFs, or through digital silver apps where the metal is vaulted but owned by you," Elliot noted.
Another factor favoring silver is supply and demand.&nbsp;
"There's a huge silver shortage in the world due to a lack of silver mines, and the demand for silver will continue to be high due to its usage in electric vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles, and other electrical appliances," said Sankar Sharma, investing analyst and founder of RiskRewardReturn.com, mentioning iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLV#NYSE">SLV</a>). "The best and easiest way to invest in silver is via the iShares Silver Trust, which is trading at an attractive $29.99 entry price as of May 30."
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Copper</h3>
Copper is another robust metal contender for defense-oriented investors. "It's essential electrification, whether it&#8217;s electric vehicles, grid infrastructure, or renewable power," Vig said. "And while copper's global demand is expected to outpace supply over the next decade, its market price, in many ways, still hasn't caught up relative to its fundamental story."
Geography also matters with copper.
"Copper is an excellent base metal to get into as electric utility needs for third world countries are only going to increase over the next 10 to 20 years," said Robert Kientz, operations lead at Kinesis Bullion USA.
Overall, global economies are moving into an expansion cycle, which should fuel demand for copper. "If an investor has a five-year game plan, then copper stocks and miners are likely to move higher," Sharma said.&nbsp;
Sharma added that good copper stocks to consider include Freeport McMoran (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>), Barrick Mining Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/B#NYSE">B</a>) and Rio Tinto Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIO#NYSE">RIO</a>).
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Zinc</h3>
Zinc is an often overlooked precious metal, but it's critical to infrastructure across the globe. "As major economies reinvest in aging roads, bridges, and transport networks, zinc demand will remain strong," Vig said. "At the same time, recent supply disruptions have tightened the market, creating an attractive setup."
He recommends starting with producers like Teck Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECK#NYSE">TECK</a>), which offers zinc and copper exposure in a single play. The stock is trading at $37 per share and is down over 8% for the year, suggesting a possible "buy the dip" opportunity.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gold ETFs</h3>
Suppose you're only interested in exposure or short-term trades. In that case, a gold exchange-traded fund can provide a low-cost way of expanding your portfolio and has the added bonus of near-instant liquidity.
There are some caveats, however. "If you're planning to hold gold for a few years or longer, the expense ratio on most gold ETFs is cost inefficient in the long run," Elliot said. "Physical gold often provides a better value for gold longs. You pay the premium once on physical gold, but with an ETF, you pay the expense ratio every year."
It's also ideal to conduct thorough due diligence on gold ETFs.
"Before investing in gold funds, investors must review suitable ETFs to ensure the fund's holdings are purely linked to gold," Sharma said.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Takeaway On Gold And Its Long-Term Outlook</h2>
Near the mid-point of 2025, gold is edging higher for two reasons.&nbsp;
"We are in a time of geopolitical instability and inflation of the monetary supply," said Blake Mclaughlin, vice president of exploration at Axcap Ventures. "With both scenarios at play, it's no surprise that we have seen the price of gold rise consistently over the last 18 months. Also driving the surge in price are the central banks' continuous and real-time adjustments in gold allocation."
Yet despite an uptick in the price, gold comprises just a fraction of a percent of global investment holdings, noted Mclaughlin. "However, with the release of the US Federal Reserve's May meeting minutes, which flagged rising inflation and risks of recession, gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset is likely to increase and may soon make up a larger portion of investor portfolios." 
That's what precious metals with limited capacity can do to drive a portfolio upward.&nbsp;
"When it comes to gold supply, a tap cannot be turned on to increase supply &#8211; it takes years, even decades, to substantially increase it, making a demand spike like the one we are seeing carry significant impacts," Mclaughlin added.
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Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 20.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 33.89%. Currently, Freeport-McMoRan has a market capitalization of $56.03 billion. 
Buying $1000 In FCX: If an investor had bought $1000 of FCX stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $4,292.63 today based on a price of $39.01 for FCX at the time of writing.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748303114_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
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$1000 Invested In This Stock 5 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in FCX often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 19 options trades for Freeport-McMoRan. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 52% bullish and 42% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $25,883, and 18 calls, totaling $1,221,036.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $30.0 to $44.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Freeport-McMoRan's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Freeport-McMoRan's whale activity within a strike price range from $30.0 to $44.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1748030886_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.32</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$147.7K</td>
<td>1.7K</td>
<td>342</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$3.55</td>
<td>$37.00</td>
<td>$142.0K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>971</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.52</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$137.1K</td>
<td>938</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$1.84</td>
<td>$2.03</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$88.9K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$1.02</td>
<td>$1.08</td>
<td>$40.50</td>
<td>$88.0K</td>
<td>196</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2024, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2024. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2029, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
<h3>Current Position of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 11,256,234, the FCX's price is up by 3.42%, now at $38.99. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $46.5.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $50. 
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Decoding Freeport-McMoRan's Options Activity: What's the Big Picture?

Freeport-McMoRan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 14.59% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 22.54 million shares sold short, which is 1.58% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.39 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747252834_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Freeport-McMoRan has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Freeport-McMoRan's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Freeport-McMoRan's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 4.71%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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How Do Investors Really Feel About Freeport-McMoRan?

Throughout the last three months, 10 analysts have evaluated Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $45.7, a high estimate of $52.00, and a low estimate of $39.00. This current average has decreased by 2.31% from the previous average price target of $46.78. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747245647_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Freeport-McMoRan by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Orest Wowkodaw</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$43.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris LaFemina</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timna Tanners</td>
<td>Wolfe Research</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$39.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Daniel Major</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$42.00</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Orest Wowkodaw</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian MacArthur</td>
<td>Raymond James</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$49.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bill Peterson</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Abhi Agarwal</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
<td>$47.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris LaFemina</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$48.00</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to Freeport-McMoRan. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Freeport-McMoRan compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts provide insights into price targets, offering estimates for the future value of Freeport-McMoRan's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Freeport-McMoRan's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>All You Need to Know About Freeport-McMoRan</h2>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2024, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2024. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2029, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan: Financial Performance Dissected</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3M period, Freeport-McMoRan faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -9.38% in revenue growth as of 31 March, 2025. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Freeport-McMoRan's net margin is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 6.15%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Freeport-McMoRan's ROE is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.0%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Return on Assets (ROA): Freeport-McMoRan's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.64%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Freeport-McMoRan's debt-to-equity ratio surpasses industry norms, standing at 0.53. This suggests the company carries a substantial amount of debt, posing potential financial challenges.
<h2>The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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10 Analysts Have This To Say About Freeport-McMoRan

Scotiabank analyst Orest Wowkodaw maintains Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) with a Sector Perform and raises the price target from $40 to $43.

Price Target

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Perform on Freeport-McMoRan, Raises Price Target to $43

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Shares of metals stocks are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A decrease of trade tensions could reduce demand uncertainty for base metals.

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Shares of copper-related companies are trading lower ahead of China's Labour Day. The material may also be experiencing weakness due to a contraction in Q1 US GDP.

Wall Street is set for a volatile Wednesday after first-quarter GDP data showed an unexpected economic contraction, stoking fears that a recession <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/25/04/45098824/tariffs-hit-hard-as-us-economy-shrinks-for-first-time-since-2022">may already be underway. </a>
The U.S. economy shrank by 0.3% on an annualized basis last quarter, down from 2.4% growth in the previous quarter and well below the expected 0.4% growth, official advance statistics showed.
The outcome marked the first quarterly contraction since the second quarter of 2022. 
In addition, U.S. private employers added 62,000 jobs in April, according to ADP National Employment Report, the lowest since July 2024 and well below predictions of 108,000. 
Broad-based equity losses followed during premarket trading in New York as investors digested signs of weakening growth, elevated inflation, and deteriorating trade balances.
Futures on the S&amp;P 500 fell 1.28% to 5,489.61 by 9:00 a.m. ET, shedding 71 points. 
Contracts on the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined by 336 points, or 0.8%, to 40,191. The tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 underperformed, plunging 1.9% to 19,184, while the small-cap Russell 2000 index dropped 1.7% to 1,944.
Recession odds for 2025 climbed to 74%, their highest level yet, according to data from CFTC-regulated betting platform Kalshi. Under Kalshi&#8217;s terms, a $100 bet on a recession now yields $131 if the U.S. sees two consecutive quarters of negative GDP growth.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Economists Divided On US Economic Performance</h3>
David Russell, global head of market strategy at TradeStation, noted the growing stagflation risk: "Today's data shows more stagflation, with the economy shrinking and prices rising more than expected. Trade was a huge drag as imports jumped ahead of tariffs. Combined with the weak ADP payrolls growth and yesterday's weak JOLTs data, the numbers increasingly suggest a recession may have begun."
Economist Joseph Brusuelas of RSM US LLP offered a more tempered view: "The trade shock caused a large change in behavior that resulted in that large drag due to a larger trade deficit. However, the economy did not slide into recession in Q1 2025." 
He expects a recession more likely by midyear, citing a $140 billion inventory swing that temporarily padded GDP by 2.25 percentage points.
Robin Brooks, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, echoed concerns about the unusual nature of the trade dynamics, calling the current environment "a huge natural experiment," with ballooning imports and swelling inventories reflecting a widespread effort to front-run tariffs.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Trump Responds: &#8216;This Is Biden&#8217;s Stock Market, Not Trump&#8217;s&#8217;</h3>
"This is Biden's Stock Market, not Trump's. I didn't take over until January 20th," Trump wrote on social media X, shortly after the GDP release.
Trump denied that his trade policies were responsible for the weak GDP figures, attributing the slowdown to the economic legacy of President Joe Biden. 
"This will take a while, has nothing to do with tariffs, only that he left us with bad numbers," Trump posted. 
"But when the boom begins, it will be like no other. Be patient!!!"
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Premarket Gainers In The S&amp;P 500</h3>
<ul>
<li>Western Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WDC#NASDAQ">WDC</a>) up 7.5% to $43.7</li>
<li>Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>) up 6.3% to $375.6</li>
<li>Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STX#NASDAQ">STX</a>) up 5.9% to $86.4</li>
<li>Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYV#NYSE">LYV</a>) up 5.6% to $139.7</li>
<li>Humana Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUM#NYSE">HUM</a>) up 5.5% to $273.5</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Top Premarket Decliners In The S&amp;P 500</h3>
<ul>
<li>Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) down 19.3% to $29.1</li>
<li>First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>) down 12.8% to $119.6</li>
<li>Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) down 10.0% to $76.4</li>
<li>Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) down 8.4% to $15.9</li>
<li>Garmin Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GRMN#NYSE">GRMN</a>) down 8.1% to $187.5</li>
</ul>
By 8:52 a.m. ET, according to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data, the stocks falling most over the past 30 minutes of premarket trading included:
<ul>
<li>AppLovin Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APP#NASDAQ">APP</a>) down 6.2% to $242.0</li>
<li>Apollo Global Management Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APO#NYSE">APO</a>) down 3.6% to $133.1</li>
<li>Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEAM#NASDAQ">TEAM</a>) down 3.5% to $220.8</li>
<li>Shopify Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHOP#NYSE">SHOP</a>) down 3.3% to $95.0</li>
<li>KKR &amp; Co. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KKR#NYSE">KKR</a>) down 3.0% to $111.0</li>
<li>Eaton Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETN#NYSE">ETN</a>) down 2.5% to $283.1</li>
<li>Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) down 2.4% to $111.4</li>
<li>Southern Copper Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCCO#NYSE">SCCO</a>) down 2.2% to $87.5</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) down 2.1% to $34.5</li>
<li>Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>) down 2.1% to $312.0</li>
</ul>
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Recession Odds Spike, Wall Street Tumbles As Q1 GDP Surprisingly Contracts: 'Be Patient,' Trump Responds

In the current market session, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) price is at $37.40, after a 0.42% spike. However, over the past month, the stock decreased by 1.94%, and in the past year, by 25.09%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is undervalued, even if the company is performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745946058_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>A Look at Freeport-McMoRan P/E Relative to Its Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Freeport-McMoRan has a better P/E ratio of 30.52 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 24.76 of the Metals &amp; Mining industry. Ideally, one might believe that Freeport-McMoRan Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745946058_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

A Look Into Freeport-McMoRan Inc's Price Over Earnings

U.S. equities are pushing higher for a third straight session, eyeing the longest winning streak since the Trump tariff announcement on April 2, as optimism over corporate earnings and easing trade <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">tensions boosts risk sentiment.</a>
Positive quarterly results and robust guidance from U.S. firms is fueling hopes the economy can weather the ongoing tariff headwinds and avoid a recession.
Meanwhile, signs of a potential thaw in the U.S.-China trade conflict emerged, with the White House reportedly considering exceptions for certain Chinese auto parts.
At midday trading in New York, the Nasdaq 100 surged 2.2%, climbing above the 19,000 mark for the first time in two weeks. The S&amp;P 500 advanced 1.5%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average underperformed, rising 0.9%.
Technology stocks broadly outperformed, with strength concentrated in the Magnificent Seven and the semiconductor space.
Among major movers, ServiceNow Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NASDAQ">NOW</a>) soared 15% after reporting results that beat Wall Street expectations and issuing bullish forward guidance. In contrast, shares of International Business Machines Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>) slumped 8% as the tech giant showed lower-than-expected non-GAAP earnings. 
In the consumer staples sector, Procter &amp; Gamble (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PG#NYSE">PG</a>) dropped more than 5% after missing revenue estimates.
Treasury yields continued to ease, with yields on the 10-year Treasury down 5 basis points to 4.33%. 
Gold rebounded modestly after suffering a 2.7% slide on Wednesday. Natural gas prices extended their losing streak, plunging 4.9% and heading for a tenth consecutive negative session. 
In the crypto market, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) eased 0.5% to trade at $93,300. 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,095.73</td>
<td>2.2%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>5,456.36</td>
<td>1.5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1,943.95</td>
<td>1.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>39,944.47</td>
<td>0.9%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated by 12:15 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 1.5% up to $543.71.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) rose 0.9% to $399.51.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;rallied 2.1% to $464.72.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) rallied 1.5% to $193.08.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Technology&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLK#NYSE">XLK</a>) outperformed, up 3%; the&nbsp;Consumer Staples&nbsp;Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLP#NYSE">XLP</a>) lagged, down 0.8%.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h2>
Stocks reacting to earnings included: 
<ul>
<li>Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>): up 0.6%</li>
<li>O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 3.1%</li>
<li>Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RJF#NYSE">RJF</a>): up 0.7%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 6.4%</li>
<li>Texas Instruments Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TXN#NASDAQ">TXN</a>): up 6.0%</li>
<li>FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FE#NYSE">FE</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. up 14.9%</li>
<li>Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRCX#NASDAQ">LRCX</a>): up 5.5%</li>
<li>ResMed Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RMD#NYSE">RMD</a>): up 10.0%</li>
<li>Discover Financial Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DFS#NYSE">DFS</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>): down 7.6%</li>
<li>Newmont Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NEM#NYSE">NEM</a>): up 3.6%</li>
<li>Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROL#NYSE">ROL</a>): up 1.2%</li>
<li>United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/URI#NYSE">URI</a>): up 8.9%</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>): down 3.0%</li>
<li>Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>): up 7.1%</li>
<li>Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVS#NYSE">LVS</a>): up 5.2%</li>
<li>Alaska Air Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALK#NYSE">ALK</a>): down 9.7%</li>
<li>American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAL#NASDAQ">AAL</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>): down 4.1%</li>
<li>CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CBRE#NYSE">CBRE</a>): up 2.5%</li>
<li>Entergy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETR#NYSE">ETR</a>): up 0.4%</li>
<li>The Procter &amp; Gamble Company: down 5.3%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>): down 0.2%</li>
<li>Valero Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VLO#NYSE">VLO</a>): down 1.8%</li>
<li>Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>): down 5.3%</li>
<li>Dow Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOW#NYSE">DOW</a>): up 2.1%</li>
<li>Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WTW#NASDAQ">WTW</a>): down 5.2%</li>
<li>Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSCO#NASDAQ">TSCO</a>): down 4.8%</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>): up 16.1%</li>
<li>CMS Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMS#NYSE">CMS</a>): up 2.3%</li>
<li>Xcel Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XEL#NASDAQ">XEL</a>): down 1.8%</li>
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Wall Street Rally Extends Into Third Day: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), the world's largest copper producer, shares rose in early trading Thursday after the company reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/b44976599/freeport-first-quarter-2025-financial-and-operating-results-release-available-on-its-website" rel="noreferrer noopener">first-quarter FY25 results</a>.
Revenue stood at $5.73 billion, beating the consensus of $5.44 billion. Copper sales volumes totaled 872 million pounds, which exceeded the January 2025 estimate.
Copper sales declined year-over-year due to a major maintenance project planned in Indonesia.
Adjusted EPS was&nbsp;$0.24, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">which is in line with the consensus</a>.
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Copper's average realized price per pound was&nbsp;$4.44, and production totaled 868 million pounds in the&nbsp;first quarter&nbsp;of FY25.
Gold sales were 128 thousand ounces, lower than the January 2025 estimate and down from last year due to the timing of shipments. The average realized price per ounce stood at&nbsp;$3,072&nbsp;in the quarter.&nbsp;
Operating income stood at&nbsp;$1.303 billion versus&nbsp;$1.634 billion a year ago.
Operating cash flow for the quarter totaled&nbsp;$1.06 billion, compared to&nbsp;$1.90 billion a year ago.
As of March 31, Freeport-McMoRan had&nbsp;$4.4 billion in cash and equivalents, and its consolidated debt&nbsp;totaled&nbsp;$9.4 billion.
Kathleen Quirk, president and chief executive officer, said, "We remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce costs, improve efficiencies and carefully manage operating, administrative and capital spending in this uncertain macroeconomic environment."
2025&nbsp;Outlook: Freeport-McMoRan expects sales volumes of 4.0 billion pounds of copper, 1.6 million ounces of gold, and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">88 million pounds of molybdenum</a>.&nbsp;
Excluding the potential impacts of tariffs, the company projects a decline in its average unit net cash costs (net of by-product credits) for U.S. copper mines for the remainder of 2025 and into 2026, compared to 2024 levels.
This reduction is expected due to efficiencies, higher volumes, and ongoing cost-reduction initiatives.
U.S. copper mine cash costs are projected at ~$3.02/lb for 2025, assuming current sales volumes, cost estimates, and an average molybdenum price of $20.00 per pound for the rest of the year.
The company expects operating cash flows of ~$7 billion and capital expenditure <a target="_blank" href="https://s22.q4cdn.com/529358580/files/doc_presentations/2025/FCX_1Q25_CC.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">of</a> $4.4 billion in 2025.
Freeport estimates that the proposed tariffs could raise the cost of goods it purchases in the U.S. by around 5%, mainly due to the pass-through effect of tariffs incurred by suppliers.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;the Sprott Copper Miners ETF&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPP#NASDAQ">COPP</a>) and&nbsp;the Themes ETF Trust Themes Copper Miners ETF&nbsp;(BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COPA#BATS">COPA</a>).
Price Action: FCX shares are up 6.69% at&nbsp;$37.55 at the last check on Thursday.
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Freeport-McMoRan shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 sales results.

Freeport-McMoRan Says Annual Guidance For Copper And Gold Sales Volumes Remains In Line With January 2025 Guidance

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.24 per share which met the analyst consensus estimate. This is a 25 percent decrease over earnings of $0.32 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $5.73 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $5.44 billion by 5.33 percent. This is a 9.38 percent decrease over sales of $6.32 billion the same period last year.

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Earnings Scheduled For April 24, 2025

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on Freeport-McMoRan.
Looking at options history for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) we detected 15 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 53% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 40% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $315,886 and 7, calls, for a total amount of $514,872.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $45.0 for Freeport-McMoRan during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for Freeport-McMoRan's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of Freeport-McMoRan's whale activity within a strike price range from $20.0 to $45.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745424048_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

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<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.84</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$237.0K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$2.85</td>
<td>$2.86</td>
<td>$36.00</td>
<td>$96.9K</td>
<td>9.3K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$1.61</td>
<td>$1.64</td>
<td>$34.00</td>
<td>$82.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>553</td>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$6.3</td>
<td>$6.35</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$62.6K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
<td>273</td>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$1.97</td>
<td>$1.95</td>
<td>$1.96</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$40.7K</td>
<td>816</td>
<td>293</td>
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<h3>About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Freeport-McMoRan owns stakes in 10 copper mines, led by its 49% ownership of the Grasberg copper and gold operations in Indonesia, 55% of the Cerro Verde mine in Peru, and 72% of Morenci in Arizona. It sold around 1.2 million metric tons of copper (its share) in 2024, making it the one of the world's largest copper miners by volume. It also sold about 900,000 ounces of gold, mostly from Grasberg, and 70 million pounds of molybdenum. It had about 25 years of copper reserves at the end of December 2024. We expect it to sell similar amounts of copper midcycle in 2029, though we expect gold volumes to decline to about 700,000 ounces then due to falling production at Grasberg.
<h3>Where Is Freeport-McMoRan Standing Right Now?</h3>
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<li>Trading volume stands at 10,382,521, with FCX's price up by 4.9%, positioned at $35.73.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 1 days.</li>
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<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $43.4.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from JP Morgan keeps a Overweight rating on Freeport-McMoRan with a target price of $42. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James persists with their Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, maintaining a target price of $51. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Perform rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $40. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on Freeport-McMoRan, maintaining a target price of $45. 
&#x2A; Showing optimism, an analyst from Wolfe Research upgrades its rating to Outperform with a revised price target of $39. 
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Date	Put/Call	Strike Price	Exp Date	DTE	Trade Vol	Day Vol	Vol / OI	OI	Trade Type	Sentiment
02:50 PMApr 01, 2025	PUT	$30.00	Jun 18, 2026	378	2000	2000	599	334	TRADE	BULLISH
09:35 AMMar 31, 2025	PUT	$42.00	Apr 04, 2025	-62	1	1000	0	1665	TRADE	BULLISH