Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: May 16 $42 Calls Sweep (76) above Ask!: 4250 vs 2682 OI

Freeport-McMoRan Option Alert: May 16 $42 Calls Sweep (76) above Ask!: 4250 @ $2.161 vs 2682 OI; Ref=$39.71

Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:FCX) 주식

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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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프리포트 맥모란(NYSE:FCX)의 주식이 하락세의 중요한 이정표인 데스 크로스를 찍었다. 이는 50일 지수 이동 평균선이 200일 이동 평균선 아래로 떨어지는 기술적 신호로, 종종 장기적인 매도 압박을 예고하는 것으로 여겨진다. FCX 주식의 최근 성과는 낙관적이지 않다.

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Erik Prince, a businessman and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, has reportedly agreed to help the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) secure and tax its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/commodities">vast mineral wealth</a>.
According <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-supporter-prince-reaches-deal-with-congo-help-secure-mineral-wealth-2025-04-17/">to</a> Reuters, he reached the agreement before the M23 rebel group <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/02/43573846/un-warns-about-escalating-conflict-dr-congo-as-rebels-seize-mining-center">launched a major offensive</a> in January 2025 that saw them seize key cities in eastern Congo, including Goma. Two sources close to Prince, a Congolese official, and two diplomats confirmed new discussions, focusing on improving tax collection and reducing cross-border smuggling of valuable minerals.
With the cash leaks in Congo's mining sector, there&#8217;s a desperate need for structure," said one source. Despite no confirmed links to the U.S. government or military, security contractors remain a possible option under future U.S. support frameworks.
Prince, best known as the founder of Blackwater—the private security firm implicated in the killing of Iraqi civilians in 2007—has operated in Africa for over a decade, providing logistics and security services for mining and oil companies. His companies have been active in Congo since 2015, though previous attempts to deploy contractors, including a 2023 proposal to send thousands to the conflict-ridden east, failed to materialize.
The DRC&#8217;s mineral wealth is staggering. The country holds an estimated 6 million metric tons of cobalt, over 57% of global reserves, essential for electric vehicle batteries. It also possesses around 75 million metric tons of copper, 150 million carats of diamonds, and vast gold, coltan, tin, and lithium deposits, most of which are extracted under poor oversight and often smuggled out of the country. KoBold Metals, a startup backed by billionaires Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, has recently approached DRC, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44456007/gates-bezos-backed-startup-makes-move-for-dr-congos-lithium">inquiring about lithium mining</a>, while copper giant Freeport-McMoran (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) has floated the idea about returning to the jurisdiction it exited in 2020.
Smuggling conflict minerals has been a heated topic. The DRC accused and even <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/24/12/42527087/dr-congo-fires-first-salvo-files-complaints-against-apple-over-conflict-minerals">sued Apple</a> before the French prosecutor dropped the charges, classifying them as "not sufficiently well-founded."
Sources say Prince's initial security deployment is expected in the Katanga province, particularly at copper mines near Kolwezi – a region allegedly losing up to $40 million per month in untracked mineral flows. Sources noted they expect contractors to avoid direct conflict zones, instead deploying alongside commodity inspection specialists to improve transparency and revenue collection.
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In the current session, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) is trading at $32.90, after a 1.26% decrease. Over the past month, the stock fell by 18.26%, and in the past year, by 32.79%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are more likely to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744992035_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Freeport-McMoRan P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 24.64 in the Metals &amp; Mining industry, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 25.63. Shareholders might be inclined to think that Freeport-McMoRan Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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VANCOUVER, BC, April 17, 2025 /CNW/ - Finlay Minerals Ltd. (TSXV:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYL#TSXV">FYL</a>) (OTCQB:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FYMNF#OTCQB">FYMNF</a>) ("Finlay" or the "Company") announces that the Company has entered into two definitive earn-in agreements (the "Earn-In Agreements") with Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc. ("Freeport"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), pursuant to which it has granted Freeport separate options to earn an 80% interest in its PIL and ATTY Properties (the "Properties") in the Toodoggone District of northern British Columbia.
Highlights –
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<li>Freeport may earn 80% of the&nbsp;PIL and ATTY Projects by expending $35 million in Exploration Expenditures and making Cash Payments of $4.1 million - (Refer to Table 1 below for further details);</li>
<li>Finlay will act as the Operator during the Earn-In period; and</li>
<li>Exploration Program planning is underway and will be announced shortly.</li>
</ul>

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Finlay Minerals Enters Into Two Definitive Earn-in Agreements With Freeport-McMoRan Subsidiary Freeport-mcmoran Mineral Properties Canada

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Needham analyst Mike Matson upgraded the rating for Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSX#NYSE">BSX</a>) from Hold to Buy and announced a $113 price target. Boston Scientific shares closed at $94.23 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BSX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe upgraded Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GO#NASDAQ">GO</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $13 to $18. Grocery Outlet shares closed at $13.90 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/GO/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Douglas Harter upgraded the rating for UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UWMC#NYSE">UWMC</a>) from Sell to Neutral but lowered the price target from $4.75 to $4.5. UWM Holdings shares closed at $4.59 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UWMC/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners upgraded Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announced a $39 price target. Freeport-McMoRan shares closed at $33.37 on Tuesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Redburn Atlantic analyst Oliver Holmes upgraded the rating for Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>) from Neutral to Buy and announced a $259 price target. Union Pacific shares closed at $220.08 on Tuesday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UNP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Wolfe Research analyst Timna Tanners upgrades Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) from Peer Perform to Outperform and announces $39 price target.

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Wolfe Research Upgrades Freeport-McMoRan to Outperform, Announces $39 Price Target

During the last three months, 11 analysts shared their evaluations of Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), revealing diverse outlooks from bullish to bearish.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving 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>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M 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>2M 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>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $46.18, a high estimate of $52.00, and a low estimate of $40.00. A decline of 5.58% from the prior average price target is evident in the current average. 
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<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of Freeport-McMoRan's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
&#x7C; Analyst &#x7C; Analyst Firm &#x7C; Action Taken &#x7C; Rating &#x7C;Current Price Target&#x7C; Prior Price Target &#x7C; 
&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;---------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C;--------------------&#x7C; 
&#x7C;Daniel Major &#x7C;UBS &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $42.00&#x7C;$52.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Orest Wowkodaw &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$45.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Brian MacArthur &#x7C;Raymond James &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $51.00&#x7C;$49.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Overweight &#x7C; $52.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Abhi Agarwal &#x7C;Deutsche Bank &#x7C;Maintains &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $47.00&#x7C;$47.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Chris LaFemina &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Raises &#x7C;Buy &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$40.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Orest Wowkodaw &#x7C;Scotiabank &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Sector Perform &#x7C; $45.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Katja Jancic &#x7C;BMO Capital &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Outperform &#x7C; $50.00&#x7C;$54.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Chris LaFemina &#x7C;Jefferies &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Hold &#x7C; $40.00&#x7C;$48.00 &#x7C; 
&#x7C;Bill Peterson &#x7C;JP Morgan &#x7C;Lowers &#x7C;Neutral &#x7C; $48.00&#x7C;$55.00 &#x7C;
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Freeport-McMoRan. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey 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>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Freeport-McMoRan's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FCX/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Freeport-McMoRan analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind 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: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Freeport-McMoRan's revenue growth over a period of 3M has faced challenges. As of 31 December, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -3.13%. This indicates a decrease 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 4.79%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 1.56%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Freeport-McMoRan's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.5%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Freeport-McMoRan's debt-to-equity ratio stands notably higher than the industry average, reaching 0.55. This indicates a heavier reliance on borrowed funds, raising concerns about financial leverage.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</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. 
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Beyond The Numbers: 11 Analysts Discuss Freeport-McMoRan Stock

UBS analyst Daniel Major maintains Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $52 to $45.

UBS Maintains Buy on Freeport-McMoRan, Lowers Price Target to $45

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Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on Freeport-McMoRan. Our analysis of options history for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) revealed 31 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 38% of traders were bullish, while 51% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 18 were puts, with a value of $1,203,744, and 13 were calls, valued at $836,266.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $20.0 and $43.0 for Freeport-McMoRan, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in Freeport-McMoRan's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to Freeport-McMoRan's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $20.0 to $43.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744390840_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</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>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$2.82</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$189.3K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$5.3</td>
<td>$33.00</td>
<td>$158.4K</td>
<td>172</td>
<td>489</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.46</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$35.50</td>
<td>$154.6K</td>
<td>222</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$4.75</td>
<td>$4.8</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$122.4K</td>
<td>11.1K</td>
<td>527</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$2.76</td>
<td>$2.83</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$102.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>3.3K</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>Present Market Standing of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 12,778,388, the price of FCX is up by 5.95%, reaching $33.22.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 13 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $46.25.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $40. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from JP Morgan continues to hold a Overweight rating for Freeport-McMoRan, targeting a price of $42. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $51. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan upgraded its action to Overweight with a price target of $52. 
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Spotlight on Freeport-McMoRan: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

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Shares of metals stocks are trading lower, pulling back after surging Wednesday following President Trump's tariff pause announcement. The sector has been volatile amid trade war concerns.

JP Morgan analyst Bill Peterson maintains Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $52 to $42.

JP Morgan Maintains Overweight on Freeport-McMoRan, Lowers Price Target to $42

Shares of metals companies are trading higher following President Trump's decision to implement a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.

Benzinga's options scanner has just identified more than 15 option transactions on Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>), with a cumulative value of $532,991. Concurrently, our algorithms picked up 8 puts, worth a total of 366,621.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $29.0 to $37.0 for Freeport-McMoRan over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. 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 trades within a strike price range from $29.0 to $37.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>Freeport-McMoRan Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744218259_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Noteworthy Options Activity:</h3>

<table>
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<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>
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<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$4.0</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$380.3K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$5.8</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$5.7</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$116.3K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/21/25</td>
<td>$4.6</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$4.45</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$115.7K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>260</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$6.5</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$6.45</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>6.8K</td>
<td>143</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FCX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$0.31</td>
<td>$0.22</td>
<td>$0.32</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>12.0K</td>
<td>1.2K</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 end 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>Present Market Standing of Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 12,732,229, the price of FCX is up by 1.44%, reaching $29.63.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 15 days from now.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on Freeport-McMoRan</h3>
Over the past month, 3 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $47.67.
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&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has elevated its stance to Overweight, setting a new price target at $52. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Raymond James has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $51. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank has decided to maintain their Sector Perform rating on Freeport-McMoRan, which currently sits at a price target of $40. 
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Freeport-McMoRan's Options Frenzy: What You Need to Know

Copper experienced one of the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44663034/asia-in-freefall-hang-seng-posts-worst-drop-since-1997-europe-market-tumbles-oil-slips-gold-eases-global-markets-today-while-us-slept" rel="noreferrer noopener">most volatile trading days</a> in over 15 years, tumbling as much as 7.7% at the start of Monday's trading session in London.
Three-month contracts slid to $8,780 a ton as investors scrambled to reduce exposure—before staging a nearly $1,000 rebound in just over two hours—marking the largest intraday price swing since 2009.
"Metals are under significant pressure from dampened sentiment as the world braces for a possible recession and heightened geopolitical tensions that would threaten demand," Sabrin Chowdhury, head of commodities at BMI, said <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/tariffs/2025/04/06/gold-falls-further-at-open-as-traders-assess-tariff-turmoil/" rel="noreferrer noopener">per</a> Bloomberg.
Copper's volatility recently surged as President Donald Trump's tariff threat hit both sides of the spectrum. The market rallied sharply in anticipation as the threat of copper being added to the list of targeted metals <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/03/44498083/trumps-copper-tariffs-might-come-sooner-rather-than-later-insiders-warn" rel="noreferrer noopener">loomed in March</a>.
Traders raced to reroute shipments to the U.S., capitalizing on a premium in New York prices – even yesterday's selloff saw New York prices hovering much higher, around $10,000 per ton.
However, a possible recession quenched speculators' short-term thirst, as copper exceeded the broad sector decline before buyers stepped in to reverse the course. For Codelco chairman Maximo Pacheco, the logic behind the dip buying is obvious.
The fundamentals haven't changed at all," he <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-07/codelco-boss-keeps-faith-in-copper-fundamentals-amid-market-rout" rel="noreferrer noopener">said</a>, citing sustained Chinese interest and a resilient U.S. market. China has been a notable copper buyer in times of price crunches, stepping in to recover the market in 2008 and 2020.
Codelco, the world's top copper supplier, plans to invest up to $5.6 billion in 2025 to rejuvenate aging mines and restore output to pre-2020 levels. The Chilean state-owned giant is also expanding into lithium, aiming to finalize a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/01/42840568/chiles-codelco-targets-turnaround-with-modest-copper-output-increase-and-strategic-lithium-ventures" rel="noreferrer noopener">key deal with </a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/01/42840568/chiles-codelco-targets-turnaround-with-modest-copper-output-increase-and-strategic-lithium-ventures" rel="noreferrer noopener">SQM</a><a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/01/42840568/chiles-codelco-targets-turnaround-with-modest-copper-output-increase-and-strategic-lithium-ventures" rel="noreferrer noopener"> by Q3</a>.
The tariff uncertainty dominated discussions at this week's CESCO conference in Santiago, where Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) CEO Kathleen Quirk warned that trade wars could "cause people to not invest, to not buy, to change their patterns and affect demand."
Last month, Quirk noted that tariffs could boost her company's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44271394/goldman-sees-copper-imports-frontrunning-tariffs-as-fcx-positions-to-benefit" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual profits by $500 million</a>, but she's well aware that the long-term industry outlook stretches beyond the short-term profit.
"All of us will rely on a market that will be growing in demand and not subject to these big recessions that we've seen over time," she said, according <a target="_blank" href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/freeport-mcmoran-ceo-flags-concern-over-global-growth-amid-us-tariffs-2025-04-07/" rel="noreferrer noopener">to</a> Reuters, recalling the effects of the Great Recession.
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<li>GE HealthCare Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEHC#NASDAQ">GEHC</a>) stock fell 24.37%</li>
<li>Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) shares decreased 24.13%</li>
<li>Southwest Airlines Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUV#NYSE">LUV</a>) stock tumbled 22.98%.</li>
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Shares of companies within the broader materials sector are trading lower as global markets continue to decline following President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Raymond James analyst Brian MacArthur maintains Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $49 to $51.

Raymond James Maintains Outperform on Freeport-McMoRan, Raises Price Target to $51

Shares of companies within the broader materials sector are trading lower as markets react to President Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs.

Freeport-McMoRan's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) short percent of float has fallen 4.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 24.93 million shares sold short, which is 1.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.31 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/2025/1743687925_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 4.06%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Often as we go through life we find the need for mum to be the word.
In 1967 a young Dusitn Hoffman was told in no uncertain terms that Plastics was the word.
According to the 1976 movie Grease was the word.
Today the word is tariff.
Wall Street and old Washington has gotten far more of this word than they expected or wanted since Donald Trump came into office.
Apparently, they thought then candidate Trump was kidding when he talked at length about his plans to use aggressive tariffs to reshape global trade policies bringing in revenue.
I am not a fan of tariffs and can find little historical evidence to suggest that this is a great idea, but I had little doubt that once elected President Trump would follow through on his strategy.
This has created a new equation for Wall Street to follow.
Tariffs announced=Risk off,
Tariffs delayed=Risk On.
One of the administrations' most recent tariff announcement has the potential to create an enormous amount of wealth for investors willing to buy in as&nbsp; stocks impacted by the new fees.
President Trump recently announced plans to impose 25% tariffs on copper imports.
Copper miners have sold off slightly, but I expect this to accelerate as the new taxes are actually implemented in the weeks ahead.
A steeper downturn will be a massive buying opportunity.
Copper is a backbone of the world we live in and has a wide range of uses.
Copper demand is not just growing – it is accelerating from multiple directions simultaneously. The traditional drivers remain intact: construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure in emerging markets like India and Southeast Asia continue to consume massive quantities. But what is really changing the game is the convergence of three unstoppable trends:
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<li>The Energy Transition: EVs use 2.5-4x more copper than regular cars. Wind turbines? Packed with copper. Solar farms? Same story. Grid upgrades to handle all this new capacity? You guessed it – copper everywhere.</li>
<li>Data Infrastructure: The explosion of AI, data centers, and 5G is creating another copper-hungry monster that few analysts are properly accounting for.</li>
<li>Supply Constraints: Meanwhile, the world&#8217;s biggest copper mines in Chile and Peru are aging, facing lower ore grades, water shortages, and labor disputes. Getting new mines online takes 7-10 years even when everything goes right – which it rarely does.</li>
</ol>
According to multiple industry analyses, we are looking at potential copper deficits by the late 2020s that could hit 5-8 million tonnes annually by 2035. For perspective, the entire global copper market today is only about twenty-six million tons.
This is not just another commodity cycle. It is a structural shift that has copper being called &#8220;the new oil&#8221; for good reason.
Here are the three stocks that have the potential to deliver massive gains for patient aggressive investors :
Freeport-McMoRan (Ticker: FCX) The undisputed king of publicly traded copper producers. FCX boasts a globally diversified portfolio anchored by the legendary Grasberg mine in Indonesia – one of the highest-grade, lowest-cost operations on the planet.
What makes Freeport compelling:
<ul>
<li>Scale and resource depth unmatched among Western miners</li>
<li>Dramatically improved balance sheet with minimal debt</li>
<li>Strategic U.S. assets gaining importance as domestic supply becomes a national security concern</li>
<li>Cash flow machine with both base and variable dividends</li>
</ul>
The underground expansion at Grasberg is a multi-decade growth engine that should deliver high-grade copper at remarkably low costs. Management has shown admirable discipline, focusing on optimizing existing assets rather than splashy, overpriced acquisitions.
Southern Copper (Ticker: SCCO) If you are looking for pure copper leverage with massive reserves, Southern Copper is your play. With over seventy million tons of proven and probable reserves, SCCO has the longest mine life among major copper producers – we are talking decades of production visibility.
The Grupo México-controlled miner operates primarily in Peru and Mexico, with a fully integrated model spanning mining, smelting, and refining. Its growth pipeline could potentially increase production from around 950,000 tons to 1.5 million tons by 2030.
The company&#8217;s cost position is stellar, with copper cash costs typically below $1.00/lb. net of byproducts. This supports EBITDA margins that frequently exceed 50% – exceptional for a mining operation.
The main risk? Political and social license challenges in Peru, where the flagship Tía María project has been delayed for over a decade due to local opposition.
Lundin Mining (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUN#TSX">LUN</a>, OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNMF#OTC">LUNMF</a>) For those seeking a mid-tier option with solid upside, Lundin Mining deserves attention. This copper-focused diversified miner offers leverage to copper prices without the extreme market cap of the majors.
Lundin&#8217;s portfolio includes:
<ul>
<li>Candelaria (Chile): A flagship copper-gold mine producing steady cash flow</li>
<li>Chapada (Brazil): A copper-gold operation with expansion potential</li>
<li>Zinkgruvan (Sweden): A long-life zinc-lead-silver mine that adds diversification</li>
<li>Josemaria Project (Argentina): A major copper-gold development that could boost copper output by 30-40%</li>
</ul>
The Lundin family&#8217;s long-term presence ensures alignment with shareholder interests, and the company has a proven track record of value-accretive acquisitions. Its balance sheet remains in good shape, with moderate debt levels and strong cash generation.
The Big Picture Make no mistake: the copper market is not just facing a typical cyclical upturn. The combination of accelerating demand from electrification, green energy, and data infrastructure, coupled with chronic underinvestment in new supply, points to a potential shortage that could make the 2000s commodity supercycle look tame by comparison.
S&amp;P Global has called the coming copper shortage &#8220;unprecedented,&#8221; warning that without significant investments now, the world could face chronic undersupply just as clean energy and digital infrastructure deployment peaks.
Tariffs may hurt profit margins and stock prices in the short run but will not slow demand or magically create new supply.
Buying copper on down days or selling cash secured puts to back into the stocks (the ones that are optional) should be a winning strategy for investors willing to embrace volatility driven by the current word of the day.

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NevGold Receives Positive Record of Decision on its Plan of Operations Permit at the Limousine Butte Project, Nevada, and Announces Senior Management Changes

Freeport Fourth-Quarter and Year Ended 2024 Financial and Operating Results Release Available on Its Website

Skeena Gold & Silver Announces Investment into TDG Gold Corp

AI-Powered Market Forecasting: A Game Changer for Critical Minerals?

Freeport Provides First-Quarter 2025 Operational Update

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Finlay Minerals Enters into Earn-In Agreements with Freeport for its PIL & ATTY Properties

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Carpenter Technology Corporation Common Stock

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United States Steel

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Scotiabank

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