FCX monthly performance report
Monthly FCX research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
FCX monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed August 2026 at $69.39, up 10.79% for the month and +73.34% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, FCX is +36.62%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +20.86% versus its 200-day moving average ($57.41), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, FCX has underperformed the S&P 500 by −9.05%, with a relative strength index reading of 96.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 51.3% — 20 positive months versus 19 negative months.
Freeport-McMoRan ended August 2026 at $69.39, posting a monthly return of +10.79%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +7.75%.
The current quarter stands at +6.41% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +20.86% versus the 200-day moving average ($57.41).
Year-to-date, FCX is +36.62% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +23.74%. The stock is currently −4.00% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.86%.
| Period | FCX | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +3.11% | −0.20% | +3.31% |
| 1 Week | +12.57% | +3.90% | +8.67% |
| 1 Month | +10.79% | +3.05% | +7.75% |
| 3 Months | +20.09% | +7.11% | +12.98% |
| 6 Months |