FCX monthly performance report

Check FCX's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.

FCX monthly report

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Key takeaways

  • Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) closed November 2026 at $59.24, down 5.17% for the month and +46.13% over the trailing 12 months.
  • Year-to-date, FCX is +16.64%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
  • The stock is trading −9.15% versus its 200-day moving average ($65.20), a cautious technical signal.
  • Over the past three years, FCX has outperformed the S&P 500 by +5.83%, with a relative strength index reading of 103.4.
  • Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.

Freeport-McMoRan ended November 2026 at $59.24, posting a monthly return of −5.17%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.99%.

The current quarter stands at −15.37% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −9.15% versus the 200-day moving average ($65.20).

Year-to-date, FCX is +16.64% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of +6.01%. The stock is currently −26.17% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −46.86%.

FCX trailing returns vs S&P 500
PeriodFCXS&P 500 (SPY)Excess return
1 Day−2.00%−0.36%−1.64%
1 Week−0.30%+2.59%−2.90%
1 Month−5.17%−0.18%−4.99%
3 Months−13.37%−2.37%−11.00%
6 Months−10.43%+0.83%−11.26%
YTD+16.64%+10.62%+6.01%
12 Months+46.13%+12.25%+33.88%
3 Years+77.21%+71.37%+5.83%
FCX best months
RankMonthReturn
#1Mar 2024+24.36%
#2Aug 2026+20.93%
#3Jan 2026+18.59%
#4Dec 2025+18.17%
#5Dec 2023+14.07%
FCX worst months
RankMonthReturn
#1Dec 2024−13.85%
#2Mar 2026−13.66%
#3Sep 2025−11.67%
#4Oct 2026−10.76%
#5Oct 2024−9.82%
FCX quarterly returns
QuarterReturn
Q3 2025−9.53%
Q4 2025+29.50%
Q1 2026+15.73%
Q2 2026+6.99%
Q3 2026+11.31%
Q4 2026 (QTD)−15.37%
FCX calendar year returns
YearReturn
2023+12.03%
2024−10.55%
2025+33.38%
2026+16.64%
FCX drawdown metrics
MetricValue
52-Week High$80.24 (2026-08-26)
52-Week Low$38.85 (2025-11-21)
Current Price$59.24
200-Day Moving Average$65.20
Price vs 200DMA−9.15%
3-Year Maximum Drawdown−46.86% (2025-04-04)
Current Drawdown from 52W High−26.17%
FCX relative strength vs S&P 500
RS metricValue
RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100)103.4
3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500+5.83%
RS Peak137.4 (Aug 2026)
RS Trough70.7 (Sep 2025)
StatusOutperforming Benchmark

Frequently asked questions

What was FCX's return for this report period?

FCX returned −5.17% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.

Has FCX outperformed SPY year to date?

YTD FCX: +16.64% vs SPY: +10.62%.

What is FCX's 12-month return?

+46.13% over the trailing 12 months.

Is FCX above or below its 200-day moving average?

Price is −9.15% versus 200DMA ($65.20).

What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?

−46.86% on 2025-04-04.