Freeport-McMoRan(US:FCX) HUAXI Securities·2025-12-08 13:16Investment Rating - Industry Rating: Recommended [5] Core Insights - In Q3 2025, Freeport's copper production decreased by 5.2% quarter-on-quarter to 413,700 tons, with a year-on-year decline of 13.1% due to a mud leak incident at PTFI and declining ore grades [2][3] - The average realized price for copper in Q3 2025 was $4.68 per pound, reflecting an increase of 8.8% year-on-year and 3.1% quarter-on-quarter [2] - The average unit net cash cost for copper was $1.40 per pound, up 0.7% year-on-year and 23.9% quarter-on-quarter, but below the guidance of $1.59 per pound in July 2025 [3][4] - Gold production in Q3 2025 was 287,000 ounces, down 37.1% year-on-year and 9.5% quarter-on-quarter, primarily due to the same mud leak incident [7] - Molybdenum production in Q3 2025 was 22 million pounds, a decrease of 32.5% year-on-year, while the average realized price increased by 5.2% year-on-year to $24.07 per pound [8] Summary by Sections Production and Sales - Q3 2025 copper production was 912 million pounds, with sales of 977 million pounds, both showing declines compared to the previous year [14] - Q3 2025 gold sales were 336,000 ounces, down 39.8% year-on-year [14] - Q3 2025 molybdenum sales were 19 million pounds, remaining stable year-on-year [14] Financial Performance - Q3 2025 revenue was $6.972 billion, a year-on-year increase of 2.7% [15] - Operating income for Q3 2025 was $1.972 billion, up 1.8% year-on-year [15] - Net income attributable to common stock was $674 million, with earnings per share of $0.46, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 28.1% [15] Future Outlook - For 2025, total expected sales are approximately 3.5 billion pounds of copper, 1.05 million ounces of gold, and 82 million pounds of molybdenum, with a significant portion of production expected to ramp up in late 2025 and 2026 [9][10] - The Grasberg mine is set to resume large-scale production in Q2 2026, with anticipated copper and gold production levels expected to match 2025 estimates [13]