MP Materials Corp. (MP)

US — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol MP
  • Rev/Share 0.9475
  • Book/Share 6.3268
  • PB 10.1204
  • Debt/Equity 0.0712
  • CurrentRatio 4.121
  • ROIC -0.0484

 

  • MktCap 11337728070.0
  • FreeCF/Share -1.0611
  • PFCF -65.2456
  • PE -100.2843
  • Debt/Assets 0.0311
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE -0.0981

 

  • Rating D+
  • Score 1
  • Recommendation Strong Sell
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade MP Jefferies Hold Buy -- $80 Aug. 1, 2025
Resumed MP Morgan Stanley -- Equal Weight -- $65 July 31, 2025
Downgrade MP Jefferies Buy Hold -- $33 July 7, 2025
Upgrade MP Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $34 June 5, 2025
Reiterated MP Robert W. Baird -- Outperform $20 $25 Sept. 27, 2024

News

MP Materials: Stock Eyes $85 As Options Traders Bet On Earnings And Government Support
MP
Published: August 04, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials has transformed from a speculative miner to a strategic U.S. asset, driven by major deals with the DoD and Apple. Options flow, GEX/DEX structure, and dark pool data all point to bullish institutional positioning ahead of earnings, with key levels at $65 and $85. The DoD's equity stake and Apple's commitment de-risk MP's business model, providing long-term demand and margin visibility, making it a rerating story.

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MP Materials' High Costs Warrant Caution: Can It Protect Margins?
MP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MP's soaring production costs amid ramp-up in separated rare earth output slash margins and deepen quarterly losses.

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MP Materials Corp. (MP) May Report Negative Earnings: Know the Trend Ahead of Next Week's Release
MP
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

MP Materials (MP) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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MP vs. LYSDY: Which Rare Earth Stock is the Better Buy Now?
LYSDY, MP
Published: July 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials surges 311% YTD with U.S. magnet deals, but Lynas' rising earnings and cheaper valuation may offer better value.

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Can MP Materials' Apple Deal Redefine U.S. Magnet Supply Chains?
MP
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MP's $500M Apple deal launches U.S. recycled magnet production, expanding capacity to supply millions of devices.

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These 3 Rare Earth Stocks Are Surging Alongside MP Materials
CRML, METC, MP, USAR
Published: July 19, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

July has proven to be a massive month for rare earth mineral stocks, with MP Materials NYSE: MP at the forefront. On July 10, MP shares surged by nearly 51% after the company announced a multi-billion-dollar commitment from the Department of Defense (DOD).

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The Magnetism of MP Materials' Latest Deals
MP
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

Matthew Miller says MP Materials (MP) making deals with the Department of Defense and Apple (AAPL) point to positive catalysts. For the DoD deal, Matthew adds that it increased the company's rare earth pricing power setting a $110 per kilogram price floor.

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Abbott Laboratories Issues Weak Earnings Forecast, Joins MP Materials And Other Big Stocks Moving Lower In Thursday's Pre-Market Session
ABT, MP
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative

U.S. stock futures were mostly lower this morning, with the Dow futures falling around 0.2% on Thursday.

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5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market Opens
MP, TSM, UAL
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Negative

Stock futures were mixed early Thursday as investors brushed off worries over Federal Reserve independence; United Airlines (UAL) shares fell after its revenue came in lower than expected; Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSM) shares rose after it boosted its full-year revenue outlook on strong AI demand; U.S. retail sales are expected to improve in June; MP Materials (MP) shares fell after it proposed to raise $500 million.

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MP Materials Stock Up 255% On Apple's $500 Million Deal — Avoid MP
MP
Published: July 16, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials stock may be 26% overvalued after soaring in the wake of Pentagon ownership and a $500 million Apple contract. Here's why.

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MP Materials' stock heads for a new high. What's behind Apple's new rare-earths deal.
AAPL, MP
Published: July 15, 2025 by: Market Watch
Sentiment: Positive

The iPhone maker is committing $500 million to buying rare-earth magnets from the company's flagship facility in Texas, which Apple is helping to build out.

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Apple commits $500M to U.S.-based rare earth recycling firm MP Materials
AAPL, MP
Published: July 15, 2025 by: TechCrunch
Sentiment: Positive

Apple is investing $500 million in MP Materials, the only fully integrated rare earth mining company currently operating in the United States, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the domestic rare earth supply chain.

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Apple makes $500 million deal with miner MP Materials for rare earths magnets
AAPL, MP
Published: July 15, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive

Apple and miner MP Materials are joining forces in a $500 million deal to develop a rare earths magnets recycling facility. The agreement is part of Apple's $500 billion pledge to onshore production.

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MP Materials Stock Booms on New Government Positioning
MP
Published: July 14, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of MP Materials Corp. NYSE: MP took the entire market by surprise in the second week of July 2025, as the stock unexpectedly jumped by as much as 44.7% in that short period. While this could trigger most investors to look the other way, feeling that they have missed the boat and would likely land on the wrong side of a trade if they chase after the tock higher, the truth is that there are other factors still at play that can lead MP Materials stock into a higher level.

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Why Did MP Materials Stock Jump 50% In A Single Day?
MP
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) has just experienced a significant breakthrough on Wall Street, and it can be attributed to one word: defense.

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In rare earth metals power struggle with China, old laptops, phones may get a new life
MP
Published: July 13, 2025 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Neutral

The need for rare earth metals is growing and critical in making everything from fighter jets to power tools. U.S. manufacturers have typically purchased essential metals and rare earths from foreign producers led by China, but unpredictable tariffs and trade policies, and geopolitics, have made these sources unreliable.

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MP's Meteoric Rally: U.S. Steps Toward Rare Earth Self-Sufficiency
MP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Schwab Network
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials (MP) rallied more than 40% after the company entered a partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense. It's a landmark deal as the U.S. doubles down on breaking dependency on China for rare earth materials.

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MP Materials Hits 52-Week High: Should You Buy, Hold or Sell?
MP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MP surges 190% YTD on a major DoD deal to build a U.S. rare earth supply chain, but rising costs and losses cloud near-term gains.

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The Defense Dept. Just Invested Billions in MP Materials.
MP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Key Points in This Article: The Defense Department just bought a 15% stake in MP Materials ( MP ), the only U.S.

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Why MP Materials Skyrocketed This Week
MP
Published: July 11, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Shares of MP Materials (MP 51.21%) rocketed 46.7% this week, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence.

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MP Materials' stock surged more than 50% Thursday—here's why
MP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Fast Company
Sentiment: Positive

On Thursday, the United States Department of Defense (DOD) entered a major deal with MP Materials. The DOD agreed to buy $400 million of MP Materials newly created preferred shares stock.

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Can MP and DoD Rebuild America's Rare Earth Magnet Supply Chain?
MP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials teams with the DoD in a 10-year deal to boost rare earth magnet output and cut U.S. reliance on foreign supply chains.

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MP Materials shares pop on Department of Defense investment
MP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive

MP Materials (NYSE:MP) shares surged almost 50% after it revealed the Pentagon has become its largest shareholder in a bid to boost the domestic supply of rare earth minerals. The US Department of Defense (DoD) has invested $400 million in MP Minerals' preferred stock, giving it a roughly 15% stake in the company.

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Rare Earth Stock Up Over 50% After Pentagon Deal
MP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive

One of the best stocks on Wall Street today is MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP), last seen 51.6% higher to trade at $45.56.

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Cramer's Mad Dash: MP Materials Corp.
MP
Published: July 10, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

Jim Cramer breaks down why he's keeping an eye on shares of MP Materials Corp.

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MP Materials ($MP) | First Solar ($FSLR) | Pony AI ($PONY) | FuelCell Energy ($FCEL)
FCEL, FSLR, MP, PONY
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Green Stock News
Sentiment: Positive

Welcome to the Green Stock News brief for Thursday July 10th. Here are today's top headlines: MP Materials (NYSE: MP) has formed a major public-private partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense to rapidly expand a domestic rare earth magnet supply chain and reduce reliance on foreign sources.

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Trade Tracker: Jim Lebenthal sells MP Materials
MP
Published: June 30, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Negative

Jim Lebenthal, Chief Equity Strategist at Cerity Partners, joins CNBC's "Halftime Report" to explain why he's selling MP Materials.

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U.S.-Based Rare Earth Stock Sits Out Trade Deal Rally
MP
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Negative

Shares of MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP), the U.S.' leading rare-earths producer, are down 7% to trade at $33.45 at last check after the U.S.-China trade deal.

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MP Materials Corp. (MP) Presents at BofA Securities 2025 Commodities Conference (Transcript)
MP
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP ) BofA Securities 2025 Commodities Conference June 22, 2025 12:00 PM ET Company Participants Ryan S. Corbett - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Michael Widmer - BofA Securities, Research Division Operator Ladies and gentlemen, the program is about to begin.

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Why Shares in Rare Earth Company MP Materials Surged Again This Week
MP
Published: June 20, 2025 by: The Motley Fool
Sentiment: Positive

Very few companies demonstrate the complexity of the current trade conflict and the strategic necessity of securing rare earth materials for the U.S. more effectively than MP Materials (MP 1.40%), and its share price action this week, up 21.8% at the time of writing, underscores this point.

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About MP Materials Corp. (MP)

  • IPO Date 2020-06-22
  • Website https://mpmaterials.com
  • Industry Industrial Materials
  • CEO James Henry Litinsky
  • Employees 804

MP Materials Corp. owns and operates rare earth mining and processing facilities. It owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth mine located in the Western Hemisphere. The company holds the mineral rights to the Mountain Pass mine and surrounding areas, as well as intellectual property rights related to the processing and development of rare earth minerals. It offers cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, praseodymium, and samarium. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.