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MP Materials (MP)
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Jun 17, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.
MP Materials is gearing up for its Thursday earnings report, and there is a notable sense of optimism among some analysts, driven by Washington's desire to reduce dependency on China for rare earth materials. One expert points out the scarcity value of the company alongside recent positive developments, such as investments from the Pentagon and contracts with major tech company Apple. However, despite this optimistic outlook, caution is advised due to the company's prior financial losses and a high price-to-earnings ratio of 171, coupled with a projected earnings per share of just 35 cents for the next year. There remains a concern that excitement around the stock may dwindle, particularly as it experiences volatility due to a high short interest, driven in part by short sellers covering their positions amid market anxiety. Overall, while there are catalysts for positive growth, market conditions and past performance suggest a more conservative approach may be warranted.
Certainly the company has a scarcity value, and recent news (The Pentagon investment and AAPL's contract) are extremely positive overall. There is a FOMO trade happening here, but it is important to note that the company has lost money in the past two years, with 35c in EPS expected next year. This makes it 'not cheap' certainly at 171X earnings. EPS could accelerate, though, and in a positive market investors are caring less on valuations. But we think we would side with caution for the moment. The likelihood of another big deal in the short term we think is low, and we think this excitement will fade, at least a bit, and we would prefer to let the stock consolidate recent gains. It still has a 23% short interest and part of the recent gains are clearly from panicked short sellers covering, and this made fade.
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His top performer this year. He started buying this 18 months ago strategically. They supply rare earths which are in great demand by industries like cars.
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Premium contentOur Mission is to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. MP Materials owns and operates Mountain Pass, the only integrated rare earth mining and processing site in North America. Our success will drive the onshoring of jobs, national security and a carbon-reduced future. Social media mentions are up 1200% in the past 24h.
A long-term stock. Earnings yesterday stated that they are refining their own rare earths themselves and not sending them to China. A big move. They hold a lot of cash too.
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MP Materials (MP) Frequently Asked Questions
What is MP Materials stock symbol?
MP Materials is a American stock, trading under the symbol MP (previously MP-N on Stockchase) on the New York Stock Exchange (MP). It is usually referred to as NYSE:MP or MP
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On 2026-06-16, MP Materials (MP) stock closed at a price of $57.05.
It reports Thursday. Expects positive news, because Washington doesn't want to be held hostage to China for these rare earths.