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Why Are MP Materials Shares Struggling?

Why Are MP Materials Shares Struggling?

MP Materials ( (MP) ) is experiencing volatility. Read on for a possible explanation for the stock’s unusual movement.

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MP Materials’ stock movement is primarily influenced by its recent Q4 earnings report, which revealed a significant 48% rise in revenue to $61.0 million due to strong sales of NdPr oxide and metal. However, the surge in production costs led to a decline in adjusted EBITDA and a net loss for the fiscal year, contributing to a downward pressure on the stock. Despite these challenges, analyst David Deckelbaum maintains a positive outlook, citing the company’s better-than-expected revenue and EBITDA figures, strategic market positioning, and growth projections. The company’s future prospects include a 20% growth in oxide production by early 2025, aided by government support. Nonetheless, increased insider selling has been noted, reflecting negative insider sentiment.

More about MP Materials

YTD Price Performance: 40.27%

Average Trading Volume: 3,212,594

Technical Sentiment Consensus Rating: Sell

Current Market Cap: $3.83B

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