MP Materials (MP) Stock Drops After Halt in China Shipments

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Apr 21, 2025
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  • MP Materials halts rare earth concentrate shipments to China, resulting in an 11.8% stock decline.
  • Analysts have set a one-year price target of $27.16, indicating a potential upside of 17.65%.
  • GuruFocus estimates a 26.84% upside with a GF Value of $29.28.

MP Materials (MP, Financial) recently experienced an 11.8% drop in its stock price following the suspension of rare earth concentrate shipments to China, a move prompted by retaliatory tariffs. Despite this setback, the company maintains its production levels and is stockpiling rare earth oxide concentrate. Their focus remains steadfast on strengthening domestic operations, including progress at their new facility in Ft. Worth.

Analyst Price Targets and Recommendations

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According to projections from 10 analysts, MP Materials Corp (MP, Financial) has an average target price of $27.16 over the next year, with a high of $32.00 and a low of $21.60. This average target suggests a potential upside of 17.65% from the current price of $23.09. For more precise data and projections, investors can visit the MP Materials Corp (MP) Forecast page.

The consensus from 12 brokerage firms provides MP Materials Corp (MP, Financial) with an average recommendation rating of 1.9, which aligns with an "Outperform" status. This scale is used to evaluate stocks, where 1 represents a Strong Buy and 5 signifies a Sell.

GuruFocus Valuation Insights

According to estimations by GuruFocus, the projected GF Value for MP Materials Corp (MP, Financial) within a year is $29.28. This projection indicates a potential upside of 26.84% from the existing price of $23.085. The GF Value represents GuruFocus' assessment of the fair value for the stock, determined by historical trading multiples, past business growth, and future performance projections. For more information, investors can explore the MP Materials Corp (MP) Summary page.

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