Stock of the Day

February 5, 2026

MP Materials (MP)

$41.65
+$1.70 (+4.3%)
Market Cap: $7.12B

About MP Materials

MP Materials Corp., together with its subsidiaries, produces rare earth materials. The company owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth mine and processing facility in North America. It 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. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Today's Trend

MP Materials Corp. (NYSE: MP) shares have decreased as investors weigh improving operating performance against elevated valuation concerns and a broader selloff in rare-earth equities. The main near-term catalyst is the company’s upcoming November 5 earnings report.

  • MP’s Materials segment recorded higher revenue and returned to profitability in the first half of 2026. Rising neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) production and expanding heavy rare-earth processing suggest progress toward a more integrated, higher-value business model. Can MP Materials Sustain the Growth Momentum in Its Materials Segment?
  • China’s continued dominance of rare-earth production highlights the strategic importance of U.S. supply chains. MP Materials remains one of the leading domestic beneficiaries if government support, customer demand and efforts to reduce reliance on China accelerate. China Still Dominates Rare Earths—These 3 U.S. Companies Could Benefit
  • The November 5 earnings release will test whether production growth, processing expansion and profitability can continue. Investors are likely to focus on NdPr output, realized pricing, margins and management’s outlook for the remainder of 2026. MP Materials Faces November 5 Earnings Test as Rare Earth Sentiment Sours
  • Analysts are questioning whether MP Materials’ sales growth justifies its valuation after a 136.9% three-year share-price gain. That concern makes the stock more sensitive to any earnings, pricing or execution disappointment. Is MP Materials Stock Fully Priced on Sales?
  • Rare-earth stocks sold off broadly, with MP Materials among the decliners, as investors reassessed funding needs, policy support and execution risks across the critical-minerals sector. The groupwide weakness is pressuring MP even though its operating trends have improved. USA Rare Earth Drops 6%; MP Materials Falls

3 Rare Earth Stocks to Watch Following Washington’s Latest Trade Moves

Written By Thomas Hughes on 1/26/2026

Rare earth ore and magnet with U.S. flag and mine site, highlighting critical minerals policy and supply chain security.

Trade-related news from Washington, including the push for Greenland, is sending ripples of volatility through rare-earth mining stocks. However, these stocks are well-positioned in 2026, as they are insulated from broader macroeconomic concerns through domestically focused production strategies and government support.

Government support is provided through deregulation and assistance from key agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), underpinning an accelerating timeline to revenue and profits.

MP Materials Is in Rebound Mode

MP Materials' (NYSE: MP) stock price action reflects a market in rebound mode. The late 2025 correction is over, and now, with support indicated at the 30-day EMA in early 2026, a move to retest the all-time highs is likely. The technical indicators alone, including the 2025 MACD convergence, suggest a retest of all-time highs is a minimum target, and higher highs are possible. The catalyst for this move is a partnership with the DoD, announced in 2025. It has the company on track to begin construction of its 10x rare-earth magnet facility this year and to begin commissioning in early 2028. Until then, upstream and downstream activity are ramping up.

Analyst trends are bullish for this stock. MarketBeat tracks 15 analysts with current coverage, 14 rate the stock as a Buy with a 15% upside relative to early January’s peak. The trend leads to the high-end range, a 50% gain when reached, and there are catalysts ahead. The company is forecast to report revenue growth of more than 25% in its Q4 2025 earnings results, and the bar has been set low, creating an opportunity for significant outperformance. 

MP Materials stock chart tests critical support near $60 as EMAs flatten and MACD weakens.

Energy Fuels Stock on Track for Breakout

Energy Fuels' (NYSEAMERICAN: UUUU) stock price is leading the rare earth group, up 100% from the late 2025 lows and on track to retest all-time highs in H1 2026. The catalyst is the acquisition of critical assets, ramping uranium and yellowcake production, and converting into an integrated fuel company central to the domestic nuclear fuel supply chain. The growth forecast predicts a surge to over 150% in 2026, with a continued high-double-digit compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the subsequent two years or longer. 

Analysts and institutions provide a bullish and strengthening tailwind for this market. The analyst's coverage is tepid, with only three tracked, and consensus lags the price action, but they rate it a Hold and are leading the market with revisions. The freshest target was set in January 2026, at $27, a 10% upside from the critical resistance target and a new all-time high. Based on the technical aspects, a move to $27 is a low-ball target; a move to $36 or higher would be indicated once a fresh high is set. 

UUUU stock chart surges to new highs on heavy volume, with bullish EMAs and MACD momentum.

Lynas Rare Earths: This Rebound Is Accelerating

Lynas Rare Earths (OTCMKTS: LYSCF) is an Australian-based mining operation supported by government policy and negotiated price floors. The calyasts in 2026 include production ramp and revenue stability, the development of new, untapped revenue streams, and a partnership that strengthens its position in the U.S. and Western rare-earth supply chains. 

Coverage of this stock is limited, as it is listed on OTC exchanges, but is present and bullish. The three tracked by MarketBeat rate the company a Buy, with a 50% upside at the consensus price target. A move to the consensus is a significant movement, setting a new all-time high and opening the door to a much larger movement. The company is currently in production and profitable, although aggressive expansion plans are cutting into the bottom line.  

LYSCF stock chart shows rally gaining momentum with rising EMAs and improving MACD on higher volume.

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