Stock of the Day

February 5, 2026

MP Materials (MP)

$54.88
-$1.25 (-2.2%)
Market Cap: $10.00B

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 increased as investors responded to strong revenue growth, improving rare-earth production trends and a broader rally in U.S. critical-minerals stocks.

  • Strong revenue momentum: MP reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $108.5 million, up 89% year over year. First-half revenue reached approximately $199 million, a 68% increase from the prior-year period, reinforcing the company’s growth story. MP Sees 68% Surge in Revenues in 1H26
  • Higher NdPr sales and financial flexibility: NdPr sales volumes reportedly doubled, while cash reserves reached $1.45 billion. The liquidity gives MP funding capacity for processing, magnet-manufacturing and other expansion initiatives. MP Materials Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
  • Strategic customer expansion: Reports of a confidential aerospace agreement and new magnet-supply activity suggest MP is broadening its product portfolio and customer base, potentially supporting longer-term demand and vertical integration. MP Materials Just Signed a Secret Aerospace Deal
  • Industry-wide rally: U.S. rare-earth and critical-minerals shares moved broadly higher as investors focused on efforts to build domestic supply chains and reduce dependence on China. MP’s established production and commercial operations make it a preferred name in the group. Why Critical Minerals Are Moving Today
  • Valuation and execution remain key: Analysts see MP as having a commercial-execution advantage over more speculative competitors, but the stock’s premium valuation means investors will likely require continued production growth and successful magnet-operations ramp-up. MP Materials vs. The Metals Company
  • Profitability concerns: Despite the revenue improvement, MP remains loss-making, and high costs, estimate reductions and its elevated valuation could limit further upside if rare-earth prices or execution disappoint. MP Gains Despite Q2 Earnings Miss

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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