--- title: "Beyond The Numbers: 3 Analysts Discuss MP Materials Stock" description: "In the latest quarter, analysts provided mixed ratings for MP Materials (NYSE:MP), with an average 12-month price target of $76.00, reflecting a slight increase from $75.50. Key analysts include Matt " type: "news" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/276269516.md" published_at: "2026-02-18T21:00:43.000Z" --- # Beyond The Numbers: 3 Analysts Discuss MP Materials Stock > In the latest quarter, analysts provided mixed ratings for MP Materials (NYSE:MP), with an average 12-month price target of $76.00, reflecting a slight increase from $75.50. Key analysts include Matt Summerville (DA Davidson) maintaining a 'Buy' rating at $82.00, Carlos De Alba (Morgan Stanley) raising to 'Overweight' at $71.00, and Raj Ray (BMO Capital) lowering to 'Outperform' at $75.00. Financially, MP Materials faces challenges with a -14.9% revenue growth, a net margin of -78.02%, and an ROE of -2.81%, but maintains a favorable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51. In the latest quarter, 3 analysts provided ratings for MP Materials (NYSE:MP), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives. The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. **Bullish** **Somewhat Bullish** **Indifferent** **Somewhat Bearish** **Bearish** **Total Ratings** 1 2 0 0 0 **Last 30D** 1 0 0 0 0 **1M Ago** 0 0 0 0 0 **2M Ago** 0 0 0 0 0 **3M Ago** 0 2 0 0 0 Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $76.0, a high estimate of $82.00, and a low estimate of $71.00. This current average has increased by 0.66% from the previous average price target of $75.50. ![price target chart](https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2026/1771448440_0.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg) ## Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview The standing of MP Materials among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets. Analyst Analyst Firm Action Taken Rating Current Price Target Prior Price Target Matt Summerville DA Davidson Maintains Buy $82.00 $82.00 Carlos De Alba Morgan Stanley Raises Overweight $71.00 $68.50 Raj Ray BMO Capital Lowers Outperform $75.00 $76.00 ### Key Insights: - **Action Taken:** Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to MP Materials. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company. - **Rating:** Analyzing trends, analysts offer qualitative evaluations, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of MP Materials compared to the broader market. - **Price Targets:** Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of MP Materials's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time. Capture valuable insights into MP Materials's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table. Stay up to date on MP Materials analyst ratings. ## Delving into MP Materials's Background MP Materials Corp is the producer of rare earth materials in the Western Hemisphere. The company owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility, the only rare earth mining and processing site of scale in North America. The company is also developing a rare earth metal, alloy, and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. The company's operations are organized into two reportable segments: Materials and Magnetics. ### Financial Insights: MP Materials **Market Capitalization Analysis:** With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment. **Negative Revenue Trend:** Examining MP Materials's financials over 3M reveals challenges. As of 30 September, 2025, the company experienced a decline of approximately **\-14.9%** in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Materials sector. **Net Margin:** MP Materials's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching **\-78.02%**. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health. **Return on Equity (ROE):** MP Materials's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of **\-2.81%,** the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders. **Return on Assets (ROA):** The company's ROA is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of **\-1.36%,** the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns from its assets. **Debt Management:** MP Materials's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of **0.51**, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors. ## The Core of Analyst Ratings: What Every Investor Should Know Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions. Some analysts publish their predictions for metrics such as growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide additional guidance with their ratings. When using analyst ratings, it is important to keep in mind that stock and sector analysts are also human and are only offering their opinions to investors. 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