Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) Stock Price Up 14.4% – Time to Buy?

Shares of Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) shot up 14.4% during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $15.86 and last traded at $15.4030. 10,834,519 shares changed hands during trading, a decline of 54% from the average session volume of 23,596,508 shares. The stock had previously closed at $13.47.

More Critical Metals News

Here are the key news stories impacting Critical Metals this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Company issued an official approval and commenced construction/start‑up of the Tanbreez pilot plant and multi‑use facilities in Greenland — a material operational milestone that de‑risks the project and supports future resource development. Critical Metals Corp. Officially Approves & Commences Construction Start-up In Greenland For Tanbreez Pilot Plant & Multi-use Facilities
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlights that the Tanbreez pilot‑plant build has meaningfully advanced project progress — news that investors view as validating the development timeline and near‑term catalysts. Critical Metals (CRML) Is Up 98.1% After Greenland Pilot-Plant Build Advances Tanbreez Project Progress – Has The Bull Case Changed?
• Positive Sentiment: Analysis notes further regulatory approvals and the possibility of U.S. involvement in Greenland — factors that could improve financing, strategic partnerships or offtake prospects for Critical Metals. Why Critical Metals Corp Stock Was Up As Much As 100% This Week
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large volumes of call options were bought, indicating strong short‑term bullish/speculative interest from traders that can amplify upward price moves. Stock Traders Buy Large Volume of Call Options on Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML)
• Neutral Sentiment: Several valuation‑focused pieces look at the sharp recent share surge and assess fundamentals vs. market price — useful context for investors weighing whether gains are supported by long‑term value. A Look At Critical Metals (CRML) Valuation After Its Sharp Recent Share Price Surge
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary (Seeking Alpha) highlights renewed market interest and project momentum but advises watching execution and financing — a reminder that milestones must be met. Critical Metals: There Is A Pulse
• Negative Sentiment: Opinion pieces raise valuation‑bubble concerns after the rapid price run, warning that speculative flows (options, headlines) can reverse quickly if execution or financing falters. Has Critical Metals Stock Price Doubled? Is It a Valuation Bubble?

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Wall Street Zen lowered Critical Metals from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a report on Saturday, October 11th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Critical Metals in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Sell”.

Critical Metals Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.13 and a quick ratio of 0.13. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $8.95 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $7.99.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Critical Metals

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Savant Capital LLC bought a new position in shares of Critical Metals in the second quarter worth $287,000. Canton Hathaway LLC bought a new stake in Critical Metals during the second quarter valued at $308,000. CWM LLC increased its stake in Critical Metals by 456.6% in the 2nd quarter. CWM LLC now owns 31,284 shares of the company’s stock worth $112,000 after acquiring an additional 25,663 shares during the last quarter. Abacus Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Critical Metals in the 2nd quarter valued at about $179,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new stake in shares of Critical Metals during the 2nd quarter valued at about $358,000. 86.44% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Critical Metals Company Profile

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.