Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Sells 281,238 Shares of MP Materials Corp. $MP

Dimensional Fund Advisors LP lessened its stake in shares of MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) by 12.8% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 1,911,241 shares of the company’s stock after selling 281,238 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP owned about 1.08% of MP Materials worth $128,200,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Sound Income Strategies LLC raised its position in MP Materials by 420.0% during the third quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 364 shares of the company’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares in the last quarter. Grove Bank & Trust bought a new position in shares of MP Materials in the 3rd quarter valued at about $34,000. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. grew its position in shares of MP Materials by 4,600.0% in the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 564 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after acquiring an additional 552 shares during the period. Hilltop National Bank increased its stake in shares of MP Materials by 500.0% during the 3rd quarter. Hilltop National Bank now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 500 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bessemer Group Inc. increased its stake in shares of MP Materials by 75.9% during the 3rd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 642 shares of the company’s stock worth $43,000 after purchasing an additional 277 shares during the last quarter. 52.55% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on MP shares. Morgan Stanley upgraded MP Materials from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $68.50 to $71.00 in a research note on Friday, December 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group initiated coverage on MP Materials in a research note on Wednesday, November 19th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $77.00 price target on the stock. DA Davidson reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $82.00 price target on shares of MP Materials in a report on Wednesday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of MP Materials from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Sunday. Finally, TD Securities upgraded shares of MP Materials to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $78.91.

MP Materials Trading Up 1.1%

Shares of NYSE:MP opened at $62.27 on Thursday. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $61.42 and its 200 day simple moving average is $63.59. MP Materials Corp. has a 1 year low of $18.64 and a 1 year high of $100.25. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.47, a current ratio of 7.24 and a quick ratio of 6.67. The company has a market capitalization of $11.04 billion, a P/E ratio of -119.76 and a beta of 1.55.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO James H. Litinsky sold 272,600 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $64.17, for a total transaction of $17,492,742.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 12,805,965 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $821,758,774.05. This represents a 2.08% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 9.50% of the company’s stock.

MP Materials News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting MP Materials this week:

• Positive Sentiment: DA Davidson reaffirmed a “Buy” on MP and set an $82 price target (about a 31.7% upside from the current price), providing a tangible upside anchor for investors. DA Davidson Reaffirms Buy on MP Materials
• Positive Sentiment: William Blair reiterated bullish views, calling MP Materials key to U.S. rare-earth independence — supportive for long-term strategic demand expectations and potential government support. William Blair Says MP Materials Corp. Key to US Rare Earth Independence
• Positive Sentiment: Technical analysts are flagging bullish patterns and a near-term breakout level (~$63.90). Commentary suggests a confirmed breakout could accelerate upside momentum after recent choppy trading. MP Materials Price Forecast — $63.90 Breakout
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation debate is active: coverage asks whether recent large gains (roughly 156% over 1 year) leave meaningful upside, prompting questions about risk/reward at current multiples. Is It Too Late To Consider MP Materials?
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis (Seeking Alpha) calls MP “still overvalued” but notes government backing can justify holding — mixes caution on multiples with strategic upside from policy support. MP Materials: Still Overvalued But Government Backing Makes It A Hold
• Negative Sentiment: Competitive progress in the U.S. rare-earth space (e.g., USA Rare Earth advancing its magnet plant and securing funding) could increase supply-side competition and cap pricing/power for MP over the medium term. USAR Gains — USA Rare Earth Progress

MP Materials Profile

MP Materials Corporation operates as a vertically integrated producer of rare earth materials in North America. The company owns and manages the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility in California, the only commercially viable rare earth mining and processing site in the United States. MP Materials extracts, separates and refines critical rare earth elements—such as neodymium, praseodymium, and cerium—which are essential inputs for permanent magnets used in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and various defense applications.

The Mountain Pass mine first began commercial rare earth production in the 1950s and was later operated by Molycorp until its bankruptcy in 2015.