MP Materials Shares Surge on Defense Partnership and Production Milestones

MP Materials is generating significant momentum in equity markets following a bullish analyst upgrade from Deutsche Bank. The financial institution has raised its rating to “Buy” and increased its price target to $71 per share, citing robust operational performance and a groundbreaking strategic alliance with the U.S. Department of Defense.

This optimistic assessment comes as the rare earth elements specialist delivered quarterly results that exceeded profit expectations, despite experiencing a revenue decline. The company reported an adjusted loss per share of $0.10, outperforming consensus estimates.

A pivotal development emerged in July 2025 through a public-private partnership with the Pentagon, designed to strengthen America’s independence in critical mineral supply chains. The Read more...