MP Materials Surges 5.27% on Strong Q2 Results and Strategic Deals Ranks 80th in 1.15B Trading Volume

On August 7, 2025, MP Materials (MP) closed with a 5.27% gain, trading at a volume of $1.15 billion, ranking 80th in market activity. The stock’s performance was driven by stronger-than-expected Q2 results and strategic developments in its rare earths operations.

The company reported an adjusted loss of $0.13 per share, narrower than the $0.19 per share estimated by analysts. Production of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide surged 119% year-over-year to 597 metric tons, while total rare earth oxide output rose 45% to 13,145 metric tons. Management highlighted progress in shifting toward higher-margin products, including a $500 million deal with Apple for rare earth magnets and a multibillion-dollar agreement with the U.S. government to secure domestic supply chains. The latter includes a guaranteed $110/kg floor price for NdPr, doubling the current Chinese market rate.

Investors reacted positively to the strategic pivot away from raw material sales, with the Magnetics segment generating $19.9 million in revenue and $8.1 million in adjusted EBITDA in its first full operational quarter. The company emphasized its role in supporting U.S. efforts to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals, positioning itself as a vertically integrated supplier for advanced technologies.

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