Fintel reports that on May 22, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage of MP Materials (NYSE:MP) with a Overweight recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 31.54% Upside
As of May 14, 2026, the average one-year price target for MP Materials is $81.21/share. The forecasts range from a low of $69.37 to a high of $105.00. The average price target represents an increase of 31.54% from its latest reported closing price of $61.74 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for MP Materials is 1,490MM, an increase of 328.69%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 2.25.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 743 funds or institutions reporting positions in MP Materials. This is an decrease of 232 owner(s) or 23.79% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to MP is 0.14%, an increase of 39.78%. Total shares owned by institutions increased in the last three months by 0.01% to 147,788K shares. 
The put/call ratio of MP is 0.89, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Hancock Prospecting Pty holds 14,861K shares representing 8.35% ownership of the company. No change in the last quarter.
Vanguard Capital Management holds 6,874K shares representing 3.86% ownership of the company.
Vanguard Portfolio Management holds 6,770K shares representing 3.80% ownership of the company.
Van Eck Associates holds 4,589K shares representing 2.58% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 2,835K shares , representing an increase of 38.22%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in MP by 22.58% over the last quarter.
Invesco holds 3,795K shares representing 2.13% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 3,438K shares , representing an increase of 9.42%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in MP by 86.89% over the last quarter.
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