Overbrook Management Corp Makes New Investment in MP Materials Corp. $MP

Overbrook Management Corp purchased a new position in MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 94,076 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,449,000. MP Materials makes up 0.7% of Overbrook Management Corp’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 29th largest holding. Overbrook Management Corp owned approximately 0.05% of MP Materials at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also bought and sold shares of MP. Oak Thistle LLC bought a new position in MP Materials in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $1,543,000. Amundi lifted its holdings in shares of MP Materials by 260.2% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 385,001 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,580,000 after purchasing an additional 278,126 shares in the last quarter. Myriad Asset Management Advisors LLC bought a new stake in MP Materials in the 4th quarter worth about $1,229,000. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in MP Materials by 135.8% in the 2nd quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 39,866 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,233,000 after buying an additional 22,958 shares during the last quarter. Finally, WMS Group LLC purchased a new position in MP Materials in the 4th quarter worth about $557,000. 52.55% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

MP Materials Stock Performance

MP traded down $0.11 during midday trading on Thursday, reaching $46.20. The company had a trading volume of 5,459,326 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,422,891. MP Materials Corp. has a 1 year low of $37.81 and a 1 year high of $100.25. The company has a quick ratio of 8.56, a current ratio of 9.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. The company has a market cap of $8.23 billion, a P/E ratio of -135.87 and a beta of 1.98. The business has a 50-day moving average of $51.67 and a two-hundred day moving average of $55.04.

MP Materials (NYSE:MP) last released its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The company reported ($0.01) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.01). MP Materials had a negative net margin of 19.85% and a negative return on equity of 1.21%. The company had revenue of $108.49 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $96.89 million. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted ($0.13) EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 89.0% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that MP Materials Corp. will post -0.17 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have recently weighed in on MP. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of MP Materials from $70.00 to $61.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Barclays dropped their price target on MP Materials from $69.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on MP Materials from $73.00 to $66.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday. Freedom Broker initiated coverage on MP Materials in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They set a “hold” rating and a $57.00 price target for the company. Finally, DA Davidson reiterated a “buy” rating and issued a $82.00 price objective on shares of MP Materials in a research note on Monday, August 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating, one has given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $75.00.

Key Headlines Impacting MP Materials

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

• Positive Sentiment: MP is ramping up neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) production, expanding heavy rare-earth capabilities and scaling magnet manufacturing. If successful, the strategy could create a more integrated U.S. supply chain and support future revenue growth. Can MP Materials Deliver Another Year of Production Growth?
• Neutral Sentiment: MP Materials will report third-quarter 2026 results after the market closes on November 5, followed by a conference call and webcast. The event gives investors a near-term catalyst to assess production growth, pricing, losses and progress on its magnet facilities. MP Materials Announces Date for Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results and Webcast
• Neutral Sentiment: Morgan Stanley lowered its price target for MP from $73 to $66 but maintained an “overweight” rating. The reduced target reflects more cautious expectations, although the rating indicates the analyst still sees substantial potential upside from current levels. Morgan Stanley Lowers MP Materials Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: MP declined alongside other rare-earth and critical-metals companies for a second consecutive session, suggesting sector-wide selling pressure rather than a company-specific announcement is weighing on the stock. Rare-Earth Stocks Face Another Selling Session
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to highlight MP’s 31.2% one-year decline, premium valuation and ongoing losses. Those concerns contrast with its long-term magnet-growth ambitions and may limit investor enthusiasm until profitability and execution improve. Is MP Stock a Buy, Hold or Sell After Its One-Year Decline?

MP Materials Profile

MP Materials Corp. is a rare earth materials company that owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and processing facility in California. The site produces rare earth concentrate, with a focus on neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr), materials used in high-strength permanent magnets.

The company is expanding its operations beyond mining and concentrate production by developing domestic capabilities to separate rare earth elements and manufacture neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets.