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MP Materials Corp. reports results for the quarter ended September 30 - Earnings Summary

MP Materials reported adjusted earnings of 4 cents per share for the quarter ended September 30, compared with a 10-cent loss a year earlier and analysts’ expected 2-cent loss. Revenue rose 175.7% to $147.66 million, above the $117.46 million analysts expected, though the company reported a 12-cent per-share loss and a $20.71 million quarterly loss.

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What happened

MP Materials reported third-quarter results on November 5. Revenue rose about 176% from a year earlier to $147.7 million, and adjusted earnings were 4 cents per share. The company still reported a $20.7 million overall loss for the quarter.

Global impact / market context

Higher rare earth production, sales volumes and prices helped results. The adjusted profit beat analysts’ expectations, but the overall loss shows the company did not make a profit for the quarter. US price protection added $8.1 million.

What to watch

  1. Check whether revenue continues to grow; this quarter it rose about 176% from a year earlier.
  2. Check whether adjusted earnings remain above analysts’ expectations; the reported 4 cents beat their expected 2-cent loss.
  3. Check the company’s overall quarterly result; it reported a $20.7 million loss despite adjusted earnings and $8.1 million from price protection.

Affected assets

  • MP

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