Ramaco Resources Inc. shares fell 9.52% as it crossed below the 20-day SMA, reflecting broader market weakness with the Nasdaq-100 down 0.91% and S&P 500 down 0.40%.
Despite the decline, Lunt Capital Management recently acquired 495,999 shares of Ramaco Resources for $13.03 million, indicating strong confidence in the company's future. This acquisition reflects optimism regarding Ramaco's transition into a dual-platform company focusing on rare earths and critical minerals, particularly amid rising national security concerns.
The market's reaction to Lunt's acquisition suggests that investors are still interested in Ramaco's growth potential, despite the current price drop. The company's strategic shift may position it well for future opportunities in the rare earth sector.
Wall Street analysts forecast METC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for METC is 33.36 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 44.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
7 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast METC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for METC is 33.36 USD with a low forecast of 16.00 USD and a high forecast of 44.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
4 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 22.580
Low
16.00
Averages
33.36
High
44.00
Current: 22.580
Low
16.00
Averages
33.36
High
44.00
Jefferies
Christopher LaFemina
Hold -> Buy
upgrade
$33 -> $30
2026-01-20
Reason
Jefferies
Christopher LaFemina
Price Target
$33 -> $30
AI Analysis
2026-01-20
upgrade
Hold -> Buy
Reason
Jefferies analyst Christopher LaFemina upgraded Ramaco Resources to Buy from Hold with a price target of $30, down from $33. The firm cites valuation following the recent share weakness for the upgrade. "Upside risk" to coal price assumptions and escalating geopolitical risks relating to critical minerals are positives for Ramaco, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
Morgan Stanley
Carlos De Alba
Equal Weight
initiated
$17.50
2025-12-05
Reason
Morgan Stanley
Carlos De Alba
Price Target
$17.50
2025-12-05
initiated
Equal Weight
Reason
Morgan Stanley analyst Carlos De Alba initiated coverage of Ramaco Resources with an Equal Weight rating and $17.50 price target. The company is developing Brook Mine, a thermal coal deposit that holds rare earth elements and critical minerals, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm believes the project could transform Ramaco but says the investment story "needs some developing."
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Goldman Sachs
Brian Lee
Sell
initiated
$16
2025-11-19
Reason
Goldman Sachs
Brian Lee
Price Target
$16
2025-11-19
initiated
Sell
Reason
Goldman Sachs analyst Brian Lee initiated coverage of Ramaco Resources with a Sell rating and $16 price target, which implies 20% downside. The company's valuation has "materially increased above historical levels" given the U.S. focus to establish domestic rare earth capabilities to reduce reliance on China, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Goldman believes Ramaco still needs to "meaningfully derisk" its Brook Mine asset to warrant its current valuation. The low grade nature of the deposit will lead to higher production costs and significant capital needs, contends the firm.
Northland
Jeff Grampp
Outperform
downgrade
$50 -> $44
2025-10-29
Reason
Northland
Jeff Grampp
Price Target
$50 -> $44
2025-10-29
downgrade
Outperform
Reason
Northland analyst Jeff Grampp lowered the firm's price target on Ramaco Resources to $44 from $50 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. Q3 results were positive, but updated guidance implies lower Q4 volumes, notes the analyst, who is reducing 2026 estimates in-line with this trajectory. While the investment thesis of its rare earth and critical mineral business is intact, delayed timing of its pilot plant start-up pushes out timing of full-scale operations, the analyst added.
About METC
Ramaco Resources, Inc. is an operator and developer of metallurgical coal in southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia and a developing producer of coal, rare earth and critical minerals in Wyoming. Its executive offices are in Lexington, Kentucky, with operational offices in Charleston, West Virginia and Sheridan, Wyoming. The Company has four active metallurgical coal mining complexes in Central Appalachia and one coal mine and rare earth development near Sheridan, Wyoming in the initial stages of production. Its development portfolio primarily includes properties: Elk Creek, Berwind, Knox Creek, and Maben. It also controls mineral deposits near Sheridan, Wyoming as part of the Company’s initiatives regarding the potential recovery of rare earth elements and critical minerals as well as the potential commercialization of coal-to-carbon-based products and materials. Its Knox Creek Complex includes a preparation plant and 64,050 acres of controlled mineral rights.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
