Platinum Rally Is Not Enough To Incentivize New Supply
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 06 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Platinum Market Dynamics: Platinum prices have surged over 47% in 2025 due to a combination of high demand and limited supply, leading to increased lease rates and concerns among industrial users who rely on leased metal for production.
Supply Challenges: Despite expectations for higher mine output, the market faces long-term structural imbalances with declining recycling supplies and significant barriers to new production, as highlighted by Valterra Platinum's recent performance and outlook.
Analyst Views on PPLT
Wall Street analysts forecast PPLT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for PPLT is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of 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.
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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.
