PureCycle Technologies (PCT) and MP Materials (MP) Record High Short Interest of 23.80% and 13.62%
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: seekingalpha
- Short Interest Analysis: As of December 31, 2025, PureCycle Technologies (PCT) recorded a short interest of 23.80%, while MP Materials (MP) stood at 13.62%, indicating a significant increase in bearish sentiment that could negatively impact their stock prices.
- Profitability Assessment: PCT is rated Hold by the Seeking Alpha Quant model due to excessive valuation and poor profitability, reflecting a lack of investor confidence in its future growth, which may lead to capital outflows.
- MP Materials Stock Performance: Despite also being rated Hold, MP Materials has seen its shares surge 222.8% over the past year, indicating market recognition of its leadership in rare earth resources; however, its Price/Sales ratio of 44, far exceeding the sector median of 2, suggests potential adjustment risks ahead.
- Investor Confidence Comparison: In contrast to PCT and MP, Greif (GEF.B) and ICL Group (ICL) have short interests of only 0.32% and 0.15%, respectively, indicating stronger investor confidence in these companies, which may attract more capital inflows.
Analyst Views on MP
Wall Street analysts forecast MP stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for MP is 81.19 USD with a low forecast of 68.50 USD and a high forecast of 112.00 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.
14 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 66.700
Low
68.50
Averages
81.19
High
112.00
Current: 66.700
Low
68.50
Averages
81.19
High
112.00
About MP
MP Materials Corp. produces specialty materials that are vital inputs for electrification and other advanced technologies. The Company owns and operates the Mountain Pass Rare Earth Mine and Processing Facility (Mountain Pass) located in California. It is also developing a rare earth metal, alloy and magnet manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas (Independence Facility). The Company’s segments include Materials and Magnetics. The Materials segment operates Mountain Pass, which produces refined rare earth products as well as rare earth concentrate and related products. The Materials segment primarily generates revenue from sales of rare earth concentrate, primarily sold for further distribution to a single, principal customer in China, and sales of neodymium-praseodymium (NdPr) oxide and metal, primarily sold to customers in Japan, South Korea, and broader Asia. The Magnetics segment operates the Independence Facility, where it produces magnetic precursor products.
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.
