TMC The Metals Company Faces Major Financial Challenges with $55 Million Q3 Loss
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 2d ago
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- Escalating Financial Losses: TMC The Metals Company reported an operating loss of $55 million in Q3 2025, highlighting the financial strain during the development of its undersea mining business, which could impact future funding capabilities.
- Cash Reserves Tightening: With approximately $115 million in cash at the end of Q3 2025, the company faces significant risks of cash flow issues if it fails to secure additional investments, given the capital-intensive nature of mining.
- Regulatory Approval Delays: TMC is still awaiting approval from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to advance its undersea mining project, and the uncertainty surrounding regulatory processes may delay progress and affect investor confidence.
- Market Volatility Risks: Currently priced at $7.53, TMC's stock has dropped 3.65% from the previous trading day, prompting investors to carefully assess their risk tolerance, especially as the company has yet to achieve profitability.
Analyst Views on TMC
Wall Street analysts forecast TMC stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TMC is 8.33 USD with a low forecast of 6.50 USD and a high forecast of 11.00 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.
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3 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 7.380
Low
6.50
Averages
8.33
High
11.00
Current: 7.380
Low
6.50
Averages
8.33
High
11.00
About TMC
TMC the metals company Inc. is a deep-sea minerals exploration company. The Company is focused on the collection and processing of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in international waters of the Clarion Clipperton Zone in the Pacific Ocean (CCZ), located approximately 1,300 nautical miles southwest of San Diego, California. The CCZ is a geological submarine fracture zone of abyssal plains and other formations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, with a length of around 4,500 miles that spans approximately 1,737,000 square miles. These nodules contain high grades of four metals (nickel, copper, cobalt, manganese) which can be used as feedstock for battery cathode precursors (nickel, cobalt and manganese sulfates, or intermediate nickel-copper-cobalt matte) for electric vehicles (EV) and energy storage markets; copper cathode for EV wiring, energy transmission and other applications, and manganese silicate for manganese alloy production required for steel production.
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.
