TMC the metals company Inc is not a strong buy for a beginner, long-term investor at this moment. While the company has potential in the deep-sea mining industry and has made progress with regulatory milestones, the lack of immediate profitability, insider selling trends, and regulatory hurdles suggest that it is better to wait for clearer signs of financial stability and growth before investing.
The MACD is positive and expanding, indicating bullish momentum. RSI is at 70.049, which is neutral but nearing overbought territory. Moving averages are converging, suggesting indecision in the market. Current price is above the pivot point (4.778) but below the next resistance level (5.233).

Progress with NOAA for commercial production application.
Development of a nodule processing and refining hub in Texas.
First-mover advantage in the deep-sea mining industry.
Global rare earth elements market projected to grow significantly by 2030.
Insiders are selling heavily, with a 367.11% increase in selling over the last month.
Regulatory hurdles remain a significant challenge for commercialization.
Financials show no revenue and a net income loss of -$40.4 million in Q4 2025.
In Q4 2025, the company reported zero revenue growth, a net income loss of -$40.4 million (up 151.53% YoY), and an EPS of -0.1 (up 100% YoY). Gross margin remains at 0%. While the net income loss has improved, the company is still far from profitability.
Analysts remain bullish on the long-term potential of TMC, with Wedbush maintaining an Outperform rating and a price target of $8. Alliance Global and H.C. Wainwright have raised their price targets to $12.25 and $11.75, respectively, citing regulatory milestones and de-risking progress. However, the lowered price target from Wedbush reflects some caution.