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USA Rare Earth Extends Pullback After Record Run-Up

Profit-taking after a geopolitics-fueled rally is driving the retreat, not new company news.

Overview

  • Shares fell about 8.7% late Thursday morning after dropping 13.7% on Wednesday to $32.45, down from Monday’s 52-week high of $43.98.
  • The stock had climbed more than 140% over the past month as rare-earth names rallied on U.S.–China trade tensions and a reported JPMorgan critical-minerals initiative.
  • Wednesday’s decline was widely described as investors locking in gains rather than a response to fresh, company-specific developments.
  • USA Rare Earth remains pre-revenue, contrasting with peer MP Materials, which reports revenue and operating cash flow from production.
  • The company is building a rare-earth magnet facility that it expects to begin operating in early 2026.