Here’s whether MP Materials Corp. (MP) is worth buying in 2026 —
based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs.
the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
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Bearish
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-6.81% over 10 days); RSI 24 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -32.9%; 3-month momentum negative (-32.0%). Currently 58.8% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
MP is trading below its 200-day MA ($60.13) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 23.9 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -32.9% compares to +16.5% for SPY (trailed the market by 49.4%). The current 58.8% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.
$10,000 invested 1 year ago→ $6,709 today
vs. S&P 500 (SPY) — same period trailed market by 49.4%
1-Year Price Chart
Daily candles
MA-50MA-200UpDown
Signal Check
✗Above 200-day MA ($60.13)
✗Above 50-day MA ($56.46)
!RSI(14) neutral zone (30–70) — currently 23.9
✗Positive return (-32.9%)
!Within 10% of period high (−58.8%)
Period Range $41.30
$41.12$100.25
RSI (14) 23.9
0 · OversoldOverbought · 100
Key Metrics
Price$41.30
Period Return-32.9%
Period High$100.25
Period Low$41.12
Drawdown−58.8%
MA-50$56.46
MA-200$60.13
RSI (14)23.9
Avg Volume (30d)4.9M
vs. SPYtrailed by 49.4%
Return Rank#770 of 999
Trend Signals
Price is below the 200-day moving average ($60.13)