MP Materials beats Q1 estimates as Wedbush sees rare earth production rebound ahead

MP Materials (NYSE:MP) reported first quarter earnings that topped analyst expectations, though Wedbush analysts said planned maintenance activity is expected to weigh on near-term rare earth production before output rebounds later this year. The company posted Q1 earnings per share of $0.03, exceeding Wedbush's forecast by $0.11 and consensus estimates by $0.06.