Skip to main content
This section contains press releases and other materials from third parties (including paid content). The Globe and Mail has not reviewed this content. Please see disclaimer.

Analysts Conflicted on These Materials Names: Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM), MP Materials (MP) and Albemarle (ALB)

Tipranks - Tipranks - Fri Mar 6, 6:30AM CST

Analysts have been eager to weigh in on the Materials sector with new ratings on Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM – Research Report), MP Materials (MP – Research Report) and Albemarle (ALB – Research Report).

Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium

Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM)

In a report released yesterday, Matt McKellar from RBC Capital maintained a Buy rating on Rayonier Advanced Materials, with a price target of $14.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $10.92.

According to TipRanks.com, McKellar is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 4.5% and a 44.4% success rate. McKellar covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as West Fraser Timber Co, Mercer International, and Clearwater Paper. ;'>

Rayonier Advanced Materials has an analyst consensus of Moderate Buy, with a price target consensus of $14.00.

See today’s best-performing stocks on TipRanks >>

MP Materials (MP)

BMO Capital analyst Raj Ray maintained a Buy rating on MP Materials today and set a price target of $75.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $61.61.

According to TipRanks.com, Ray is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 36.0% and a 72.5% success rate. Ray covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Sayona Mining Limited Unsponsored ADR, Novagold Resources New, and Harmony Gold Mining. ;'>

MP Materials has an analyst consensus of Strong Buy, with a price target consensus of $78.00, implying a 25.8% upside from current levels. In a report issued on February 18, D.A. Davidson also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $82.00 price target.

Albemarle (ALB)

In a report released today, Michael Sison from Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on Albemarle, with a price target of $165.00. The company’s shares closed last Wednesday at $168.35.

According to TipRanks.com, Sison is a 1-star analyst with an average return of -0.8% and a 45.1% success rate. Sison covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as International Flavors & Fragrances, Air Products and Chemicals, and Sherwin-Williams Company. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Albemarle with a $189.44 average price target, which is an 11.2% upside from current levels. In a report released today, TipRanks – Google also downgraded the stock to Hold with a $180.00 price target.

Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue

This article contains syndicated content. We have not reviewed, approved, or endorsed the content, and may receive compensation for placement of the content on this site. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

All market data (will open in new tab) is provided by Barchart Solutions. Copyright © 2026.

Information is provided 'as is' and solely for informational purposes, not for trading purposes or advice. For exchange delays and terms of use, please read disclaimer (will open in new tab).