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TMC the metals (TMC) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$4.79 +0.82 (+20.65%)
As of 08/21/2026 04:00 PM Eastern

About TMC the metals Stock (NASDAQ:TMC)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
$4.10
$5.00
50-Day Range
$3.45
$5.34
52-Week Range
$3.40
$11.35
Volume
20.75 million shs
Average Volume
5.31 million shs
Market Capitalization
$2.08 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A
Price Target
$10.58
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

TMC the metals company Inc., a deep-sea minerals exploration company, focuses on the collection, processing, and refining of polymetallic nodules found on the seafloor in California. It primarily explores for nickel, cobalt, copper, and manganese products. The company holds exploration and commercial rights in three polymetallic nodule contract areas in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. Its products are used in electric vehicles (EV), renewable energy storage markets, EV wiring, energy transmission, manganese alloy production required for steel production, and other applications. The company was formerly known as Sustainable Opportunities Acquisition Corporation and changed its name to TMC the metals company Inc. TMC the metals company Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.

TMC the metals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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67th Percentile Overall Score

TMC MarketRank™: 

TMC the metals scored higher than 67% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 120th out of 227 stocks in the materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    TMC the metals has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.

  • Upside Potential

    TMC the metals has a consensus price target of $10.58, representing about 120.9% upside from its current price of $4.79.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    TMC the metals has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

  • Read more about TMC the metals' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for TMC the metals are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.32) to ($0.14) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of TMC the metals is -6.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of TMC the metals is -6.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    8.55% of the float of TMC the metals has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    TMC the metals has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 6.87.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in TMC the metals has recently decreased by 8.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    TMC the metals does not currently pay a dividend.

  • Dividend Growth

    TMC the metals does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • News Sentiment

    TMC the metals has a news sentiment score of 0.44. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.63 average news sentiment score of Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 20 news articles for TMC the metals this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    27 people have searched for TMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 29% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    43 people have added TMC the metals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 187% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, TMC the metals insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $133,331.00 in company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    28.50% of the stock of TMC the metals is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    4.39% of the stock of TMC the metals is held by institutions.

  • Read more about TMC the metals' insider trading history.
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TMC Stock News Headlines

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The Metals Company logo displayed over an image of polymetallic nodules on the seafloor with sea stars.
The Metals Company’s Big Bet Now Comes Down to a License
The Metals Company faces a licensing delay to October, but analysts remain optimistic as revenue could begin in late 2027 amid growing US national security interest in deep-sea mining.
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3 Stocks Taking Very Different Routes Through the Summer Rally
Casey's General Stores, Nebius Group, and The Metals Company show divergent 2026 performance among MarketBeat's top summer stock picks, from steady gains to AI-driven surges and high-risk losses.
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3 Stocks Taking Very Different Routes Through the Summer Rally
Casey's General Stores, Nebius Group, and The Metals Company show divergent 2026 performance among MarketBeat's top summer stock picks, from steady gains to AI-driven surges and high-risk losses.
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TMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

TMC the metals' stock was trading at $6.17 on January 1st, 2026. Since then, TMC shares have decreased by 22.4% and is now trading at $4.79.

TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported ($0.14) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.06) by $0.08.
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TMC the metals' top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (0.34%), Old West Investment Management LLC (0.28%), Mirador Capital Partners LP (0.14%) and Bank of America Corp DE (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Anthony O'sullivan, Erika Ilves, Craig Shesky, Gregory Stone, Brendan May and Andrew Hall.
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Shares of TMC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that TMC the metals investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), AUO (AUOTY), American Water Works (AWK), The RMR Group (RMR), DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH), iShares Micro-Cap ETF (IWC) and Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/13/2026
Today
8/22/2026
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NASDAQ
Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Sub-Industry
Diversified Metals & Mining
Current Symbol
NASDAQ:TMC
CIK
1798562
Fax
N/A
Employees
30
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

High Price Target
$11.75
Low Price Target
$10.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+120.9%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.40
Research Coverage
5 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
($0.73)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
N/A
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-$319.84 million
Net Margins
N/A
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
N/A
Return on Assets
-96.53%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
1.93
Quick Ratio
1.93

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
N/A
Price / Sales
N/A
Cash Flow
N/A
Price / Cash Flow
N/A
Book Value
($0.06) per share
Price / Book
-79.83

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
433,220,000
Free Float
309,753,000
Market Cap
$2.08 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
2.06
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This page (NASDAQ:TMC) was last updated on 8/22/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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