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

Company Overview

The Metals Company (NASDAQ: TMC) is a resource company dedicated to the sustainable sourcing of critical battery metals from deep-sea polymetallic nodules. Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, TMC focuses on exploration, evaluation and development of metal-rich nodules located on the ocean floor in the Clarion Clipperton Zone of the Pacific Ocean. The company’s goal is to secure long-term supplies of nickel, cobalt, copper and manganese to support the transition to clean energy and electric vehicles.

TMC’s primary activities include seabed exploration and environmental baseline studies carried out under licenses granted by the International Seabed Authority. The company deploys advanced autonomous and remotely operated vehicles to collect sample nodules and measure benthic ecosystems. In parallel, TMC advances research and development of nodule collection systems that can selectively harvest metals with minimal physical disturbance and reduced carbon footprint compared to land-based mining.

Founded in 2011 as DeepGreen Metals, the firm rebranded as The Metals Company to reflect its broadened commercial focus. Over the years, TMC has forged partnerships with Pacific Island sponsoring states, academic institutions and technology providers to ensure that its operations meet stringent environmental and social standards. Its exploration rights span multiple blocks between Hawaii and Mexico, while the corporate team engages closely with regional stakeholders to align on best practices for seabed stewardship.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Nav Dhaliwal and an experienced board of directors drawn from the resource, technology and sustainability sectors, TMC is advancing toward commercial production. The organization has assembled a management team with deep expertise in marine science, mining engineering and operational excellence, positioning the company to become a key supplier of sustainable metals needed for the global shift to renewable energy technologies.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.50 to $6.93
• 50-Day Range: $2.91 to $7.49
• 52-Week Range: $0.72 to $8.12
• Volume: 8.01 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.59 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $2.38 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $6.75
• Consensus Rating: Buy

TMC the metals Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

TMC the metals scored higher than 27% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 148th out of 186 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.5 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

TMC the metals has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

TMC the metals has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for TMC the metals are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.22) to ($0.14) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of TMC the metals is -28.56, 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 -28.56, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.55% 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 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TMC the metals has recently increased by 1.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

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.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

9.55% 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 1.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in TMC the metals has recently increased by 1.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.71

News Sentiment

TMC the metals has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 higher news sentiment than the 0.59 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 17 news articles for TMC the metals this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

50 people have searched for TMC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 47% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

53 people have added TMC the metals to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 121% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

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 $1,259,009.00 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

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

TMC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have TMC shares performed this year?

TMC the metals' stock was trading at $1.12 at the beginning of the year. Since then, TMC stock has increased by 486.6% and is now trading at $6.57.

How were TMC the metals' earnings last quarter?

TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 14th. The company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.03) by $0.03.
Read the conference call transcript.

Who are TMC the metals' major shareholders?

TMC the metals' top institutional shareholders include Mirador Capital Partners LP (0.03%), Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC (0.01%) and Parallel Advisors LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Andrei Karkar, Gerard Barron, Craig Shesky, Anthony O'sullivan, Erika Ilves, Gregory Stone, Brendan May and Andrew Hall.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of TMC the metals?

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of TMC the metals own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that TMC the metals investors own include Waste Connections (WCN), AU Optronics (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: 5/14/2025
• Today: 7/11/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/13/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: MINING - MISC
• Sub-Industry: Non-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:TMC
• CIK: 1798562
• Web: metals.co
• Phone: 574-252-9333
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 30
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for TMC the metals: $6.75
• High Price Target: $11.00
• Low Price Target: $3.75
• Potential Upside/Downside: +2.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.23)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$81.94 million
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: -124.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.13
• Quick Ratio: 0.13

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: ($0.05) per share
• Price / Book: -131.40

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 362,186,000
• Free Float: 258,963,000
• Market Cap: $2.38 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.57