{
  "id": 16522741,
  "title": "The Metals Company Trades at $2.65. Analysts See It at $10. Here's What Would Need to Go Right for It to Close That Gap.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/the-metals-company-trades-at-2-65-analysts-see-it-at-10-heres-what",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-25T19:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/investing/2026/10/25/the-metals-company-analysts-see-it-at-10-heres/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Metals Company (TMC) has seen a 73% decline in its share price this year, falling short of its lifetime high last fall. However, some Wall Street analysts remain optimistic about the seabed mining specialist's future. Stifel initiated coverage on TMC with a buy rating and a one-year price target of $10 per share, despite the stock currently trading at around $2.65. For TMC's stock to close the valuation gap and reach the $10-per-share target, several key factors must align. The U.S. is working to reduce its reliance on minerals from China, and TMC's technology could help by extracting valuable metals like cobalt, copper, manganese, and nickel from the seabed. Nonetheless, the regulatory environment poses significant challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has stated that TMC's application for a permit is substantially compliant with regulations but has not provided an updated timeline for certification. Without NOAA's official permit, TMC cannot begin commercial operations. Additionally, the International Seabed Authority (ISA), which holds jurisdiction over international waters, could challenge TMC's right to operate even if NOAA grants a permit. While TMC's potential to close the valuation gap is promising, meeting the necessary regulatory requirements and demonstrating the ability to navigate potential ISA challenges will be crucial for the stock to reach the anticipated $10-per-share price target.",
  "summary": "Could The Metals Company be on the verge of a massive bull run?",
  "key_points": [],
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        "title": "The Metals Company Trades at $2.65. Analysts See It at $10. Here's What Would Need to Go Right for It to Close That Gap.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/the-metals-company-trades-at-2-65-analysts-see-it-at-10-heres-what-16523362",
        "published": "2026-10-25T19:35:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}