Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) Trading Down 8.7% – What’s Next?

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML) shares were down 8.7% on Tuesday . The stock traded as low as $13.47 and last traded at $13.48. Approximately 9,014,069 shares traded hands during trading, a decline of 64% from the average daily volume of 25,079,314 shares. The stock had previously closed at $14.76.

Critical Metals News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Critical Metals this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Heightened geopolitical attention: President Trump’s revived push for Greenland has driven speculative buying in Greenland-linked rare-earth names, lifting CRML as investors price in higher strategic demand for Tanbreez rare earths. Critical Metals Stock Surges in Premarket After Trump Revives Greenland Push
• Positive Sentiment: Operational acceleration — assay lab order: CRML approved and ordered a turnkey mobile rare-earth assay lab to speed drilling assay turnaround for the Tanbreez campaign, which should reduce lead times for resource data and de‑risk near-term exploration results. CRITICAL METALS CORP NASDAQ-CRML Acquires an Integrated Rare Earth Element Assay Analysis Lab Facility
• Positive Sentiment: Project build-out underway: CRML has started construction of a pilot plant and multi-use storage facility in Qaqortoq to support Tanbreez development, signaling tangible on‑the‑ground progress beyond exploration. Critical Metals Corp. (CRML) Advances Tanbreez With Pilot-Plant and Storage Facility Build in Greenland
• Positive Sentiment: Strong media momentum and price performance YTD: Coverage noting CRML’s large YTD gains has attracted momentum traders and new inflows, amplifying volatility and attention. This Stock Has Already Doubled in 2026, but Is It a Buy?
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor due diligence and scrutiny: Tech investors are asking how a U.S. takeover or heightened political activity in Greenland would affect mining viability and permitting; this raises questions that will require answers from CRML management. Tech investors sound out how a U.S. takeover of Greenland impacts minerals mining, CEO tells CNBC
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest reporting shows essentially no actionable short data for the latest snapshot, so current moves appear driven by headlines and momentum rather than a short-squeeze dynamic.
• Negative Sentiment: Profit‑taking, liquidity and fundamental risk: After a sharp YTD rally, some selling is consistent with traders locking gains; the company’s low quick/current ratios indicate tight near‑term liquidity, which could amplify downside on negative news or slower-than-expected operational results.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently commented on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Critical Metals in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Wall Street Zen lowered Critical Metals from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 11th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Sell”.

Critical Metals Price Performance

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.13 and a quick ratio of 0.13. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $9.03 and a 200 day moving average price of $8.11.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Critical Metals

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. National Bank of Canada FI acquired a new stake in shares of Critical Metals in the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey purchased a new position in Critical Metals in the 2nd quarter valued at about $33,000. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in Critical Metals in the 2nd quarter worth about $37,000. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. purchased a new stake in Critical Metals during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Finally, BNP Paribas Financial Markets raised its holdings in shares of Critical Metals by 95.9% during the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,401 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 3,134 shares during the last quarter. 86.44% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Critical Metals Company Profile

Critical Metals Corp. engages in the mining, exploration, and development of lithium metals. It owns Wolfsberg Project and Tanbreez Project. The company was founded on October 24, 2022 and is headquartered in British Virgin Islands.