Strong Q1 Financial Results
Revenue of $155 million, up 27% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of $36.2 million (more than double $17.1 million in Q1 2025); adjusted EPS of $0.36.
Record Rare Metals Performance
Rare Metals revenue increased 75% year-over-year and adjusted EBITDA reached $23.9 million, up over 175% year-over-year, driven by record hafnium pricing and favorable spot market conditions.
Magnequench Growth and Strength
Magnequench revenue of $64.7 million, up 46% year-over-year; volume growth ~18%; adjusted EBITDA $9.2 million, up ~40% year-over-year; bonded magnet volumes +17% and bonded powder volumes +~19%, driven by automotive and AI data center demand.
Chemicals & Oxides Improvement
C&O adjusted EBITDA of $7.7 million, up 12% year-over-year; emission catalyst volumes +7% year-over-year; best C&O quarter since Q3 2023 and improved earnings quality from a higher-margin portfolio.
Raised Full-Year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance
Management increased 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $100 million–$110 million from prior $75 million–$80 million (an upward revision of $25M–$35M), citing strong Q1 performance and favorable pricing.
Strong Metal Price Realizations
Significant price appreciation across key metals: hafnium up from $3,700/kg (Apr '25) to $13,500/kg (Apr '26), a ~265% increase; gallium up from ~$675/kg to ~$1,900/kg (~+180%); tantalum moved from just over $300/kg to >$800/kg (~+160%+).
European Permanent Magnet Ramp and Capacity Roadmap
Achieved 1 millionth magnet produced (Feb); on track to launch 2–3 customer programs later in 2026; planning Phase 1b to expand capacity from 2,000 to 5,000 tons with long-term roadmap targeting 20,000 tons to capture ~10%–15% of non-China market.
Launched Heavy Rare Earth Separation Capability in Europe
Commissioned a small-scale heavy rare earth separation line producing separated terbium and dysprosium process solutions, advancing vertical integration (separation → metals → magnets) and European supply diversification.
AI Partnership to Improve Product and Process
Multiyear research partnership with Tallinn University of Technology to deploy AI/ML across product development and manufacturing leveraging 30 years of operational data and domain expertise.