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USA Rare Earth, Inc.: Q3 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q3 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 9 November 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 1 raised, 7 new. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue was $3.0 million: Q3 2026 revenue was $3.0 million. Nine-month revenue was $14.5 million. The Q2 2026 release reported revenue of $5.8 million for that quarter. Source
  • Three business units formed: Operations were organized into Upstream, covering mining, processing and separation; Midstream, covering metals, alloys and powders; and Downstream, covering magnets and derivative products. Source
  • Serra Verde combination closed in September: The combination with Serra Verde closed in September. Stage 1 of Serra Verde's optimization and expansion program in Goiás, Brazil, was completed in the same month. Source
  • First magnet sales at Stillwater: The first magnets sold from Stillwater were sintered NdFeB block magnets, sold to a high-performance materials manufacturer. A first magnet finishing line is installed there. Source
  • MREC shipments began in October: In October Serra Verde began shipping heavy mixed rare earth carbonate to the offtake SPV under a 15-year, 100% take-or-pay agreement. Sales were recorded in November. Source
  • Operating expenses rose sharply: Selling, general and administrative expense was $103.7 million for Q3, against $11.4 million a year earlier. Research and development was $16.5 million, against $4.5 million. Source
  • Cash balance of $1.2 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1.16 billion at September 30, 2026, against $359.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Blacksburg groundbreaking: Ground was broken in September on a 124-acre site in Cherokee County for a facility of about 800,000 square feet, with an investment of about $1.2 billion and about 490 jobs. Source

“The third quarter marked a series of significant operational and commercial milestones, reflecting the growing positive momentum at USA Rare Earth.”

Thras Moraitis, CEO of USA Rare Earth

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Serra Verde sales volume SourceQ4 2026at least 325 tonnes total rare earth oxides (TREO)New
Serra Verde TREO basket value at floor prices SourceQ4 2026 to date~$43/kg (~$150/kg NdPr equivalent)New
Serra Verde TREO basket value at market prices SourceQ4 2026 to date~$97/kg (~$340/kg NdPr equivalent)New
Blacksburg target capacity SourceOnce operational6,400 tpa strip cast metal and alloy feeding 6,400 tpa of sintered NdFeB permanent magnetsRaised from 5,000 tpa strip-cast metal and alloy (6,400 tpa magnets unchanged), per the Q2 2026 release
Stillwater magnet capacity SourceQ2 2027additional 600 tpa, for a total of 1,200 tpaNew
Serra Verde Stage 1 TREO run rate SourceQ2 20274,000 tpa TREO run rateNew
LCM Cheshire expected capacity SourceQ3 2027~30% increaseNew
Serra Verde Stage 2 TREO run rate SourceEnd of 20276,400 tpa TREO run rateNew

What changed from last quarter

  • New guidance: Q4 2026 Serra Verde sales volume and TREO basket value ranges were given, along with milestone targets through Q4 2027. Source
  • Guidance raised: Blacksburg target metal and alloy capacity is stated at 6,400 tpa, up from 5,000 tpa in the previous release. Source
  • New: The Serra Verde combination closed in September. The previous release had expected completion by the end of August. Source
  • New: Operations were organized into three business units: Upstream, Midstream and Downstream. Source
  • New: First sales of NdFeB magnets from the Stillwater facility were made in September 2026. Source
  • Ended: Barbara Humpton's retirement as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director took effect on October 1, 2026. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue was $3.0 million: Q3 2026 revenue was $3.0 million. Nine-month revenue was $14.5 million. The Q2 2026 release reported revenue of $5.8 million for that quarter. Source
  • Net income came from fair value gains: Net income attributable to USA Rare Earth was $11.7 million, against a net loss of $(156.7) million a year earlier. Fair value gains on financial instruments of $136.6 million were the largest item in other income. Source
  • Diluted EPS was $(0.02): Q3 diluted EPS was $(0.02), against $(1.64) a year earlier. Nine-month diluted EPS was $(1.24). Adjusted net loss was $(125.6) million for the quarter, or $(0.44) per diluted share. Source

Segments and business units

  • Three business units formed: Operations were organized into Upstream, covering mining, processing and separation; Midstream, covering metals, alloys and powders; and Downstream, covering magnets and derivative products. Source
  • Serra Verde combination closed in September: The combination with Serra Verde closed in September. Stage 1 of Serra Verde's optimization and expansion program in Goiás, Brazil, was completed in the same month. Source

“Demand for a secure and responsible supply of rare earth products is becoming increasingly acute across a broad range of technology-driven sectors.”

Thras Moraitis, CEO of USA Rare Earth

Products and customers

  • First magnet sales at Stillwater: The first magnets sold from Stillwater were sintered NdFeB block magnets, sold to a high-performance materials manufacturer. A first magnet finishing line is installed there. Source
  • MREC shipments began in October: In October Serra Verde began shipping heavy mixed rare earth carbonate to the offtake SPV under a 15-year, 100% take-or-pay agreement. Sales were recorded in November. Source
  • Wheat Ridge produced recycled-scrap oxide samples: In July the Wheat Ridge, Colorado facility produced commercial-grade Dy oxide and NdPr oxide samples from magnet scrap for customer qualification. Source

Costs and margins

  • Gross loss on low revenue: Cost of revenue was $22.9 million against $3.0 million of revenue. Gross loss was $(19.9) million for Q3 and $(21.4) million for the nine months. Source
  • Operating expenses rose sharply: Selling, general and administrative expense was $103.7 million for Q3, against $11.4 million a year earlier. Research and development was $16.5 million, against $4.5 million. Source
  • Operating loss widened: Loss from operations was $(141.4) million for Q3, against $(15.9) million a year earlier. Amortization of intangible assets was $1.4 million for the quarter. Source

“My focus is on bringing our businesses together under a clear integrated operating model, with accountability for results at every level and a consistent commitment to delivering reliably for our customers.”

Thras Moraitis, CEO of USA Rare Earth

Cash and capital

  • Cash balance of $1.2 billion: Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was $1.16 billion at September 30, 2026, against $359.9 million at December 31, 2025. Source
  • PIPE financing raised $1.5 billion: Nine-month proceeds from common stock issued under PIPE financing were $1.5 billion. Issuance costs for the nine months were $51.0 million. Source
  • Operating cash outflow widened: Net cash used in operating activities was $(143.7) million for Q3 and $(219.0) million for the nine months, against $(21.1) million a year earlier. Source
  • Capital spending and mineral interests: Nine-month capital expenditures and equipment deposits were $190.9 million. Mineral interests were $3.46 billion at September 30, against $17.3 million at year-end. Source

Strategy and investment

  • Blacksburg groundbreaking: Ground was broken in September on a 124-acre site in Cherokee County for a facility of about 800,000 square feet, with an investment of about $1.2 billion and about 490 jobs. Source
  • Carester minority stake: Definitive agreements give the company a minority stake in Carester SAS, a French separation company. InfraVia's Critical Metals Fund is acquiring a similar stake alongside it. Source
  • Round Top now wholly held: The TMRC acquisition closed in August. The company is now the sole operator and holds 100% of the economic interest in the Round Top project. Source

People and leadership

  • CEO transition completed: Thras Moraitis, formerly President of USA Rare Earth, took the CEO role on October 1, 2026, succeeding Barbara Humpton, who retired. Source
  • Thanks to outgoing CEO: Moraitis thanked Barbara Humpton for the foundation she built and said he will carry it forward into an integrated platform. Source

Demand, offtake and funding

  • Offtake SPV funding upsized: US SIIE, LLC, the SPV that buys Serra Verde's Phase 1 production, completed $1.55 billion of funding. This includes $750 million from the U.S. Department of War. Source
  • Offtake priced on non-China basis: Offtake pricing is based on non-China prices, which the company says are 14-16 times China prices for Dy oxide and 6-8 times for Tb oxide. Source
  • Customers at every value chain stage: Management said the company has customers for products at each stage of its value chain, from carbonate and oxides to metals, alloys and powders. Source

Coming up, as management said on 9 November 2026

  • Magnet prototype sales by year-end: Management expects finished magnet prototype sales to multiple customers from Stillwater by the end of 2026. Source
  • Second magnet finishing line in Q1 2027: A second magnet finishing line at Stillwater is to be installed in Q1 2027, broadening the product offering. Source
  • Technical reports due in 2027: The Serra Verde SK-1300 report is to be published in Q1 2027, and the Round Top SK-1300 report is to be completed in Q3 2027. Source
  • Stage 2 commissioning in Q3 2027: Stage 2 at Serra Verde is expected to complete construction and begin commissioning in Q3 2027. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
LCM year-to-date volumes SourceAugust 2026 exceeded full year 2025 levels
Swarf share of magnetic rare earth oxide feedstock (projected) Sourceup to 30%
Yttrium oxide samples delivered Sourcefirst commercial-grade samples delivered to a major customer

Earlier plans management reported on

  • Met: Management stated that Stage 1 of the optimization and commissioning program was completed in September on time and on budget. Source

Other quarters

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