Critical Metals (NASDAQ:CRML) Shares Gap Down – Here’s What Happened

Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ:CRML)’s share price gapped down before the market opened on Thursday . The stock had previously closed at $13.75, but opened at $12.61. Critical Metals shares last traded at $14.8130, with a volume of 14,810,794 shares.

Key Critical Metals News

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

• Positive Sentiment: CRML formally approved and commenced construction of an Arctic‑grade, multi‑use storage and pilot‑plant facility in Qaqortoq to advance the Tanbreez rare‑earth project; the works are under a full turnkey contract and the pilot‑plant section is targeted to be ready by May 2026. GlobeNewswire release
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options flow: retail/traders bought roughly 34,900 call contracts (about an 83% increase vs typical call volume), indicating short‑term bullish positioning that can amplify intraday moves.
• Neutral Sentiment: Speculation and political headlines (including media coverage linking Greenland to U.S. interest) have driven retail momentum and headlines that amplify volatility rather than changing project fundamentals. Blockonomi article
• Negative Sentiment: Long timeline and execution risk: the pilot‑plant schedule (ready by May 2026) means revenue impact is distant; turnkey delivery reduces some risk but delays, commissioning issues or cost overruns could still pressure the stock. Quiver summary
• Negative Sentiment: Financial and permitting risks: the company’s current and quick ratios are low, and the business remains development‑stage — further capital raises or dilution are possible. The stock has been highly volatile (large six‑month gains), which increases downside risk on profit‑taking. Investing.com coverage

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

CRML has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Wall Street Zen lowered Critical Metals from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research report on Saturday, October 11th. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (e+)” rating on shares of Critical Metals in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Sell rating, According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Sell”.

Critical Metals Trading Down 1.8%

The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $8.90 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $7.83. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.16, a current ratio of 0.13 and a quick ratio of 0.13.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. National Bank of Canada FI purchased a new position in shares of Critical Metals in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Pinpoint Asset Management Singapore Pte. Ltd. acquired a new position in Critical Metals in the third quarter valued at approximately $38,000. BNP Paribas Financial Markets increased its stake in Critical Metals by 95.9% in the third quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 6,401 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 3,134 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in Critical Metals by 1,263.8% during the third quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 7,419 shares of the company’s stock worth $46,000 after purchasing an additional 6,875 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey acquired a new stake in Critical Metals during the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. 86.44% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.