Critical Metals Stock Price, News & Analysis
Company Description
Critical Metals (NASDAQ: crml) is a publicly traded other industrial metals & mining company in the Basic Materials sector. The company has a market capitalization of $1.4B, ranking #2,626 among all listed U.S. companies by market cap.
crml stock has gained 585.1% over the past year, placing it at #658 in year-to-date performance among tracked companies. Shares last traded at $11.51.
On a trailing twelve-month basis, Critical Metals reported net income of -$51.9M.
This page provides a comprehensive overview of crml stock, including real-time price data, latest news, SEC filings, insider trading activity, financial highlights, upcoming events, and short interest trends.
Stock Performance
Critical Metals (crml) stock last traded at $11.51, up 6.77% from the previous close. Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 585.1%. At a market capitalization of $1.4B, crml is classified as a small-cap stock with approximately 126.2M shares outstanding.
crml Rankings
Latest News
Critical Metals has 10 recent news articles, with the latest published 3 days ago. Of the recent coverage, 5 articles coincided with positive price movement and 5 with negative movement. Key topics include private placement, acquisition, management. View all crml news →
SEC Filings
Critical Metals has filed 5 recent SEC filings, including 2 Form 6-K, 1 Form 3, 1 Form 4, 1 Form 144. The most recent filing was submitted on April 21, 2026. SEC filings provide transparency into a company's financial condition, material events, and regulatory compliance. View all crml SEC filings →
Insider Radar
Insider selling at Critical Metals over the past 90 days can reflect routine portfolio management, scheduled trading plans (Rule 10b5-1), tax planning, or compensation-related dispositions rather than a directional view on the stock.
Financial Highlights
net income was -$51.9M. The company generated -$14.5M in operating cash flow. With a current ratio of 0.13, short-term liquidity bears monitoring.
Upcoming Events
Pilot-plant ready for use
Weekly 10-ton batches start
Pilot plant start
Pilot plant operations begin
Nexus 20 deployment
150-tonne bulk sample planned
Decision to commence mining
Targeted first ore
Scale to ~600 t/yr
Targeted first ore production
Critical Metals has 11 upcoming scheduled events. The next event, "Pilot-plant ready for use", is scheduled for May 1, 2026 (in 6 days). Investors can track these dates to stay informed about potential catalysts that may affect the crml stock price.
Short Interest History
Short interest in Critical Metals (crml) currently stands at 19.9 million shares, up 15.9% from the previous reporting period, representing 29.2% of the float. Over the past 12 months, short interest has increased by 1881.6%. This high level of short interest suggests significant bearish sentiment among traders.
Days to Cover History
Days to cover for Critical Metals (crml) currently stands at 3.1 days, up 36.2% from the previous period. This days-to-cover ratio represents a balanced liquidity scenario for short positions. The days to cover has increased 212% over the past year, indicating either rising short interest or declining trading volume. The ratio has shown significant volatility over the period, ranging from 1.0 to 3.1 days.
crml Company Profile & Sector Positioning
Critical Metals (crml) operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry within the broader Basic Materials sector and is listed on the NASDAQ. In monthly performance, the stock ranks #302 among all tracked companies.
Investors comparing crml often look at related companies in the same sector, including Standard Lithium (SLI), Nexa Resources (NEXA), United States Antimony (UAMY), Sigma Lithium Corporation (SGML), and Americas Gold And Silver Corp (USAS). Comparing financial metrics, valuation ratios, and stock performance across these peers can help investors evaluate crml's relative position within its industry.