Lithium Argentina AG (LAR)
NYSE:LAR
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 18, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.15Last Year’s EPS
-0.03Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 7 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was largely positive: operations at Cauchari-Olaroz are performing strongly with high capacity utilization, substantially improved realized prices, falling operating costs and a large QoQ increase in adjusted EBITDA driving strong cash generation and distributions. Growth prospects (Stage 2 and PPG) are advancing with technical and permitting milestones in progress and management plans to fund expansion with project cash flow and low-cost debt while minimizing dilution. Main negatives are still-present revenue-side deductions (taxes, royalties, VAT-related discounts), rising cash taxes over time, and timing/permit and execution risks for larger expansions and minority-partner transactions, but these do not outweigh the operational and financial momentum reported.Company Guidance
Strong Q1 Production and High Capacity Utilization
Produced ~9.7 thousand tonnes of lithium carbonate in Q1, operating at approximately 97% of nameplate capacity (consistent for the past two quarters), supporting stable supply and operational reliability.
Significant EBITDA and Cash Generation Upswing
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $106 million in Q1 from $30 million in Q4 (an increase of ~253%), driven by higher realized prices and stable production; management expects >90% of EBITDA to convert to free cash flow in 2026.
Realized Price Improvement Quarter-over-Quarter
Realized prices increased to just under $17,000/ton in Q1 versus just over $9,000/ton in Q4, representing an ~89% increase in realized price quarter-over-quarter and contributing materially to margin expansion.
Low Operating Costs and Ongoing Cost Reductions
First quarter operating cash costs fell to just under $5,400/ton (management's long-term nameplate target ~$5,400/ton at 40k tpa), with sustaining CapEx at an even-lower-than-normalized level (~$4–$5 million/quarter).
Substantial Cash Distributions and Strengthened Balance Sheet
Approximately $100 million in cash distributed from Cauchari-Olaroz since the beginning of the year, with Lithium Argentina's attributable share of ~$48 million; project-level debt low (≈0.5x net debt to annualized Q1 EBITDA), providing financial flexibility.
Robust 2026 Production Guidance and Upside Scenarios
2026 production guidance maintained at 35,000–40,000 tonnes; at market reference prices of ~$20k–$30k/ton (ex-VAT) management estimates 2026 EBITDA of ~$460M–$630M (100% basis), assuming current discounting and tax regime.
Progress on Growth Projects (Stage 2 and PPG)
Stage 2 targets an additional 45,000 tpa; RIGI application progressing and could be approved soon; environmental permitting and a basin-wide hydrogeological model underpin sustainability. PPG scoping supports phased development up to 150,000 tpa (initial 50k phase) with combined asset historic book value of $1.7B and NPV range $6B–$8B.
Operational Resilience and Low Energy Intensity
Cauchari-Olaroz relies principally on solar evaporation with minimal diesel (<3% of direct operating costs) and does not require energy-intensive processes or sulfuric acid, reducing exposure to reagent/energy shocks.
Strategic Capital and Listing Plans
Management plans to prioritize Stage 1 cash flows and low-cost project debt to fund growth while minimizing equity dilution; evaluating a secondary ASX listing (potentially midyear) to broaden investor base without an associated financing.
LAR Earnings History
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LAR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
May 12, 2026 | $11.79 | $11.42 | -3.14% |
Mar 23, 2026 | $5.77 | $6.27 | +8.67% |
Nov 10, 2025 | $3.89 | $4.25 | +9.25% |
Aug 11, 2025 | $2.81 | $3.67 | +30.60% |
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FAQ
When does Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) report earnings?
Lithium Argentina AG (LAR) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 18, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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LAR EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.15.