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Aqua Metals (AQMS)
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Aqua Metals (AQMS) Price & Analysis

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AQMS Stock Chart & Stats

$5.81
-$0.17(-6.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$5.81
-$0.17(-6.25%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Technical Validation Of AquaRefiningIndependent production of battery‑grade lithium carbonate across NMC and LFP feedstocks and >5,000 operating hours materially de-risks core technology. This durable technical validation supports scalable product quality, broadens potential feedstock sources, and strengthens the commercialization case over coming months.
Improved Cost Discipline And Smaller LossesA sustained ~50% reduction in operating expenses and a materially smaller quarterly net loss indicate stronger expense control and improved operating leverage. Persistent cost discipline increases the chance the company can stretch cash, focus R&D and engineering spend, and improve path-to-profitability as commercial scale approaches.
Low Financial LeverageMinimal debt reduces near-term solvency risk and preserves financial flexibility to pursue site selection and project engineering. While equity has declined, low leverage limits interest burdens and supports ability to raise project financing or execute strategic alternatives without being overlevered.
Bears Say
Virtually No RevenueThe core business has not yet generated meaningful revenue and shows negative gross profit historically, signaling structural inability so far to convert validated technology into paying customers. Without durable top-line traction, profitability and scale remain speculative over the medium term.
Sustained Negative Cash FlowChronic negative operating and free cash flow implies ongoing funding needs to sustain operations and commercial ramp. Persistent cash burn increases dependence on external financing, raising dilution risk and potentially slowing investment in commercialization and site development if capital markets tighten.
Commercial Execution And Site/financing DependencyKey commercial partners are not yet committed with binding offtakes and advancement requires successful site selection, feedstock alignment and project financing. This creates a structural execution bottleneck: delays or unfavorable site/finance terms can meaningfully postpone revenue realization and scale economics.

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AQMS FAQ

What was Aqua Metals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aqua Metals lowest stock price was $2.51 and its highest was $39.40 in the past 12 months.
    What is Aqua Metals’s market cap?
    Aqua Metals’s market cap is $9.78M.
      When is Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 26 days.
        How were Aqua Metals’s earnings last quarter?
        Aqua Metals released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -$1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
          Is Aqua Metals overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Aqua Metals’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Aqua Metals pay dividends?
            Aqua Metals does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Aqua Metals’s EPS estimate?
            Aqua Metals’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Aqua Metals have?
            Aqua Metals has 3,554,920 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Aqua Metals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Aqua Metals reported an EPS of -$1.22 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.823%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aqua Metals?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AQMS
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Aqua Metals

                  Predominantly operating in the United States, Aqua Metals, Inc. specializes in the reclamation of lead. This company manufactures and supplies various forms of lead, including hard lead and lead-based compounds, in addition to plastic materials. Aqua Metals, Inc. commenced operations in 2014 and has its corporate headquarters situated in Reno, Nevada.

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