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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
Proprietary Process ValidationIndependent production of battery-grade lithium carbonate and >5,000 operating hours materially de-risks the core AquaRefining technology. This durable technical validation supports commercial discussions, regulatory permitting and potential offtake, expanding addressable markets beyond lead recycling.
Low Leverage / Modest DebtVery low reported debt relative to equity limits solvency pressure and preserves balance-sheet flexibility while the company pursues commercialization. Low leverage reduces near-term bankruptcy risk and improves ability to structure project finance for facility builds if operating results improve.
Reduced Operating LossesA sustained ~50% reduction in opex and materially smaller quarterly losses reflect stronger cost discipline and operational focus. If maintained, lower burn narrows financing needs, extends runway and increases the probability that validated tech can be scaled to commercial operations.
Bears Say
No Meaningful RevenuePersistently negligible revenue indicates the business has not yet achieved commercial product sales or repeatable monetization. Without meaningful top-line traction, the company remains dependent on external funding and cannot self-fund scale, keeping long-term viability contingent on successful commercialization.
Persistent Cash Burn And Limited RunwayCurrent cash versus quarterly operating use implies a constrained runway absent new financing. Reliance on ATM capacity or project financings risks dilution or delays; liquidity strain could force rushed commercial decisions or slow site selection and engineering needed for revenue generation.
Commercial Agreements Non-bindingKey customer and partner arrangements remain at LOI/MOU stage, so revenue and feedstock commitments are not secured. Dependence on site selection, feedstock alignment and binding offtakes elevates execution risk and means commercialization timing and economics remain uncertain.

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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 $9.38M.
      When is Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 24 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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