LAC Stock Chart & Stats
$2.81
-$0.10(-3.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$2.81
-$0.10(-3.44%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.66 - $10.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.63M
Average Volume (3M)9.36M
Market Cap
$1.13B
Enterprise Value$2.78K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.28B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.16B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.23
Next Earnings
Nov 13, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.51
Shares Outstanding363,042,940
10 Day Avg. Volume10,381,247
30 Day Avg. Volume9,364,039
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.06
Price to Book (P/B)1.00
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-1.26
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit>-0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda>-0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.44Price Target Upside93.59% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Asset And Equity CushionThe sizable asset base and positive equity provide a capital cushion while the company advances its projects. This does not eliminate funding risk, but it offers more financial support than a development business with minimal assets or negative equity.
North American Lithium FocusConcentrating on North American lithium projects aligns the company with regional battery and critical-minerals supply-chain development. If projects advance, this positioning could support access to customers, strategic capital and policy-linked incentives.
Operating Cash Flow ImprovementThe reduction in operating cash outflow indicates some improvement in ongoing cash usage, even though operations remain cash-negative. Sustained control of operating expenses would help preserve funding capacity as the company moves toward project development milestones.
Bears Say
No Revenue And Widening LossesThe absence of operating revenue leaves the company dependent on project financing and capital markets, while widening losses reduce financial flexibility. Until production begins and sales scale, earnings visibility and the ability to self-fund development remain limited.
Deeply Negative Free Cash FlowVery large and expanding free-cash-flow deficits show that development spending materially exceeds internally generated cash. Continued reliance on debt or equity funding can increase financing costs, dilution exposure and execution pressure before commercial production.
Rapidly Rising LeverageThe sharp increase in debt makes the balance sheet more vulnerable while losses and cash outflows persist. Higher obligations may constrain future financing choices and raise refinancing or covenant risk if project timelines, costs or funding needs worsen.
Lithium Americas Corp. News
LAC FAQ
What was Lithium Americas Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lithium Americas Corp. lowest stock price was $2.66 and its highest was $10.52 in the past 12 months.
What is Lithium Americas Corp.’s market cap?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s market cap is $1.13B.
When is Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 13, 2026 which is in 86 days.
How were Lithium Americas Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lithium Americas Corp. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported -$0.02 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.039 by $0.019.
Is Lithium Americas Corp. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lithium Americas Corp.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lithium Americas Corp. pay dividends?
Lithium Americas Corp. does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lithium Americas Corp.’s EPS estimate?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s EPS estimate is -0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Lithium Americas Corp. have?
Lithium Americas Corp. has 363,042,940 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithium Americas Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithium Americas Corp. reported an EPS of -$0.02 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.039. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.215%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lithium Americas Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAC
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
Lithium Americas Corp. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$5.44 (93.59% Upside)
$5.44 (93.59% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAC Sentiment 83%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 29.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-12.18%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
164.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lithium Americas Corp.
Lithium Americas Corporation is a resource exploration firm with operations spanning both the United States and Argentina, primarily focused on discovering and developing lithium deposits. The company holds significant stakes in several key lithium ventures, including the Cauchari-Olaroz project in Argentina's Jujuy province, the Thacker Pass project situated in northwestern Nevada, and the Pastos Grandes project found in Argentina's Salta province. Prior to March 2016, the entity was known as Western Lithium USA Corporation before adopting its current moniker, Lithium Americas Corp. Established in 2007, the company maintains its corporate headquarters in Vancouver, Canada.
LAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.44
▲(93.59% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.49% Insiders
0.28% Mutual Funds
7.70% Other Institutional Investors
80.80% Public Companies and Individual Investors