Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)
NYSE:LAC
LAC Stock Chart & Stats
$4.56
-$0.21(-6.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.56
-$0.21(-6.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.47 - $10.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.66M
Average Volume (3M)6.99M
Market Cap
$1.59B
Enterprise Value$981.16M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$903.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$531.23M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.12
Next Earnings
May 20, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.34
Shares Outstanding347,369,600
10 Day Avg. Volume5,129,212
30 Day Avg. Volume6,988,545
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 Cap0.62
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.88K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-3.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$5.80Price Target Upside27.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.34
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Construction ProgressConstruction at Thacker Pass is advancing toward mechanical completion with detailed engineering largely finished and long‑lead equipment being installed, supporting an on‑track development narrative.
Financing Support And Balance SheetSubstantial available liquidity combined with committed financing from a government loan facility and strategic partners underpins project funding and reduces financing risk.
Strategic And Government Investment ConfidenceSignificant investments from government bodies and major industry partners signal confidence in the project's scale and the quality of the lithium asset.
Bears Say
Analyst Ratings DivergenceSome analysts maintain a HOLD rating, reflecting ongoing caution about execution risk and the market outlook.
Commodity And Geopolitical ExposureExposure to commodity price swings and operational, technical and geopolitical risks could materially affect project economics and expected outcomes.
Share Price Weakness Versus FundamentalsShare price decline despite solid quarterly performance suggests investor skepticism or valuation concerns that may pressure stock momentum.
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 $2.47 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 $1.59B.
When is Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 20, 2026 which is in 34 days.
How were Lithium Americas Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lithium Americas Corp. released its earnings results on Mar 19, 2026. The company reported $0.337 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.071 by $0.408.
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 -0.08.
How many shares outstanding does Lithium Americas Corp. have?
Lithium Americas Corp. has 347,369,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithium Americas Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithium Americas Corp. reported an EPS of $0.337 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.071. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.308%.
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:
$5.80 (27.19% Upside)
$5.80 (27.19% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAC Sentiment 83%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 29.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $3.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 3.0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
62.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-17.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
146.81%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lithium Americas Corp.
Lithium Americas Corp. operates as a resource company in the United States and Argentina. The company explores for lithium deposits. It owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province of Argentina; Thacker Pass project located in north-western Nevada; and Pastos Grandes project located in the Salta province of Argentina. The company was formerly known as Western Lithium USA Corporation and changed its name to Lithium Americas Corp. in March 2016. Lithium Americas Corp. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
LAC Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$5.80
▲(27.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.97% Insiders
0.16% Mutual Funds
4.58% Other Institutional Investors
81.50% Public Companies and Individual Investors