Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)
NYSE:LAC
LAC Stock Chart & Stats
$4.84
-$0.21(-6.12%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$4.84
-$0.21(-6.12%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$2.47 - $10.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.66M
Average Volume (3M)13.43M
Market Cap
$1.46B
Enterprise Value$829.46M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$875.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.14
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding351,062,470
10 Day Avg. Volume14,910,123
30 Day Avg. Volume13,426,572
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 Cap0.57
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.43K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-3.30
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.07Price Target Upside25.49% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North American Lithium Development FocusA North America focus aligns with durable EV battery supply-chain localization trends, reducing geopolitical sourcing risk. Owning development-stage assets in-region positions the company to capture upstream value and long-term offtake opportunities as demand for battery chemicals grows.
Improved Equity CapitalizationRestored equity and a moderate reported debt-to-equity ratio provide a stronger capital base versus prior years. This improvement enhances credibility with lenders and partners and offers a longer runway to execute multi-year development plans without immediate solvency pressure, supporting project financing options.
Heavy Investment Into AssetsLarge negative free cash flow reflects sustained capital expenditure and asset build-out rather than operating loss alone. Those investments create tangible extraction and processing capacity that, if projects reach production, can produce enduring cash flows and incremental margins over many years.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue ProfileThe absence of revenue means no tested commercial model; operating losses show the business is reliant on external funding. This pre-revenue status makes future value binary on project execution and heightens long-term financing and execution risk until production and sales commence.
Very Large Free Cash Flow BurnA sustained ~ $1B TTM cash burn is structurally significant and will require repeated financing; it reduces liquidity and increases dilution risk for equity holders. Over the next 2–6 months this pressure materially elevates refinancing, covenant, and funding execution risks absent new inflows.
Sharp Rise In DebtA rapid increase in debt amplifies interest and maturity exposure while revenue remains nil. With negative operating cash flow, higher leverage materially raises refinancing and creditor-risk; adverse financing terms or constrained access could force dilution, asset sales, or project delays.
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 $1.46B.
When is Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Lithium Americas Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lithium Americas Corp. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported $0 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.07 by $0.07.
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 351,062,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithium Americas Corp.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithium Americas Corp. reported an EPS of $0 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.07. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -6.204%.
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:
$6.07 (25.49% Upside)
$6.07 (25.49% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
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
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
50.36%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.78%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
205.62%
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
$6.07
▲(25.49% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.51% Insiders
0.19% Mutual Funds
8.06% Other Institutional Investors
78.92% Public Companies and Individual Investors