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$2.47 - $10.52
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.63M
Average Volume (3M)9.36M
Market Cap
$974.54M
Enterprise Value$653.07M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$875.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.26
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. 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 Cap0.67
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.13K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.39Price Target Upside127.51% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
North American Lithium Project PipelineLithium Americas’ focus on developing North American lithium projects (notably Thacker Pass) aligns with durable demand from EV and energy-storage supply chains and favorable domestic policy. Geographic proximity to battery makers and critical-minerals incentives supports long-term offtake and regulatory support.
Improved Equity And CapitalizationThe transition from negative equity to a sizable positive equity base materially improves financial resilience and credibility with lenders and partners. A stronger capital base supports project financing, reduces immediate insolvency risk, and enhances ability to fund construction and attract strategic investors over months to years.
Diverse Funding Pathways For DevelopmentA multi-channel funding model (equity, debt, strategic partners, government incentives) provides structural flexibility to finance long lead-time mining projects. Access to varied capital sources reduces single-point financing risk and increases probability of reaching production despite industry cyclicality and large upfront capex requirements.
Bears Say
No Revenue And Persistent LossesThe company remains pre-revenue and loss-making, generating no operating cash from product sales. Persistent net losses mean value depends entirely on successful project execution and future commodity prices; until production, operational sustainability and investor support remain conditional and risky.
Severe Free-cash-flow BurnSustained, large negative free cash flow driven by heavy capex and development spending requires continual external financing. This structural cash burn elevates dilution and refinancing risk, and creates ongoing pressure on liquidity and timelines if project milestones slip or capital markets tighten.
Rapid Increase In Total DebtThe large and rapid jump in debt raises medium-term refinancing and covenant risk, especially while operations remain loss-making. Greater leverage increases interest costs and reduces flexibility to absorb delays or cost overruns during construction and initial production phases.
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 $974.54M.
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 14 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 -$0.069 by $0.069.
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 -$0.069. 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:
$6.39 (127.51% Upside)
$6.39 (127.51% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 29.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.1%
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
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
$6.39
▲(127.51% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.52% Insiders
0.29% Mutual Funds
1.34% Other Institutional Investors
87.09% Public Companies and Individual Investors











