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)12.03M
Market Cap
$1.32B
Enterprise Value$653.07M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$875.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.21
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. Volume10,216,593
30 Day Avg. Volume12,028,627
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 Cap0.49
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit-1.13K
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-2.60
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$6.16Price Target Upside27.19% 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 Project FocusConcentrating development in North America, including Thacker Pass, positions the company to supply the domestic EV and energy storage supply chain. This geographic alignment supports sustainable demand, shorter logistics, and potential policy incentives, aiding long-term project economics and customer access.
Improved CapitalizationRestored equity and a moderate measured debt-to-equity ratio provide a stronger capital base versus earlier years. This improves the company's buffer for development spending and enhances financing optionality, reducing structural insolvency risk while projects advance toward production.
Multiple Capital Sources AvailableA diversified funding model—equity, debt, strategic partners and potential government incentives—means the company can pursue project financing via multiple durable channels. Over several months this reduces single-source dependency and supports continued development if market conditions vary.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue ProfileOperating with no revenue and persistent losses leaves the business dependent on external financing rather than operating cash flow. Absent commercial production, the company cannot self-fund growth, making long-term project delivery contingent on continued access to capital.
Severe Free Cash Flow BurnA near-term recurring cash burn of roughly $1.0B TTM demonstrates heavy investment needs and negative FCF that will require substantial external funding. This sustained outflow raises dilution or debt risk and constrains capital available for other operational priorities.
Rapid Debt BuildupDebt has grown materially in a short period, increasing refinancing and covenant risk while the company remains loss-making. Rising leverage reduces financial flexibility, heightens interest and rollover exposure, and makes project completion contingent on favorable financing terms.
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 $1.32B.
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 40 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 -$0.068 by $0.068.
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 -$0.068. 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:
$6.16 (27.19% Upside)
$6.16 (27.19% 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 Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.74%
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
$6.16
▲(27.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.52% Insiders
0.29% Mutual Funds
<0.01% Other Institutional Investors
88.21% Public Companies and Individual Investors











