Lightbridge (LTBR)
NASDAQ:LTBR
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LTBR Stock Chart & Stats
$15.17
-$0.50(-8.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.17
-$0.50(-8.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$9.78 - $31.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume503.45K
Average Volume (3M)875.49K
Market Cap
$394.35M
Enterprise Value$75.08M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$215.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.44
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.74
Shares Outstanding35,147,060
10 Day Avg. Volume853,894
30 Day Avg. Volume875,488
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.82
Price to Book (P/B)1.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-21.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.19
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-3.86
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Position From Recent Equity RaiseA large cash balance funded primarily by a $176M aftermarket equity raise materially extends runway to execute multi‑year development and licensing plans. This funding reduces near‑term financing pressure, enables milestone spending (testing, scale‑up, NRC engagement) and supports disciplined capital allocation.
Debt‑free Balance SheetHaving no debt and no convertible securities lowers refinancing and covenant risk, preserving strategic optionality for partnerships, licensing negotiations, or facility site selection. It lets management prioritize technical milestones without near‑term leverage constraints or forced asset sales.
Progress On ATR Irradiation Testing At INLCommencing ATR irradiation is a durable technical milestone driving data needed for fuel behavior models and regulatory qualification. Successful irradiation and post‑irradiation exams materially de‑risk commercialization pathways, strengthen licensing dossiers, and underpin long‑term licensing and manufacturing partnerships.
Bears Say
Pre‑commercial With No Product RevenueThe company remains pre‑revenue, relying entirely on financing and milestone payments while operating losses widen. Without commercial sales, revenue generation timing is uncertain, making long‑term cash generation and investor returns contingent on successful testing, licensing and partner commercialization.
Rising Cash Burn And Negative Operating Cash FlowOperating cash outflows have roughly doubled over a few years, raising medium‑term funding needs. Even with a strong current cash balance, sustained negative free cash flow increases dilution or non‑dilutive funding pressure if technical or regulatory timelines extend, pressuring capital allocation choices.
Regulatory And Qualification Timeline UncertaintyLicensing and NRC engagement are prerequisites for commercial fuel use; their inherently long, complex, and outcome‑sensitive processes introduce execution and timing risk. Delays or additional data requirements can materially defer revenue, increase program costs, and complicate partner commitments.
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LTBR FAQ
What was Lightbridge’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightbridge lowest stock price was $9.78 and its highest was $31.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Lightbridge’s market cap?
Lightbridge’s market cap is $394.35M.
When is Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 84 days.
How were Lightbridge’s earnings last quarter?
Lightbridge released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported -$0.198 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.198.
Is Lightbridge overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lightbridge’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lightbridge pay dividends?
Lightbridge does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lightbridge’s EPS estimate?
Lightbridge’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lightbridge have?
Lightbridge has 35,147,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lightbridge’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lightbridge reported an EPS of -$0.198 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.494%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightbridge?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LTBR
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Lightbridge Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 398.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.5%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
275.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lightbridge
Lightbridge Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design and development of nuclear fuel technology under the Lightbridge Fuel name. It focuses on developing and commercializing metallic nuclear fuels that could enhance resistance of nuclear fuel in existing and new nuclear reactors with a meaningful impact on addressing climate change and air pollution. The company was formerly known as Thorium Power, Ltd. and changed its name to Lightbridge Corporation in September 2009. Lightbridge Corporation is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
LTBR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong technical progress and a materially improved financial position, highlighted by the start of ATR irradiation testing, validated fabrication milestones, expanded INL scope and technical publications, and a cash balance that increased to $201.9 million (approximately +405% year-over-year) funded largely by a $176.0 million equity raise. At the same time, the company remains pre-commercial with significant regulatory, testing, and licensing work still required, used $14.3 million in operations in fiscal 2025, and faces timeline and execution risks tied to future post-irradiation examination and NRC engagement. Overall, positive execution and funding momentum outweigh near-term development and regulatory uncertainties.View all LTBR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.06% Insiders
8.94% Mutual Funds
1.84% Other Institutional Investors
66.53% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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