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Lightbridge (LTBR)
NASDAQ:LTBR
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$6.10 - $31.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume503.45K
Average Volume (3M)809.74K
Market Cap
$441.59M
Enterprise Value$133.20M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$201.86M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.46
Next Earnings
May 13, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.21
Shares Outstanding34,152,060
10 Day Avg. Volume597,284
30 Day Avg. Volume809,735
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 Cap0.30
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-8.66
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
Balance-sheet StrengthA debt-free balance sheet and a materially larger equity base provide durable financial flexibility to fund multi-year R&D and qualification programs. This reduces leverage risk, extends runway for licensing efforts, and allows time for technical milestones to convert into commercial agreements.
Progress Toward Fuel QualificationCommencement of ATR irradiation testing at INL is a structural technical milestone that generates the empirical data required for regulatory qualification and vendor adoption. Successful test results materially increase the odds of licensing and long-term royalty revenue from fabricators and utilities.
Intellectual Property PortfolioGrowing patent coverage—especially for multi-zone designs and additive manufacturing—creates durable barriers to entry and strengthens licensing leverage in key regions. Broad IP protection underpins a royalty/licensing business model and supports long-term competitive differentiation.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue OperationsA pre-revenue profile with escalating net losses signals that commercial validation and recurring cash inflows have not yet occurred. Until licensing or milestone receipts materialize, the company lacks demonstrated revenue-generation capacity, keeping profitability and return prospects uncertain.
Persistent Cash BurnSustained negative operating and free cash flows increase dependence on the balance sheet or external capital to fund operations. Rising outflows compress optionality for longer-term programs, and persistent burn can force trade-offs between R&D, qualification timelines, and commercialization priorities.
Reliance On Capital MarketsA mixed securities shelf filing highlights structural reliance on public capital markets to fund ongoing operations. For a pre-revenue, cash-burning company, this typically implies future equity issuance risk and potential dilution, making funding availability and timing a core long-term execution risk.
Lightbridge News
LTBR FAQ
What was Lightbridge’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightbridge lowest stock price was $6.10 and its highest was $31.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Lightbridge’s market cap?
Lightbridge’s market cap is $441.59M.
When is Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date is May 13, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were Lightbridge’s earnings last quarter?
Lightbridge released its earnings results on Feb 25, 2026. The company reported -$0.215 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.215.
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 34,152,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lightbridge’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lightbridge reported an EPS of -$0.215 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.653%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightbridge?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LTBR
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
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 ▼ 0.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 6.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
29.42%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-16.08%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
397.73%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Lightbridge achieved significant operational milestones and strengthened its financial position, supported by a favorable political environment and strategic collaborations. However, the increased net loss and higher R&D and G&A expenses present challenges.View all LTBR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.59% Insiders
8.68% Mutual Funds
1.84% Other Institutional Investors
67.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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