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Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI)
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Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 13, 2027
TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2027 (Q3)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
-0.01
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:May 11, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasized meaningful operational de‑risking (demo plant scale data, strong recovery and contaminant rejection metrics), a material first binding offtake (Trafigura) and solid progress on vendor contracting, permitting (DOE/NEPA) and project finance engagement, supported by a healthy cash position. Offsets include a widening net loss driven by development activity, higher demo/JV costs, a small fair‑value loss tied to milestone timing revisions, and the need to finalize additional offtake and financing terms before FID. Overall the fundamentals and milestones point to strong progress toward FID in 2026, while a few material execution and financing items remain to be closed.
Company Guidance
The company reiterated guidance to take a final investment decision and begin construction in 2026 with first commercial production expected in 2029 for the Southwest Arkansas (SWA) Phase 1 project, which has a 22,500 tpy nameplate lithium carbonate capacity and a target to secure ~80% (~18,000 tpy) of production under long‑term offtake (the first binding offtake is Trafigura for 8,000 tpy over 10 years, representing >40% of targeted offtake); remaining advanced offtake negotiations are expected to conclude by Q3 and key vendor contracts (EPCC downstream / EPCM upstream) are expected to be finalized in Q2 with limited notices to proceed in place. Management also guided on financing and approvals: a base project CapEx of approximately $1.5 billion per RDFS (plus potential cost‑overrun facilities/reserves), targeting ~ $1.1 billion of senior secured project debt supported by ECAs (including US EXIM and Export Finance Norway) and commercial banks, and a $225 million DOE grant that has triggered a NEPA environmental assessment (FAST‑41 designated) expected to conclude in Q2. Operationally the demo plant has processed >1 million barrels of Smackover brine across >15,000 DLE cycles, achieved 95%+ lithium recovery and 99%+ contaminant rejection, logged ~340,000 man‑hours over six years with zero incidents, and trained a core team of 38 engineers/operators; corporate Q1 metrics included cash of $141 million and working capital of $139.5 million, JV capital contributions of $17.9 million ($9.6M SWA, $8.3M East Texas), a Q1 net loss of $2.7 million, and plans to deliver an East Texas PEA in 2026 and a PFS in early 2027.
Demo Plant Operational Milestones
Processed over 1 million barrels of real Smackover brine (over six years); completed >15,000 DLE cycles; demonstrated 95%+ lithium recovery and 99%+ rejection of key contaminants; ~340,000 man-hours with zero incidents; core team of 38 engineers/operators — providing large operational dataset to de-risk scale-up.
First Binding Offtake Agreement
Signed first binding commercial offtake with Trafigura to supply 8,000 metric tons per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate over 10 years beginning at commercial production; Trafigura volume represents >40% of targeted offtake against a 22,500 tpy nameplate, while the JV is targeting ~80% of production under long-term offtake contracts.
Clear FID and Construction Timeline (Targeted)
Company plans to take final investment decision (FID) in 2026 and begin construction the same year, with first commercial production expected in 2029; vendor contracting (EPCC for downstream, EPCM for upstream) is being finalized with limited notices to proceed expected in Q2.
Strong Government Support and Permitting Progress
Project benefits from a $225 million DOE grant, FAST-41 priority designation, and a NEPA environmental assessment led by the DOE that is nearing formal conclusion (expected Q2); management does not expect further federal mitigation or approvals to block FID.
Solid Cash Position and Financing Engagement
Ended Q1 with $141.0 million cash and $139.5 million working capital; received expressions of interest from ECAs and commercial banks exceeding targeted project debt; JV targeting ~$1.1 billion senior secured, limited-recourse debt complemented by DOE grant and equity contributions.
Progress and Upside in East Texas
East Texas grades notably higher (commonly 500–800+ mg/L Li vs SWA ~400–500 mg/L), PEA for Franklin project targeted in 2026 with a PFS in early 2027; identified potential bromine and potash resources that could add optionality for future projects.

Standard Lithium Ltd (SLI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SLI Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
May 13, 2027
2027 (Q3)
- / -
-0.01
May 11, 2026
2026 (Q1)
- / -
-0.01
May 08, 2026
2026 (Q3)
-0.02 / -0.01
-0.010.00% (0.00)
Mar 30, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.04 / -0.03
Feb 05, 2026
2026 (Q2)
-0.02 / -0.15
Nov 10, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.03 / -0.03
-0.026-16.67% (>-0.01)
Mar 24, 2025
2025 (Q2)
-0.06 / -0.13
-0.043-210.00% (-0.09)
Nov 12, 2024
2025 (Q1)
-0.06 / -0.03
-0.04340.00% (+0.02)
Sep 24, 2024
2024 (Q4)
-0.04 / 0.72
-0.115725.00% (+0.83)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q3)
-0.04 / -0.04
-0.029-50.00% (-0.01)
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SLI Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 11, 2026
$3.93$4.12+4.83%
May 08, 2026
$3.91$3.93+0.51%
Mar 30, 2026
$3.52$3.23-8.24%
Feb 05, 2026
$4.35$3.99-8.28%
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