Lithium Americas Corp. (TSE:LAC)
NYSE:LAC
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LAC Stock Chart & Stats
C$6.63
-C$0.27(-5.49%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$6.63
-C$0.27(-5.49%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$3.40 - C$14.75
Previous CloseN/A
Volume411.44K
Average Volume (3M)2.05M
Market Cap
C$2.22B
Enterprise ValueC$829.46M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$1.21B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$875.52M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.50
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.06Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.57
Shares Outstanding351,062,470
10 Day Avg. Volume1,978,214
30 Day Avg. Volume2,053,662
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 CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$8.42Price Target Upside26.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering8
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strategic North American PositioningLithium Americas' focus on developing lithium extraction and processing assets in North America aligns with durable EV and energy-storage supply chain localization trends. Proximity to OEMs and policymakers can secure long-term offtake, shorten logistics, and reduce geopolitical supply risk, supporting project economics over multiple years.
Improved Capitalization And ScaleThe company's step-up in scale and material improvement in equity from prior negative levels indicates stronger capitalization and investor backing. Improved equity provides a more durable platform for project development and access to capital markets or partners for financing multi-year construction and permitting milestones.
Moderate Leverage On PaperA debt-to-equity around 0.50 suggests leverage remains at a manageable level theoretically, enabling project-level debt or structured financing without extreme balance-sheet strain. This relative moderation can preserve capacity to raise additional debt for capital projects if operations progress toward producing cash flows.
Bears Say
No Revenue And Ongoing Operating LossesThe company remains pre-revenue with persistent operating losses, meaning core operations do not yet generate funds to cover costs. This structural lack of revenue increases reliance on external financing, delays path to self-sufficiency, and makes long-term project viability contingent on successful project buildout and commodity-market outcomes.
Severe Free Cash Flow BurnA TTM free-cash-flow burn of roughly $1.01B is a sustained structural cash drain from investing and operations. Such a large, ongoing outflow necessitates frequent external funding, heightens refinancing and dilution risk, and constrains the company's ability to absorb delays or cost overruns during multi-year project execution.
Rapid Debt Increase Raises Funding RiskThe sharp escalation in total debt over a short span materially increases refinancing and interest-service risk. If project cash generation lags, elevated debt amplifies liquidity pressures and reduces strategic flexibility, potentially forcing unfavorable financing, asset sales, or equity dilution to fund ongoing development.
Lithium Americas Corp. News
LAC FAQ
What was Lithium Americas Corp.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lithium Americas Corp. lowest stock price was C$3.40 and its highest was C$14.75 in the past 12 months.
What is Lithium Americas Corp.’s market cap?
Lithium Americas Corp.’s market cap is C$2.22B.
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 65 days.
How were Lithium Americas Corp.’s earnings last quarter?
Lithium Americas Corp. released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported C$0 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -C$0.097 by C$0.097.
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 -0.06.
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 C$0 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -C$0.097. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.882%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lithium Americas Corp.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:LAC
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Lithium Americas Corp. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$8.42 (26.96% Upside)
C$8.42 (26.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TSE:LAC Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$5.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
67.77%
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
C$8.42
▲(26.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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