/LAC
LAC Stock - Lithium Americas Corp.
Basic Materials|Industrial MaterialsNYSE
$4.75+5.20%
+$0.23 (+5.20%) • Dec 19
56
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.60
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).89
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.0
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+19.4%upside
Target: $5.67
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ENTRY ZONE$4.70 – $4.80
TARGET (TP)$5.67
STOP LOSS$4.37
RISK/REWARD1:2.4
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta3.40
52W High$10.52
52W Low$2.31
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | $-944,370 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $-508,515 |
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income | $-26,939,308 | $-28,750,000 | $-60,857,000 | $-44,495,000 | $-24,607,717 |
| Net Income | $-40,486,073 | $-5,088,000 | $-67,798,000 | $-47,026,000 | $-26,549,129 |
| Net Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EPS | $-0.21 | $-0.02 | $-0.49 | $-0.35 | $-0.19 |
Company Overview
Lithium Americas Corp. operates as a resource company in the United States and Argentina. The company explores for lithium deposits. It owns interests in the Cauchari-Olaroz project located in Jujuy province of Argentina; Thacker Pass project located in north-western Nevada; and Pastos Grandes project located in the Salta province of Argentina. The company was formerly known as Western Lithium USA Corporation and changed its name to Lithium Americas Corp. in March 2016. Lithium Americas Corp. was incorporated in 2007 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
9
50%
Hold / Neutral
7
39%
Sell / Underperform
2
11%
Analyst Consensus🟡 Mixed
9 Bullish9 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$14
Average Target
↑ 186.1% Upside
Now
$4
Low
$14
Average
$41
High
Based on 16 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 19th 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Upgrade | Hold | - |
| November 6th 2025 | JP Morgan | Upgrade | Neutral | $5 |
| October 16th 2025 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Underweight | $5 |
| October 6th 2025 | Scotiabank | Downgrade | Sector Underperform | $5 |
| October 2nd 2025 | Canaccord Genuity | Downgrade | Sell | - |
| September 25th 2025 | TD Cowen | Downgrade | Hold | $5 |
| April 17th 2025 | Evercore ISI | Resumed | Outperform | $4.5 |
| December 19th 2024 | Wedbush | Initiation | Neutral | $5 |
| October 17th 2024 | National Bank Financial | Upgrade | Outperform | - |
| July 29th 2024 | Piper Sandler | Initiation | Neutral | $3.9 |
| March 18th 2024 | Scotiabank | Downgrade | Sector Perform | $7← $15 |
| December 11th 2023 | JP Morgan | Initiation | Neutral | $7 |
| November 15th 2023 | National Bank Financial | Initiation | Outperform | - |
| October 31st 2023 | Canaccord Genuity | Initiation | Speculative Buy | - |
| October 18th 2023 | Deutsche Bank | Downgrade | Hold | $7← $25 |
Earnings History & Surprises
LACBeat Rate
47%
Last 19 quarters
Avg Surprise
-15.1%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
9/9
1 met exactly
Latest EPS
$-0.02
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
+22.2%
$-0.07vs$-0.09
Q2 24
-27.4%
$-0.04vs$-0.03
Q3 24
-66.7%
$-0.05vs$-0.03
Q4 24
-36.4%
$-0.01vs$-0.01
Q1 25
-450.0%
$-0.11vs$-0.02
Q2 25
-25.0%
$-0.05vs$-0.04
Q3 25
-50.0%
$-0.06vs$-0.04
Q4 25
+60.0%
$-0.02vs$-0.05
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q1 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 | $-0.04 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $-0.05 | $-0.02 | +60.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $-0.04 | $-0.06 | -50.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2025 | May 15, 2025 | $-0.04 | $-0.05 | -25.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 | $-0.02 | $-0.11 | -450.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 | $-0.01 | $-0.01 | -36.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 | $-0.03 | $-0.05 | -66.7% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 13, 2024 | $-0.03 | $-0.04 | -27.4% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | $-0.09 | $-0.07 | +22.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2023 | Nov 10, 2023 | $-0.05 | $0.04 | +180.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2023 | Aug 9, 2023 | $-0.13 | $0.16 | +223.1% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 15, 2023 | $-0.19 | $-0.04 | +78.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $-0.25 | $-0.19 | +24.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Oct 27, 2022 | $-0.24 | $-0.19 | +20.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Jul 28, 2022 | $-0.14 | $-0.12 | +14.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 5, 2022 | $-0.14 | $-0.35 | -150.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q1 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 | $-0.10 | $-0.10 | 0.0% | = MET |
Q4 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | $-0.09 | $-0.14 | -55.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2021 | Aug 5, 2021 | $-0.10 | $-0.16 | -60.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2021 | May 6, 2021 | $-0.10 | $-0.09 | +10.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading higher after the Bureau of Natural Resources of Yichun announced plans to cancel 27 mining permits.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 02:37 PM•Also: , ,
Reuters Reported Earlier, China's Yichun To Revoke 27 Expired Lithium Mining Permits; Analysts Say Impact Unlikely On Current Supply
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 17, 2025, 10:47 AM•Also: , ,
Shares of rare-earth mineral stocks are trading lower. Reports suggest that China is granting European countries licenses with lengthier terms to get rare earth materials.
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Dec 15, 2025, 06:58 PM•Also: , ,
Lithium Americas To Join S&P/TSX Composite Index Effective Before Open On December 22, 2025 As Thacker Pass Advances Toward Late-2027 Production
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 12:21 PM
Lithium Americas To Be Added To S&P/TSX Composite Index, Effective December 22
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Dec 8, 2025, 12:11 PM
Lithium Americas CEO Jonathan Evans Tells U.S. Congressional Committee That Washington Should Support 'Temporary, Minimum Price' For Lithium
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 19, 2025, 03:37 PM
Canaccord Genuity Upgrades Lithium Americas to Hold, Maintains Price Target to C$6.5
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 19, 2025, 11:59 AM•Also: ,
Shares of lithium stocks are trading higher after Ganfgeng Lithium Group's chairman issued bullish FY26 demand guidance, which may be based on an increase in demand for batteries and power infrastructure. Also, the commodity may be experiencing sympathy with the Chile stock rally since the country is the second-largest lithium producer.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 17, 2025, 03:33 PM•Also: , ,
Lithium Americas Q3 EPS $(0.83) Misses $0.02 Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 13, 2025, 11:59 AM
Shares of rare earth stocks are trading lower possibly following reports suggesting that China plans to implement a "validated end-user" system to export the minerals, but will also prevent them from going to U.S. military suppliers. The Copenhagen City Court removed a procedural barrier that allows Energy Transition Minerals the right to an exploitation license for the Kvanefjeld project.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 11, 2025, 07:36 PM•Also: , ,
LAC stock has given up its prior gain. Lithium Americas shares were trading higher after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral.
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 08:54 PM
Lithium Americas shares are trading higher after JP Morgan upgraded the stock from Underweight to Neutral.
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 02:29 PM
JP Morgan Upgrades Lithium Americas to Neutral, Announces $5 Price Target
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 12:44 PM
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower. The White House announced it reached a trade and economic deal with President Xi.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 07:51 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of graphite-related stocks are trading lower after The White House announced that China will be lifting its current and proposed export controls on rare earth elements and other critical minerals.
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 06:25 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of rare earths stocks are trading lower after The White House announced that China will be lifting its rare earth mineral export restrictions.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 3, 2025, 03:34 PM•Also: , ,
Rare earth stocks rise following Trump–Xi deal, China pauses planned export curbs for a year
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Oct 30, 2025, 09:24 AM•Also: , ,
Shares of lithium-related stocks are trading lower. The continued threat of a prolonged U.S-China trade war is weighing on the sector.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 03:58 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of rare earth stocks are trading lower amid potential US-China negotiations that could delay export controls.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 27, 2025, 01:14 PM•Also: , ,
Shares of rare earth mineral-related stocks are trading lower. Earlier this week, the US and Australia signed a deal that would boost supplies of rare earths and other critical metals.
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Oct 22, 2025, 03:46 PM•Also: , ,
Frequently Asked Questions about LAC
What is LAC's current stock price?
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) is currently trading at $4.75 per share. The stock has moved +5.20% today.
What is the analyst price target for LAC?
The average analyst price target for LAC is $5.67, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Lithium Americas Corp. in?
Lithium Americas Corp. operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Industrial Materials industry. The company is traded on the NYSE exchange.
What is LAC's market cap?
Lithium Americas Corp. has a market capitalization of $1.06 billion, making it a small-cap company.
Does LAC pay dividends?
No, Lithium Americas Corp. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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