Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Stock Price & Analysis
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) fell 4.82% to USD 4.34 as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
LAC last closed at USD 4.56; the session ranged USD 4.18–4.63 on volume of 11,065,626 shares. Market capitalization is $1.52B, with a 52-week range of USD 2.47–10.52 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC)
| Price | USD 4.34 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 4.82% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 4.56 |
| Open | USD 4.58 |
| Day Range | USD 4.18 – 4.63 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 2.47 – 10.52 |
| Volume | 11,065,626 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.52B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (LAC)
Nexqual's technical model rates LAC "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 38.98 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 4.89) |
| MACD | -0.08 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (LAC)
Wall Street analysts rate LAC "Hold" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 6.09 (range USD 4.5–10), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 6.09 |
| High Target | USD 10 |
| Low Target | USD 4.5 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 9 / 0 |
Earnings (LAC)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-13 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.06 |
| Revenue Estimate | $0 |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.03 vs est -0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.25 vs est -0.06 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.03 vs est -0.05 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD -0.06 vs est -0.05 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (LAC)
| Gross Margin | +0.00% |
|---|---|
| Operating Margin | +0.00% |
| Profit Margin | +0.00% |
| ROE | -4.99% |
| Debt / Equity | 46.8 |
| Current Ratio | 7.36 |
| Total Cash | $758.51M |
| Total Debt | $878.40M |
| Free Cash Flow | $-1.30B |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
Financial Health Score (LAC)
Nexqual rates Lithium Americas Corp.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
| Growth | Mixed — No data |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Pre-revenue or very early stage |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $759M cash vs $878M debt |
| Cash Flow | Weak — Operating cash flow -$61M |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -5%, ROA -1.7% |
Ownership (LAC)
| Insider Ownership | +7.13% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +34.69% |
| Shares Outstanding | 351.06M |
| Float | 334.29M |
| Short % of Float | +8.18% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
Leadership (LAC)
Lithium Americas Corp. is led by Jonathan David Evans (age 54), President, CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
| President, CEO & Director | Jonathan David Evans (age 54) |
|---|---|
| Executive Chairman of Board | Kelvin Paul Michael Dushnisky B.Sc. (Hon.) (age 61) |
| Executive Vice President of Capital Projects & Operation | Richard Gerspacher (age 50) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Brandin Luke Colton (age 50) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & ESG | Virginia Morgan |
Major Backers & Investors (LAC)
Notable institutional backers of Lithium Americas Corp. include Van Eck Associates Corporation, VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF, General Motors Holdings LLC, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Van Eck Associates Corporation | 7.26% |
| VanEck ETF Trust-VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 4.86% |
| General Motors Holdings LLC | 4.23% |
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 2.46% |
| Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | 2.13% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.57% |
| Morgan Stanley | 1.13% |
| GLOBAL X FUNDS-Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | 0.67% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Legal & General Group PLC | 0.89% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC.
From Lithium Americas Corp.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-03-19)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Lithium Americas Corp. focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada.
- The company's flagship asset is the Thacker Pass project located in the McDermitt Caldera in Humboldt County, northern Nevada, as well as invests in exploration properties in the United States and Canada.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 23:39 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.