# Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/SLI · data as of 2026-10-29 20:00 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI), nexqual.com/SLI" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 1.45 (-3.33% on the day) · last close of Oct 29, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 1.5 · day 1.45–1.51 · 52w 1.32–6 · market cap $358M · ASE

## Key facts
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (6 analysts), mean target USD 4.56 (range 2.48–5.73).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -60.7% vs S&P 500 +14.8%; 5Y -87.3% vs S&P 500 +79.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-05 (date not yet confirmed by the company), EPS estimate USD -0.03, revenue estimate $0K. All companies reporting that day: https://nexqual.com/earnings/2026-11-05
- Dividend: SLI paid no cash dividend in the last five years.
- Short interest: 5,739,176 shares (as of 2026-10-15), 2.7 days to cover.

## Analysts
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 6 analysts; mean target USD 4.56 (low 2.48, high 5.73).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-02 | Jefferies | Initiated | Hold | $2.9 |

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-30) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -60.7% | -87.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.8% | +79.1% |
| Per year | -61.0% | -33.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 67.0% | 72.3% |
| Max drawdown | -75.4% (Jan 2026→Oct 2026) | -90.9% (Nov 2021→Apr 2024) |

## Dividends
SLI paid no cash dividend in the last five years.

## Short interest
5,739,176 shares sold short, as of Oct 15, 2026 (exchange short-interest report, published about twice a month). Prior report (Sep 15, 2026): 6,116,091 shares (-6.2%). Days to cover: 2.7 (short shares ÷ average daily volume).

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## More
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## Supply chain and relationships (SEC annual reports)


Other companies that name SLI in their own reports (relationship from SLI's side):

| Relationship | Company | Their filing | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| partner | TETRA TECHNOLOGIES INC (TTI) | 10-K 2026-02-25 | "Smackover Lithium ("SWA"), a joint venture between Standard Lithium and Equinor, an international energy company headquartered in Norway, is expected to reach first production with respect to this acr…" |

## Analyst estimates and revisions

| Period | EPS est. | 90d ago | Change | Revenue est. | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends 2026-09-30) | $-0.03 | $-0.03 | $0.00 | $0 | 1 |
| Next quarter (ends 2025-09-30) | $-0.01 | $-0.01 | $0.00 | $0 | 2 |
| Current fiscal year (ends 2026-12-31) | $-0.10 | $-0.11 | +$0.01 | $0 | 1 |
| Next fiscal year (ends 2026-06-30) | $-0.12 | $-0.14 | +$0.02 | $0 | 2 |

## Earnings history and stock reaction
| Results filed | Quarter | EPS | Consensus | Surprise | Stock reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026 | −$0.01 | −$0.03 | Beat +$0.02 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Mar 31, 2026 | −$0.01 | −$0.03 | Beat +$0.02 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 | −$0.06 | −$0.03 | Miss −$0.03 | — |
| — | Quarter ended Sep 30, 2025 | −$0.04 | −$0.04 | In line | — |
EPS as reported against the analyst consensus before the release; surprise uses the cent-rounded figures shown (in dollars when EPS and consensus have opposite signs). Stock reaction = close before the results to close after (the first close following a release after the bell or before the open).

## Recent SEC filings (last 120 days)
| Filed | Form | What it says | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-20 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 20, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000110465926117441/0001104659-26-117441-index.htm |
| 2026-10-20 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 20, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326006703/0001171843-26-006703-index.htm |
| 2026-10-16 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 16, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000110465926116374/0001104659-26-116374-index.htm |
| 2026-10-13 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 13, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326006584/0001171843-26-006584-index.htm |
| 2026-10-09 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Oct 9, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000119312526419189/0001193125-26-419189-index.htm |
| 2026-09-28 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 28, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326006242/0001171843-26-006242-index.htm |
| 2026-09-21 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 21, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000110465926109361/0001104659-26-109361-index.htm |
| 2026-09-11 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 11, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326006003/0001171843-26-006003-index.htm |
| 2026-09-10 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 10, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000110465926106754/0001104659-26-106754-index.htm |
| 2026-09-08 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Sep 8, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326005911/0001171843-26-005911-index.htm |
| 2026-08-31 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 31, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326005794/0001171843-26-005794-index.htm |
| 2026-08-14 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000110465926097318/0001104659-26-097318-index.htm |
| 2026-08-14 | Schedule 13G/A | Van Eck Associates Corporation: 6.5% of shares, passive 5%+ holder (amended) | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000086917826000090/0000869178-26-000090-index.htm |
| 2026-08-13 | 6-K | Current report (foreign issuer) · period ended Aug 13, 2026 | https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1537137/000117184326005480/0001171843-26-005480-index.htm |
Source: SEC EDGAR. Quotes are the opening words of each item as filed.