LAC Company Profile and Key Details
NYSE : LAC
Lithium Americas
$5.17
0.41+8.61%
At Close 4:00 PM72.26
B+ESG ScoreESG Rating
Price Chart
Stock Price Today
Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) stock surged +8.61%, trading at $5.17 on NYSE, up from the previous close of $4.76. The stock opened at $5.00, fluctuating between $4.82 and $5.17 in the recent session.
Stock Snapshot
4.76
Prev. Close
1.15B
Market Cap
4.82
Day Low
-4.79
P/E Ratio
-1.08
EPS (TTM)
-1282.35
Cash Flow per Share
5
Open
223.28M
Number of Shares
5.17
Day High
85.87%
Free Float in %
2518.65
Book Value
18.64M
Volume
Relevant Articles
SEC Fillings
Current Report (8-k)
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Stock Price History Chart
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 03, 2026 | 5.00 | 5.17 | 4.82 | 5.17 | 18.47M |
| Feb 02, 2026 | 4.95 | 5.12 | 4.71 | 4.76 | 15.85M |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 5.22 | 5.29 | 4.85 | 4.87 | 17.52M |
| Jan 29, 2026 | 5.87 | 5.95 | 5.28 | 5.43 | 19.26M |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 6.42 | 6.44 | 5.85 | 6.01 | 18.09M |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 5.90 | 6.30 | 5.80 | 6.28 | 16.66M |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 6.88 | 6.96 | 5.90 | 5.99 | 33.86M |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 6.52 | 6.69 | 6.14 | 6.44 | 40.2M |
| Jan 22, 2026 | 5.78 | 6.22 | 5.75 | 6.13 | 25.16M |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 5.92 | 6.08 | 5.46 | 5.67 | 16.54M |
| Jan 20, 2026 | 5.89 | 6.07 | 5.64 | 5.78 | 17.88M |
| Jan 16, 2026 | 5.75 | 5.99 | 5.43 | 5.96 | 22.37M |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 5.96 | 6.00 | 5.76 | 5.87 | 14.15M |
| Jan 14, 2026 | 5.80 | 6.16 | 5.62 | 6.06 | 23.72M |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 6.00 | 6.00 | 5.64 | 5.84 | 17.86M |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 5.64 | 5.97 | 5.49 | 5.76 | 27M |
| Jan 09, 2026 | 5.61 | 5.65 | 5.31 | 5.39 | 9.47M |
| Jan 08, 2026 | 5.50 | 5.65 | 5.38 | 5.52 | 11.51M |
| Jan 07, 2026 | 5.50 | 5.69 | 5.41 | 5.59 | 18.99M |
| Jan 06, 2026 | 5.27 | 5.55 | 5.25 | 5.45 | 19.01M |
Contact Details
About Company
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.
Company Information
| Employees | 749 |
| Beta | 3.52 |
| Sales or Revenue | $0.00 |
| 5Y Sales Change% | -1% |
| Fiscal Year Ends | December |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Industrial Materials |
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LAC has shown mixed momentum, gaining 0.35% over the past week and -14.87% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 32.57%. Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 -9.27%, SMA50 -1.77%, SMA200 23.72%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 45.75 (neutral), while the ATR of 0.49 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains hovering near 52-week lows, trading -50.86% below its high and over 123.81% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 19.96 million shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 16.06 million, indicating heightened recent market interest.
Earnings & Analyst Outlook
Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 14.17% annually over the next five years. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 0 Strong Buy ratings, 1 Buy ratings, 6 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 2 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $8.00 to $2.75. The high target offers 54.74% upside. The low target suggests -46.81% downside. The mean target is $5.53. This offers 6.96% upside. Lithium Americas Corp. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 13, 2025, missed forecasts by -60.0%. The prior quarter beat by 50.0%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include 66.67% in August 13, 2024.
Shareholding & Insider Activity
Lithium Americas Corp. has 241.66 million shares outstanding. The public float is 191.73 million shares, elevated short interest at 13.30% of float. This equals 28.91 million shares. The short ratio is 2.96 days. Institutional investors hold 19.51% of the float. Insiders own 12.88%. GERSPACHER RICHARD holds 145.64 thousand shares, GRANDY EDWARD has 135.45 thousand shares and CROWLEY TIMOTHY AMBROSE has 132.71 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 436.95 thousand shares across 7 transactions.
Financial & Profitability Overview
On valuation metrics, Lithium Americas trades at a P/E of -5.04, P/S of 0.00 and P/B of 2.56. The current ratio is 3.77 and quick ratio is 3.77. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is -11855.21 days , indicating it collects cash faster than it pays suppliers. Debt-to-equity is 0.85, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of -0.14.
Quarterly Financial Highlights
The company ended the quarter with $194.52M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $3.10M, and net debt of - $191.42M. Total assets were $437.25M, with equity of $405.38M. Financials further reflected weakness, with operating cash flow of - $38.66M, free cash flow of - $231.97M, and capital expenditures of - $193.31M.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) stock price?
Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE: LAC) stock price is $5.17 in the last trading session. During the trading session, LAC stock reached the peak price of $5.17 while $4.82 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in LAC stock occurred in the recent session was 8.61% while the dollar amount for the price change in LAC stock was $0.41.
LAC's industry and sector of operation?
The NYSE listed LAC is part of Industrial Materials industry that operates in the broader Basic Materials sector. Lithium Americas Corp. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.
Who are the executives of LAC?
Mr. Alexi Illya Zawadzki M.Sc.
Pres of North American Operations
Ms. Tracy Hansen
Vice President & Corporation Sec.
Mr. Alexander Hamilto Meikle
Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Dennis P. Bryan P.E.
Senior Vice President of Devel.
Dr. Rene LeBlanc
Chief Technical Officer
Ms. Jenna R. Virk
Corporation Sec. & Director of Legal Affairs
Ms. Aubree Barnum P.H.R.
Vice President of HR
Mr. John Anthony Kanellitsas B.S., M.B.A., MBA
Executive Vice Chair
Mr. Eduard K. Epshtein C.A., CA
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Virginia Morgan
Vice President of Investor Relations & ESG
Mr. Richard Gerspacher
Senior Vice President of Capital Projects
Mr. Jonathan D. Evans
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Ignacio Celorrio
Pres of Latin America
Pres of North American Operations
Ms. Tracy Hansen
Vice President & Corporation Sec.
Mr. Alexander Hamilto Meikle
Vice President of Corporation Devel.
Mr. Dennis P. Bryan P.E.
Senior Vice President of Devel.
Dr. Rene LeBlanc
Chief Technical Officer
Ms. Jenna R. Virk
Corporation Sec. & Director of Legal Affairs
Ms. Aubree Barnum P.H.R.
Vice President of HR
Mr. John Anthony Kanellitsas B.S., M.B.A., MBA
Executive Vice Chair
Mr. Eduard K. Epshtein C.A., CA
Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Virginia Morgan
Vice President of Investor Relations & ESG
Mr. Richard Gerspacher
Senior Vice President of Capital Projects
Mr. Jonathan D. Evans
Pres, Chief Executive Officer & Director
Mr. Ignacio Celorrio
Pres of Latin America
How LAC did perform over past 52-week?
LAC's closing price is 123.81% higher than its 52-week low of $2.31 where as its distance from 52-week high of $10.52 is -50.86%.
How many employees does LAC have?
Number of LAC employees currently stands at 749.
Link for LAC official website?
Official Website of LAC is: https://www.lithiumamericas.com
How do I contact LAC?
LAC could be contacted at phone 177 865 65820 and can also be accessed through its website. LAC operates from 300 – 900 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1E5, Canada.
How many shares of LAC are traded daily?
LAC stock volume for the day was 18.64M shares. The average number of LAC shares traded daily for last 3 months was 16.15M.
What is the market cap of LAC currently?
The market value of LAC currently stands at $1.15B with its latest stock price at $5.17 and 223.28M of its shares outstanding.
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