Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)

NYSE: LAC · Real-Time Price · USD
9.04
+2.18 (31.78%)
At close: Oct 3, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
9.03
-0.01 (-0.11%)
After-hours: Oct 3, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT
31.78%
Market Cap2.19B
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Income (ttm)-52.86M
Shares Out 241.66M
EPS (ttm)-0.24
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume191,268,990
Open6.97
Previous Close6.86
Day's Range6.91 - 9.33
52-Week Range2.31 - 9.33
Beta1.54
AnalystsBuy
Price Target5.18 (-42.7%)
Earnings DateNov 6, 2025

About LAC

Lithium Americas Corp. focuses on developing, building, and operating of lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities in the United States and Canada. Its 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. The company was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. [Read more]

Sector Materials
Founded 2023
Country Canada
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol LAC
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 7 analysts, the average rating for LAC stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $5.18, which is a decrease of -42.70% from the latest price.

Price Target
$5.18
(-42.70% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Lithium Americas stock jumps 30% on Friday: the hidden catalyst is surprising

Lithium Americas stock (NYSE: LAC) soared 30% on Friday, as the investor excitement continues over the US government's announcement about taking a 5% stake in the company.

2 days ago - Invezz

Analyst explains why federal stake is actually ‘bad' for Lithium Americas stock

Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE: LAC) is in the red this morning after a senior Canaccord Genuity analyst said the Trump administration's stake in the lithium miner is not a reason to load up on its stock...

3 days ago - Invezz

Wednesday's Final Thoughts: Government Shutdown, NVDA, AAPL & LAC

Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas run through a turbulent, still record-setting Wednesday on Wall Street as markets face day one of a government shutdown. They talk about why they're keeping eyes on Nvidia ...

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4 days ago - Schwab Network

U.S. takes equity stake in another company: Lithium Americas

The U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world's largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.

4 days ago - Fast Company

Uncle Sam ETF? Trump Quietly Builds A Portfolio In Intel And Lithium Americas

Uncle Sam may have just launched the most unconventional ETF on Wall Street (hypothetical, of course). With equity stakes in Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) and Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC), the U.S. gov...

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4 days ago - Benzinga

Why Analysts Call Lithium Americas' DOE Partnership A 'Game Changer

Shares of Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) soared in early trading on Wednesday after the company announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, in conjunction with General Motors Co (NYSE...

4 days ago - Benzinga

Lithium Americas Stock Soars as U.S. Takes 5% Stakes in Company and Mining Project

Lithium Americas (LAC) shares jumped Wednesday after the lithium miner and Department of Energy announced the U.S. would be taking a 5% stake in the company and become a partner in a key lithium proje...

4 days ago - Investopedia

Trump sees Lithium Americas as a vital investment. Here's why Wall Street agrees.

The Trump administration is taking a stake in Lithium Americas as part of its strategy to invest in industries seen as vital for national security.

4 days ago - Market Watch

Lithium Americas Stock Soars Again. Details Of Government Stake Emerge.

Lithium Americas is surging on plans for the Department of Energy to take a 5% stake in the company and a 5% stake in its Thacker Pass lithium mining project.

4 days ago - Barrons

Trump admin acquires stakes in Lithium Americas and Thacker Pass project

On Wednesday, Lithium Americas, a Vancouver-based company, announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has acquired a 5% stake in the company.  Additionally, the DOE has taken a separate 5% stake...

4 days ago - Invezz

Lithium Americas Reaches Agreement with GM and U.S. DOE Regarding First Draw on DOE Loan

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LAC #Nevada--Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) today announced that together with General Motors Hol...

4 days ago - Business Wire

U.S. to Take Equity Stake in Lithium Americas and Its Nevada Mining Project

The Thacker Pass project is among the largest known lithium deposits in the U.S.

5 days ago - WSJ

Lithium Americas stock pops more than 30% as government takes a stake to boost Nevada project

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told Bloomberg TV that the U.S. government will take a 5% stake in the company.

5 days ago - CNBC

Energy Sec. Wright says U.S. is taking an equity stake in Lithium Americas

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Fast Money' with latest on U.S. energy investments.

5 days ago - CNBC Television

US government to take 5% stake in Lithium Americas and joint venture with General Motors, source says

The U.S. Department of Energy will take a 5% stake in Lithium Americas and a separate 5% stake in the company's Thacker Pass lithium mine joint venture with General Motors , according to a source fami...

Other symbols: GM
5 days ago - Reuters

A Good Week For Lithium Americas Stock. What's Next?

Shares of Lithium Americas (NYSE:LAC) increased by approximately 20% on Thursday, following an almost 90% surge on Tuesday, spurred by reports that the Trump administration expressed interest in acqui...

6 days ago - Forbes

Thursday's Final Thoughts: KMX & ORCL Plunge, LAC & Metals Soar

Reports of Intel (INTC) seeking investments from Apple (AAPL) and TSMC (TSM) took up a lot of oxygen in the markets Thursday, though Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas point out other movers under many inves...

Other symbols: ORCLKMX
10 days ago - Schwab Network

Trump's Mineral Gambit After Lithium Americas—These Names Could Be Next

The Trump administration‘s recent move to acquire up to a 10% equity stake in Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE: LAC) has sent shockwaves through the mining sector. This strategic investment aims to bolster...

10 days ago - Benzinga

Top Stock Movers Now: Intel, IBM, Oracle, Lithium Americas, and More

Major U.S. equities indexes lost ground in recent trading, in the third straight day of losses as investors digested several economic indicators. The Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq were all lower.

Other symbols: IBMINTCORCL
10 days ago - Investopedia

Lithium Americas: Annoying Trump Deal Boosts Stock

Lithium Americas surged on news of potential Trump Administration approval for a Department of Energy loan based on the inclusion of an equity stake. The lithium miner aims to complete the $3 billion ...

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

LAC Doubles as Trump Administration Eyes Company Stake

Lithium Americas (LAC) saw a gargantuan rally on reports that the Trump Administration seeks a stake in the metal miner. Kevin Green says the deal is different than those of Intel (INTC) and MP Materi...

11 days ago - Schwab Network

Lithium Americas Gets The Trump Premium: Is The 70% Rally Justified?

Lithium Americas stock surged 70% on rumors of a potential 10% U.S. government stake, highlighting its strategic importance in lithium supply. A government equity stake would shift political risk to a...

11 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Possible US Stake in GM Partner Lithium Americas Sparks Stock Surge

Lithium Americas (LAC) shares skyrocketed Wednesday after a report that the Trump administration is looking to take as much as a 10% stake in the lithium project developer.

11 days ago - Investopedia

Trump administration reportedly seeks equity stake in Lithium Americas amid loan talks

CNBC's Eamon Javers joins 'Money Movers' with breaking details.

11 days ago - CNBC Television

Top Stock Movers Now: Lithium Americas, Alibaba, Freeport-McMoRan, Adobe, and More

Major U.S. equities indexes were little changed in recent trading, after snapping a record-setting streak yesterday.

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11 days ago - Investopedia