Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC)

NYSE: LAC · Real-Time Price · USD
5.57
-0.09 (-1.59%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
5.60
+0.03 (0.54%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Market Cap1.94B +201.4%
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Income-122.09M
EPS-0.50
Shares Out 347.37M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividendn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Volume11,117,827
Open5.68
Previous Close5.66
Day's Range5.42 - 5.71
52-Week Range2.47 - 10.52
Beta3.06
AnalystsHold
Price Target6.14 (+10.23%)
Earnings DateMay 14, 2026

About LAC

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. Lithium Americas Corp. was incorporated in 2023 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

Sector Materials
Founded 2023
Employees 94
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 "Hold." The 12-month stock price target is $6.14, which is an increase of 10.23% from the latest price.

Price Target
$6.14
(10.23% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

Lithium Americas call volume above normal and directionally bullish

Bullish option flow detected in Lithium Americas (LAC) with 39,464 calls trading, 3x expected, and implied vol increasing over 3 points to 92.39%. Jan-27 7.5 calls and May-26 6 calls

2 days ago - TheFly

Lithium Americas Appoints Clayton Walker to the Board of Directors

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LAC #Nevada--Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced the appointment of Clayton Walker as an ind...

4 days ago - Business Wire

Lithium Americas call volume above normal and directionally bullish

Bullish option flow detected in Lithium Americas (LAC) with 29,774 calls trading, 10x expected, and implied vol increasing over 1 point to 91.46%. 5/8 weekly 5.5 calls and Jan-27 10

9 days ago - TheFly

EXCLUSIVE: Forget The EV Slump — Lithium Americas Is Riding Trump's 'National Security' Drive

The EV slowdown has weighed on lithium sentiment. But Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) is leaning into a different narrative—one that could matter more than near-term demand cycles.

10 days ago - Benzinga

EXCLUSIVE: Lithium Americas Says 2026 Will Be Packed With Thacker Pass Milestones

Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) is entering a phase where progress will be measured not in plans — but in milestones. With construction accelerating at Thacker Pass, the company is lining up a serie...

10 days ago - Benzinga

Rare-Earth Stocks Rise as China Looks to Tighten Production Oversight

Beijing is seeking to tighten controls on production of the minerals used in everything from cars to defense equipment.

10 days ago - WSJ

This $5 Trump-Backed Lithium Stock Is Waking Up—And Testing A Breakout

This isn't just a bounce—it's a setup. After months of sideways drift, Lithium Americas Corp. (NYSE:LAC) is showing signs of life again, with price action tightening right below a key breakout level n...

11 days ago - Benzinga

Rare Earth Trade Is Back: USAR, MP Stocks Climb — Here's Why

The deal calls for $300 million in cash plus 126.85 million newly issued USAR shares.

19 days ago - Benzinga

LAC Assumed by Wedbush -- Price Target Announced at $8.00

LAC Assumed by Wedbush -- Price Target Announced at $8.00

19 days ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Americas (LAC) Price Target Lowered by Scotiabank | LAC Stock News

Lithium Americas (LAC) Price Target Lowered by Scotiabank | LAC Stock News

4 weeks ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Americas price target lowered to $5 from $7 at Scotiabank

Scotiabank lowered the firm’s price target on Lithium Americas (LAC) to $5 from $7 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares. The firm lowered its price target on

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Lithium Americas price target lowered to $4.50 from $6 at BMO Capital

BMO Capital lowered the firm’s price target on Lithium Americas (LAC) to $4.50 from $6 and keeps a Market Perform rating on the shares. The firm notes that its lower

6 weeks ago - TheFly

Insider Buying: Michael Brown Acquires Shares of Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)

Insider Buying: Michael Brown Acquires Shares of Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)

6 weeks ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Americas Project Is Now A National Security Asset: Analyst

Wedbush analyst Dan Ives reiterated a cautious stance on the company following its fourth-quarter 2025 results, citing solid progress at Thacker Pass alongside ongoing execution risks.

7 weeks ago - Benzinga

Lithium Americas price target lowered to $5 from $7 at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank lowered the firm’s price target on Lithium Americas (LAC) to $5 from $7 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm cites dilution for the target

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Decoding Lithium Americas Corp (LAC): A Strategic SWOT Insight

Decoding Lithium Americas Corp (LAC): A Strategic SWOT Insight

7 weeks ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Americas sees FY26 capex $1.3B-$1.6B

As of December 31, 2025, a total of $982.8 million of construction capital costs and other project-related costs have been capitalized, of which $862.6 million is part of the total

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lithium Americas reports FY25 EPS (50c) vs. (21c) last year

Jonathan Evans, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lithium Americas (LAC) said, “2025 marked a transformative year for Thacker Pass. Construction is advancing at full pace, and we are carrying

7 weeks ago - TheFly

Lithium Americas Reports Full Year 2025 Results

VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LAC #Nevada--Lithium Americas Corp. (TSX: LAC) (NYSE: LAC) (“Lithium Americas” or the “Company”) announced that it has filed its Annual Report on Form...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

NACCO INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

CLEVELAND, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --  Q4 Highlights: Gross profit of $12.0 million increased 42% from 2024 on 5% lower revenue Operating profit of $7.6 million up 95% over 2024 and 12% over Q3 202...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Unusually active option classes on open February 25th

Unusual total active option classes on open include: JBS Usa Holdings LLC (JBS), Lowe’s (LOW), GEO Group (GEO), Circle Internet Group Inc (CRCL), Lithium Americas (LAC), Recursion Pharmaceuticals (RXR...

2 months ago - TheFly

Pre-Market Most Active for Feb 25, 2026 : CRCL, NVO, JOBY, LAC, LTM, LUV

The NASDAQ 100 Pre-Market Indicator is up 102.62 to 25,079.66. The total Pre-Market volume is currently 159,892,801 shares traded.The following are the most active stocks for the pre-market session: C...

2 months ago - Nasdaq

Lithium Americas price target lowered to C$7 from C$7.50 at Canaccord

Canaccord analyst Katie Lachapelle lowered the firm’s price target on Lithium Americas (LAC) to C$7 from C$7.50 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. The firm updated its model

2 months ago - TheFly

Lithium Americas (LAC) Targets $1.3B-$1.6B for Thacker Pass Project Phase 1

Lithium Americas (LAC) Targets $1.3B-$1.6B for Thacker Pass Project Phase 1

2 months ago - GuruFocus

Lithium Americas provides update and outlook for Thacker Pass

Lithium Americas (LAC) provided a project update for 2025, 2026 Capex guidance and 2026 project development milestones for its Thacker Pass project in Humboldt County, Nevada. Targets a Capex range

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2 months ago - TheFly