Lithium Americas jumps 1.33% to $4.57 as analysts eye EPS turnaround
Lithium Americas Corp. shares closed at $4.57, up 1.33%, outpacing the S&P 500's 1.04% loss; the stock has fallen 29.97% over the past month, lagging the Basic Materials sector's 8.11% gain. Analysts forecast next-quarter EPS of -$0.04, a 63.64% year-over-year improvement, with full-year consensus at -$0.98 and zero revenue growth.
1. Recent Stock Performance
Lithium Americas shares closed at $4.57, up 1.33% versus the prior session, outperforming the S&P 500’s 1.04% decline. Over the past month, shares have fallen 29.97%, trailing the Basic Materials sector’s 8.11% gain.
2. Analyst EPS Forecast
Analysts expect next-quarter EPS of -$0.04, marking a 63.64% improvement from the same quarter last year. Full-year consensus calls for earnings of -$0.98 per share and zero revenue growth, indicating continued losses into fiscal year 2026.
3. Zacks Ranking and Industry Context
Lithium Americas holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with no recent EPS estimate revisions. Its Mining - Miscellaneous industry ranks 50th out of over 250 industries, placing it in the top 21% of the Basic Materials sector.