Lithium Americas (LAC.US) Price Target 2026/2027: 90% Upside – Rating and Stock Analysis

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Price history for Lithium Americas (LAC.US) – stock price at 3.02 $, August 2026
Lithium Americas stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Lithium Americas Price Target 2026: Analysts See 89% Upside

The average price target for Lithium Americas is $5.71. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 89,39% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Lithium Americas overvalued or undervalued?

Lithium Americas is currently undervalued with a gap of 89.4% relative to the price target.


The current price is $3.02, which places Lithium Americas in the undervalued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $5.14, and overvalued when the price exceeds $6.28.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Lithium Americas, the fair value range lies between $5.14 and $6.28.


See the full price target analysis for Lithium Americas →

Analyst Ratings for Lithium Americas stock in 2026: Buy

15 analysts cover Lithium Americas. Analysts are mostly neutral — 53.3% recommend Hold. The average price target is $5.71, which gives an upside of 89.4% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (3.73/5)
Strong Buy
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Buy
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Hold
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Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy
3.73 out of 5 based on 15 analysts

About Lithium Americas – Andet industriel metal & minedrift

Lithium Americas Corp. driver udviklingen af lithiumforekomster og bygger anlæg til kemisk forarbejdning i USA og Canada. Deres primære fokus er på at levere materialer til det voksende batterimarked. Virksomheden er især kendt for Thacker Pass-projektet, som ligger i det nordlige Nevada. Dette projekt er deres flagskib og skal sikre storstilet produktion. Lithium Americas Corp. investerer også i efterforskning af nye forekomster flere steder i Nordamerika. Selskabet blev stiftet i 2023 og har hovedsæde i Vancouver, Canada. De arbejder målrettet på at etablere sig som en stor spiller i den nordamerikanske forsyningskæde. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Lithium Americas

$ 1,1B Market cap
$ 3,1M Revenue
Andet industriel metal & minedrift Industry
- P/E
177.97 P/S
0.75 P/B
USA Listed on exchange

What kind of stock is Lithium Americas?

Speculative stock

Lithium Americas is classified as a speculative stock.

Score Overview for Lithium Americas

💰 Value Score 27/100 (Low)
⭐ Quality Score 12/100 (Very Low)
🚀 Momentum Score 4/100 (Very Low)
📊 Total Score 14/100

⚠️ 2 red flags identified 1 critical

Our analysis has identified 2 potential risk factors in Lithium Americas that investors should be aware of.

🚨 Weak financial health: The Piotroski score is only 1/9 – the company shows signs of weakened profitability, liquidity or capital structure.
⚠️ Negative return on equity: ROE is -5.0% – the company is generating a negative return for shareholders.

📈 Valuation

The P/S ratio is 178.0 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 0.7, below book value, which can point to a value opportunity.

💵 Profitability & Growth

The latest quarterly earnings grew 12.6% year over year.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 1 out of 9 — weak financial health, be careful. Altman Z2 is 3.00 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 15.7% — low debt, a solid balance sheet.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 7.93% — elevated, some investors are betting on a decline.

Insider Trading in Lithium Americas 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Lithium Americas have made 8 transactions – split into 3 purchases and 5 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 3,397,768 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include Michael John Brown, Edward Grandy, Aubree Barnum and others.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): No activity

There has been no insider trading in the last 3 months.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 8 transactions: 3 purchases and 5 sales. A net 3,397,768 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: Michael John Brown bought 1,000 shares at 4 $ each on 2026-03-20. The stock has since fallen 18.3%.

Latest sale: Edward Grandy sold 14 shares at 8 $ each on 2025-11-17.

Who is buying: Michael John Brown.

Who is selling: Edward Grandy, Aubree Barnum, Alexi Illya Zawadzki.

Latest Insider Trades in Lithium Americas (2026)

The table shows the last 8 reported insider transactions in Lithium Americas. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-03-20 Michael John Brown Buy 1,000 4 3,780
2025-11-17 Edward Grandy Sell 14 8 115
2025-11-14 Edward Grandy Sell 6,183 5 27,824
2025-11-14 Aubree Barnum Sell 4,763 5 21,434
2025-10-01 Alexi Illya Zawadzki Sell 353,914 9 3,355,105
2025-05-19 Michael John Brown Buy 100 3 281
2025-04-17 Edward Grandy Sell 23 3 62
2025-04-03 Michael John Brown Buy 1,000 3 2,710

Who is buying and selling Lithium Americas shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Lithium Americas: Michael John Brown. In total, 6,771 $ was bought across 3 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Edward Grandy, Aubree Barnum, Alexi Illya Zawadzki. In total, 3,404,539 $ was sold across 5 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Lithium Americas Short Selling 2026: 7.9% Sold Short

High short interest: 7.9% of the free float
Short % of free float
7.9%
Assessment
High short interest
Short squeeze risk
Moderate
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a high share of short selling. Between 5-10% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze.

What does this mean for you as an investor?
A short interest of 7.9% means that 7.9% of the freely traded shares in Lithium Americas have been borrowed and sold by investors betting on falling prices.

The next potential catalyst is the earnings report on 8/13/2026. With a short interest of 7.9%, the report can trigger considerable volatility.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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When Does Lithium Americas Report Earnings – Next Date: 8/13/2026

The next earnings report from Lithium Americas is scheduled for August 13, 2026, before the market opens. This report covers the second quarter (Q2), which ended on June 30, 2026.



Technical Analysis of Lithium Americas 2026 – Signal: Strong Sell

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Sell

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Lithium Americas (LAC.US) – RSI 43, MACD negative (bearish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Lithium Americas technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Lithium Americas Corp

Lithium Americas Corp is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $3.09 is 2.8% above the 20-day average ($3.01). Medium term, the picture is negative: the price is 19.8% below the 50-day average ($3.85). Long term, the stock is 34.6% below the 200-day average ($4.72), which signals a long-term downtrend.

Death Cross: The 50-day average (3.85) is below the 200-day average (4.72), which is a classic bearish signal for Lithium Americas Corp.

Is Lithium Americas Corp overbought or oversold?

Lithium Americas Corp has an RSI of 43.5. The stock sits in the lower part of the neutral zone, which points to weak momentum without being oversold. In the current downtrend, be careful about reading this as a buying opportunity.

MACD Analysis for Lithium Americas Corp

Daily MACD: MACD is negative (-0.240), which means the short-term trend is bearish (the 12-day EMA is below the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (-0.314) by 0.074, which suggests the negative momentum is fading – a potential trend reversal could be ahead.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is negative (-0.441), which indicates a broader bearish long-term trend. MACD5 is below the signal line (-0.196) by 0.245, which confirms continued negative long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly trend are bearish (MACD negative). However, momentum shows signs of improving on a daily basis – a potential trend reversal could be ahead, but it is not confirmed yet.

Risk Profile for Lithium Americas Corp

Lithium Americas Corp has an annual standard deviation of 131.7%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk. Only risk-tolerant investors should consider this stock, because the price swings can be very large.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Lithium Americas Corp

Trend: Negative. The price trades below SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bearish (-0.240). Weekly bearish (-0.441).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly falling.

RSI: 43.5 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Sell

The price is in a downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is negative on both a daily and weekly basis. Avoid buying and consider closing existing positions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Lithium Americas stock in 2026

Should you buy Lithium Americas stock now?
No, the technical signal for Lithium Americas is currently SELL. Lithium Americas trades at $3.02 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Sell. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is negative (bearish trend) at -0.240 with rising momentum (signal: -0.314); RSI is at 43.5 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $5.71 points to 89.4% upside. The stock is in a broader downtrend (below SMA50/SMA200). Buying in a downtrend is generally not recommended. This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Lithium Americas stock?
The average analyst price target for Lithium Americas is $5.71. The current price is $3.02, which gives an upside of 89.4%. Based on this, the stock is considered undervalued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $5.14 and $6.28.
Is Lithium Americas a dividend stock?
No, Lithium Americas does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders. The company reinvests its profits in growth instead of paying dividends.
What is the risk of Lithium Americas stock?
Lithium Americas is rated as a stock with extreme risk. the annual standard deviation is 131.7%, which classifies the stock as extreme risk.
Is Lithium Americas overvalued?
No, Lithium Americas is considered undervalued based on the analyst price target (89.4% upside). Lithium Americas has the following valuation ratios: a P/S ratio of 178.0, a P/B ratio of 0.7. The analyst price target suggests that the stock is undervalued by 89.4%.
Is Lithium Americas overbought?
No, Lithium Americas is not overbought. RSI is at 43.5 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 43.5 (neutral zone between 30-70), which signals neither overbought nor oversold. In addition, the price is 0.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is negative, but momentum is rising (possible trend reversal).
When is the next Lithium Americas earnings report?
Lithium Americas reports its next earnings on August 13, 2026. The stock currently trades at $3.02.
Is Lithium Americas shorted?
Yes, Lithium Americas is shorted with 7.9% of the free float sold short. This is a high level of short selling, which suggests some investors are betting on falling prices. Positive surprises can lead to a moderate short squeeze. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Lithium Americas stock?
No, insiders are not buying Lithium Americas shares – they are net sellers. Across the last 8 reported transactions, the split is 3 purchases and 5 sales, with a net 3,397,768 $ sold. Active sellers include Edward Grandy, Aubree Barnum, Alexi Illya Zawadzki. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Lithium Americas a good stock?
Based on our total score, Lithium Americas is rated as a disastrous stock with a total score of 14 out of 100. The stock scores very low on value, quality and momentum – it is among the worst in our database. The score is made up of Value: 27/100, Quality: 12/100, Momentum: 4/100. In addition: analysts see 89.4% upside to the price target; technical signal: Strong Sell. Whether Lithium Americas is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Lithium Americas stock?
The outlook for Lithium Americas based on current data: the average analyst price target is $5.71 (+89.4%); the stock is in a downtrend (below SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/13/2026, which can move the price. Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Lithium Americas stock moving?
Lithium Americas is stable right now. The technical indicators show: the price is close to the 20-day average; short interest is 7.9% (high – many are betting on a decline); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Lithium Americas go?
The average analyst price target for Lithium Americas is $5.71, which corresponds to a potential gain of 89.4% from the current price of $3.02. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Lithium Americas fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Lithium Americas. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Lithium Americas do?
Lithium Americas Corp. driver udviklingen af lithiumforekomster og bygger anlæg til kemisk forarbejdning i USA og Canada. Deres primære fokus er på at levere materialer til det voksende batterimarked. Virksomheden er især kendt for Thacker Pass-projektet, som ligger i det nor... The company belongs to the Materialer sector, more specifically the Andet industriel metal & minedrift industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Lithium Americas as an investment.
Did Lithium Americas raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Lithium Americas. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Lithium Americas making money or losing money?
We have no current profitability data for Lithium Americas. See the latest report in the earnings history above.
Can Lithium Americas go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Lithium Americas is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 3.00 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 1 — which is weak. Debt relative to equity is 16% (low). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Lithium Americas have a lot of debt?
No, Lithium Americas has low debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 16%. For the materialer sector, anything below 80% counts as low debt. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector.