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Lithium Americas Corp (LAC)
- Market cap
- $733.35M
- Dividend yield
- None
- Street target
- $4.50median of 12 analysts
- 52-week range
- $1.98 $6.96
LAC stock forecast today
Where LAC stands today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
LAC at a glance
Lithium Americas Corp (LAC): Sell, 32/100 on CleaRank's AI score.
- Trend Down: the price is below both its 50- and 200-day moving averages ($2.71 and $4.03).
- Earnings LAC beat estimates in 3 of the 5 reports in our data, yet fell the next day after every one of them.
- Insiders Insiders sold $3.0M and bought $147K over the last 18 months.
Figures as of October 26, 2026.
CleaRank Financial AI
Lithium Americas Corp (LAC) carries a CleaRank rating of Sell and a model score of 32/100.
The analysts' outlook is the biggest contributor to that score, as the median target is 122.8% above the price. The trend is the biggest drag: the price sits 49.85% below its 200-day average and 25.56% below its 50-day average, and the 50-day average is 32.64% below the 200-day. Those averages stand at $2.71 for the 50-day and $4.03 for the 200-day. Across the past year, the price declined 69.94%.
Only on CleaRank
Figures we compute ourselves from LAC's own price, earnings and insider-filing history. Tap one to see it in context.
LAC stock price and trading
The chart, today's range and how far the price has moved over each period.
Trend checks
0/4Price above its 50-day average ›
The price of $2.02 is 25.6% below the 50-day simple moving average of $2.71.Price above its 200-day average ›
The price is 49.9% below the 200-day simple moving average of $4.03.50-day average above the 200-day ›
The 50-day average ($2.71) is 32.6% below the 200-day average ($4.03), the arrangement of a falling longer-term trend.In the upper half of its 52-week range ›
The price sits at 1% of its 52-week range, between $1.98 and $6.96.
LAC share price
Pick a period: each tab shows how far LAC has moved over it, to the last close.
Today's trading
Where LAC sits inside today's range and its 52-week range.
LAC fundamentals and valuation
Valuation against the sector, and the revenue and earnings behind it.
Valuation and quality checks
1/1Beat estimates in most recent reports ›
LAC beat the EPS estimate in 3 of the 5 reports in our data.
Key statistics
The headline figures for LAC.
As of October 26, 2026, LAC trades at $2.02, with a market value of $733.35M and no P/E ratio (its trailing earnings are negative).
What the numbers say
CleaRank Financial AI's reading of LAC's valuation, growth and risks.
LAC cannot be valued on a P/E basis, because that measure is not meaningful when earnings per share over the last 12 months are negative. Its trailing earnings stand at -$0.42 a share.
Return on equity stands at -3.70%, which is below the sector median of 17.9%. Debt-to-equity of 0.60 completes the balance sheet picture.
In its latest quarterly report, on August 13, 2026, LAC reported -$0.02 a share against a -$0.04 estimate, a better result than analysts expected. The market reacted the other way, with the stock falling 1.46% the following session.
The earnings record shows 3 beats in 5 reports, yet the stock fell in the first session after every one of those 3 beats. The May 15, 2025 report stands out among the earlier ones: a beat of 50.00%, after which the stock fell 10.76%. The consensus EPS estimate stands at -$0.07 for this fiscal year and -$0.15 for next.
A typical day for LAC moves about 2.73%, and its beta against the S&P 500 is 3.42. The trend will keep working against holders until the price climbs back above its moving averages. At present the price is 70.98% under the 52-week high of $6.96.
LAC against the Basic Materials sector
How LAC compares with the median Basic Materials stock CleaRank tracks.
Return vs XLB: Since May 14, 2025, LAC has lost 34.4% against a gain of 20.7% for XLB.
Performance against XLB
LAC and the Basic Materials sector fund over the same days.
Earnings reality check
Did LAC beat what analysts expected, and how did the stock react?
Earnings record: LAC beat the analyst estimate in 3 of the 5 reports in our data.
Market reaction: The stock fell in the first session after 3 of those 3 beats, so a beat has not been enough on its own.
| Report | Estimate | Actual | Surprise | First session | 5 sessions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026after close | -$0.04 | -$0.02 | +50.00% | -1.46% | -13.41% |
| Nov 13, 2025after close | -$0.05 | -$0.03 | +40.00% | -3.04% | +4.13% |
| Aug 14, 2025after close | -$0.05 | -$0.06 | -20.00% | +1.40% | -3.85% |
| May 15, 2025after close | -$0.04 | -$0.02 | +50.00% | -10.76% | -10.44% |
| Nov 7, 2024after close | -$0.02 | -$0.03 | -50.00% | -4.16% | -5.38% |
As of October 26, 2026, LAC has beaten the analyst EPS estimate in 3 of the 5 reports in our data and fell in the first trading session after 3 of those beats; its latest report, on August 13, 2026, came in 50.00% above the estimate and the stock moved -1.46% in the first session.
The first session is the first full trading day on the news: the report day itself for a report before the open, the next day for one after the close. Surprise is actual EPS against the consensus estimate.
LAC AI analysis and technical indicators
CleaRank's score and reasoning, the indicators behind it, and what the price moves with.
Momentum checks
0/3RSI not overbought or oversold ›
The 14-day RSI is 24.3, in oversold territory.RSI above 50 ›
An RSI of 24.3 is below the 50 midpoint, so sellers have had the upper hand over the last 14 days.MACD line above zero ›
The MACD line is negative, so the 12-day average is below the 26-day average.
CleaRank Financial AI analysis of LAC
The score, the reasoning behind it, and what could move the price next.
LAC is in a downtrend: the price of $2.02 sits 49.85% below its 200-day average of $4.03 and 25.56% below its 50-day average of $2.71. Near the bottom of its 52-week range, the stock is 2.02% above the low of $1.98 and 70.98% below the high of $6.96.
Momentum is in oversold territory: the 14-day RSI sits at 24.3, and the MACD line is negative. Returns have been negative across every window we track. Over the past three months the price fell 30.34%, over the past six months it fell 61.52%, and over the past year it fell 69.94%.
Earnings beat, but the stock fell ›
The August 13, 2026 report beat the EPS estimate by 50.00%, and the share price fell 1.46% in the first session after it.
Source: Earnings report, August 13, 2026New analyst coverage ›
Goldman Sachs started coverage at Neutral on July 1, 2026.
Source: Analyst action, Goldman Sachs, July 1, 2026
- The two closest levels to keep an eye on are the 20-day EMA at $2.30, which sits above the price, and the 52-week low at $1.98, which sits below it.
- With the 14-day RSI at 24.3, the momentum reading is oversold, and the MACD line is negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 signal stretched momentum.
- After the August 13, 2026 report the share price fell 1.46% in the first session; LAC beat estimates in 3 of the 5 reports in our data.
LAC is trading under both its 50-day ($2.71) and 200-day ($4.03) averages, and that is why the trend reads down. A recovery would first need to reclaim the 50-day average. The closest level above the price is the 20-day EMA, at $2.30.
The 52-week low at $1.98 is the next level below. Momentum is washed out, with the RSI below the oversold line; a turn back above it would be an early sign of stabilising.
Technical indicators
Momentum and trend for LAC, from its daily closes.
As of October 26, 2026, with LAC at $2.02, its 14-day RSI is 24.3 (oversold territory), its 50-day simple moving average is $2.71 and its 200-day is $4.03.
Calculated by CleaRank on daily closes as of October 26, 2026: Wilder's 14-day RSI, 50- and 200-day simple moving averages, MACD line (12, 26). How we calculate these
What LAC moves with
Correlation of daily returns over one year: +1 moves in step, 0 has no link, -1 moves the opposite way.
As of October 26, 2026, LAC's 1-year correlation of daily returns is +0.30 with S&P 500 (SPY), +0.31 with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ), +0.39 with Bitcoin (BTC) and +0.26 with gold (XAU).
LAC price target and analyst forecast
The analysts' target range and how their ratings split.
Analysts checks
2/3Most analysts rate it a buy ›
4 of 12 analysts rate it a buy or strong buy, 8 a hold and 0 a sell.Median target above the price ›
The median 12-month target of $4.50 is 122.8% above the price.More buy ratings than three months ago ›
4 of 12 rate it a buy now, against 2 of 12 three months ago.
LAC Wall Street View
12-month price targets
The price, $2.02, sits below every analyst's target.
Ratings
Recent rating actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | JP Morgan | Assumes | Overweight |
| Aug 14, 2026 | BMO Capital | Maintains | Market Perform |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Goldman Sachs | Initiates | Neutral |
As of October 26, 2026, 12 Wall Street analysts cover LAC: 4 rate it a buy or strong buy, 8 a hold and 0 a sell or strong sell. Their 12-month price targets range from $3.30 to $10.00. The median LAC price target is $4.50, 122.8% above the price of $2.02.
Source: TwelveData analyst consensus. Targets and ratings belong to the analysts, not to CleaRank.
LAC trade plan: entry, stop loss and targets
Entry, stop and target levels from the moving averages and recent volatility. Educational, not advice.
LAC trade plan
Entry, stop and target levels, sized to your account. Change the bias or the risk and every level updates.
Short entry pick an entry style
Risk management
Profit targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
These levels come from LAC's moving averages and recent volatility, not from a forecast. Educational levels, not financial advice; the full disclaimer is at the foot of the page.
Risk profile
How much LAC tends to move, against the market and on its own.
LAC price history and drawdowns
LAC's worst falls and recoveries, what $10,000 became, and which months have been kind to it.
Track record checks
1/4Average daily move under 2% ›
The price has moved 2.73% on an average day (30-day standard deviation of daily returns).Recovered from its worst fall ›
The worst fall was 92.0%, from November 2021 to October 2026; the price is still 92.0% below that peak.Most 1-year holds ended higher ›
51% of 1-year holding periods in the last 10 years ended with a gain.Beat the S&P 500 since the chart begins ›
$10,000 invested in October 2016 is now worth $11,911, against $42,015 in the S&P 500 (SPY).
LAC Drawdowns & Recovery
As of October 26, 2026, LAC's worst peak-to-trough fall over the last 10 years with dividends reinvested was -92.0% (November 2021 to October 2026); it is still 92.0% below that peak, and 51% of 1-year holding periods ended with a gain.
From weekly closing values with dividends reinvested. A drawdown is the fall from the highest value reached so far to a later low.
Growth of $10,000
What $10,000 put into LAC in October 2016 is worth now, against the same amount in the S&P 500.
Against the market: LAC trailed the S&P 500 over this period: $11,911 against $42,015.
A $10,000 investment in LAC in October 2016 would be worth about $11,911 today with dividends reinvested, compared with about $42,015 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark (also with dividends reinvested).
Seasonal patterns
Which calendar months have been kind to LAC, and which have not.
Strongest month, September: an average of +18.52%, up in 5 of 10 years.
Weakest month, December: an average of -9.32%, up in 3 of 10 years.
This month, October: has averaged +3.29%, up in 4 of 9 years. Past seasonality does not repeat on schedule.
Over the last 10 years, LAC's strongest calendar month has been September (average +18.52%, up in 5 of 10 years) and its weakest December (average -9.32%, up in 3 of 10 years).
Average return for each calendar month over the last 10 years, from weekly closing prices with dividends included.
LAC stock price prediction 2030
Thousands of simulated paths from the price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Monte Carlo projection
Thousands of simulated paths for $10,000 in LAC, from its own past volatility. The shaded area holds 80% of them.
CleaRank's 4-year Monte Carlo simulation, based on 10 years of price history, projects that a $10,000 investment in LAC today could grow to about $10,558 by 2030 in the base case, with a 90th-percentile outcome near $38,032 and a 10th-percentile outcome around $2,931. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
LAC Stock Price Prediction 2030: Simulated Scenarios
The same simulation in share prices, year by year.
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $2.13 for LAC by 2030 in the base case, from $2.02 today (1.1x over 4 years). The 10th-percentile path ends near $0.592. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on LAC's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | 10th percentile | Base case | 90th percentile | range base today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $1.08 | $2.05 | $3.89 | |
| 2028 | $0.8386 | $2.08 | $5.14 | |
| 2029 | $0.6934 | $2.10 | $6.38 | |
| 2030 | $0.592 | $2.13 | $7.68 |
Method: a lognormal simulation of LAC's own volatility and capped historical trend, re-run daily; base case is the median path, the outer columns the 10th and 90th percentiles. How the simulation works
LAC insider trading
What the people running the company have bought and sold.
LAC insider trading
Shares the company's directors and officers bought and sold, from their own filings.
Month by month
Open-market purchases above the line, sales below.
Net insider selling: Insiders bought $147K on the open market and sold $3.0M.
As of October 26, 2026, LAC insiders reported 7 open-market sales worth $3.0M and 3 open-market purchases worth $147K over the last 18 months; grants and option exercises are not counted.
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Philip Montgomery
Director
|
Grant | 19.3K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Aubree Barnum
Officer
|
Grant | 15.7K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Luke Colton
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 39.2K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Timothy Ambrose Crowley
Officer
|
Grant | 15.7K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Jonathan David Evans
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 97.9K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Grant | 34.2K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Grant | 21.2K | - |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Grant | 17.7K | - |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Michael John Brown
Director
|
Buy | 1.0K | $3.8K |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Aubree Barnum
Officer
|
Grant | 8.5K | - |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Timothy Ambrose Crowley
Officer
|
Grant | 7.8K | - |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Jonathan David Evans
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 47.0K | - |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Grant | 23.7K | - |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Grant | 8.7K | - |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Grant | 16.8K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Aubree Barnum
Officer
|
Grant | 25.6K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Luke Colton
Chief Financial Officer
|
Grant | 37.6K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Timothy Ambrose Crowley
Officer
|
Grant | 25.5K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Kelvin Paul Michael Dushnisky,
Officer and Director
|
Grant | 74.6K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jonathan David Evans
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 82.2K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Grant | 44.4K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Grant | 33.7K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Robert Hedley Russell-Smith
Officer
|
Grant | 4.2K | - |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Option | 28.1K | $152.8K |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Grant | 31.6K | - |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Barnum (Aubree)
Senior Officer of Issuer
|
Sell | 3.1K | $14.8K |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Barnum (Aubree)
Senior Officer of Issuer
|
Option | 7.0K | $43.1K |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Crowley (Timothy Ambrose)
Senior Officer of Issuer
|
Option | 6.6K | $40.6K |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Timothy Ambrose Crowley
Officer
|
Grant | 6.6K | - |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Jonathan David Evans
Chief Executive Officer
|
Grant | 51.8K | - |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Grant | 12.0K | - |
| Nov 17, 2025 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Sell | 14 | $67 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Sell | 6.2K | $27.8K |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Sell | 6.1K | $27.5K |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Aubree Barnum
Officer
|
Sell | 4.8K | $21.4K |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Aubree Barnum
Officer
|
Grant | 11.4K | - |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Timothy Ambrose Crowley
Officer
|
Grant | 11.4K | - |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Grant | 12.9K | - |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Edward Grandy
General Counsel
|
Grant | 13.3K | - |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Richard Gerspacher
Officer
|
Sell | 63.2K | $429.3K |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Sell | 353.9K | $2.5M |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Alexi Illya Zawadzki
Officer
|
Buy | 20.0K | $140.8K |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Michael John Brown
Director
|
Buy | 1.0K | $2.8K |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Jinhee Magie
Director
|
Grant | 1.1K | - |
| Jun 9, 2025 | April Hashimoto
Officer
|
Grant | 2.1K | - |
Source: TwelveData, from reported insider filings
LAC stock forecast: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page, as of October 26, 2026.