Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Stock Forecast
LAC analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.42 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $5.56 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +154.8% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 12, 2026 EPS estimate $-0.03
- 52-week range
- $2.07 – $6.98
LAC analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LAC price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LAC earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.04 | −$0.04 | −$0.04 | −$0.03 | −18.0% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.07 | −$0.11 | −$0.02 | −$0.33 | +80.1% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.15 | −$0.23 | −$0.04 | −$0.07 | −124.2% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LAC revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | 3 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | 5 |
LAC EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LAC EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | −$0.06 | −$0.06 | −$0.06 | −$0.06 | −$0.04 | −33.3% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | −$0.14 | −$0.15 | −$0.07 | −$0.07 | −$0.07 | −54.6% | 2 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$0.18 | −$0.15 | −$0.14 | −$0.15 | −$0.15 | −20.5% | 0 up · 1 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LAC earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LAC beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from LAC
12 analysts cover Lithium Americas; their consensus rating is hold (3.42 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $5.56, 154.8% above the latest close of $2.18. Analysts expect earnings of −$0.07 per share for 2026, +80.1% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$0.15 per share. Lithium Americas beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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LAC forecast FAQ
What is Lithium Americas's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lithium Americas is $5.56, 154.8% above the latest close of $2.18.
Is Lithium Americas a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Lithium Americas, 1 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 8 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lithium Americas's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast −$0.07 per share for 2026 (range −$0.11 to −$0.02); for 2027 the estimate is −$0.15.
When does Lithium Americas report earnings?
Lithium Americas is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 12, 2026; the EPS estimate is $-0.03.
Does Lithium Americas usually beat earnings estimates?
Lithium Americas reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.