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Basic MaterialsIndustrial MaterialsScore data as of Sep 11, 2026

LAC

Catalysts
Lithium Americas Corp.
Basic Materials· Industrial Materials
AIQ Score
BearishAIQ Edge 1/10
Low Priority
Relative Laggard
Score data as of Sep 11, 2026
Last price
$2.91
-$0.11 (-3.64%)
Latest market quote
Momentum33
Value
Quality18
Risk Resilience33
Sentiment
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Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 13, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 27/100

Momentum 33/100 and sentiment before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
3 articles

Updated Sep 11, 2026 · Sentiment 27.26%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 33/100AIQ Edge 1/10 Relative Laggard
Beat rate
50%
4 of 8 reported periods
Average surprise
-116.6%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+47.3%
Aug 13, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Aug 13, 2026-$0.04-$0.02+47.3%
May 14, 2026-$0.07-$0.00+97.6%
Mar 19, 2026-$0.04$0.34+940.7%
Nov 13, 2025-$0.05-$0.83-1560.0%
Aug 14, 2025-$0.04-$0.06-50.0%
May 15, 2025-$0.04-$0.05-25.0%
Mar 28, 2025-$0.02-$0.11-450.0%
Nov 5, 2024-$0.03-$0.01+66.7%

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Hold
2
Buy
10
Hold
12-month analyst target
$4.25
+46.05% versus current price
Based on 2 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$4.00
+37.46% vs latest price
Average target
$4.25
+46.05% vs latest price
High target
$4.50
+54.64% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 13, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate-$0.04

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score33

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score27/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Hold
Analysts
2
Average target
$4.25
Target upside
46.05%
Target range
$4.00 - $4.50
90-day revisions
-16

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
2
Neutral
1
Negative
0
gurufocus.com · Sep 9, 2026

Lithium Americas (LAC) Rises 5.2% After J.P. Morgan Upgrade Amid Strong Lithium Market Outlook

On September 09, 2026, Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE: LAC) shares climbed 5.2% following an upgrade by J.P. Morgan from Neutral to Overweight, accompanied by a pr

gurufocus.com · Sep 9, 2026

LAC Upgraded by JP Morgan -- Rating Raised to Overweight

Lithium Americas Corp: Analyst Upgrade and Valuation Insights On October 03, 2023, JP Morgan upgraded Lithium Americas (LAC) from a prior rating of Neutral t

zacks.com · Aug 19, 2026

All You Need to Know About Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) Rating Upgrade to Buy

Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

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LAC Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for LAC stock?

LAC's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move LAC stock?

Upcoming events that could move LAC include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could LAC's next earnings report affect the stock?

LAC's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive LAC stock higher?

LAC could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt LAC stock?

LAC could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.