NYSE:LAAC Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis → BREAKING – Pentagon to Spend $20 Billion on “Distributed AI” (From Behind the Markets) (Ad) Free LAAC Stock Alerts $5.28 -0.11 (-2.04%) (As of 05/8/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$5.18▼$5.3550-Day Range$4.74▼$5.6752-Week Range$3.84▼$8.79Volume725,213 shsAverage Volume1.63 million shsMarket Capitalization$850.61 millionP/E Ratio0.66Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$10.70 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Get Lithium Americas (Argentina) alerts: Email Address Lithium Americas (Argentina) MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside102.7% Upside$10.70 Price TargetShort InterestBearish7.58% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.83Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth83.33%From $0.42 to $0.77 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.23 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector80th out of 173 stocksMetal Mining Industry7th out of 21 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLithium Americas (Argentina) has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLithium Americas (Argentina) has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted7.58% of the float of Lithium Americas (Argentina) has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverLithium Americas (Argentina) has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.3.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lithium Americas (Argentina) has recently increased by 5.03%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldLithium Americas (Argentina) does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthLithium Americas (Argentina) does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for LAAC. Previous Next 2.7 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLithium Americas (Argentina) has a news sentiment score of 0.83. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.40 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Lithium Americas (Argentina) this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 17 people have searched for LAAC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -19% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 17 people have added Lithium Americas (Argentina) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -41% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Lithium Americas (Argentina) insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders19.80% of the stock of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions49.17% of the stock of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s insider trading history. Previous Next 3.1 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) are expected to grow by 83.33% in the coming year, from $0.42 to $0.77 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.48.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.66, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 146.78.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLithium Americas (Argentina) has a P/B Ratio of 1.02. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s valuation and earnings. 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Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.Read More LAAC Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart LAAC Stock News HeadlinesApril 22, 2024 | marketbeat.comLithium Overdose: Can These 2 Lithium Stocks Recover in 2024?The electric vehicle (EV) trend brought the spotlight on the demand for lithium used in EV batteries. The fear of a dwindling supply of lithium and growing demand for it caused lithium carbonate prices to surge as high as $81,360 per tonne in November 2022.May 7, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Stocks Positioned to Capitalize on California's Battery Industry SurgeMay 8, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Crash Insurance” For Your RetirementWhen it comes to retirement, everyone fears one thing… Outliving their retirement savings. You'll discover conservative, beginner-friendly options strategies which could help to cash flow your stock portfolio. May 7, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Timeless Value Stocks to Build Wealth Like Warren BuffettMay 7, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comComparing Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) and Adamant DRI Processing and Minerals Group (OTCMKTS:ADMG)May 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC) to Release Quarterly Earnings on MondayMay 6, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comComparing Rio Tinto Group (NYSE:RIO) and Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC)May 3, 2024 | investorplace.com3 Lithium Stocks With the Potential to Make You an Overnight MillionaireMay 8, 2024 | Unstoppable Prosperity (Ad)“Crash Insurance” For Your RetirementWhen it comes to retirement, everyone fears one thing… Outliving their retirement savings. You'll discover conservative, beginner-friendly options strategies which could help to cash flow your stock portfolio. May 1, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Penny Stocks That Could Make You a Fortune (If You Dare)April 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) Shares Up 7.8%April 27, 2024 | markets.businessinsider.comLithium Americas Argentina Corp Registered Shs hosts conference call for investorsApril 22, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina to Release First Quarter 2024 Results on May 13, 2024April 22, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comWhile institutions own 17% of Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (TSE:LAAC), individual investors are its largest shareholders with 47% ownershipApril 22, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLithium Americas: More Ridiculousness After Public OfferingApril 3, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 7 Most Undervalued Stocks Under $20 to Buy in April 2024March 23, 2024 | seekingalpha.comLAAC:CA Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.March 20, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 ResultsMarch 19, 2024 | msn.comLithium Argentina appoints two new board membersMarch 19, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Announces Appointment of Two New Board MembersMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comUPDATE 1-Arcadium Lithium says Argentina operation not affected by court banMarch 14, 2024 | nytimes.comEnergy Department Offers $2.3 Billion Loan to Boost Lithium ProductionMarch 13, 2024 | msn.comIndigenous communities in Argentina and Chile grapple with soaring demand for lithiumMarch 11, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comWho’s in, who’s out as Canadian equity indexes rebalanceMarch 7, 2024 | uk.investing.comLithium Americas secures $70M investment from GanfengMarch 5, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Announces Ganfeng Lithium Agrees to Acquire Interest in Pastos Grandes for $70MMarch 4, 2024 | investorplace.comThe Top 7 Small-Cap Stocks to Buy in March 2024See More Headlines Receive LAAC Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/20/2024Today5/08/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/13/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolNYSE:LAAC Previous SymbolNYSE:LAAC CUSIPN/A CIK1440972 Webwww.lithium-argentina.com Phone778-656-5815FaxN/AEmployees850Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$10.70 High Stock Price Target$18.50 Low Stock Price Target$6.50 Potential Upside/Downside+102.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.01 Trailing P/E Ratio0.66 Forward P/E Ratio12.57 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.29 billion Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity3.27% Return on Assets2.66% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.24 Current Ratio9.16 Quick Ratio9.16 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$0.19 per share Price / Cash Flow28.03 Book Value$5.16 per share Price / Book1.02Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares161,100,000Free Float129,202,000Market Cap$850.61 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.33 10 Best Cheap Stocks to Buy NowMarketBeat just released its list of 10 cheap stocks that have been overlooked by the market and may be seriously undervalued. Click the link below to see which companies made the list.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. John Anthony Kanellitsas B.S. (Age 62)M.B.A., Executive Chairman Comp: $635.84kMr. Ignacio Celorrio (Age 51)Executive VP of Legal, Government & External Affairs Comp: $617.71kMr. Samuel Pigott (Age 40)CEO, President & Director Mr. Alexander ShulgaVP & CFOMr. Mariano ChiapporiVP & Chief Operating OfficerMs. Kelly O'BrienVP of Investor Relations & ESGMr. Edward Grandy (Age 55)Senior VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Ms. Rona SellersVice President of ComplianceMr. Jose Manuel AggioVP & Chief Human Resources OfficerMr. Dennis P. Bryan P.E.Senior Vice President of DevelopmentMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCritical MetalsNASDAQ:CRMLLithium AmericasNYSE:LACFerroglobeNASDAQ:GSMMetals AcquisitionNYSE:MTALTMC the metalsNASDAQ:TMCView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipRussell Investments Group Ltd.Bought 115,078 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.187%Avantax Advisory Services Inc.Sold 8,028 shares on 5/8/2024Ownership: 0.011%SG Americas Securities LLCBought 9,827 shares on 5/7/2024Ownership: 0.031%Hartree Partners LPBought 764,915 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.552%BNP Paribas Financial MarketsBought 32,839 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.020%View All Institutional Transactions LAAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Lithium Americas (Argentina) stock right now? 5 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" LAAC shares. View LAAC analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock. Their LAAC share price targets range from $6.50 to $18.50. On average, they predict the company's share price to reach $10.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 102.7% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for LAAC or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have LAAC shares performed in 2024? Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock was trading at $6.32 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LAAC shares have decreased by 16.5% and is now trading at $5.28. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. Are investors shorting Lithium Americas (Argentina)? Lithium Americas (Argentina) saw a drop in short interest in March. As of March 31st, there was short interest totaling 8,750,000 shares, a drop of 9.5% from the March 15th total of 9,670,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 1,810,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 4.8 days. Approximately 7.3% of the company's stock are short sold. View Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s Short Interest. When is Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Monday, May 13th 2024. View our LAAC earnings forecast. How can I listen to Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s earnings call? Lithium Americas (Argentina) will be holding an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 14th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s earnings last quarter? Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, March, 20th. The company reported $0.06 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.05. What ETFs hold Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) stock in their portfolio include Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP), VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX), Formidable ETF (FORH), Global X MSCI Argentina ETF (ARGT), Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF (PBW), Amplify Lithium& Battery Technology ETF (BATT) and Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT).Global X Disruptive Materials ETF (DMAT). Who are Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s major shareholders? Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Van ECK Associates Corp (1.43%), Hartree Partners LP (0.55%), Thomist Capital Management LP (0.37%), Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.19%), Simplex Trading LLC (0.00%) and SG Americas Securities LLC (0.03%). How do I buy shares of Lithium Americas (Argentina)? Shares of LAAC stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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