NYSE:LAAC Lithium Americas (Argentina) (LAAC) Stock Price, News & Analysis $2.77 -0.01 (-0.36%) (As of 10:58 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$2.71▼$2.8050-Day Range$2.29▼$3.9952-Week Range$2.26▼$8.79Volume258,403 shsAverage Volume1.47 million shsMarket Capitalization$446.61 millionP/E Ratio0.35Dividend YieldN/APrice Target$8.21 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrends Get Lithium Americas (Argentina) alerts: Email Address Lithium Americas (Argentina) MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.67 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside199.6% Upside$8.21 Price TargetShort InterestBearish8.77% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthN/ASustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.08Based on 33 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth628.57%From $0.07 to $0.51 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.4.12 out of 5 starsBasic Materials Sector54th out of 178 stocksMetal Mining Industry4th out of 25 stocks 4.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingLithium Americas (Argentina) has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 4 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Amount of Analyst CoverageLithium Americas (Argentina) has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.Read more about Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted8.77% 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 8.5.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Lithium Americas (Argentina) has recently increased by 16.76%, 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 2.8 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentLithium Americas (Argentina) has a news sentiment score of 0.08. 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 lower news sentiment than the 0.36 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for Lithium Americas (Argentina) this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest29 people have searched for LAAC on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 93% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat Follows12 people have added Lithium Americas (Argentina) to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 140% 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 3.8 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Lithium Americas (Argentina) are expected to grow by 628.57% in the coming year, from $0.07 to $0.51 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 145.07.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Lithium Americas (Argentina) is 0.34, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 121.99.Price to Book Value per Share RatioLithium Americas (Argentina) has a P/B Ratio of 0.53. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued 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 HeadlinesAugust 20 at 2:57 AM | americanbankingnews.comFY2024 EPS Estimates for Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) Decreased by CormarkAugust 20 at 2:57 AM | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) Forecasted to Post FY2024 Earnings of ($0.06) Per ShareAugust 22, 2024 | Darwin (Ad)Top Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.August 19 at 2:48 AM | americanbankingnews.comFY2024 EPS Estimates for Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. Lifted by Analyst (NYSE:LAAC)August 19 at 2:08 AM | americanbankingnews.comQ3 2024 Earnings Estimate for Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) Issued By B. RileyAugust 18, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. Expected to Earn FY2026 Earnings of $0.04 Per Share (NYSE:LAAC)August 17, 2024 | finanznachrichten.deLithium Americas (Argentina) Corp.: Lithium Argentina Closes Pastos Grandes Transaction with Ganfeng LithiumAugust 17, 2024 | theglobeandmail.comLithium Americas: Bottom 25 Performing Stocks Year-to-Date on TSX (LAAC)August 22, 2024 | Darwin (Ad)Top Stock Unveiled!Ready to discover the standout stock of 2024? We’ve identified a single buy & hold gem that’s poised to redefine your portfolio. Download our exclusive report now and dive into the Insights. Click below to opt-in and receive up to two additional free bonus subscriptions. Unsubscribe at any time.August 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comLithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) Price Target Cut to $4.25August 17, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHsbc Global Res Upgrades Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) to Strong-BuyAugust 16, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Closes Pastos Grandes Transaction with Ganfeng LithiumAugust 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comHSBC Upgrades Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC) to "Buy"August 16, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comAnalyzing American Lithium (NASDAQ:AMLI) & Lithium Americas (Argentina) (NYSE:LAAC)August 15, 2024 | gurufocus.comQ2 2024 Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp Earnings Call TranscriptAugust 13, 2024 | globenewswire.comLithium Argentina Reports Second Quarter 2024 ResultsAugust 11, 2024 | investorplace.comThe 7 Best Under $10 Stocks to Buy in August 2024July 29, 2024 | investorplace.com7 Contrarian Plays That Wall Street Is Ignoring: July 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 Earnings5/13/2024Today8/22/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)11/05/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorBasic Materials Industry Metal mining Sub-IndustryNon-Metallic And Industrial Metal Mining Current SymbolNYSE:LAAC Previous SymbolNYSE:LAAC CUSIPN/A CIK1440972 Webwww.lithium-argentina.com Phone778-656-5815FaxN/AEmployees60Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$8.21 High Stock Price Target$14.00 Low Stock Price Target$4.25 Potential Upside/Downside+195.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.67 Research Coverage9 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$7.99 Trailing P/E Ratio0.35 Forward P/E Ratio39.71 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$1.29 billion Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity3.09% Return on Assets2.51% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio0.46 Quick Ratio0.46 Sales & Book Value Annual SalesN/A Price / SalesN/A Cash Flow$0.19 per share Price / Cash Flow14.89 Book Value$5.16 per share Price / Book0.54Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares161,230,000Free Float129,306,000Market Cap$448.22 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.35 20 High-Yield Dividend Stocks that Could Ruin Your RetirementAlmost everyone loves strong dividend-paying stocks, but high yields can signal danger. Discover 20 high-yield dividend stocks paying an unsustainably large percentage of their earnings. Enter your email to get this report and avoid a high-yield dividend trap.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 CompetitorsSigma LithiumNASDAQ:SGMLNexa ResourcesNYSE:NEXACritical MetalsNASDAQ:CRMLEnergy FuelsNYSE:UUUUenCore EnergyNASDAQ:EUView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipTruist Financial CorpSold 4,500 shares on 8/21/2024Ownership: 0.020%Point72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 237,264 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.378%Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co.Sold 25,346 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.007%Decade Renewable Partners LPBought 277,500 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.340%Fairscale Capital LLCBought 9,121 shares on 8/14/2024Ownership: 0.006%View All Institutional Transactions LAAC Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have LAAC shares performed this year? Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s stock was trading at $6.32 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, LAAC shares have decreased by 56.6% and is now trading at $2.74. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s earnings last quarter? Lithium Americas (Argentina) Corp. (NYSE:LAAC) issued its quarterly earnings results on Monday, May, 13th. The company reported ($0.06) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.04 by $0.10. Who are Lithium Americas (Argentina)'s major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Lithium Americas (Argentina) include William Blair Investment Management LLC (2.03%), Van ECK Associates Corp (1.62%), M&G Plc (0.85%) and Point72 Asset Management L.P. (0.38%). 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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