Stifel maintains Buy rating and $10 target on Lithium Argentina stock

EditorLina Guerrero
Published 08/01/2025, 19:06
Stifel maintains Buy rating and $10 target on Lithium Argentina stock
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On Wednesday, Stifel analysts reiterated their Buy rating and a $10.00 price target for Lithium Argentina (NYSE:LAAC) stock, which currently trades at $2.95. According to InvestingPro data, the stock has shown strong momentum with a 17.18% return over the past week. The firm's positive outlook is based on the company's recent performance and future projections.

Lithium Argentina reported that it achieved 85% of its design capacity in the fourth quarter of 2024 and provided guidance for 2025, expecting to produce between 30 to 35 kilotonnes of Lithium Carbonate Equivalent (LCE), aligning closely with Stifel's estimate of 32 kilotonnes LCE. While operational metrics look promising, InvestingPro analysis indicates the company faces some financial challenges with a current ratio of 0.49, suggesting tight liquidity management.

The updated costing study highlighted Cauchari's potential as one of the most cost-effective lithium brine assets, which supports Stifel's thesis for Lithium Argentina. The company's low-cost asset base, protected from cost competitors, and managed by an experienced operations team, are key factors driving the long-term positive view on the stock.

Despite the operational successes, Lithium Argentina's stock is currently trading at 7.7 times its 2026 projected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EV/EBITDA), which is below the average of 9.3 times for comparable companies. InvestingPro analysis shows the company maintains a "GOOD" overall Financial Health score, despite current market challenges.

Stifel suggests that while the operational news is favorable, the stock's price movement in the near term is likely to be influenced by the overall momentum in the commodity market. For deeper insights into LAAC's valuation and financial health metrics, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively on InvestingPro.

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