Lithium Americas (US:LAC) ZACKSยท2025-07-07 23:07Company Performance - Lithium Americas Corp. (LAC) experienced a decline of 1.88% to $2.61, underperforming the S&P 500, which fell by 0.79% [1] - Prior to the recent trading session, LAC shares had decreased by 1.48%, lagging behind the Basic Materials sector's gain of 4.52% and the S&P 500's gain of 5.22% [1] Earnings Forecast - The upcoming earnings disclosure for Lithium Americas Corp. is anticipated to show an EPS of -$0.04, reflecting a 20% growth compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates predict earnings of -$0.18 per share and revenue of $0 million, indicating changes of +14.29% and 0% respectively from the previous year [2] Analyst Forecast Revisions - Recent revisions to analyst forecasts for Lithium Americas Corp. should be monitored, as these adjustments often reflect changes in short-term business dynamics [3] - Upward revisions in estimates suggest analysts' positive outlook on the company's operations and profit generation capabilities [3] Zacks Rank System - The Zacks Rank system, which ranges from 1 (Strong Buy) to 5 (Strong Sell), has a strong historical performance, with 1 ranked stocks yielding an average annual return of +25% since 1988 [5] - Currently, Lithium Americas Corp. holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS projection having increased by 0.6% in the past 30 days [5] Industry Context - The Mining - Miscellaneous industry, which includes Lithium Americas Corp., is part of the Basic Materials sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 157, placing it in the bottom 37% of over 250 industries [6] - The performance of individual industry groups is measured by the Zacks Industry Rank, with top-rated industries outperforming the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [6]