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Aqua Metals (DE:AQK)
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Aqua Metals (AQK) Price & Analysis

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AQK Stock Chart & Stats

€2.04
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€2.04
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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Validated Refining TechnologyIndependent production of battery-grade lithium carbonate from multiple feedstocks and ~99.8% manganese sulfate purity materially reduces technical execution risk. Durable product-grade validation supports downstream buyer qualification, eases offtake negotiations and underpins long-term commercial scalability.
Operating Expense DisciplineSustained reduction in operating expenses and a materially smaller quarterly loss show management prioritizing capital efficiency. Lower fixed spend and tighter cost control extend runway per financing event and improve prospects that incremental revenues can flow through to improved margins once commercial scale is reached.
Low Leverage & Financing OptionalityVery low reported debt limits near-term solvency risk and preserves flexibility for capital raises. Material ATM capacity gives optional financing optionality to fund site selection and engineering stages, providing a structural buffer to pursue commercialization milestones without heavy leverage.
Bears Say
No Meaningful RevenuePersistent absence of material revenue and ongoing negative gross profit indicate the core business has not yet proven commercial economics. Without repeatable top-line contracts, scaling will rely on converting partners to paying customers and improving recovery yields to reach sustainable margins.
Persistent Cash BurnMulti-year negative operating and free cash flows, combined with a limited cash balance versus quarterly burn, create structural funding dependency. Continued development and commercialization require fresh capital; repeated dilutive raises or constrained investment could delay facility buildouts and customer conversion.
Commercialization & Execution RiskKey partnerships are non-binding and progress is explicitly contingent on site choice and financing. That creates sustained execution risk: delays in site, permitting, feedstock alignment or financing can prevent conversion to revenue and slow technology scale-up despite validated processing results.

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AQK FAQ

What was Aqua Metals’s price range in the past 12 months?
Aqua Metals lowest stock price was €2.04 and its highest was €2.66 in the past 12 months.
    What is Aqua Metals’s market cap?
    Aqua Metals’s market cap is €9.64M.
      When is Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Aqua Metals’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 51 days.
        How were Aqua Metals’s earnings last quarter?
        Aqua Metals released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -€1.064 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -€1.064.
          Is Aqua Metals overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Aqua Metals’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Aqua Metals pay dividends?
            Aqua Metals does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Aqua Metals’s EPS estimate?
            Aqua Metals’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Aqua Metals have?
            Aqua Metals has 3,362,006 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Aqua Metals’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Aqua Metals reported an EPS of -€1.064 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Aqua Metals?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:AQK
                What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                  Company Description

                  Aqua Metals

                  Predominantly operating in the United States, Aqua Metals, Inc. specializes in the reclamation of lead. This company manufactures and supplies various forms of lead, including hard lead and lead-based compounds, in addition to plastic materials. Aqua Metals, Inc. commenced operations in 2014 and has its corporate headquarters situated in Reno, Nevada.

                  Aqua Metals (AQK) Earnings & Revenues

                  AQK Earnings Call

                  Q1 2026
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                  Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
                  The call conveyed meaningful technical progress and financial discipline: Aqua Metals demonstrated validated battery-grade lithium carbonate production from multiple feedstocks, achieved >5,000 operating hours, and materially reduced operating expenses and net loss year-over-year. However, the company faces near-term liquidity constraints (cash of ~$6.8M and ~$3.8M quarterly cash burn), unresolved exposure to the Lion Energy financing (~$4.1M) with a $437k provision, and no binding commercial contracts yet—progress toward commercialization is contingent on site selection and financing. Overall, the positives around validated technology, reduced losses and financing flexibility (ATM capacity) outweigh the near-term operational and liquidity risks, but execution on site selection and commercial conversions remains critical.View all DE:AQK earnings summaries
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