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Core Lithium Ltd (CXO) Share Price & Analysis

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CXO Stock Chart & Stats

A$0.21A$0.01(2.44%)
At close: 4:00 PM GMT+11
AU$0.2AU$0.3AU$0.4Aug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 5Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
AUD 0.20 - AUD 0.22
52-Week Range
AUD 0.12 - AUD 0.43
Previous Close
AUD 0.21
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
30.46M
Market Cap
AUD 663.54M
Enterprise Value
AUD 659.60M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
AUD 183.51M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
AUD 33.91M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
1.79
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0
Last Dividend Ex-Date
May 18, 2018
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Manageable Leverage

Low leverage and a sizable equity base provide more financial flexibility than the weak earnings profile would suggest. This can help Core Lithium fund essential development activity and absorb operating volatility without the immediate balance-sheet pressure associated with heavily debt-funded growth.

Battery Supply-Chain Exposure

The company is positioned in the lithium concentrate segment serving electric vehicles and energy storage, giving its projects exposure to established battery-supply-chain applications. Its focus on Northern Territory spodumene deposits provides a clear operating identity within a structurally relevant minerals market.

Positive Gross Margin

Positive gross profit and a roughly 27% gross margin in FY2026 indicate that sales generated value above direct costs during the period. Although operating expenses still overwhelmed gross profit, this provides a base that could support improved economics if production and revenue scale more effectively.

Bears Say

Persistent Losses

The shift from profit in FY2023 to heavy losses through FY2026 shows that the current revenue base does not cover the company’s operating cost structure. Persistent negative margins weaken internal funding capacity and make future performance dependent on a successful improvement in operating scale or economics.

Negative Cash Generation

Sustained negative operating and free cash flow means Core Lithium is not currently funding operations and investment needs from internally generated cash. The worsening FY2026 free-cash-flow trend increases dependence on external capital and reduces flexibility to advance projects through weaker market conditions.

Potential Equity Dilution

Negative returns on equity indicate that shareholder capital has not yet produced positive earnings, while continuing losses may require additional equity funding. If that pattern persists, new issuance could dilute existing holders and constrain the company’s ability to compound value without stronger operating returns.

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CXO FAQ

What was Core Lithium Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Core Lithium Ltd lowest share price was AU$0.12 and its highest was AU$0.43 in the past 12 months.
What is Core Lithium Ltd’s market cap?
Core Lithium Ltd’s market cap is AU$663.54M.
When is Core Lithium Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
Core Lithium Ltd’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 11, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 126 days.
How were Core Lithium Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Core Lithium Ltd released its earnings results on Sep 23, 2026. The company reported AU$0 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of AU$0.001 by -AU$0.001.
Is Core Lithium Ltd overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Core Lithium Ltd’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Core Lithium Ltd pay dividends?
Core Lithium Ltd pays a Notavailable dividend of AU$0.002 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Core Lithium Ltd dividends here
What is Core Lithium Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Core Lithium Ltd’s EPS estimate is 0.00.
How many shares outstanding does Core Lithium Ltd have?
Core Lithium Ltd has 3,236,801,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Core Lithium Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Core Lithium Ltd reported an EPS of AU$0 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of AU$0.001. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -15.476%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Core Lithium Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in AU:CXO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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