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Liontown Resources Limited
(Sydney:LTR)
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Rating:52Neutral
Price Target:
AU$0.65
▼(-46.61% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/02/26
The score is anchored by improving financial performance in 2026 (strong revenue growth, return to profitability, and better leverage), but is held back by weak technicals (price well below key moving averages with bearish momentum) and only moderate valuation support given a high P/E and no dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Revenue and Profitability Turnaround
The sharp increase in revenue alongside a return to meaningful profitability indicates that Liontown has moved beyond its earlier development-stage earnings profile. If this operating improvement persists, it can strengthen internal funding capacity and support continued commercial expansion.
Negative Factors
Weak Cash Conversion
Although reported earnings became positive, only a limited portion converted into residual free cash flow after spending. That gap raises questions about the durability of earnings-supported cash generation and could constrain reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns over coming periods.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Revenue and Profitability Turnaround
The sharp increase in revenue alongside a return to meaningful profitability indicates that Liontown has moved beyond its earlier development-stage earnings profile. If this operating improvement persists, it can strengthen internal funding capacity and support continued commercial expansion.
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Liontown Resources Limited (LTR) vs. iShares MSCI Australia ETF (EWA)
Market Cap
AU$2.17B
Dividend Yield0.59%
Average Volume (3M)43.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)31.8
Beta (1Y)2.05
Revenue Growth114.79%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryAU
Employees299
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryIndustrial Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding3,191,981,000
10 Day Avg. Volume40,083,359
30 Day Avg. Volume43,494,170
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)3.40
Price to Sales (P/S)7.84
P/FCF Ratio104.61
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
AU$1.20Price Target Upside-0.83% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)AU$952.72M
Liontown Resources Limited Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Liontown Resources Limited is an Australian company, established in 2006 and based in West Perth, that focuses on discovering, assessing, and advancing mineral deposits throughout Australia. The firm's exploration activities concentrate on various...
Liontown Resources Limited Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
45
Neutral
| Breakdown | Jun 2026 | Jun 2025 | Jun 2024 | Jun 2023 | Jun 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 639.14M | 297.56M | 0.00 | 147.00K | 0.00 |
| Gross Profit | 93.99M | 13.51M | -1.38M | -322.00K | -226.00K |
| EBITDA | 178.92M | 1.90M | -59.33M | -21.85M | 41.59M |
| Net Income | 92.55M | -193.28M | -64.92M | -22.21M | 40.85M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.13B | 1.56B | 1.38B | 655.16M | 487.06M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 560.60M | 181.93M | 122.95M | 305.44M | 453.08M |
| Total Debt | 504.84M | 831.10M | 460.91M | 121.27M | 231.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 660.21M | 982.97M | 614.85M | 205.42M | 20.21M |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.47B | 580.57M | 770.07M | 449.74M | 466.85M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 47.87M | -329.98M | -712.75M | -249.01M | -60.28M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 181.91M | 713.00K | -47.02M | -16.35M | -47.01M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -134.04M | -330.69M | -680.79M | -244.07M | -13.95M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 357.16M | 362.60M | 545.31M | 112.78M | 501.49M |
Liontown Resources Limited Technical Analysis
Negative
1.21
Price Trends
1.00
Negative
1.26
Negative
1.63
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.10
Negative
25.41
Positive
11.24
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For AU:LTR, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 1.21 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 0.77, above the 50-day MA of 1.00, and below the 200-day MA of 1.63, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.10 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 25.41 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.24 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for AU:LTR.
Liontown Resources Limited Peers Comparison
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Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
61 Neutral | AU$3.74B | 25.50 | 6.76% | 1.01% | -11.58% | ― | |
52 Neutral | AU$2.17B | 31.76 | 8.28% | 0.59% | 114.79% | ― | |
44 Neutral | AU$143.96M | -0.44 | -46.99% | ― | 234.01% | 8.57% | |
44 Neutral | AU$663.54M | -20.41 | -8.08% | 2.98% | ― | 10.09% | |
43 Neutral | AU$299.52M | -12.96 | -3.66% | ― | ― | 30.16% | |
42 Neutral | AU$548.07M | -2.48 | -7.06% | ― | -33.21% | -21.79% |
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Liontown Resources Limited Corporate Events
JPMorgan Ceases to Be Substantial Holder in Liontown Ltd
Oct 25, 2026
JPMorgan Chase Co. and its affiliates have notified Liontown Ltd that they have ceased to be a substantial shareholder in the company as of 21 October 2026. The change reflects a series of transactions and securities lending and brokerage arrange...
Liontown Sets 2026 AGM in Perth and Pushes Digital Shareholder Communications
Oct 23, 2026
Liontown Resources Limited has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 26 November at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre, with the session to commence at 11 a.m. AWST. Shareholders are invited to attend in person, while a webcast wil...
Liontown to Brief Market on September Quarter Performance
Oct 22, 2026
Liontown Resources will host a webcast on 29 October 2026 to discuss its Quarterly Activities Report for the period ended 30 September 2026, targeting investors, analysts and media. The upcoming briefing underscores the company’s efforts to ...
Liontown Schedules Investor Webcast on September Quarter Update
Oct 22, 2026
Liontown Resources Limited will host a webcast on 29 September 2026, led by CEO and Managing Director Tony Ottaviano, to discuss its Quarterly Activities Report for the period ending 30 September 2026. The presentation is aimed at investors, analy...
Liontown sets timetable for 2026 AGM and director nominations
Oct 1, 2026
Liontown Resources has scheduled its 2026 Annual General Meeting for 26 November 2026, with a formal notice to be sent to shareholders in due course. The company has set 8 October 2026 as the closing date for director nominations, which must be lo...
Liontown to Brief Market on Kathleen Valley Expansion FID
Sep 29, 2026
Liontown Resources has scheduled a webcast for investors, analysts and media to discuss its Final Investment Decision on the Kathleen Valley Expansion Project. The session, hosted by Managing Director and CEO Tony Ottaviano, underscores the strate...
Liontown details resource basis and risks for Kathleen Valley expansion decision
Sep 29, 2026
Liontown Resources has outlined the basis for its final investment decision on the expansion of the Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation, detailing that its production and financial forecasts draw on a mix of Proved and Probable Ore Reserves and a si...
Liontown Greenlights $389m Kathleen Valley Lithium Expansion
Sep 29, 2026
Liontown Resources has approved a Final Investment Decision to expand its Kathleen Valley operation, increasing ore processing capacity from about 2.8 million tonnes per annum to 4.2 million tonnes. The move is aimed at lifting five-year average a...
Liontown Issues New Shares Following Conversion of Unquoted Securities
Sep 15, 2026
Liontown Limited has notified the market of the conversion of unquoted options or other convertible securities into ordinary fully paid shares. The move signals ongoing use of equity-based instruments in its capital structure, reinforcing transpar...
Liontown Seeks ASX Quotation for New Employee Incentive Shares
Sep 15, 2026
Liontown Limited has applied for quotation on the ASX of 152,232 fully paid ordinary shares issued on September 15, 2026.These shares have been allocated to the trustee of the Liontown Employee Share Trust to satisfy vested rights under the compan...
Liontown director’s unvested performance rights lapse adjusts incentive holdings
Sep 9, 2026
Liontown Limited reported a change in the indirect interests of director Antonino (Tony) Ottaviano, held through the SIAM Family Trust, following the lapse of a portion of his unvested long-term performance rights. The adjustment reflects the expi...
Liontown Clears Lapsed Performance and Employee Rights from Capital Structure
Sep 9, 2026
Liontown Limited has reported the lapse of 1,529,597 FY24 long-term performance rights and 2,875 FY25 employee rights, after the conditions attached to these securities were not satisfied or became incapable of being met. The cessation of these co...
Liontown Converts Unquoted Securities Into 692,835 New Ordinary Shares
Sep 9, 2026
Liontown Limited has notified the market of the conversion of unquoted options and other unquoted convertible securities into a total of 692,835 ordinary fully paid shares. The new shares, issued on 7 and 9 September 2026, modestly increase the co...
Liontown Seeks ASX Quotation for New Employee Incentive Shares
Sep 7, 2026
Liontown Limited has applied for ASX quotation of 692,835 fully paid ordinary shares, issued on 7 September 2026 to CPU Share Plans Pty Limited as trustee for the Liontown Employee Share Trust. The shares have been created to satisfy vested rights...
Liontown Director Giselle Collins Acquires Initial Shareholding
Sep 4, 2026
Liontown Limited has disclosed a change in director Giselle Marie Collins’ interests in the company’s securities, in line with ASX listing rule 3.19A.2. The notice records her acquisition of a stake in the company, formalising her shar...
Liontown Director Adrienne Parker Increases Indirect Shareholding
Sep 4, 2026
Liontown Limited has disclosed a change in director Adrienne Parker’s relevant interests in the company’s securities, in line with ASX listing rule obligations. The notice reports that Parker holds her interest indirectly through the A...
Liontown Director Boosts Indirect Shareholding via On-Market Purchase
Sep 4, 2026
Liontown Limited has reported a change in the shareholding of director Shane McLeay, reflecting an increase in his indirect interest in the company. The shares are held through the McLeay Family Trust, where McLeay acts as both trustee and benefic...
Liontown Director Timothy Goyder Boosts Indirect Shareholding with On-Market Purchase
Sep 4, 2026
Liontown Resources has disclosed a change in the shareholdings of director Timothy R. B. Goyder, with an increase in his indirect interests through associated entities. The filing shows that Goyder, via Lotaka Pty Ltd, acquired 1,000,000 fully pai...
Liontown Issues Shares for Lithium Farm-In and Employee Incentives
Sep 2, 2026
Liontown Resources has issued over 12 million new fully paid ordinary shares to NEXT Lithium Corp. as consideration for initial completion of a recently agreed farm-in arrangement, strengthening its strategic collaboration in lithium exploration a...
Liontown Seeks ASX Quotation for Over 12 Million New Shares
Sep 2, 2026
Liontown Limited has applied to quote 12,024,954 new ordinary fully paid shares on the Australian Securities Exchange under its existing LTR code. The issuance, dated 2 September 2026, expands the company’s listed equity base and reflects co...
Liontown Plans Share Placement to Raise Fresh Capital
Sep 1, 2026
Liontown Limited has announced a proposed issue of up to 12,031,667 fully paid ordinary shares, to be conducted as a placement or similar capital-raising mechanism, with the new securities expected to be issued on 3 September 2026. The move signal...
Liontown enters Argentine lithium brine with Centenario farm-in
Aug 31, 2026
Liontown Resources has signed a binding farm-in agreement with Next Lithium Corp. to earn up to a 100% interest in the Centenario lithium brine exploration project in Salta Province, Argentina, marking its first move into lithium brine. The projec...
Liontown Resources details FY26 results and Kathleen Valley project data
Aug 30, 2026
Liontown Resources has released its FY26 full-year financial results presentation, providing a high-level update on current activities and the status of its Kathleen Valley lithium project. The document emphasises that the information is general i...
Liontown Delivers Maiden Profit as Kathleen Valley Goes Fully Underground
Aug 30, 2026
Liontown Resources has reported its first full year of operations from the Kathleen Valley lithium project, delivering record revenue of $639 million on increased concentrate volumes and significantly improved prices. The mine has completed its tr...
Liontown to Brief Investors on FY26 Results in Upcoming Webcast
Aug 26, 2026
Liontown Resources has scheduled a webcast for investors, analysts and media on 31 August 2026 to present and discuss its FY26 financial results, which will be hosted by CEO and Managing Director Tony Ottaviano. The event underscores the company&#...
Liontown refines FY26–FY27 lithium guidance metrics
Jul 29, 2026
Liontown Resources Limited has issued a clarification to its June 2026 quarterly activities report and presentation, updating the units used for FY26 and FY27 guidance metrics and removing references to SC6 in concentrate and cost measures. The co...
Liontown affirms Kathleen Valley reserve assumptions in FY26 June quarter update
Jul 29, 2026
Liontown Resources has released its June quarter FY26 results presentation, providing a high-level update on current activities and performance across the group. The document emphasises that the information is summary in nature, subject to roundin...
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