Lightbridge (LTBR)
NASDAQ:LTBR
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LTBR Stock Chart & Stats
$15.17
-$0.50(-8.68%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$15.17
-$0.50(-8.68%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$8.68 - $31.34
Previous CloseN/A
Volume503.45K
Average Volume (3M)990.39K
Market Cap
$345.50M
Enterprise Value$25.07M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$215.67M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta2.55
Next Earnings
Aug 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.74
Shares Outstanding35,147,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,150,749
30 Day Avg. Volume990,391
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio12.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.53
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00
P/FCF Ratio-21.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.07
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-1.57
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Proprietary Fuel Technology & Licensing ModelLightbridge’s core strategy is to monetize a proprietary metallic fuel design through licensing, royalties and milestone payments. This asset-light model can scale without heavy manufacturing capex, offering durable upside if technical qualification and partner licensing succeed.
Debt-free Balance SheetA debt-free capital structure materially reduces insolvency and interest-cost risk while providing flexibility to fund R&D and commercialization steps. This structural strength gives time for long regulatory cycles and partner negotiations without immediate leverage pressure.
Alignment With Federal Nuclear Expansion InitiativeActive engagement in the U.S. UPRISE initiative connects the company to a structural policy tailwind promoting higher output from existing reactors. Government alignment can accelerate stakeholder interest, regulatory attention and potential collaboration opportunities over the coming years.
Bears Say
Pre-revenue And Widening LossesThe company remains pre-revenue with materially widening net losses, indicating operating spend outpacing commercialization progress. Over multi-quarter horizons, continued lack of sales undermines sustainable margins and forces reliance on external capital, increasing execution risk.
Weak Cash Generation And Rising BurnConsistently negative operating and free cash flow with accelerating annual cash burn creates persistent funding needs. Even with no debt, ongoing outflows heighten dilution or financing risk and constrain the ability to fund expensive irradiation tests and regulatory qualification without external capital.
Commercialization Depends On Regulatory And Partner ExecutionLong-term commercial success hinges on multi-year testing, regulatory approvals and third-party manufacturing partnerships. Delays or failures in any of these durable, external-dependent steps could push revenue realization out years and increase cumulative R&D spend.
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LTBR FAQ
What was Lightbridge’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lightbridge lowest stock price was $8.68 and its highest was $31.34 in the past 12 months.
What is Lightbridge’s market cap?
Lightbridge’s market cap is $345.50M.
When is Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lightbridge’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 17, 2026 which is in 57 days.
How were Lightbridge’s earnings last quarter?
Lightbridge released its earnings results on Apr 27, 2026. The company reported -$0.198 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.198.
Is Lightbridge overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lightbridge’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Lightbridge pay dividends?
Lightbridge does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lightbridge’s EPS estimate?
Lightbridge’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Lightbridge have?
Lightbridge has 35,147,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lightbridge’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lightbridge reported an EPS of -$0.198 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.494%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lightbridge?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LTBR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Lightbridge Stock Smart Score
Underperform
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Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 30.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 3.6%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-24.67%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
275.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lightbridge
Lightbridge Corporation, alongside its affiliated entities, specializes in the innovation and advancement of nuclear fuel technology, marketed under the "Lightbridge Fuel" brand. The company's core mission involves the creation and commercialization of advanced metallic nuclear fuels. These fuels are engineered to improve the durability and safety of nuclear energy generation in both current and future reactor designs, ultimately aiming to make a significant contribution to combating climate change and reducing atmospheric pollutants. Established initially as Thorium Power, Ltd., the organization rebranded as Lightbridge Corporation in September 2009. The company's headquarters are situated in Reston, Virginia.
LTBR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong technical progress and a materially improved financial position, highlighted by the start of ATR irradiation testing, validated fabrication milestones, expanded INL scope and technical publications, and a cash balance that increased to $201.9 million (approximately +405% year-over-year) funded largely by a $176.0 million equity raise. At the same time, the company remains pre-commercial with significant regulatory, testing, and licensing work still required, used $14.3 million in operations in fiscal 2025, and faces timeline and execution risks tied to future post-irradiation examination and NRC engagement. Overall, positive execution and funding momentum outweigh near-term development and regulatory uncertainties.View all LTBR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
Ownership Overview
5.06% Insiders
9.02% Mutual Funds
1.84% Other Institutional Investors
66.61% Public Companies and Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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