Standard Lithium Ltd.(SLI)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
SLI•AMEX
$2.47
Price updated Jul 7, 2026
SectorBasic MaterialsIndustryIndustrial MaterialsSub-IndustryBattery Materials (Lithium, Graphite, Rare Earths)
AboutStandard Lithium Ltd. explores for, develops, and processes lithium brine properties in the United States. Its flagship project is the Lanxess project with approximately 150,000 acres of brine leases located in south-western Arkansas. The company was formerly known as Patriot Petroleum Corp. and changed its name to Standard Lithium Ltd. in December 2016. Standard Lithium Ltd. was incorporated in 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.Show more
- Revenue$0
- EBITDA-$21M+53.1%
- Net Income-$56M-33.8%
- EPS (Diluted)-0.30-20.0%
- ROE-29.02%-16.1%
SLI Price & Volume
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Pre-Revenue Development Costs Challenge Capital Sustainability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
VerdictNegative
Growth:Mixed
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Burning
Primary Risk:Commercialization execution and dilution
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Standard Lithium remains in a speculative pre-revenue phase, heavily reliant on external equity financing to fund its proprietary direct lithium extraction technology.
- While the company has bolstered its liquidity to $142.6M as of 2026Q3, the lack of operational revenue and persistent negative net income suggest significant execution risk regarding commercial viability.
- Investors should monitor the company's ability to transition from pilot-scale testing to full-scale production without further dilutive capital raises.
Verdict Logic
the company's reliance on equity to support a $363.7M equity base against persistent negative net income and the absence of revenue streams warrants extreme caution for long-term investors.
SLI Growth Metrics
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-28.26%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-36.31%
Return on Capital
10 Years-20.19%
5 Years-21.02%
3 Years-20.69%
Last Year-10.75%
SLI Recent Earnings
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 3/12 qtrs (30%)
Q2 2026Latest
May 11, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.01+50.0%
$0.02
Rev
—
$32M
Q2 2026
Apr 6, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.15-755.2%
$0.02
Rev
—
—
Q2 2026
Mar 30, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.04-300.0%
$0.01
Rev
—
$26M
Q1 2026
Feb 25, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.02+18.5%
$0.03
Rev
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| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | May 11, 2026 | $0.01vs $0.02+50.0% | —vs $32M |
| Q2 2026 | Apr 6, 2026 | $0.15vs $0.02-755.2% | — |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 30, 2026 | $0.04vs $0.01-300.0% | —vs $26M |
| Q1 2026 | Feb 25, 2026 | $0.02vs $0.03+18.5% | — |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.47 | $504.41M | -8.23 | — | — | -29.02% | — | |
| $3.62 | $808.27M | -7.10 | — | — | -8.28% | — | |
| $12.05 | $12.17B | 78.72 | -24.4% | 1.01% | 1.54% | — | |
| $73.40 | $20.97B | 35.63 | 0.89% | 15.38% | 12.01% | — | |
| $129.02 | $15.22B | -22.44 | -4.37% | -4.24% | -2.29% | — | |
| $8.23 | $213.27M | -10.29 | — | — | -12.59% | — |
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Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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SLI Frequently Asked Questions
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
Is SLI profitable?
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) reported a net loss of $49.6M for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is SLI's return on equity?
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) has a return on equity (ROE) of -29.0%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Standard Lithium Ltd.'s free cash flow?
Standard Lithium Ltd. (SLI) had negative free cash flow of $14.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.