Q1 EPS Forecast for Standard Lithium Lowered by Analyst

Key Points

• Raymond James Financial has lowered its Q1 2026 EPS forecast for Standard Lithium to ($0.03), down from ($0.02), yet maintains a "Moderate Buy" rating.
• BMO Capital Markets upgraded Standard Lithium to a "strong-buy" rating, while the consensus rating remains at "Strong Buy" with a price target of $3.58.
• Institutional investors have increased their stakes significantly, with Jane Street Group LLC growing its holdings by 285.5% during the second quarter.

Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI - Free Report) - Raymond James Financial reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share estimates for Standard Lithium in a note issued to investors on Thursday, September 4th. Raymond James Financial analyst D. Magder now expects that the company will earn ($0.03) per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of ($0.02). Raymond James Financial currently has a "Moderate Buy" rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Standard Lithium's current full-year earnings is ($0.14) per share. Raymond James Financial also issued estimates for Standard Lithium's Q2 2026 earnings at ($0.03) EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.03) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.04) EPS and FY2026 earnings at ($0.12) EPS.

Separately, BMO Capital Markets raised Standard Lithium to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 6th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and one has assigned a Buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Standard Lithium presently has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and a consensus price target of $3.58.

Standard Lithium Price Performance

Shares of NYSEAMERICAN:SLI opened at $3.07 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $595.40 million, a P/E ratio of -13.95 and a beta of 1.71. Standard Lithium has a 1 year low of $1.08 and a 1 year high of $3.13. The business's 50 day simple moving average is $2.66 and its 200 day simple moving average is $1.89.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Koch Inc. acquired a new stake in Standard Lithium in the fourth quarter valued at $19,681,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd acquired a new stake in Standard Lithium in the first quarter valued at $435,000. Jane Street Group LLC increased its holdings in Standard Lithium by 285.5% in the second quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 349,477 shares of the company's stock valued at $685,000 after purchasing an additional 258,814 shares during the period. Lighthouse Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Standard Lithium in the fourth quarter valued at $292,000. Finally, Tidal Investments LLC increased its holdings in Standard Lithium by 303.0% in the fourth quarter. Tidal Investments LLC now owns 251,666 shares of the company's stock valued at $367,000 after purchasing an additional 189,213 shares during the period. 16.70% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

About Standard Lithium

Standard Lithium Ltd. explores for, develops, and processes lithium brine properties in the United States. Its flagship project is the Lanxess project with area of approximately 150,000 acres located in southern Arkansas. The company was formerly known as Patriot Petroleum Corp. and changed its name to Standard Lithium Ltd.

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