Core Lithium Past Earnings Performance
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Core Lithium's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -38.1%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings growing at 15.2% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 32.1% per year.
Key information
-38.12%
Earnings growth rate
-34.25%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 22.33% |
| Revenue growth rate | 32.11% |
| Return on equity | -9.56% |
| Net Margin | 1,052.58% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 23
CXO: Stable Fair Value Will Rely On Restart Execution And Funding
Analysts have maintained Core Lithium's fair value estimate at A$0.31 per share while fine tuning assumptions such as the discount rate and future P/E. This has led to a modest adjustment in the overall price target rationale rather than a major change in the expected upside.Narrative Update • May 03
CXO: Higher P/E And Tighter Margins Will Shape Restart Execution Outcomes
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Core Lithium to reflect a higher implied future P/E of about 36.8x and a lower projected profit margin of around 11.8%, indicating a more cautious earnings outlook, while their fair value estimate of A$0.31 per share remains unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Core Lithium points to a mixed but informative set of views that can help you think about the current valuation and execution risks.Narrative Update • Apr 18
CXO: Future Restart Progress And Execution Risks Will Constrain Returns
The Core Lithium analyst price target has shifted to A$0.31 from A$0.29. Analysts point to updated assumptions on long term revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly higher discount rate, and a lower future P/E multiple as the key drivers of the change.Narrative Update • Apr 03
CXO: Future Project Delivery And Restart Progress Will Support Returns
Analysts have held their Core Lithium fair value estimate steady at A$0.29 per share, with only marginal model tweaks to the discount rate and future P/E assumptions. This reflects a view that the stock's current setup still offers a similar balance of risk and potential reward as before.Narrative Update • Mar 20
CXO: Lower Risk Assumptions And Higher P/E Will Support Future Returns
Analysts have lifted the Core Lithium fair value estimate from A$0.26 to about A$0.29, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rates, forecasts of significant revenue growth, tighter profit margins and a higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent valuation work on Core Lithium sits against a backdrop of busy research activity in other materials names, where analysts have been actively adjusting ratings and price targets in response to share price moves and changing risk assessments.Narrative Update • Mar 05
CXO: Higher Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Shape Future Earnings Profile
Narrative Update on Core Lithium Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Core Lithium from about A$0.09 to A$0.26, citing updated assumptions around a higher projected revenue growth rate, a slightly higher discount rate, a stronger profit margin outlook, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on building materials groups such as Cemex highlights how quickly sentiment can swing when forecasts, price targets, or ratings move, and that is a useful reference point for anyone looking at Core Lithium.Narrative Update • Sep 02
BP33, Shoobridge And Blackbeard Drilling Will Improve Lithium Extraction
Core Lithium’s fair value estimate has declined, as a significant drop in its future P/E multiple more than offsets a modest improvement in expected profit margins, leading consensus analyst price targets down from A$0.108 to A$0.093. What's in the News Core Lithium completed a follow-on equity offering, raising AUD 50 million by issuing 476,190,476 ordinary shares at AUD 0.105 per share with a small discount, including a subsequent direct listing.Analysis Article • Jun 26
Industry Analysts Just Made A Substantial Upgrade To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Revenue Forecasts
Celebrations may be in order for Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a significant...
New Narrative • Apr 04
BP33, Shoobridge And Blackbeard Drilling Will Improve Lithium Extraction
Optimizing BP33 and enhancing processing efficiencies may boost future revenue and earnings through improved recoveries and reduced operating costs.Analysis Article • Jan 24
These Analysts Just Made An Incredible Downgrade To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) EPS Forecasts
Today is shaping up negative for Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a substantial...Analysis Article • Jan 21
Core Lithium Ltd's (ASX:CXO) Share Price Boosted 28% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
Those holding Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 28% in the last...Analysis Article • Sep 30
Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Surges 38% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement
Despite an already strong run, Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 38% in the...Analysis Article • Aug 08
Will Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) Spend Its Cash Wisely?
There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...Analysis Article • Jun 30
Calculating The Fair Value Of Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Core Lithium is AU$0.092 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Core...Analysis Article • Mar 02
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Core Lithium (ASX:CXO)
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Jan 25
Need To Know: Analysts Just Made A Substantial Cut To Their Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Estimates
The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ), with the analysts making...Analysis Article • Oct 06
New Forecasts: Here's What Analysts Think The Future Holds For Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Core Lithium Ltd ( ASX:CXO ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...Analysis Article • Oct 05
Why Core Lithium's (ASX:CXO) Healthy Earnings Aren’t As Good As They Seem
Following the release of a positive earnings report recently, Core Lithium Ltd's ( ASX:CXO ) stock performed well...Analysis Article • Sep 20
Is Core Lithium (ASX:CXO) In A Good Position To Invest In Growth?
Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Calculating The Fair Value Of Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Core Lithium is AU$0.93 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Core...Analysis Article • Feb 24
An Intrinsic Calculation For Core Lithium Ltd (ASX:CXO) Suggests It's 34% Undervalued
Key Insights Core Lithium's estimated fair value is AU$1.40 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Core Lithium's...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Core Lithium makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 25 | -2 | -25 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | -2 | -24 | 32 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | -2 | -23 | 33 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 27 | -40 | 41 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 55 | -57 | 38 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 122 | -132 | 36 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 189 | -207 | 34 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 187 | -177 | 30 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 185 | -148 | 26 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 118 | -68 | 23 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 51 | 11 | 21 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 25 | -1 | 18 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 0 | -13 | 15 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 0 | -10 | 11 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 0 | -7 | 8 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 0 | -6 | 5 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 0 | -5 | 3 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 0 | -3 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 0 | -3 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 0 | -4 | 2 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 0 | -4 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 0 | -2 | 1 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CXO is currently unprofitable.
Growing Profit Margin: CXO is currently unprofitable.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CXO is unprofitable, and losses have increased over the past 5 years at a rate of 38.1% per year.
Accelerating Growth: Unable to compare CXO's earnings growth over the past year to its 5-year average as it is currently unprofitable
Earnings vs Industry: CXO is unprofitable, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Metals and Mining industry (59.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CXO has a negative Return on Equity (-9.56%), as it is currently unprofitable.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 19:30 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Core Lithium Ltd is covered by 17 analysts. 2 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Dale Koenders | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Taylor Guyot | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |
| Richard Knights | Barrenjoey Markets Pty Limited |