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Arcadium Lithium Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 1/6
Arcadium Lithium has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 45.9%, while the Chemicals industry saw earnings growing at 10.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 26.5% per year. Arcadium Lithium's return on equity is 1.8%, and it has net margins of 10.2%.
Key information
45.93%
Earnings growth rate
38.91%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals Industry Growth | 12.93% |
| Revenue growth rate | 26.53% |
| Return on equity | 1.83% |
| Net Margin | 10.24% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Dec 2024 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Nov 27
Bidding Goodbye To Arcadium Lithium On A Sore Note
Summary Arcadium Lithium stock surged after Rio Tinto's $6.7 billion acquisition bid, prompting me to divest ALTM stock despite initially planning to stay for the long haul. Arcadium possibly accepted Rio Tinto's offer due to immediate cash certainty, access to development capabilities, and potential efficiency gains. Lithium demand is projected to outpace supply by 2030, reinforcing my original investment thesis on Arcadium's future profitability and market leadership. I believe Rio Tinto benefits more from the deal, and I am considering investing in RIO stock to gain exposure to these potential gains. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 17
Lithium News: Arcadium Lithium, Q2 Metals
Summary Green Growth Giants launches Lithium News amid significant M&A activity, with a fifth of tracked lithium stocks seeing double-digit increases last week. Rio Tinto's USD 6.7 billion acquisition bid for Arcadium Lithium now makes it the third-largest global lithium miner, and ALTM's stock holders got a nice upside too. Canadian junior miner Q2 Metals saw a 45% weekly rise, doubling in a month, driven by positive assay results at its Cisco Project. Other notable movers: Piedmont Lithium up 30% on Ghana project approval, Albemarle's management restructuring, and Ioneer sees pullback, likely on profit taking. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Sep 16
Arcadium Lithium Stock: Don't Be Excited But Stay For The Long Haul
Summary Arcadium Lithium stock has dropped 45% since my previous article due to macroeconomic headwinds, but recent production cuts by CATL may temporarily boost lithium prices. Despite the potential for short-term price increases, high inventory levels and oversupply suggest lithium prices won't sustain gains in the next 6–12 months. Arcadium is strategically expanding production capacity and delaying some projects to align with the expected long-term lithium market recovery. With a forward P/E of 12.5 and an intrinsic value estimate of $7.43 per share, ALTM offers significant long-term upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 09
Critical Moves And Savvy Partnerships Propel Robust Growth In The Lithium Sector
Arcadium Lithium's strategic partnerships and operational efficiencies ensure revenue stability and high EBITDA margins through market volatility.Seeking Alpha • Aug 21
Arcadium Lithium: It's Time To Go Long
Summary Arcadium Lithium is undervalued due to temporary oversupply issues in the lithium market and slow EV demand growth. Despite being overshadowed by negative market factors, Arcadium has significant potential for growth and profitability in the future. With a potential rebound in lithium prices and increasing demand, Arcadium's stock could appreciate significantly in the next few years. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Aug 07
Arcadium Lithium: The Cure To Low Prices Is Low Prices
Summary The cure to low lithium prices is low lithium prices. Albemarle and other lithium companies are slowing down development due to low lithium prices. The Long-term implications for the lithium industry reducing capex should result in higher lithium prices. Lithium demand continues to grow. Long-term investors may find value plays in lithium stocks if they are willing to buy and hold. Arcadium Lithium plc had a GAAP net income of $85.7 million. If they can do well in a poor market, they should be able to produce good results in a healthy market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jul 01
Arcadium Lithium: A Ridiculous Value Play
Summary Arcadium Lithium (formerly Livent) is a revenue-generating company trading at $3.36. It offers a ridiculous amount of value. Lithium stocks are currently unpopular due to sector-wide destruction, slow government loans, and economic uncertainties. However, future demand is expected to increase significantly. Major companies like Honda, Volkswagen, Panasonic, Asahi Kasei, Rivian, and Toyota are investing billions in EV and lithium technologies. Lithium investors are currently despondent and lithium stocks are trading at extreme value levels. A buy and hold strategy could work. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 29
Arcadium Lithium Stock: Patient Investors Will Be Rewarded
Summary There is little doubt about the key role lithium manufacturers will play in global decarbonization efforts, but due to unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, lithium has been in oversupply recently. Long story short, almost all the factors that boosted lithium prices to record highs in 2022 have turned the other way around. At the current rate of supply additions, the market will enter a supply deficit by 2030, but the level of supply shortage is something experts do not agree on. Arcadium Lithium, as a low-cost producer, will see a major acceleration in earnings growth even if lithium prices move a few basis points higher. Arcadium's cheap valuation, cost synergies resulting from the merger, and diversified production facilities make it an attractive bet on the expected recovery of lithium prices. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • May 08
Arcadium Lithium: A Middling Quarter, But A Buy Nonetheless
Summary Arcadium Lithium, Inc. (ALTM) published its Q1 results on the 7th of May, post market hours. ALTM's low exposure to the spot market, enabled it to deliver decent EBITDA margins in Q1, but the benefits of this will fade through the year. ALTM looks set to deliver $60-$80m of cost savings this year. ALTM's low-cost prowess and diversified product portfolio will put it in a better position to withstand current industry pressures. The stock offers good value on an EV/EBITDA basis, and the downtrend on the daily charts looks to have abated. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 20
Arcadium Lithium: Lithium Prices Will Rise Again
Summary Livent Corporation and Allkem Limited have merged to form Arcadium Lithium plc, providing an opportunity to invest in a forgotten stock. The merger is expected to result in cost-saving synergies and a boost in lithium production by 40% annually in 2024. The stock valuation is currently low, making it an attractive investment considering the forecasted production growth and potential for lithium prices to spike again. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 28
Arcadium Lithium plc: A Good Value Pick With A Strong Upside
Summary Arcadium Lithium plc is a pure-play lithium producer with high growth potential in the lithium industry. The company has attractive assets, strong demand, and favorable market conditions supporting its growth. Arcadium has competitive advantages such as low-cost and high-quality production, global presence, and industry-leading capabilities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaRevenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Arcadium 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 24 | 1,008 | 103 | 127 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 901 | 155 | 111 | 6 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 909 | 226 | 85 | 6 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 890 | 231 | 87 | 6 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 883 | 330 | 63 | 6 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 920 | 375 | 62 | 5 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 940 | 365 | 64 | 4 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 923 | 335 | 60 | 4 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 813 | 274 | 55 | 4 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 717 | 198 | 56 | 3 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 589 | 108 | 53 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 472 | 55 | 51 | 3 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 420 | 1 | 50 | 3 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 380 | -11 | 48 | 3 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 349 | -8 | 46 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 311 | -15 | 45 | 3 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 288 | -16 | 45 | 4 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 284 | -13 | 42 | 4 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 310 | 16 | 43 | 4 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 359 | 31 | 42 | 4 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 388 | 50 | 41 | 3 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 430 | 77 | 38 | 3 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 444 | 89 | 37 | 3 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 438 | 111 | 37 | 4 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 443 | 127 | 37 | 4 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 436 | 89 | 39 | 4 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 419 | 85 | 36 | 4 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 380 | 61 | 35 | 3 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 347 | 42 | 67 | 3 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 264 | 47 | 29 | 3 |
Quality Earnings: ALTM has a high level of non-cash earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: ALTM's current net profit margins (10.2%) are lower than last year (37.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: ALTM's earnings have grown significantly by 45.9% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: ALTM's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: ALTM had negative earnings growth (-68.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Chemicals industry average (5.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: ALTM's Return on Equity (1.8%) is considered low.
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 | 2025/03/05 21:15 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/03/05 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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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
Arcadium Lithium plc is covered by 12 analysts. 16 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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| John Eade | Argus Research Company |
| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Stephen V. Byrne | BofA Global Research |