Lithium Producer Piedmont's Q2 Results Miss Expectations: Focus Shifts to Carolina Lithium
Portfolio Pulse from Lekha Gupta
Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NASDAQ:PLL) reported Q2 FY24 results that missed expectations, with revenue of $13.23 million against a consensus of $18.15 million. The company also reported an adjusted EPS loss of $0.65, missing the consensus loss of $0.26. Despite increased production and higher realized prices for spodumene concentrate, the stock is trading lower. The company is focusing on its Carolina Lithium project and expects steady production in the second half of the year. Investors can also gain exposure through the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (NASDAQ:LITP).
August 08, 2024 | 2:09 pm
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Investors can gain exposure to the lithium market through the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (NASDAQ:LITP), which includes Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NASDAQ:PLL). The ETF may experience short-term volatility due to PLL's disappointing Q2 results.
The Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP) includes Piedmont Lithium, which reported disappointing Q2 results. This could lead to short-term volatility in the ETF's price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 50
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Piedmont Lithium Inc. (NASDAQ:PLL) reported disappointing Q2 FY24 results, with revenue and EPS both missing expectations. Despite increased production and higher realized prices for spodumene concentrate, the stock is trading lower. The company is focusing on its Carolina Lithium project and expects steady production in the second half of the year.
The significant miss on both revenue and EPS expectations is likely to negatively impact the stock price in the short term. The company's focus on the Carolina Lithium project and steady production in the second half of the year may provide some long-term optimism, but the immediate reaction is negative.
CONFIDENCE 95
IMPORTANCE 90
RELEVANCE 100