Aqua Metals Q1 net loss narrows, ends Lion Energy deal talks

Aqua Metals

14/05/2026 21:45

Overview

US battery recycling tech developer reported Q1 net loss per share of $1.22

Company will not proceed with Lion Energy acquisition under prior terms

Company advanced commercialization efforts and achieved technical milestones in lithium and manganese products

Outlook

Company prioritizes site selection, engineering progress, and technical validation for 2026

Aqua Metals says improving lithium market conditions support renewed advancement toward commercial deployment

Company is evaluating alternative transaction structures for energy storage asset integration

Result Drivers

TECHNICAL MILESTONES - Co achieved battery-grade lithium carbonate production, high-purity manganese sulfate, and improved iron phosphate recovery at its Innovation Center

CAPITAL DISCIPLINE - Co decided not to proceed with Lion Energy acquisition under prior terms to maintain capital structure and shareholder value

Company press release: ID:nGNX3MDsZk

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q1 EPS
-$1.22


Analyst Coverage

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Aqua Metals Inc is $7.00, about 39.7% above its May 13 closing price of $5.01

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