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Piedmont Lithium Inc · Q4 2023 earnings
Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Piedmont Lithium reported Q4 and full year 2023 results, highlighting NAL operations ramping up, growth projects progressing, and balance sheet reinforced.
Piedmont Lithium's Q4 2023 results were impacted by a sharp downturn in lithium prices, despite record production levels at North American Lithium (NAL) in December. The company is shifting towards multi-year customer contracts and reducing reliance on spot sales. Cost-saving measures, including workforce reduction, are being implemented to bolster the balance sheet amid market challenges.
- NAL achieved record production levels in December.
- The company is shifting to multi-year customer contracts to reduce volatility.
- Piedmont is advancing permitting and regulatory approvals in Ghana and North Carolina.
- Cost-saving plans are being implemented to reduce operating expenses.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Piedmont Lithium · Revenue · Quarterly
-$7.31M
Forward guidance
Piedmont Lithium anticipates capital expenditures between $10 million and $14 million and investments in and advances to affiliates between $32 million and $38 million for 2024. Funding for Ewoyaa is expected to be minimal in 2024, with a final investment decision anticipated by 2025.
Tailwinds
- Capital expenditures are forecasted between $10 million and $14 million.
- Investments in and advances to affiliates are expected to be between $32 million and $38 million.
- Piedmont has the right to purchase the greater of 50% of production or 113,000 dmt/year under the Sayona Quebec offtake agreement.
- The Company expects to provide more stable price realizations and reduce reliance on unpredictable spot market sales.
- Funding for Ewoyaa to be minimal in 2024.
Headwinds
- Capital expenditures and investments in affiliates are subject to market conditions.
- Actual purchases in 2024 may differ from the allotment based on how deliveries under contract are scheduled.
- The company faces uncertainties related to market conditions.
- The company faces uncertainties related to project funding.
- The company faces uncertainties related to project execution.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 6 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023
-1.7%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.2%
Avg return
5 days after
-12.9%
Avg return
30 days after
59%
10 / 17 earnings
Positive
+9.9%
Q3 2024
Best reaction
-26.7%
Q1 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | — | — | — | |
| Q2 2025 | +2.5% | +10.7% | — | |
| Q1 2025 | +2.8% | -1.3% | -12.5% | |
| Q4 2025 | +3.7% | -6.1% | -13.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +9.9% | -3.8% | -5.8% | |
| Q2 2024 | -7.3% | -12.2% | -25.2% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.7% | +19.2% | -7.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -13.9% | -5.0% | -13.6% | |
| Q3 2023 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2022 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2022 | +3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2022 | -26.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2021 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2021 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | — | — | — |
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