
Why Shares of Sigma Lithium Are Falling Today
Sigma Lithium stock slumped on Thursday, and it's failing to recover. The company received a downgrade from Canaccord yesterday.
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Sigma Lithium stock slumped on Thursday, and it's failing to recover. The company received a downgrade from Canaccord yesterday.

NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sigma Lithium Corporation ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SGML). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext.

NEW YORK, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sigma Lithium Corporation (“Sigma Lithium” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SGML). Such investors are advised to contact Danielle Peyton at newaction@pomlaw.com or 646-581-9980, ext. 7980.

São Paulo, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - January 13, 2026) - Sigma Lithium Corporation (TSXV: SGML) (NASDAQ: SGML) (BVMF: S2GM34) ("Sigma Lithium" or "the Company"), a leading global lithium producer dedicated to powering the next generation of electric batteries with socially and environmentally sustainable lithium concentrate, announces the sale of 100,000 tonnes of high purity lithium fines. The Company also provides an update of its mining remobilization activities, including the signing of a working capital revolving facility and closing of its first tranche.

Multiple analysts raised price targets on Albemarle stock today. Scotiabank even upgraded Albemarle (but not Sigma Lithium), and predicted vastly higher prices for lithium in the future.

Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML) stock fell Thursday after Bank of America Securities (BofA) turned more bearish, warning that unresolved operational delays and liquidity uncertainty are overshadowing any rebound in lithium prices and limiting the company's ability to deliver meaningful near-term production.

Sigma Lithium has rebounded 120% since October, driven by sector sentiment shift and disciplined execution through the lithium cycle's trough. SGML's Q3 results show resilience and operational progress, but profitability remains negative; management reaffirms unmatched low-cost position and commercial leverage. The stock trades at a significant premium (P/B ~19x, EV/EBITDA FWD ~65x), reflecting market expectations for normalization and accelerated growth (23% revenue growth vs. sector's 3%).

Fears of a tighter lithium supply from China are driving up prices. Sigma Lithium could greatly benefit as it adjusts sales volumes to capitalize on higher prices.

China is canceling old lithium mining licenses, mostly for non-operational mines. Chinese lithium prices spiked on the news, pushing lithium stocks higher today.

Lithium prices touched 18-month highs this week. A major Chinese lithium miner projects exponential growth in the demand and prices of lithium in 2026.

Lithium prices have hit 18-month highs. A major Chinese producer believes lithium prices could double.

Sigma Lithium (SGML) is positioned for a turnaround as lithium market fundamentals improve, with spodumene prices up 38% YTD and supply discipline returning. SGML's fragile liquidity, negative cash flow, and past operational missteps have driven underperformance, but upcoming BNDES funding and production ramp-up could resolve balance sheet risks. SGML is undervalued versus peers.

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HIGHLIGHTS Reinforced Brazil's potential to lead the global sustainable lithium market through its Quintuple Zero production model and socio-environmental initiatives in the Jequitinhonha Valley. Participated in strategic dialogues with governments, multilateral institutions, global companies and civil society during COP30 in Belém.

The Chairman of the world's second-largest lithium processor made bullish comments on lithium prices for 2026. A sell-side analyst upped his price target on Sigma Lithium's shares two days later.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJI) pulled back from this morning's gains, though the Nasdaq Composite (IXIC) rose triple digits

Ganfeng Lithium Group chairman Li Liangbin believes global lithium demand will grow 30% to 40% in in 2026. Lithium prices could more than double.

Sigma Lithium Corporation ( SGML ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 14, 2025 8:30 AM EST Company Participants Anna Hartley - Head of Investor & Global Banking Relations Ana Cabral Gardner - Co-Chairperson & CEO Presentation Operator Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to Sigma Lithium 2025 Third Quarter Earnings Conference Call.

Sigma Lithium is rated a buy due to its strong focus on cost control and cash flow management amid capacity expansion. SGML benefits from improved lithium prices and operational efficiencies, supporting an updated year-end 2026 price target of $11. If lithium concentrate prices remain at $1,000/ton, SGML may attain 45% EBITDA margins and significant free cash flow generation from 2027 onward.

HIGHLIGHTS Sigma Lithium net revenue increased by 69% QoQ and 36% YoY, as it commercially partnered with its clients and leaned on their balance sheets: efficiently navigated lithium price fluctuations. Generated US$ 24 million from final price settlements of sales concluded by 3Q25, with an additional cash generation of approximately US$ of approximately US$ 4 million expected from incremental settlements.