The Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR) share price is in focus after the company posted its strongest financial quarter since production began, with net cash flow of $33 million and revenues propelled by higher spodumene prices.
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What did Liontown report?
- Positive net cash flow of $33 million for the March quarter
- Revenue of $197 million, up 51% quarter on quarter
- Operating cash flow of $55 million
- $424 million cash at quarter-end, with 26,270 dmt saleable concentrate on hand
- 1.5Mtpa underground mining run-rate achieved ahead of schedule
- Average realised spodumene price of US$1,845/dmt SC6e, up 87% on the previous quarter
What else do investors need to know?
Liontown has transitioned Kathleen Valley to a fully underground operation, reaching targeted production rates earlier than expected. Processing performance was stable, with improving lithium recoveries as the quarter progressed. The company's balance sheet was further strengthened by the conversion of LG Energy Solution convertible notes, reducing liabilities by $482 million and delivering a net cash position of $61 million at 31 March 2026.
Liontown is progressing with growth plans by refreshing its expansion study for Kathleen Valley and has already commenced early works and procurement of long-lead items, aiming to expand production capacity. Environmental and safety performance remained positive, with further community engagement initiatives during the quarter.
What did Liontown management say?
Managing Director and CEO Tony Ottaviano said:
Liontown is generating positive net cash flow. The March Quarter delivered our strongest financial performance since production commenced, with $33 million of positive net cash flow driven by stronger spodumene market conditions flowing through to our contracted sales.
Operational performance is strong. A 1.5Mtpa annualised underground run-rate was achieved early in the quarter ahead of schedule and processing performed to expectation. We are on track to meet the FY2026 guidance we set the market.
The team is now building for what comes next. Our expansion study is underway with early works and long-lead procurement committed; we are finishing the financial year with genuine momentum in unlocking the full potential of Kathleen Valley.
What's next for Liontown?
Looking ahead, Liontown plans to maintain strong operational momentum through FY2026, supported by stable underground production and sustained improvements in recoveries. The company's refreshed expansion study is expected to pave the way for staged growth at Kathleen Valley, with a Final Investment Decision targeted by the end of Q1 FY2027.
Operational cash generation is forecast to remain robust, while cost optimisation programs are underway to further improve margins. Liontown remains on track to meet its current FY2026 guidance and is positioning itself for long-term growth.
Liontown share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Liontown shares have risen 359%, strongly outperforming the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 7% over the same period.
