The Liontown Ltd (ASX: LTR) share price is in focus today after the company reported a maiden NPAT of $93 million and record revenue of $639 million for FY26, reflecting strong operational delivery as lithium prices rebounded in the second half.
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What did Liontown report?
- Maiden net profit after tax (NPAT) of $93 million; underlying NPAT of $14 million
- Record revenue of $639 million, up from $298 million in FY25
- Underlying EBITDA of $147 million, up from $20 million last year
- Operating cash flow grew to $182 million
- Transitioned Kathleen Valley to 100% underground operation, with open pit mining concluding on schedule
- Produced 391,992 dmt and shipped 381,997 dmt of concentrate at a 5.1% Li₂O average grade
What else do investors need to know?
Liontown completed its transition to a fully underground operation at Kathleen Valley this year, with the ramp-up progressing as planned. The current run-rate target of 2.8 million tonnes per annum is on track to be achieved by the end of FY27.
The company also clarified the impact of market volatility, noting that it maintained strict cost control during weaker price cycles and is now reinvesting in expansion as conditions improve. Notably, Liontown reduced current borrowings by $312 million to just $53 million at 30 June 2026, mainly due to the conversion of convertible notes to equity.
On the sustainability front, the Kathleen Valley Hybrid Power Station continued to perform reliably, providing around 80% renewable energy to operations. Liontown strengthened partnerships with the Tjiwarl Traditional Owners, investing $24 million with Aboriginal businesses and supporting workforce development.
What did Liontown management say?
Managing Director and CEO Tony Ottaviano said:
In this financial year, Kathleen Valley produced its maiden profit and strong operating cash while still ramping up, helped in the second half by better prices. We generated $182 million in operating cash, with NPAT of $93 million and underlying NPAT of $14 million.
The market handed us two very different halves in the year. Prices were weak early, so we kept costs tight and preserved cash. When the market turned, we backed our own read of it and we are now reinvesting in Kathleen Valley with the same discipline.
We concluded open pit mining during the year. The underground ramp-up is going to plan and we are on track for 2.8Mtpa by the end of FY27.
As we enter FY27, our focus is safe, stable operations, delivering a business that is resilient through the cycle, and growing responsibly with FID on our Kathleen Valley expansion due next month.
What's next for Liontown?
Looking ahead, Liontown will focus on safely scaling up the underground operations at Kathleen Valley, aiming to reach the targeted 2.8Mtpa run-rate by the end of FY27. The company is also preparing for a final investment decision on the next phase of its Kathleen Valley expansion, expected shortly.
With strong cash flow, a significant reduction in debt, and continued investment in sustainability and traditional owner partnerships, Liontown appears well placed to navigate lithium market cycles and pursue further growth opportunities.
Liontown share price snapshot
Over the past 12 months, Liontown shares have risen 31%, outpacing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO), which has risen 2% over the same period.
