Elevra Lithium Ltd (ASX: ELV) has become one of the most-watched stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange. The lithium producer has gained over 464% in the past year, pulling in fresh interest from investors across the resources sector.
What Is Elevra Lithium and Why Is ELV Getting Attention?
Elevra Lithium was once called Sayona Mining Limited. The company was rebranded in August 2025 following its union with Piedmont Lithium in a $A623 million deal. The merged company is dual listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Nasdaq, using the ticker symbol ELVR.
Elevra Lithium Ltd
The company’s main asset is the North American Lithium mine, known as NAL, located in Quebec, Canada. NAL is the largest working lithium mine in Canada. On top of that, Elevra Lithium holds a 60% share in the Moblan Lithium Project in northern Quebec. It also has projects in the United States, Western Australia, and Ghana.
ELV Share Price: How Has It Performed?
ELV shares climbed 464% over a 365-day span. That’s almost 445% greater than the gains recorded by ASX All Ordinaries Index over that same timeframe. Between a low of AU$2.10 and a high of AU$14.06 within the past 52 weeks, ELV traded at a current level of AU$7.27.
All the momentum behind the move has mainly come from its performance in its NAL business.
NAL put up record revenue of US$81 million in the three months to end-March 2026, up from US$66 million in the preceding three months.
Year to date through that reporting quarter, NAL raked in US$167 million revenue, up from US$100 million at the same stage of last year. The business held US$113 million of cash.
| Metric | Figure |
| 12-Month Share Price Gain | +464% |
| 52-Week Low | AU$2.10 |
| 52-Week High | AU$14.06 |
| Q1 2026 Revenue (NAL) | US$81 million |
| YTD Revenue (March 2026) | US$167 million |
| Cash at Quarter End | US$113.0 million |
ASX 200 Entry and Elevra Lithium’s Growth Plans
Added to the S&P/ASX 200
S&P Dow Jones Indices has added ELV to the S&P/ASX 200 during its June 2026 quarterly reshuffle – a placement on the list could mean being on the radar for index funds, institutional buyers and the like. Additional coverage could encourage purchasing over time.
That said, being in the index does not guarantee the rally keeps going. Elevra still needs to hit its 2026 production targets and lock in sales agreements for its expansion work. Any stumbles will now be seen more clearly by the institutional investors now tracking ELV closely.
A$441 Million Funding and the NAL Expansion
In May 2026, Elevra locked in an A$441 million funding package. That money goes toward expanding NAL and doing early work at the Moblan and Carolina Lithium projects. Securing that funding removes one of the bigger near-term question marks for the company.
A scoping study from early 2026 sets out a plan to push NAL output to 338,000 tonnes per year. A bigger output would bring down the cost per tonne through better use of scale. The expansion is expected to lift the project’s post-tax net present value to around US$969 million. The mine is expected to keep running for 21 years at that level.
Key growth steps for Elevra Lithium (ELV):
- A $441 million funding package closed in May 2026
- NAL output target raised to 338,000 tonnes per year
- Post-tax NPV projected to reach US$969 million
- Mine life is estimated at 21 years under the expanded plan
- 2026 spodumene production guidance set at 180,000–190,000 dmt
What Analysts Think and the Risks to Watch
Analyst Forecasts for ELV
The average analyst price target for ELV sits at AU$15.93. That is around 34% above where the stock has been trading lately. Among analysts, one has issued a Buy rating with a lofty target price of AU$18.30 per share.
Based on a few analysts following Elevra, they see the business turning a corner in 2026 and becoming break even for the first time in the company’s history. The group is forecast to post a full-year profit of US$106.7 million compared to a full-year net loss per share of US$2.70 last financial year.
The company’s revenue is projected to expand by an average of 22% over the next three years. That is well above the 7.1% average growth forecast for the wider Metals and Mining sector in Australia. Those numbers put Elevra well ahead of most of its sector peers on a growth outlook basis.
Risks to Keep in Mind
Some risks exist even to the upbeat tale. For example, prices for spodumene-the hard mineral that is lithium’s rock – peaked and 2022, and 2023, and have since plummeted in value. “The bulk of market commentators expect flat prices for the rest of 2026, with prices hopefully starting to come back around 2027 or 2028,”
ELV is still recording net losses and carries a market cap of A$2.0 billion. A cash flow-based valuation puts the fair value of the stock below where it is trading right now. Recent share issuances have also added some dilution to existing holders. Those are factors worth looking at carefully before taking a position in ELV.
| Analyst Data Point | Figure |
| Consensus Price Target | AU$15.93 |
| Highest Analyst Target | AU$18.30 |
| 2026 Consensus Profit Forecast | US$106.7 million |
| Prior Year Net Loss Per Share | US$2.70 |
| Revenue Growth Forecast (3-Year Avg) | 22% p.a. |
| Industry Revenue Growth Forecast | 7.1% p.a. |
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FAQs
Q1. What is Elevra Lithium’s ASX ticker?
A1. Listed on the ASX: ELV
Q2. Is ELV in the ASX 200?
A2.Yes, ELV was included in the S&P/ASX 200 Index June 2026 quarterly index review by S&P Dow Jones Indices with the inclusion taking effect on June 22, 2026.
Q3. What is the consensus analyst target price for ELV stock?
A3. AU$15.93 with the highest target price as much as AU$18.30 from one analyst giving Buy rating.
Q4. What is Elevra Lithium’s guidance on production for 2026?
A4. The company has reiterated its spodumene concentrate production for 2026, ranging from 180,000 and 190,000 dmt.
For 2026 sales, the company is aiming between 170,000 and 190,000 dmt.
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only; it is NOT financial or investment advice, and should NOT be considered as such. Colitco is not giving investment advice to Buy/Sell or Hold this, or any other Security for investment. Please conduct your own DD & contact a qualified, licensed professional for financial advice. The mention of Elevra Lithium Ltd (ASX: ELV), Sayona Mining, and Piedmont Lithium is purely for news & informational purposes.
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