Liberty Star Uranium & Metals Corp (LBSR) reported a QQ2 2026 quarter characterized by continued operating losses and no disclosed revenue, underscoring its ongoing status as an early-stage exploration company. Net income was -$218,712 with an EBITDA of -$197,854 and a gross loss of -$118,433, driven by modest cost of revenue and substantial operating expenses. Basic metrics reflect a highly precarious near-term liquidity position, with cash of $313k against material current liabilities, and a notable accumulated deficit on the balance sheet. While the company maintains a sizeable Hay Mountain land package and extensive permitting, the lack of production or clear revenue visibility keeps cash burn exposure elevated and financing risk high.
The QQ2 2026 period also shows a fragile balance sheet with limited current assets (~$357k) and substantial current liabilities (~$1.14M), implying a current ratio near 0.32 and a quick ratio well under 1.00. The net debt figure is reported as negative ($-296,774), suggesting a net cash position in the dataset, though there are inconsistencies in asset/liability reporting that warrant caution when interpreting leverage and liquidity. Management commentary (not provided in the transcript data) would be expected to emphasize exploration progress, permitting status, and potential strategic partnerships or financing events to fund ongoing activities. Given the pre-production nature of Liberty Star’s business model, investors should anchor expectations on resource delineation milestones, capital-raising plans, and any potential joint venture opportunities tied to Hay Mountain.
Overall, the QQ2 2026 results underscore a high-risk, high-uncertainty profile typical of frontier mineral exploration plays: substantial exploration upside if resource assets are advanced, but significant funding and execution risks until a well-defined reserve/resource and potential production pathway emerge.
Key Performance Indicators
Operating Income
Increasing
-197.85K
QoQ: -3.56% | YoY: 61.88%
Net Income
Decreasing
-218.71K
QoQ: 34.93% | YoY: -170.24%
EPS
Decreasing
0.00
QoQ: 44.07% | YoY: -153.23%
Revenue Trend
Margin Analysis
Financial Highlights
Revenue: Not disclosed / N/A.
Gross Profit: -$118,433; YoY change: -7,224.24%; QoQ change: -12.19%.
Operating Income: -$197,854; YoY change: +61.88%; QoQ change: -3.56%.
Net Income: -$218,712; YoY change: -170.24%; QoQ change: +34.93%.
EPS: -$0.0033; YoY change: -153.23%; QoQ change: +44.07%.
EBITDA: -$197,854.
Cash & Equivalents: $313,543.
Total Assets: $364,942.
Total Liabilities: $32,400 (with related items showing broader current liability context).
Total Current Liabilities: $1,135,762.
Long-Term Debt: $16,769.
Retained Earnings: -$59,916,140.
Stockholders’ Equity: $332,542; OthertotalStockholdersEquity: $60,248,677.
Net Debt (as reported): -$296,774.
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding: 66,445,267.
Income Statement
Metric
Value
YoY Change
QoQ Change
Gross Profit
-118.43K
-7 224.24%
-12.19%
Operating Income
-197.85K
61.88%
-3.56%
Net Income
-218.71K
-170.24%
34.93%
EPS
0.00
-153.23%
44.07%
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