Sigma Lithium Announces Full Year 2025 Results: US$31M Cash Flow and 47% Cash Margin in 4Q25; Signed US$146M in Two Offtake Agreements

Rhea-AI Summary

Sigma Lithium (NASDAQ: SGML) reported strong cash generation and binding commercial deals for 2025. Key highlights include US$31M cash from operations in 4Q25, combined net sales of ~US$67M in 4Q25/1Q26, two offtake prepayments totaling US$146M, and a 47% operating cash margin in 4Q25.

The company reduced trade finance debt by 60% in 2025, ended the year with US$141M total debt, and expects to produce 240,000t of concentrate next 12 months at an AISC of US$592/t.

Positive

• Cash from operations of US$31M in 4Q25
• Signed US$146M in offtake prepayments for 2026 supply
• Operating cash margin of 47% in 4Q25
• Expected production of 240,000t at AISC US$592/t
• Trade finance debt reduced by 60% in 2025
• Total debt reduced by 35% in 2025

Negative

• Net sales decline of 64% year-over-year in 4Q25
• Cash and equivalents were low at US$6.2M at 4Q25 end
• Total debt remained US$141M at year-end 2025
• A US$100M loan remains to be paid down in 2026

Market Reaction – SGML

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+$138M Valuation Impact

$1.30B Market Cap

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Following this news, SGML has gained 11.81%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +5.5% during the session. Our momentum scanner has triggered 59 alerts so far, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $11.70. This price movement has added approximately $138M to the company's valuation. Trading volume is exceptionally heavy at 7.4x the average, suggesting very strong buying interest.

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Key Figures

4Q25 cash from operations: US$31 million 1Q26 cash inflows: US$35 million Expected 2Q26 cash inflows: US$96 million +5 more

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4Q25 cash from operations US$31 million Cash from operations in 4Q25

1Q26 cash inflows US$35 million Cash inflows in 1Q26, mainly from lithium fines sales

Expected 2Q26 cash inflows US$96 million Expected cash inflows in 2Q26 from offtakes and fines sales

Offtake prepayment 2026 US$96 million for 70,500 tonnes Prepayment for 70,500t high grade lithium oxide concentrate in 2026

Second offtake prepayment US$50 million Prepayment to supply 40,000t per year for three years from 2026

Net sales revenues ≈US$67 million Net sales revenues in 4Q25 and 1Q26 combined

4Q25 operating cash margin 47% Operating cash margin in 4Q25

Next 12M production guidance 240,000 tonnes at US$592/t High grade lithium oxide concentrate, all-in sustaining cost per tonne

Market Reality Check

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Technical Price 10.46 trading above 200-day MA of 8.77, but still 38.03% below 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

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SGML gained 7.84% with elevated volume. Peers showed mixed moves: SLI +0.86%, LAC +1.83%, NEXA +3.19%, while UAMY and CRML declined. Momentum scanner also flagged LAR up and SLI down, supporting a stock-specific reaction.

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 14 (Positive)

Same Type Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
May 14	Q1 2025 earnings	Positive	-7.0%	First net income with strong margins and production growth, yet shares fell.
Mar 31	FY24 results	Positive	-9.6%	Record FY24 production and margin strength but negative next-day price move.
Nov 15	Q3 2024 earnings	Positive	-1.6%	Production beat guidance and strong cash flow, followed by modest share decline.
Aug 16	Q2 2024 earnings	Positive	+2.5%	Reduced cash costs and high margins, with a positive price reaction.
May 16	Q1 2024 earnings	Positive	+5.2%	Low production costs and higher pricing, shares moved higher afterward.

Pattern Detected

Earnings releases have often been followed by weak or negative next-day moves (average -2.1%), so today’s positive reaction marks a departure from that pattern.

Recent Company History

Over the past year, Sigma Lithium’s earnings reports have generally highlighted strong margins, cost reductions, and growing production, yet next-day price reactions were frequently negative despite positive fundamentals. Events on May 14, 2025 and Mar 31, 2025 showcased strong Q1 and FY24 results but saw shares decline. Earlier 2024 quarters also emphasized cost leadership and robust cash flow. Today’s FY25/Q4 release reinforces that narrative with high cash margins, strong operating cash flow, and debt reduction, but unlike prior earnings, the stock traded higher into this announcement.

Historical Comparison

-2.1% avg move · In the past year, SGML’s 5 earnings releases saw an average next-day move of -2.1%. Today’s pre-news...

earnings

-2.1%

Average Historical Move earnings

In the past year, SGML’s 5 earnings releases saw an average next-day move of -2.1%. Today’s pre-news gain of 7.84% ahead of FY25 results is a notable upside outlier versus that pattern.

Earnings updates have consistently emphasized high margins, cost reductions, and rising production, with guidance and cost curves gradually refined as capacity expands.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock is surging +11.8% following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Sigma Lithiu...

Analysis

The stock is surging +11.8% following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Sigma Lithium’s report of robust cash generation, a 47% operating cash margin, and significant offtake prepayments totaling US$146 million. Historically, earnings news saw an average move of -2.1%, so a gain of 7.84% suggested investors reassessed prior skepticism. However, past instances where good results were followed by selling highlight that sustained strength depended on execution, lithium prices, and delivery against volume and cost guidance.

Key Terms

offtake agreements, all-in sustaining cost, CIF China, ESG

4 terms

offtake agreements financial

"Signed two offtake agreements to supply high grade premium lithium oxide concentrate"

An offtake agreement is a contract where a buyer agrees to purchase a set amount of a company's future production—such as minerals, energy, or manufactured goods—often before the product is made. For investors, these deals act like a guaranteed customer or advance order that reduces sales risk, helps secure project financing, and makes future revenue more predictable; think of it as a long-term subscription that stabilizes cash flow.

all-in sustaining cost financial

"Sigma lithium expects to produce 240,000 tonnes ... at an all-in sustaining cost of US$592 per tonne."

All-in sustaining cost (AISC) is a per-unit measure that shows the full, ongoing cost to produce a commodity, typically an ounce of metal, including direct mining costs, sustaining capital (ongoing equipment and mine upkeep), royalties, and general overhead. For investors it matters because AISC reveals the durable earning power and true profit margin of a producer—like calculating the total monthly cost to own and operate a car to judge whether selling rides is profitable over time.

CIF China financial

"CIF China Cash Cost | (440) | (440) | (440)"

CIF China denotes a shipment priced under the international trade rule “Cost, Insurance and Freight” with the goods’ destination being China. It means the seller pays to deliver the goods to a Chinese port and covers shipping and insurance until that port, while the buyer assumes most risk and costs after arrival; for investors this affects a company’s reported selling costs, profit margins, timing of revenue recognition and exposure to shipping or customs delays.

ESG technical

"ESG, G&A Expenses | (80) | (32) | (16)"

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, which are key factors investors consider when evaluating how sustainable and responsible a company is. It involves assessing how a company manages its impact on the environment, treats its employees and communities, and operates transparently and ethically. Investors use ESG criteria to identify businesses that align with their values and have the potential for long-term success.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Strong cash generation: cash from operations in 4Q25 of US$31 million, cash inflows in 1Q26 of US$35 million and expected cash inflows in 2Q26 of US$96 million.
• Signed two offtake agreements to supply high grade premium lithium oxide concentrate:
  • US$96M for 70,500t to be delivered in 2026
  • US$50M for 40,000t per year for three years for delivery starting in 2026
• Successful commercial strategy - achieved net sales revenues of approximately US$67 million in 4Q25 and 1Q26, including:
  • Sales of high purity lithium fines of approximately 650,000 tonnes
  • Sales of high-grade premium lithium oxide concentrate of approximately 5,000 tonnes
• Operating cash margin of 47% in 4Q25, showing financial discipline.
• Deleveraged balance sheet and repaid debt: in 2025 cut trade finance debt by 60% and total debt by 35%.
• Restructured mining operations, successfully transitioning from outside contractor to operational control, achieving efficiency gains and cost optimization.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold a conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2025 at 7:30a.m. ET on Monday, March 30, 2026. Register for the call at https://ir.sigmalithiumcorp.com/events.

São Paulo, Brazil--(Newsfile Corp. - March 30, 2026) - Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) (BVMF: S2GM34) ("Sigma Lithium" or the "Company"), the largest producer of lithium oxide concentrate in the Americas¹ and dedicated to industrializing socially and environmentally sustainable lithium materials to supply global producers of batteries for energy security, announces the Company's results for the three months and the twelve months ended December 31, 2025 and provides an update on recent developments.

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STRONG CASH GENERATION

In 4Q25, the Company generated cash from operations of US$31 million, comprising inflows of US$41 million less cash operating costs of US$10 million. At the end of 4Q25, the Company's had cash and cash equivalents of US$6.2 million, which was up slightly from US$6.1 million at the end of 3Q25, as the company used a substantial amount of the cash generated for debt repayment.

In 1Q26, cash inflows were US$35 million, primarily from sales of high-purity lithium oxide fines, and cash and equivalents as of March 30, 2026 were US$12 million. In 2Q26, Sigma Lithium's expected cash inflows are US$96 million, including US$83 million from the Company's two offtake agreements and US$14 million in proceeds from sales of high-purity lithium oxide fines made in 1Q26.

SIGNED TWO SIGNIFICANT OFFTAKE AGREEMENTS

The Company signed two offtake agreements to supply high grade premium lithium oxide concentrate: a prepayment of US$96 million for 70,500 tonnes during 2026, which was previously announced, and another for the prepayment of US$50 million to supply 40,000 tonnes per year for three years commencing in 2026.

The agreement that provides for the supply of 70,500 tonnes of high grade lithium oxide concentrate is to be fulfilled during 2026 with disbursements of US$8 million per month (for a total US$96 million) and is designed to support the company's working capital requirements. Both agreements include flexibility regarding the timing of delivery of the product, which will enable the Company to continue to execute its successful commercial strategy and fully benefit from lithium market seasonality.

EXECUTED A SUCCESSFUL COMMERCIAL STRATEGY

In 4Q25 and 1Q26, Sigma Lithium achieved net sales revenues of approximately US$67 million with sales of about 650,000 tonnes of high purity lithium fines and approximately 5,000 tonnes of high-grade premium lithium oxide concentrate, marking a restart of sales of Sigma Lithium's main product following the remobilization of the Company's mine operations. The Company's mine operations were demobilized at the beginning of October 2025 for a restructuring and remobilized at the end of January 2026. Net sales revenues also included approximately US$14 million in product final price adjustments.

HIGH OPERATING CASH MARGIN SHOWS FINANCIAL DISCIPLINE

In 4Q25, Sigma Lithium's operating cash margin was 47%, with a decline in operating costs of 77% on a year-over-year basis more than offsetting a drop in net sales revenues of 64%. This performance demonstrates the Company's ability to reduce costs and underscores Sigma Lithium's financial resilience.

DELEVERED BALANCE SHEET AND REPAID DEBT

In 2025, Sigma Lithium continued to deleverage its balance sheet. Trade finance debt was cut by 60% from 2024 and total debt declined by 35%. The Company continued to reduce trade finance debt in 1Q26, when it was reduced by 21% from 4Q25 to US$19 million. Total debt at year-end 2025 stood at US$141 million, including a US$100 million loan that Sigma Lithium expects to pay down in 2026 using the proceeds of offtake agreements and anticipated strong cashflow generation.

GUIDANCE FOR PRODUCTION VOLUMES AND COST PER TONNE

In the next twelve-month period, Sigma lithium expects to produce 240,000 tonnes of high grade premium lithium oxide concentrate at an all-in sustaining cost of US$592 per tonne.

Production Volumes and Costs per Tonne (US$/t)	Estimated 12 Month Period (Phase 1)	Estimated FY2027E (Phases 1 & 2)	Estimated FY2028E (Phases 1, 2 & 3)
Production Volumes	240,000	520,000	770,000
CIF China Cash Cost	(440)	(440)	(440)
Maintenance Capex + Other Expenses	(12)	(12)	(12)
ESG, G&A Expenses	(80)	(32)	(16)
Interest Expenses	(60)	(27)	(27)
All-In Sustaining Cost	(592)	(511)	(495)
Cash Flow Forecasts at Various Realized Lithium Prices (US$ M)*
Cash Flow @ US$1,500/t	$158	$384	$581
Cash Flow @ US$1,800/t	$218	$514	$774
Cash Flow @ US$2,000/t	$258	$601	$902
*Prices used to calculate cash flow are grade adjusted.

 

ABOUT SIGMA LITHIUM

Sigma Lithium Corporation (NASDAQ: SGML) (TSXV: SGML) (BVMF: S2GM34) ("Sigma Lithium" or "the Company"), is the largest producer of lithium oxide concentrate in the Americas¹ and dedicated to industrializing socially and environmentally sustainable lithium materials to supply global producers of batteries for energy security.

The Company operates one of the world's largest lithium production sites-the fifth-largest industrial-mineral complex for lithium oxide concentrate-at its Grota do Cirilo operation in Brazil. Sigma Lithium is at the forefront of environmental and social sustainability in the electric battery materials supply chain. The Company's Greentech Industrial Plant combines dry stacking, the reuse of 100% of water, zero use of toxic chemicals and the use of 100% renewable electricity. For more than two years Sigma Lithium has not experienced an accident with lost time.

Sigma Lithium currently has a nameplate capacity to produce 270,000 tonnes of lithium oxide concentrate on an annualized basis (approximately 38,000-40,000 tonnes of LCE) at its mine and state-of-the-art Greentech Industrial Plant. The Company has initiated a Phase 2 expansion designed to close to double production capacity to 520,000 tonnes. For more information about Sigma Lithium, visit our website.

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT

Anna Hartley, Vice President of Global Banking and Investor Relations

anna.hartley@sigmalithium.com.br

+44 7866 458 093

Mariana Bengtson, Investor Relations Manager

mariana.bengtson@sigmalithium.com.br

+55 11 9 2144 2750

Sigma Lithium

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities legislation, including but not limited to statements relating to timing and costs related to the general business and operational outlook of the Company, the environmental footprint of tailings and positive ecosystem impact relating thereto, donation and upcycling of tailings, timing and quantities relating to tailings and Green Lithium, achievements and projections relating to the Zero Tailings strategy, achievement of ramp-up volumes, production estimates and the operational status of the Grota do Cirilo Project, and other forward-looking information. All statements that address future plans, activities, events, estimates, expectations or developments that the Company believes, expects or anticipates will or may occur is forward-looking information, including statements regarding the potential development of mineral resources and mineral reserves which may or may not occur. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on certain assumptions regarding, among other things: general economic and political conditions; the stable and supportive legislative, regulatory and community environment in Brazil; demand for lithium, including that such demand is supported by growth in the electric vehicle market; the Company's market position and future financial and operating performance; the Company's estimates of mineral resources and mineral reserves, including whether mineral resources will ever be developed into mineral reserves; and the Company's ability to operate its mineral projects including that the Company will not experience any materials or equipment shortages, any labor or service provider outages or delays or any technical issues. Although management believes that the assumptions and expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are reasonable, there can be no assurance that these assumptions and expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information inherently involves and is subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to that the market prices for lithium may not remain at current levels; and the market for electric vehicles and other large format batteries currently has limited market share and no assurances can be given for the rate at which this market will develop, if at all, which could affect the success of the Company and its ability to develop lithium operations. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information on the risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause our actual results to differ from current expectations, please refer to the current annual information form of the Company and other public filings available under the Company's profile at www.sedarplus.ca.

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.

To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/290434

FAQ

What cash did Sigma Lithium (SGML) generate in 4Q25 and early 2026?

Sigma Lithium generated US$31M cash from operations in 4Q25 and US$35M cash inflows in 1Q26. According to the company, 2Q26 expected inflows total US$96M, largely from two offtake prepayments and prior sales of fines.

What are the terms and value of SGML's two offtake agreements announced March 30, 2026?

Sigma signed two prepayment offtakes totaling US$146M for concentrate deliveries beginning in 2026. According to the company, one prepayment is US$96M for 70,500t in 2026 and the other is US$50M for 40,000t/year for three years.

How did Sigma Lithium (SGML) cut debt during 2025 and what remains at year-end?

Sigma reduced trade finance debt by 60% and total debt by 35% in 2025. According to the company, year-end total debt was US$141M, including a US$100M loan intended to be paid down in 2026.

What production and cost guidance did Sigma Lithium (SGML) provide for the next 12 months?

Sigma expects to produce 240,000 tonnes of high-grade lithium oxide concentrate at an all-in sustaining cost of US$592 per tonne. According to the company, this guidance applies to the next twelve-month period (Phase 1).

How did operating performance change for Sigma Lithium (SGML) in 4Q25?

Operating cash margin improved to 47% in 4Q25 while operating costs declined 77% year-over-year. According to the company, cost reductions more than offset a 64% drop in net sales revenues for the quarter.