Lightbridge said first-quarter 2026 cash and cash equivalents rose to $215.7 million from $201.9 million at Dec. 31, 2025, an increase of $13.8 million. Working capital climbed to $215.8 million from $201.7 million over the same period, while stockholders’ equity increased to $217.6 million from $203.0 million.
The company’s operating cash use widened to $4.8 million in the quarter from $3.3 million a year earlier, an increase of $1.5 million. Financing cash flow fell to $18.6 million from $20.2 million, down $1.6 million.
Lightbridge’s general and administrative expenses rose to $4.3 million from $3.5 million, up $0.8 million. Stock-based compensation in G&A increased to $1.8 million from $1.1 million. Research and development expenses nearly doubled to $3.3 million from $1.7 million, a gain of $1.6 million, with stock-based compensation in R&D rising to $0.7 million from $0.2 million.
Other income advanced to $1.3 million from $0.4 million, an increase of $0.9 million, driven by interest income. Net loss widened to $6.3 million from $4.8 million, an increase of $1.5 million. Total assets were $218.9 million and total liabilities were $1.3 million at March 31, 2026. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved -3.0% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $12.61. For the full picture, make sure to review LIGHTBRIDGE Corp's 8-K report.
