AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY

American Battery Technology Company reported revenue of $5.1 million in Q2 of fiscal 2026, more than in the previous four quarters combined. Total expenses were $6.4 million; the company holds $48.7 million in cash and has no debt. The stock fell 12.62% intraday and declined further in after-hours trading as investors criticized the high spending and uncertain earnings outlook. Management emphasizes expansion of recycling facilities and the Tonopah Flats lithium project but still expects negative EPS in upcoming quarters. » More on de.investing.com

American Battery Technology has appointed Alejandro Flores Arteaga as chief financial officer effective Feb. 9, 2026; his annual salary is $280,000 plus performance-based bonuses, RSUs and warrants. Interim CFO Jesse Deutsch will depart on Feb. 9 and receive a $50,000 severance. Chief Mineral Resource Officer Scott Jolcover will retire on Jan. 31, 2026, but will remain as a consultant for up to $6,500 per month. Compensation terms for CEO Ryan Melsert and COO Steven Wu have been adjusted for 2026 to performance-based equity targets; the company has also been contracted by the EPA to recycle large quantities of lithium‑ion batteries. » More on de.investing.com

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has tasked American Battery Technology Company with recycling about 100,000 lithium-ion battery modules from a grid-connected storage facility in Northern California that caught fire in January 2025. ABAT is permitted to process damaged batteries classified as waste under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and has upgraded its Nevada facility for the work. The company estimates the recovered materials could be worth around $30 million if fully processed. » More on de.investing.com