The Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) share price is back on form this week.
Since the start of the week, the lithium minerâs shares are up 4% to $10.11.
Where next for the Allkem share price?
The good news is that this could be the start of even greater gains for the Allkem share price according to one leading broker.
A note out of Bell Potter reveals that its analysts have responded to the companyâs latest quarterly update by retaining their buy rating with a slightly trimmed price target of $17.43.
Based on the current Allkem share price, this will mean potential upside of 72% for investors over the next 12 months.
What did the broker say?
Bell Potter notes that Allkemâs Mt Cattlin operation disappointed during the recent quarter and underwhelmed with its guidance. However, the broker reminds investors that Mt Cattlin is not a major part of the companyâs future and therefore investors need not be concerned. It commented:
A defining feature of AKEâs June 2022 quarterly report was weaker production at Mt Cattlin, associated higher unit costs, and a program for the assetâs FY23 performance which involves lower production and higher costs. However, Mt Cattlin is a relatively small and decreasing proportion of AKEâs future value, Olaroz performance was as expected and expansion projects are largely on track.
In light of this and strong lithium prices, the broker sees Allkem as a great option for investors looking at the lithium industry.
We expect AKEâs near term cash generation to lift substantially into 2023 with ongoing strength in lithium commodity prices and production growth. AKE is aiming to maintain 10% share of supply in a global lithium market experiencing unprecedented growth; it has a portfolio of growth projects, balance sheet strength and cash flow from existing projects to achieve this.
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