Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI) is one of the best EV battery stocks to buy in 2026. On April 29, Evercore ISI analyst Eric Boyes initiated coverage on Standard Lithium Ltd. (NYSEAMERICAN:SLI) with an Outperform rating and a price target of $4.75. Evercore Initiates on Standard Lithium (SLI) With Equinor and the DOE Already on Board The initiation centers on Standard Lithium’s work in direct lithium extraction, or DLE, which is a newer, more efficient method of pulling lithium from brine rather ...