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An update from Lithia Motors ( (LAD) ) is now available.
On April 29, 2026, Lithia & Driveway reported first-quarter 2026 results showing record revenue of $9.3 billion, driven by higher used-vehicle and aftersales performance, alongside record originations of $840 million at Driveway Finance Corporation. Despite these operational gains and improved used-vehicle margins, GAAP net income fell 51.7% year over year to $102 million and diluted EPS declined 46% to $4.28, largely due to unrealized losses on its Pinewood Technologies investment, with adjusted EPS down 7% to $7.34.
During the quarter, Lithia continued to expand its footprint by acquiring stores expected to add $425 million in annualized revenue and ended the period with about $1.4 billion in liquidity. The company also underscored its capital-return strategy by repurchasing $259 million of stock, or roughly 4% of shares outstanding, and its board approved a $0.57 per-share cash dividend related to the first quarter, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns even as earnings softened.
The most recent analyst rating on (LAD) stock is a Hold with a $320.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Lithia Motors stock, see the LAD Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on LAD Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LAD is a Neutral.
The score is driven primarily by solid but risk-balanced fundamentals: continued revenue growth is offset by notable margin compression, elevated leverage, and uneven cash-flow conversion. Technicals are the main drag given the strong downtrend and bearish momentum despite oversold readings. Valuation is a support (low P/E), while the earnings call and recent financing update are moderately positive but tempered by ongoing margin and cost headwinds.
To see Spark’s full report on LAD stock, click here.
More about Lithia Motors
Lithia & Driveway (Lithia Motors, Inc.) is the largest global automotive retailer, offering a broad range of products and services across the vehicle ownership lifecycle. The company operates through a network of physical dealerships, e-commerce platforms, captive finance via Driveway Finance Corporation, fleet management and related adjacencies, targeting growth in a fragmented auto retail market.
Average Trading Volume: 345,877
Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell
Current Market Cap: $6.45B
Learn more about LAD stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.