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LAD Stock Chart & Stats
$340.95
$4.53(1.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$340.95
$4.53(1.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$239.78 - $439.49
Previous Close$345.48
Volume259.83K
Average Volume (3M)284.06K
Market Cap
$9.75B
Enterprise Value$22.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$363.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$9.22B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.5
Beta0.96
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
9.8Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.55%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.30
Shares Outstanding21,983,116
10 Day Avg. Volume277,675
30 Day Avg. Volume284,058
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio1.45K
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$402.25Price Target Upside17.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)34.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)$38.35B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale & Record RevenueSustained scale across a large dealer network drives durable revenue diversity and bargaining power with OEMs and lenders. Record revenue demonstrates market reach that supports fixed-cost absorption, network optimization and strategic investments that compound over multiple quarters if demand normalizes.
Driveway Finance (DFC) GrowthA scaling captive finance platform provides recurring, higher-margin income and reduces revenue cyclicality. Strong originations, improving NIM and high average FICO signal underwriting quality; as penetration rises toward targeted 20%+, finance income can sustainably boost margins and cash generation.
Aftersales & Parts MarginsHigh-margin service, parts and collision work leverages the installed vehicle base to generate recurring, less cyclical revenue. Strong aftersales margin expansion supports long-term profitability resilience, improves cash conversion, and provides a counterbalance to volatile new-vehicle GPU trends.
Bears Say
Negative Cash GenerationSustained negative operating and free cash flow signals working-capital stress and reinvestment needs that can persist across cycles. Without durable cash conversion, the company faces increased reliance on external funding or asset sales, constraining capital allocation flexibility and raising funding risk.
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage reduces financial flexibility and magnifies downside in a cyclical, inventory-heavy business. With thin net margins, interest and principal obligations can pressure liquidity during volume or margin shocks and limit the company’s ability to pursue opportunistic M&A or sustain buybacks.
Margin Compression & EBITDA DeclineCompressed vehicle GPUs and rising SG&A as a percent of gross profit weaken structural profitability. Lower operating margins reduce buffer for cyclical downturns and make earnings, cash flow and return-on-capital more sensitive to small volume or pricing shifts, challenging durable margin sustainability.
Lithia Motors News
LAD FAQ
What was Lithia Motors’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lithia Motors lowest stock price was $239.78 and its highest was $439.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Lithia Motors’s market cap?
Lithia Motors’s market cap is $9.75B.
When is Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 88 days.
How were Lithia Motors’s earnings last quarter?
Lithia Motors released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported $10.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.729 by $1.301.
Is Lithia Motors overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lithia Motors’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lithia Motors pay dividends?
Lithia Motors pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.55%. See more information on Lithia Motors dividends here
What is Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate?
Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate is 9.8.
How many shares outstanding does Lithia Motors have?
Lithia Motors has 21,983,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithia Motors’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithia Motors reported an EPS of $10.03 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $8.729. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.305%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lithia Motors?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAD
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lithia Motors Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$402.25 (17.98% Upside)
$402.25 (17.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAD Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 75.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $229.6K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 90%
Bearish news 10%
Bearish news 10%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lithia Motors
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as a prominent automotive retail enterprise throughout the United States. Its business is strategically divided into three key segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury vehicle sales. The company's comprehensive offerings encompass the sale of both brand-new and pre-owned automobiles, alongside a full spectrum of vehicle financing solutions. Customers can also access extended warranties, various insurance contracts, and protection services designed for vehicle and theft security. Beyond sales, Lithia Motors delivers automotive repair and maintenance expertise, and distributes vehicle body components and parts under its proprietary Driveway and GreenCars brands. As of February 18, 2022, the company managed 278 physical dealerships and extended its reach online through more than 300 distinct websites. Founded in 1946, Lithia Motors, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Medford, Oregon.
LAD Company Deck
LAD Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple operating strengths — record revenue and EPS, clear progress scaling the captive finance business (DFC), sequential improvements in used retail and aftersales, strong UK performance, and aggressive capital returns — demonstrating resilience and an omnichannel advantage. However, meaningful near-term headwinds remain (new vehicle revenue and GPU declines, adjusted EBITDA down 9% YoY, SG&A as a percent of gross higher YoY), and some positive cash flow was supported by a one-time benefit. Management outlined concrete structural initiatives (cost discipline, Pinewood AI, sales/service reorganization) that should drive improvements but will take time to fully materialize. On balance, the highlights and growth levers conveyed on the call outweigh the lowlights tied to cyclical margin pressure and near-term comps, supporting a constructive outlook if execution continues.View all LAD earnings summariesLAD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$402.25
▲(17.98% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.23% Insiders
35.29% Mutual Funds
6.75% Other Institutional Investors
29.26% Public Companies and
Individual Investors