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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
$8.17B
Enterprise Value$22.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$363.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$16.56B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
10.11Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.64%
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
$429.62Price Target Upside26.01% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)36.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)$38.33B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales Resilience And Margin ExpansionAftersales provides recurring, higher-margin revenue supported by the company’s installed vehicle base. Growth in customer-paid and warranty work, alongside margin expansion, can make earnings more resilient through vehicle sales cycles.
Driveway Finance Corporation ScalingDFC expands Lithia’s participation in vehicle financing and creates a potentially durable earnings stream beyond dealership gross profit. Rising penetration, receivables and net interest margin indicate increasing scale and operating leverage.
Technology-driven Cost OpportunityDeploying an integrated dealership management and AI platform could improve productivity, pricing and operating efficiency across a large network. U.K. results provide early evidence that technology adoption can support sustainable cost reduction.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage increases financial risk in a cyclical, inventory-intensive and interest-rate-sensitive business. If vehicle demand or margins weaken, debt obligations may constrain acquisitions, investment and shareholder returns.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative cash generation can increase reliance on external funding and limit financial flexibility, particularly alongside elevated debt. Working-capital swings or reinvestment needs may continue absorbing cash despite positive reported earnings.
Profitability CompressionLower operating and net margins indicate reduced earnings conversion from a rapidly growing revenue base. Softer pricing power, competitive pressure or higher operating and financing costs could leave results more sensitive to normal industry downturns.
Driveway Vehicle Solutions News
LAD FAQ
What was Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price range in the past 12 months?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions lowest stock price was $239.78 and its highest was $439.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s market cap?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s market cap is $8.17B.
When is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 68 days.
How were Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s earnings last quarter?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions 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 Driveway Vehicle Solutions overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Driveway Vehicle Solutions pay dividends?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.64%. See more information on Driveway Vehicle Solutions dividends here
What is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s EPS estimate?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s EPS estimate is 10.11.
How many shares outstanding does Driveway Vehicle Solutions have?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions has 21,983,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions 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 Driveway Vehicle Solutions?
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
Driveway Vehicle Solutions Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$429.62 (26.01% Upside)
$429.62 (26.01% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAD Sentiment 75%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 75.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $157.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 4.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Driveway Vehicle Solutions
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
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple meaningful positives: record revenue and EPS, substantial sequential and YoY improvements in vehicle GPUs (notably used), strong aftersales margins, rapid scaling and profitability of Driveway Finance Corporation, significant cash generation and shareholder returns, and tangible SG&A progress driven by AI and operational changes (with UK performance validating the technology pathway). Lowlights were largely manageable: modest declines in same-store revenue and gross profit versus an unusually strong prior-year quarter, slight new vehicle volume pressure, and SG&A still above the company’s long-term target. Overall, the positive operational momentum, financial outcomes and clear execution plan outweigh the transitory headwinds and remaining work to reach longer-term SG&A goals.View all LAD earnings summariesLAD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$429.62
▲(26.01% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.27% Insiders
36.62% Mutual Funds
26.65% Other Institutional Investors
7.00% Public Companies and
Individual Investors