Lithia Motors, Inc. LAD
- Market cap
- $6.8B
- P/E
- 10.5×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 68.70 | 80.88 | 67.90 | 74.87 | 55.74 | 274.03 | 180.00 | 198.82 | 243.00 | 262.10 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 105.38 | 123.50 | 127.99 | 165.27 | 310.57 | 417.98 | 349.61 | 331.96 | 405.68 | 405.14 |
High Price
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| 11,170 | 12,899 | 13,643 | 14,320 | 14,538 | 21,150 | 21,875 | 27,446 | 30,000 | 30,000 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 8,678 | 10,087 | 11,821 | 12,673 | 13,127 | 22,832 | 28,188 | 31,042 | 36,188 | 37,635 |
Revenue
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| 15.00% | 15.03% | 15.03% | 15.42% | 16.95% | 18.65% | 18.28% | 16.84% | 15.37% | 15.23% |
Gross Margin
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| 284 | 347 | 338 | 375 | 649 | 1,485 | 1,730 | 1,362 | 1,071 | 1,108 |
EBT
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| 3.27% | 3.44% | 2.85% | 2.96% | 4.94% | 6.50% | 6.14% | 4.39% | 2.96% | 2.95% |
EBT Margin
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| 197 | 245 | 266 | 272 | 470 | 1,063 | 1,262 | 1,012 | 816 | 826 |
Net Income
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| 49 | 58 | 75 | 114 | 121 | 166 | 228 | 265 | 390 | 415 |
Depreciation
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| 341.66 | 401.85 | 484.48 | 546.24 | 551.53 | 792.77 | 999.57 | 1,128.81 | 1,340.30 | 1,487.55 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 7.72 | 9.75 | 10.86 | 11.60 | 19.53 | 36.54 | 44.17 | 36.29 | 29.65 | 32.32 |
Earnings/Sh
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| 3.58 | 5.93 | 21.30 | 22.61 | 22.88 | 62.40 | (21.63) | (17.18) | 15.74 | 14.10 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (3.88) | (3.59) | (6.35) | (5.32) | (6.78) | (8.93) | (10.16) | (7.89) | (12.48) | (12.66) |
Capex/Sh
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| (0.30) | 2.34 | 14.95 | 17.29 | 16.11 | 53.48 | (31.79) | (25.07) | 3.27 | 1.44 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 35.86 | 43.16 | 49.07 | 63.26 | 111.83 | 160.74 | 184.77 | 226.87 | 247.19 | 261.99 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 |
Shares
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| 12.69 | 11.79 | 7.01 | 12.69 | 15.22 | 8.19 | 4.56 | 8.95 | 12.04 | 10.34 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.29 | 0.29 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.53 | 0.37 | 0.20 | 0.29 | 0.27 | 0.22 |
PS Ratio
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| 2.74 | 2.67 | 1.56 | 2.32 | 2.62 | 1.85 | 1.09 | 1.43 | 1.45 | 1.27 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.37 | 0.38 | 0.27 | 0.38 | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.39 | 0.49 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
EV/Sales
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| (419.72) | 65.94 | 8.81 | 11.96 | 23.31 | 7.65 | (12.22) | (22.13) | 199.67 | 489.84 |
EV/FCF
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| 91 | 149 | 520 | 525 | 545 | 1,797 | (610) | (472) | 425 | 357 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (99) | (90) | (155) | (123) | (161) | (257) | (286) | (217) | (337) | (320) |
Capex
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| (8) | 59 | 365 | 401 | 383 | 1,540 | (897) | (689) | 88 | 37 |
FCF
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| 365 | 482 | 498 | 501 | 860 | 907 | 1,453 | 2,005 | 1,223 | 1,161 |
Working Cap'
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| 791 | 1,047 | 1,384 | 1,470 | 2,131 | 3,409 | 5,531 | 7,265 | 8,363 | 9,813 |
Total Debt
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| 741 | 990 | 1,353 | 1,386 | 1,968 | 3,235 | 5,284 | 6,324 | 7,960 | 9,471 |
Net Debt
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| 911 | 1,083 | 1,197 | 1,468 | 2,662 | 4,629 | 5,210 | 6,239 | 6,674 | 6,628 |
Sh' Equity
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| 5.58% | 5.75% | 5.28% | 4.73% | 6.73% | 11.13% | 9.57% | 5.78% | 3.73% | 3.40% |
ROA
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| 12.81% | 12.33% | 10.96% | 10.84% | 9.35% | 13.21% | 11.56% | 8.42% | 6.70% | 6.19% |
ROIC
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| 22.67% | 24.59% | 23.30% | 20.38% | 22.78% | 29.08% | 25.43% | 17.48% | 12.34% | 12.32% |
ROE
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Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) key facts
- Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is an Auto & Truck Dealerships company in the Consumer Cyclical sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- Lithia Motors, Inc.’s revenue for fiscal 2025 (year ended December 2025) was $37.6 billion, up 4.00% from fiscal 2024.
- Net income was $825.9 million, or $32.32 per share (basic), a net margin of 2.18%.
- As of September 25, 2026, LAD traded at $316.42, a market capitalization of $6.8 billion.
- At that price the stock trades at 10.5× trailing-twelve-month earnings and 0.2× sales.
- Lithia Motors, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share, a yield of 0.66%, with a payout ratio of 4.39%.
- Return on equity was 12.3% and debt-to-equity 1.48.
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Latest News
8 Sep
Lithia & Driveway acquires Rockwall Hyundai to expand its Texas dealership network and issues an update on ongoing share repurchases. Single dealership acquisition advances regional growth and share repurchase signals capital return without altering overall company trajectory.
26 Aug
Lithia Motors hires ex-Toyota Financial chief to lead Driveway Finance, strengthening auto retail finance operations and potentially boosting LAD investor prospects. Finance leadership hire may improve operations and sentiment but leaves overall trajectory largely unchanged.
11 Aug
Lithia Motors beats Q2 earnings expectations as after-sales unit reaches record gross profit. Q2 earnings beat and record after-sales gross profit indicate improved financial results for Lithia Motors.
7 Aug
Lithia Motors (LAD) released Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results, performance metrics and executive outlook. Q2 2026 earnings results and guidance can substantially shift investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
4 Aug
Lithia Motors posts record revenues but pursues internal affordability initiatives to address market challenges. Record revenues signal solid results while affordability work implies moderate operational adjustments with limited trajectory shift.
30 Jul
Lithia Motors beat Q2 earnings expectations driven by higher margins on used vehicles and stronger financing growth. Q2 earnings beat on used margins and financing points to improved operational results likely to support near-term stock performance.
Lithia Motors beat earnings expectations but analysis shows its stock may trade 15% above fair value. Earnings beat combined with overvaluation signal creates moderate short-term effect on stock trajectory and sentiment.
Lithia Motors Q2 earnings call highlighted financial results, operational updates and strategic outlook for the company. Q2 earnings details can moderately influence investor views on Lithia Motors financial trajectory.
29 Jul
Lithia Motors (LAD) stock rose sharply today on positive developments affecting the company's outlook and investor sentiment. Stock surge reflects short-term positive sentiment without evidence of major strategic or operational shifts.
Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) posted record Q2 2026 revenues during its earnings call despite ongoing market challenges. Record revenues signal positive financial results that may moderately support performance but are offset by market challenges.
Lithia Motors (LAD) Q2 earnings include key metrics compared against analyst estimates. Q2 earnings metrics versus estimates can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.
Lithia Motors shares jumped after the company beat second-quarter earnings expectations. Quarterly earnings beat produces immediate share price gains without indicating major long-term strategic changes.
Lithia Motors exceeded Q2 earnings and revenue estimates. Q2 beat signals moderate positive effect on near-term sentiment and performance without major strategic or long-term shifts.
Lithia Motors reported second quarter results with 17% higher diluted EPS, 9% higher adjusted diluted EPS, and a 23% increase in the quarterly dividend. Earnings growth and dividend increase signal stronger profitability that may support share price and investor sentiment.
27 Jul
Ford recalls create ongoing challenges for Lithia Motors shareholders while generating revenue for repair and service operations tied to the dealer network. Ford recalls affect Lithia Motors through shareholder pressure and variable service revenues without shifting core business trajectory.
22 Jul
Analysts forecast Lithia Motors will report lower earnings, with focus on revenue trends, same-store sales, and acquisition integration costs. Projected earnings decline may weigh on near-term stock sentiment and valuation multiples.
11 Jun
Lithia Motors rises in Fortune 500 rankings as expanding scale alters auto retail sector dynamics and future outlook. Fortune 500 climb signals scale growth that may lift market perception and positioning without major operational shifts.
12 May
Lithia Motors reorganizes dealerships to boost productivity. Dealership reorganization targets core operations for productivity gains, likely enhancing efficiency and financial performance.
11 May
Hedge fund manager Larry Robbins is significantly increasing his stake in Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD), signaling strong confidence in the auto retailer's future. Prominent investor accumulation boosts market sentiment and could moderately influence LAD's stock performance.
4 May
AutoNation's Q1 earnings missed estimates due to soft new-vehicle sales. AutoNation's earnings miss from weak new-vehicle sales signals industry headwinds likely affecting Lithia Motors' financial performance.
1 May
Sonic Automotive's Q1 earnings beat estimates, propelled by record results from EchoPark. Record EchoPark performance validates value for Lithia Motors' acquisition target.
30 Apr
Lithia Motors reported Q1 earnings call highlights, detailing financial results, revenue growth, acquisition updates, and outlook amid market challenges. Q1 earnings highlights disclose financial performance and strategic guidance directly influencing stock trajectory and investor confidence.
29 Apr
Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) Q1 earnings beat analyst estimates, driven by higher aftersales margins. Q1 earnings exceeding estimates on improved aftersales margins signals strong operational performance and positive investor sentiment.
Lithia Motors (LAD) Q1 earnings compared to analyst estimates, highlighting key metrics such as revenue, EPS, and operational performance. Q1 earnings comparison to estimates signals financial health and directly sways investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Lithia Motors (LAD) Q1 earnings beat analyst estimates. Q1 earnings surpassing estimates signals robust financial health, positively influencing stock performance and investor confidence.
Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) beat revenue expectations in Q1 CY2026. Q1 revenue beat indicates strong financial performance likely boosting investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) reported first quarter results. Quarterly earnings reports significantly impact financial performance, stock price, and investor sentiment.
Lithia Motors, Inc. released Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlighting financial performance, strategic updates, and future outlook for the automotive retailer. Q1 2026 earnings details directly affect Lithia Motors' financial metrics and investor perceptions without fundamentally reshaping long-term strategy.
Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) beat Q1 estimates but shares stalled due to margin pressure. Q1 earnings beat signals solid performance but margin pressure stalls shares, creating moderate financial and sentiment impact.
28 Apr
Lithia Motors (LAD) upcoming earnings preview focuses on expected revenue growth, EPS, same-store sales, acquisition performance, gross margins, and guidance amid competitive auto retail pressures. Earnings previews shape investor expectations and can moderately sway short-term stock performance based on highlighted metrics like sales and margins.