Lithia's Record Quarter Keeps the Bull Case Alive
Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD has built itself into the largest automotive retailer in the United States, and shareholders recently have been enjoying the ride.
LAD - Lithia Motors, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$409.29
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HIGH:
$490.00
LOW:
$306.00
MEDIAN:
$415.00
CONSENSUS:
$409.29
UPSIDE:
14.32%
Stock News
Is Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) a Bargain After 4.7% Drop? GF Value Says Undervalued
On September 08, 2026, Lithia Motors Inc (LAD) shares fell 4.7%, bringing the current price to $368.70. The stock has experienced a 52-week range between $239.7
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Continues Strategic Network Expansion in Texas with Rockwall Hyundai Acquisition and Provides Share Repurchase Update
MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the acquisition of Rockwall Hyundai in Rockwall, Texas, as part of the company's continued strategic network expansion and brings an estimated $75 million in annualized revenue.
Lithia & Driveway Invests in More than 200 Youth Nonprofits Nationwide through Lithia4Kids Community Giving Grants
MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the company is investing $500,000 in more than 200 nonprofit youth and community organizations nationwide through its Lithia4Kids Community Giving Grants, a program that partners with organizations dedicated to educating and strengthening the communities Lithia & Driveway serves. The grants will support a range of local initiatives including schools, children's hospitals, and youth enrichment.
3,101 Shares in Lithia Motors, Inc. $LAD Bought by Deutsche Bank AG
Deutsche Bank AG purchased a new stake in Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund purchased 3,101 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $901,000. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions
Lithia Motors (LAD) Down 8.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?
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Carvana Jumps 5% as Risk Appetite Returns to High-Beta Names; CarMax and Lithia Motors Inch Higher
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Lithia & Driveway Names Scott Cooke Operations President
MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the appointment of Scott Cooke as Operations President and welcomes his leadership, experience and passion to further advance its mission of Growth Powered by People.
Lithia & Driveway Advances to Number 426 on Fortune Global 500
MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced it has been named to the Fortune Global 500 for the second consecutive year, advancing to No.
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LAD Q2 Earnings Beat on Used Margins and Financing Growth
Lithia Motors tops Q2 estimates as stronger used-vehicle margins, aftersales growth and record financing income offset mixed sales trends.
Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Stock Price Up 14.5% Following Strong Earnings
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD - Get Free Report) traded up 14.5% during trading on Wednesday after the company announced better than expected quarterly earnings. The company traded as high as $407.00 and last traded at $410.2550. Approximately 140,350 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 54% from the average session volume of 307,375 shares.
Lithia Motors Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD reported record second-quarter revenue of $9.8 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $10.03, up 9% from a year earlier, as used-vehicle profitability, after-sales margins and Driveway Finance Corporation income supported results in what management characterized as a dynamic market environment.
Why Lithia Stock Surged Today
Lithia continues to consolidate the car dealership industry. Rising profit margins are enabling Lithia to buy back a significant percentage of its shares.
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Lithia Motors (LAD) Q2 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for Lithia Motors (LAD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
Lithia Motors (LAD) Q2 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
Lithia Motors (LAD) came out with quarterly earnings of $10.03 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $8.67 per share. This compares to earnings of $10.24 per share a year ago.
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports Second Quarter Results, Achieves 17% Increase in Diluted Earnings Per Share, 9% Increase in Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share, and Raises Quarterly Dividend 23%
Key Highlights Record second quarter revenues of $9.8 billion Used retail GPUs increased $339, or 20%, sequentially Aftersales gross profit increased by 3.1% and gross margin was 59.2%, a 120-basis point increase, on a same-store basis Adjusted SG&A as a percent of gross profit was 68.6%, a 290-basis point improvement sequentially Financing Operations achieved record income of $37 million and record originations of $884 million, with a 17.5% penetration rate Second quarter diluted earnings per share of $11.54, a 17% increase, and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $10.03, a 9% increase Repurchased $242 million of shares, representing 3.7% of outstanding shares in the quarter, and 7.6% of outstanding shares in the first half of 2026 Announced a 23% increase to quarterly dividend MEDFORD, Ore., July 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), the largest global automotive retailer, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2026.
Price Targets
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $415 from $360 at Barclays
$415.00
(was $356.55)
Barclays
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $358 from $300 at Morgan Stanley
$358.00
(was $375.78)
Daniela Haigian
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Morgan Stanley
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $470 from $400 at Evercore ISI
$470.00
(was $372.80)
Chris McNally
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Evercore ISI
Lithia Motors (LAD) PT Raised to $490 at Jefferies
$490.00
(was $427.48)
Bret Jordan
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Jefferies
UBS Downgrades Lithia Motors (LAD) to Neutral
$440.00
(was $427.48)
Robert Saltzman
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UBS
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $360 from $370 at Barclays
$360.00
(was $319.25)
John Babcock
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Barclays
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $386 from $376 at Stephens
$386.00
(was $313.74)
Stephens
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $370 from $348 at UBS
$370.00
(was $318.65)
UBS
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $306 from $305 at Wells Fargo
$306.00
(was $306.23)
Colin Langan
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Wells Fargo
UBS Starts Lithia Motors (LAD) at Buy
$348.00
(was $283.05)
Robert Saltzman
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UBS
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $300 from $310 at Morgan Stanley
$300.00
(was $290.84)
Morgan Stanley
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $380 from $390 at Barclays
$380.00
(was $301.32)
Barclays
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $355 from $358 at Wells Fargo
$355.00
(was $320.41)
Colin Langan
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Wells Fargo
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $390 from $410 at Barclays
$390.00
(was $326.47)
Barclays
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $358 from $327 at Wells Fargo
$358.00
(was $336.41)
Colin Langan
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Wells Fargo
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $500 from $440 at Evercore ISI
$500.00
(was $302.45)
Evercore ISI
Lithia & Driveway initiated with an Overweight at Barclays
$410.00
(was $293.66)
Barclays
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $327 from $317 at Wells Fargo
$327.00
(was $311.67)
Colin Langan
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Wells Fargo
Lithia & Driveway price target lowered to $356 from $417 at Guggenheim
$356.00
(was $295.45)
Ronald Jewsikow
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Guggenheim
Lithia & Driveway price target raised to $380 from $350 at Guggenheim
$380.00
(was $335.31)
Ronald Jewsikow
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Guggenheim