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Lithia Motors Inc (LAD)

Lithia Motors, Inc. is a common stock listing on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LAD. The company operates as an automotive retailer with activities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada. Its business is organized into Vehicle Operations and Financing Operations, supporting a broad vehicle ownership cycle that includes new and used vehicle sales, financing and insurance products, and aftersales repair and maintenance services. Lithia also reaches customers through physical locations, e-commerce channels, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings, and related adjacent services. Founded in 1946, the company is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NYSE-LAD
$320.49
-2.1% Downside
Fair
$376.19
15.0% Upside
Fair
Good
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2.28
0.7%
July 29, 2026
10.5x
1.2x
0.2x
7.416 B
23.425 B
68.4%
87.6%
2.7
7.6%
-63.8%
Valuation • Fair Value

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$320.49

Estimated downside of 2.1% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$177.05

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$345.68

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$386.30

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$322.45

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$376.19

Analysts imply upside of 15.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

37.728 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

38.344 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.893 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.634 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Good

Positive financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

3

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-2.44

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.7

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

-63.8%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

July 29, 2026

Days to Earnings

8

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

0.7%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

2.28

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

7.6%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Sell

The 15-minute technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Sell

The 1-hour technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently Strong Sell. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Strong Buy

The weekly technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Strong Buy

The monthly technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) has a Buy consensus, with 9 buy, 4 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 9
Hold 4
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$320.49
Estimated downside 2.1%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 2.1%
Analyst Target
$376.19
Implied upside 15.0%
Financial Health
Good
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is $320.49. This implies an estimated downside of 2.1% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 2.1% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is $376.19. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 15.0%.

The current financial health read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is Good. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is July 29, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.7%, upcoming dividend amount is 2.28.

The current P/E ratio listed for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is 10.5x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 7.416 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 23.425 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Lithia Motors Inc is NYSE-LAD, and the stock is listed on NYSE.

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is listed on NYSE.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 68.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 87.6%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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