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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 Market Outlook FAQ

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Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health 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
$328.07
3.7% Upside
Fair
$450.80
42.5% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
0.9%
October 28, 2026
9.9x
1.1x
0.2x
6.953 B
23.541 B
70.4%
87.2%
2.7
7.4%
-70.6%
Valuation • Fair Value

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

Review the available estimates for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD), including DCF Fair Value, Ben Graham Formula Value, DDM Fair Value, Comps Fair Value.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$328.07

Estimated upside of 3.7% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

Med

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$132.17

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$360.58

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$444.97

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

Comps Fair Value

$321.75

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$450.80

Analysts imply upside of 42.5%.

How to read these valuation models

Use the 7 available valuation references for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) as analytical inputs, not a standalone conclusion. Valuation methods can differ because they rely on different assumptions, time horizons and financial inputs; compare the estimates with the current price and the company’s financial quality.

Profitability • Growth

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

Review the profitability and growth indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Revenue

37.936 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

38.501 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.923 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

1.66 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 the financial quality and risk indicators currently supported by the latest data.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

3

Weak quality score that deserves closer review.

Beneish M-Score

-2.43

No elevated caution signal from this screen.

Altman Z-Score

2.7

Intermediate risk zone.

FCF / Net Income

-70.6%

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 upcoming dates and dividend metrics currently supported by the latest data.

Next Earnings Date

October 28, 2026

Days to Earnings

40

Dividend Yield

0.9%

Current income yield reference.

Payout Ratio

7.4%

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

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

The 15-minute technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently 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: 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 Sell

The daily 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: weekly • weekly
Sell

The weekly technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently 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: monthly • monthly
Buy

The monthly technical read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is currently 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 8 buy, 5 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 8
Hold 5
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) Stock FAQ

Data-supported answers about Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD), including explicit coverage status where a reliable valuation estimate is not currently available.

Fair Value
$328.07
Estimated upside 3.7%
Valuation Rating
Undervalued
Estimated upside of 3.7%
Analyst Target
$450.80
Implied upside 42.5%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is $328.07. This implies an estimated upside of 3.7% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears undervalued, with estimated upside of 3.7% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is $450.80. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 42.5%.

The current financial health read for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is Fair. 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 October 28, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 0.9%.

The current P/E ratio listed for Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE-LAD) is 9.9x. 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 6.953 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 23.541 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 70.4%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Lithia Motors Inc is 87.2%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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