Lithia Motors (LAD)


Market Price (10/22/2026): $270.0 | Market Cap: $6.1 BilSector: Consumer Discretionary | Industry: Automotive Retail

Lithia Motors (LAD)


Market Price (10/22/2026): $270.0
Market Cap: $6.1 Bil
Sector: Consumer Discretionary
Industry: Automotive Retail

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.4%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Online Vehicle Retail, and EV Sales & Service Infrastructure.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -32%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 240%

Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.3%

Key risks
LAD key risks include [1] its high debt levels associated with an aggressive acquisition strategy and [2] the particular vulnerability of its Driveway Finance Corporation to shifts in interest rate environments.

0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 11%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.4%
1 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.9 Bil
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce & Digital Retail, and Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving. Themes include Online Vehicle Retail, and EV Sales & Service Infrastructure.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -32%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -62%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 240%
6 Not cash flow generative
FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.3%
7 Key risks
LAD key risks include [1] its high debt levels associated with an aggressive acquisition strategy and [2] the particular vulnerability of its Driveway Finance Corporation to shifts in interest rate environments.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 10/21/2026

Lithia Motors (LAD) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weakness in Same-Store Sales and Finance & Insurance Business. Despite exceeding overall earnings and revenue estimates for fiscal Q3 2026 (which ended September 30, 2026), Lithia Motors experienced a 1.4% decline in same-store revenue and an 8% decrease in revenue from its finance and insurance business. New vehicle gross profit fell by 5.7%, although this was partially offset by an 11.1% improvement in used vehicle gross profit, leading to an overall 1.9% decline in total vehicle gross profit year-over-year.

2. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Affordability Pressures. The broader automotive market faced significant challenges during fiscal Q3 2026. Dealer sentiment declined due to ongoing affordability issues, rising inflation, and increased interest rates. The Federal Reserve's quarter-point benchmark rate hike on September 16, 2026, contributed to higher auto loan rates, while gasoline prices, reaching $4.48 per gallon in late September 2026, made vehicle ownership more expensive and impacted consumer demand.

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Updated on 10/21/2026

Lithia Motors (LAD) stock has lost about 5% since 6/30/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Weakness in Same-Store Sales and Finance & Insurance Business. Despite exceeding overall earnings and revenue estimates for fiscal Q3 2026 (which ended September 30, 2026), Lithia Motors experienced a 1.4% decline in same-store revenue and an 8% decrease in revenue from its finance and insurance business. New vehicle gross profit fell by 5.7%, although this was partially offset by an 11.1% improvement in used vehicle gross profit, leading to an overall 1.9% decline in total vehicle gross profit year-over-year.

2. Macroeconomic Headwinds and Affordability Pressures. The broader automotive market faced significant challenges during fiscal Q3 2026. Dealer sentiment declined due to ongoing affordability issues, rising inflation, and increased interest rates. The Federal Reserve's quarter-point benchmark rate hike on September 16, 2026, contributed to higher auto loan rates, while gasoline prices, reaching $4.48 per gallon in late September 2026, made vehicle ownership more expensive and impacted consumer demand.

3. Negative Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Adjustments. Prior to the Q3 2026 earnings release, several prominent analysts lowered their price targets for Lithia Motors. UBS reduced its target from $440 to $335, Morgan Stanley adjusted its target from $358 to $310, and Barclays trimmed its target from $415 to $375. This collective shift indicated a more cautious outlook on the company's future financial performance and growth prospects.

4. Increased Negative Equity in Trade-Ins. A notable financial burden for consumers during fiscal Q3 2026 was the increasing negative equity in vehicle trade-ins. Nearly 3 in 10 trade-ins towards new vehicle purchases were underwater, with the average negative equity reaching $7,107. This factor complicated new vehicle acquisitions and added to the financial strain on buyers.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.2% change in LAD stock from 6/30/2026 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -11.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)630202610212026Change
Stock Price ($)289.95269.13-7.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)37,72837,9360.6%
Net Income Margin (%)1.9%1.9%0.0%
P/E Multiple9.58.5-11.2%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)23224.0%
Cumulative Contribution-7.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2026 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAD-7.2% 
Market (SPY)3.5%-17.7%
Sector (XLY)-1.5%6.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.2% change in LAD stock from 3/31/2026 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a 17.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)331202610212026Change
Stock Price ($)248.77269.138.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)37,63537,9360.8%
Net Income Margin (%)2.2%1.9%-13.5%
P/E Multiple7.28.517.3%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)24225.8%
Cumulative Contribution8.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAD8.2% 
Market (SPY)19.2%1.3%
Sector (XLY)6.2%19.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The -14.2% change in LAD stock from 9/30/2025 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -21.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202510212026Change
Stock Price ($)313.55269.13-14.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)37,15637,9362.1%
Net Income Margin (%)2.4%1.9%-21.0%
P/E Multiple9.28.5-7.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)262215.1%
Cumulative Contribution-14.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2025 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAD-14.2% 
Market (SPY)17.0%19.0%
Sector (XLY)-3.0%29.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -6.8% change in LAD stock from 9/30/2023 to 10/21/2026 was primarily driven by a -49.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)930202310212026Change
Stock Price ($)288.87269.13-6.8%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)29,32837,93629.4%
Net Income Margin (%)3.8%1.9%-49.9%
P/E Multiple7.28.517.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)282222.2%
Cumulative Contribution-6.8%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/30/2023 to 10/21/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LAD-6.8% 
Market (SPY)87.1%40.7%
Sector (XLY)46.8%47.2%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LAD Return2%-30%62%9%-6%-9%6%
Peers Return52%-11%41%13%-7%-2%96%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%12%104%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LAD Win Rate50%33%50%58%50%40% 
Peers Win Rate65%48%60%50%45%44% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%50% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LAD Max Drawdown-32%-47%-30%-26%-29%-34% 
Peers Max Drawdown-21%-33%-24%-18%-32%-32% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: AN, PAG, KMX, ABG, GPI. See LAD Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 10/21/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventLADS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven477 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-19.7%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.5%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven50 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-24.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven47 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven250 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-10.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven12.0%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven19 days105 days

Compare to AN, PAG, KMX, ABG, GPI

In The Past

Lithia Motors's stock fell -25.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventLADS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-25.2%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.7%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven477 days79 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-24.8%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven33.0%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven47 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-38.3%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven62.0%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven250 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-51.6%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven106.4%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven77 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-35.7%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven595 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-26.8%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven36.6%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven71 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-35.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven55.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven24 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-35.0%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven53.9%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven76 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-88.2%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven747.6%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven284 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-31.0%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven45.0%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven1412 days47 days

Compare to AN, PAG, KMX, ABG, GPI

In The Past

Lithia Motors's stock fell -25.2% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 33.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Lithia Motors (LAD)

Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is a prominent automotive retailer operating across the United States. The company manages a substantial network of physical stores categorized into Domestic, Import, and Luxury vehicle segments. Complementing its traditional dealerships, Lithia also maintains a robust online presence through numerous websites, including its notable Driveway and GreenCars brands, enabling customers to access its offerings digitally.

Lithia's comprehensive business model covers the full spectrum of vehicle acquisition and ownership. Its primary offerings include the sale of new and used vehicles. Beyond vehicle sales, the company provides critical financial services such as vehicle financing, alongside various protection plans including warranties, insurance contracts, and theft protection services to safeguard customer investments.

Additionally, Lithia Motors offers essential automotive repair and maintenance services, ensuring ongoing support for its customers. It also sells vehicle body and parts. Through this diverse portfolio, Lithia effectively serves a wide customer base across the U.S., positioning itself as a one-stop-shop for automotive needs, from initial purchase to post-sale services.

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Analogies for Lithia Motors (LAD):

  • It's like CarMax, but for both new and used cars.

  • Think of it as the Best Buy of the automotive world.

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  • New and Used Vehicles: Sale of a diverse range of new and pre-owned automobiles from various manufacturers.
  • Vehicle Financing Services: Provides financial solutions to customers for the purchase of vehicles.
  • Vehicle Protection Services: Offers extended warranties, insurance contracts, and theft protection plans for vehicles.
  • Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services: Provides comprehensive servicing, repair, and upkeep for vehicles.
  • Vehicle Parts and Accessories: Sells original equipment and aftermarket components for vehicle body and mechanics.

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Lithia Motors (LAD) operates as an automotive retailer, selling new and used vehicles, as well as providing related services such as financing, maintenance, repairs, and parts directly to individual consumers. Therefore, the company's major customers are individuals.

The company serves the following categories of individual customers:

  1. New Vehicle Buyers: Individuals and families interested in purchasing brand-new cars, trucks, or SUVs from the various brands Lithia Motors represents. These customers often seek the latest models, technology, and manufacturer warranties, and frequently utilize the company's vehicle financing services.
  2. Used Vehicle Buyers: Individuals and families looking for pre-owned vehicles. This category often includes customers seeking more affordable options, specific models no longer available new, or a wider range of choices across different makes and years. They also commonly use financing and may purchase extended warranties or vehicle protection plans.
  3. Vehicle Owners Requiring Service, Parts, or Accessories: Customers who own vehicles (whether purchased from Lithia Motors or elsewhere) and need automotive repair, routine maintenance, genuine replacement parts, accessories, or body shop services. This category also includes individuals purchasing additional warranties, insurance contracts, or vehicle protection services for their current or newly acquired vehicles.
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Bryan DeBoer, President and Chief Executive Officer

Bryan DeBoer is a third-generation leader of Lithia Motors, the grandson of founder Walt DeBoer. He joined Lithia in 1989 and gained extensive operational experience in various roles including finance manager, general manager, and Chief Operating Officer. In 2012, he succeeded his father, Sidney DeBoer, as CEO and President. DeBoer holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Southern Oregon University and is a graduate of the National Automobile Dealers Association Dealer Academy.

Tina Miller, Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Tina Miller joined Lithia Motors in 2004, initially holding positions such as Director of Accounting and Corporate Controller. After a nationwide search, she was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2015 and later promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer in 2019. Before joining Lithia, Miller began her career in public accounting in California's Silicon Valley. In 2020, she was recognized by Automotive News as a Leading Woman in the North American Auto Industry.

Christopher S. Holzshu, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary & Executive Vice President

Christopher S. Holzshu became part of the Lithia Motors management team in 2003, having previously worked in public accounting at KPMG LLP with a specialization in the automotive sector. He served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Lithia from 2010 to 2017. In November 2019, Holzshu was promoted to Chief Operating Officer. His past roles at Lithia also include Chief Human Resources Officer.

George Hines, Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer

George Hines joined Lithia Motors as Chief Technology & Innovation Officer in July 2018 and was promoted to Senior Vice President, Chief Innovation and Technology Officer in July 2019. His career began in technology consulting with Ernst & Young LLP and Deloitte Consulting LLC. Prior to Lithia, Hines held innovation and technology leadership roles at various companies, including Chief Information Officer of Massage Envy Franchising, Chief Technology Officer & EVP-Operations at ChaseCom LP, and Chief Information Officer of Viad Corp.

Chuck Lietz, Senior Vice President, Finance

Chuck Lietz joined Lithia & Driveway in 2019 and oversees Driveway Finance Corporation (DFC). Before his tenure at Lithia, he served as the Managing Director of U.S. Bank's Dealer Commercial Services group. Lietz also held the position of Business Office Director for Precision Interconnect, a division of Tyco International's medical products group. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Portland and an MBA from Washington State University.

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Key Risks to Lithia Motors (LAD)

  1. High Debt Levels: Lithia Motors operates with substantial leverage, with total debt reaching approximately $13.90 billion as of March 2025 and $14.72 billion as of September 30, 2025. This high debt level, driven by an aggressive acquisition strategy, makes the company sensitive to interest rate hikes and could limit future investment flexibility and increase the risk of permanent loss of capital. Over 63% of its total debt is at variable rates, making earnings particularly sensitive to interest rate levels.
  2. Sensitivity to Economic Conditions: As an automotive retailer, Lithia Motors' performance is highly susceptible to economic downturns, inflationary pressures, and fluctuations in interest rates. These factors can significantly impact consumer demand for vehicles and their affordability, thereby affecting Lithia's revenues and profit margins across all segments, including vehicle sales, parts, and services.
  3. Pressure on Profit Margins and Intense Competition: The company faces ongoing pressure on vehicle profit margins, indicated by declining Gross Profit Per Unit (GPU) and generally low gross margins, averaging around 16% over the last two years. This suggests a competitive market with limited pricing power. Intensifying competition from online retailers, evolving consumer behavior, and potential disruptions from the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and new distribution models further challenge the company's profitability.
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  • The accelerating shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs) poses a threat to Lithia Motors' highly profitable automotive repair and maintenance services segment. EVs typically have fewer moving parts and require less frequent and different types of maintenance (e.g., no oil changes, spark plugs), which will likely lead to a reduction in service revenue as EV adoption increases.
  • The rise of direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales models from some Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturers (e.g., Tesla, Rivian, Lucid) threatens the traditional franchised dealership model. These manufacturers bypass dealerships entirely for new vehicle sales, potentially reducing Lithia Motors' market share and influence in new car distribution as EV sales grow.

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Addressable Markets for Lithia Motors (LAD) Main Products and Services (U.S. Region)

  • New Vehicle Sales: S&P Global Mobility projects that U.S. auto sales volumes are expected to reach approximately 15.98 million units in 2026.
  • Used Vehicle Sales: The U.S. used car market generated an estimated revenue of USD 393,786.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 519,050.4 million by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2025 to 2030.
  • Vehicle Financing Services: The U.S. automotive finance market is projected to reach an estimated value of USD 130.50 billion by 2032. Another estimate indicates the automotive financing market size is USD 350.39 billion in 2026 and is projected to expand to USD 505.59 billion by 2031.
  • Automotive Repair, Maintenance Services, and Parts Sales (Automotive Aftermarket): The total market size of the U.S. light-duty automotive aftermarket is projected to reach USD 435 billion in 2025 and is forecast to exceed USD 500 billion by 2028. Separately, the U.S. auto parts market size was USD 32.2 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to USD 48.2 billion by 2032.

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Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is expected to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through a combination of strategic acquisitions, digital expansion, growth in its financing arm, and a focus on its aftersales and used vehicle segments.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Lithia Motors:

  1. Strategic Acquisitions and Market Expansion: Lithia Motors is pursuing an aggressive acquisition strategy, aiming to add $2 billion to $4 billion in annualized revenues in the coming years. This includes both domestic market penetration, such as the acquisition of three Florida dealerships in September 2024 and two Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Southeast in 2025, and international expansion, exemplified by the acquisition of Pendragon's UK operations in early 2024, which added approximately $4.5 billion in annual revenue. This strategy is a cornerstone of their plan to broaden geographical reach and revenue base.
  2. Growth of the Driveway Digital E-commerce Platform and Omnichannel Approach: The company's 'Driveway' e-commerce platform is central to its expansion efforts, supporting a hybrid model that integrates physical and digital sales. Lithia is continuously enhancing this platform, with digital transactions and vehicle purchases through their ecosystem showing significant growth, including 90,000 vehicles purchased in the first six months of 2025. This omnichannel strategy is designed to improve customer retention and broaden reach.
  3. Expansion of Driveway Finance Corporation (DFC): Driveway Finance Corporation (DFC) is identified as a significant growth opportunity. The DFC portfolio reached $4.7 billion in 2025, generating $75 million in finance operations income for the full year, and has mid-term targets of $7 billion and long-term targets of $17 billion. The company aims to increase DFC penetration to 20%, with North American penetration reaching 15% in Q4 2025.
  4. Growth in Aftersales (Parts and Services): Aftersales services are a key driver of growth, providing a steady revenue stream and enhancing customer loyalty. In Q4 2024, aftersales revenues increased by 3.4% year-over-year with a gross profit margin of 55.8%. This segment saw further growth in Q4 2025 with revenue increasing by 10.9% and gross profit by 9.8%. Lithia anticipates mid-single-digit growth in its aftersales segment.
  5. Focus on the Used Vehicle Segment, particularly Value Auto: Lithia Motors has demonstrated strong performance in the used vehicle segment, with used retail revenue growing by 6.1% and unit volume increasing by 4.7% in Q4 2025. The company's strategy includes a particular emphasis on the value segment (vehicles up to 20 years old), which represents a large portion of the used vehicle market and typically offers higher gross margins and faster inventory turns. The value auto platform achieved 10.9% unit growth in Q4 2025.

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Share Repurchases

  • In 2025, Lithia Motors allocated approximately $947 million to share repurchases at an average price of $314 per share, resulting in an 11.4% reduction in shares outstanding.
  • In August 2025, the company announced an increase to its share repurchase authorization by $750 million, bringing the total repurchase capacity to $1.08 billion.
  • During the third quarter of 2025, Lithia repurchased approximately 5.1% of its shares outstanding at an average price of $312.

Outbound Investments

  • For the full year 2025, Lithia acquired stores expected to generate $2.4 billion in annualized revenues.
  • In early 2024, the company acquired Pendragon's UK motor and leasing businesses for approximately $360 million, an acquisition projected to add $2.5 billion in annualized revenue and provide a substantial European presence.
  • Lithia Motors' ongoing strategy involves targeting $2-4 billion in annual revenues through strategic acquisitions, with a focus on high-growth markets like the Southeast and South Central U.S.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures were approximately $350.9 million in 2025 and $351.4 million in 2024.
  • The primary focus of capital expenditures is on facility upgrades and meeting manufacturer image standards to generate additional incentives.
  • In recent years, the company has increased funding toward capital expenditures to emphasize organic growth and investments in its existing business, technology, and synergistic adjacencies.

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Peer Outperformance in Automotive Retail

LAD has trailed 56% of its 16 Automotive Retail peers over 5Y. Among the peers that beat it are ORLY and AZO. Automotive Retail ranks 7th of 23 industries in Consumer Discretionary by median 5Y return.
Share of Automotive Retail constituents that LAD has outperformed, by holding period. Peers without a full price history over a given window are excluded from that window.
1Y
61%
of 18 industry peers · -13.0% return
3Y
53%
of 17 industry peers · 6.3% return
5Y
44%
of 16 industry peers · -17.2% return
Automotive Retail peers with revenue growth within 4pp of LAD's that beat it on at least 2 of 3 windows, and by at least 20pp over 5Y. Growth is matched by construction, so the gap is largely a re-rating gap. The multiple column is the context for it.
Ticker Name Rev Growth 3Y Avg P/E 1Y3Y5Y 5Y Gap
LAD Lithia Motors 9.1% 8.5x -13.0%6.3%-17.2% —
ORLY O'Reilly Automotive 6.9% 27.8x -12.0%47.5%101.7% +119pp
AZO AutoZone 5.3% 21.0x -21.2%26.9%74.6% +92pp
Price returns, excluding dividends. P/E shown for context only and not used for matching.
Median price return by industry across the Consumer Discretionary sector, ranked by 5Y. Automotive Retail is LAD's own industry. Use this to see which corners of the sector have carried the returns.
Industry Names 1Y med3Y med5Y med Top 3 by 5Y
Education Services 14 -21.4%71.3%83.2% CVSA 246% · PRDO 229% · GHC 123%
Homebuilding 17 -14.6%33.2%22.8% GRBK 144% · PHM 136% · TOL 134%
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 21 12.6%49.1%22.2% RCL 256% · MAR 171% · HLT 160%
Specialty Stores 7 11.1%39.6%16.5% ASO 47% · DKS 29% · FIVE 17%
Home Improvement Retail 4 -17.6%14.2%-3.5% HD -2% · LOW -5% · FND -67%
Home Furnishings 3 -10.2%48.1%-4.7% SGI 39% · MHK -38%
Automotive Retail ← 17 -17.9%3.8%-9.8% MUSA 211% · PAG 117% · ORLY 102%
Specialized Consumer Services 10 -14.7%21.9%-14.8% HRB 127% · FTDR 87% · SCI 40%
Footwear 9 64.5%43.9%-20.3% DECK 35% · SHOO 14% · CROX -20%
Restaurants 37 -10.3%-6.0%-23.7% EAT 324% · CAKE 211% · TXRH 107%
Distributors 4 -15.4%-18.4%-24.6% ARMK 120% · GPC 7% · LKQ -56%
Apparel Retail 26 2.1%-0.5%-40.9% ANF 315% · TJX 142% · ROST 123%
Household Appliances 18 -3.1%4.3%-41.8%
Computer & Electronics Retail 3 15.3%58.6%-42.1% BBY 1% · GME -42%
Leisure Facilities 12 4.0%-3.1%-42.5% LTH 130% · OSW 118% · PLNT -35%
Leisure Products 14 -15.4%-17.2%-43.4% GOLF 72% · HAS 51% · MAT -17%
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 29 -1.2%16.6%-46.7% RL 245% · TPR 238% · KTB 74%
Casinos & Gaming 20 -14.6%-24.2%-49.0% MCRI 88% · BYD 12% · RRR 9%
Automotive Parts & Equipment 39 -14.3%-15.0%-49.8% MOD 1160% · GTX 235% · BWA 52%
Broadline Retail 14 -7.8%25.4%-53.0% EBAY 76% · AMZN 53% · OLLI 37%
Automobile Manufacturers 8 -75.0%-51.4%-75.5% GM 36% · TSLA 30% · F -2%
Other Specialty Retail 17 -31.8%-34.4%-78.8% ULTA 63% · TSCO -15% · BBWI -66%
Consumer Electronics 11 -39.9%-29.0%-79.3% GRMN 97% · SONO -46%
Median of constituents with a full price history over each window. Top names are limited to companies above $2B market cap.

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Financials

LADANPAGKMXABGGPIMedian
NameLithia M.AutoNati.Penske A.CarMax Asbury A.Group 1 . 
Mkt Price270.00152.45212.0651.00164.05224.51188.06
Mkt Cap6.15.113.97.23.02.65.6
Rev LTM37,93627,44832,91825,88117,97522,15526,665
Op Inc LTM1,3851,2331,244-4599139011,073
FCF LTM-504125921,243496166331
FCF 3Y Avg-185-127709464369215292
CFO LTM-1492938941,784811439625
CFO 3Y Avg1451981,055956630462546

Growth & Margins

LADANPAGKMXABGGPIMedian
NameLithia M.AutoNati.Penske A.CarMax Asbury A.Group 1 . 
Rev Chg LTM2.1%-0.1%0.6%-1.8%4.1%0.8%0.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg9.1%1.0%4.7%-4.4%6.5%9.7%5.6%
Rev Chg Q2.2%-0.6%6.0%-1.0%0.3%-5.6%-0.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM0.6%-0.2%1.5%-0.2%0.1%-1.4%-0.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM-10.2%-6.5%-11.1%-72.1%-8.0%-8.2%-9.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-7.2%-11.4%-4.9%-22.6%-8.0%-4.5%-7.6%
Op Mgn LTM3.7%4.5%3.8%-1.8%5.1%4.1%3.9%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg4.1%4.8%4.1%-1.2%5.7%4.6%4.4%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.0%-0.2%-0.1%-0.3%-0.2%-0.2%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM-0.4%1.1%2.7%6.9%4.5%2.0%2.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg0.4%0.7%3.3%3.7%3.6%2.1%2.7%
FCF/Rev LTM-1.3%0.0%1.8%4.8%2.8%0.8%1.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg-0.5%-0.5%2.2%1.8%2.1%0.9%1.4%

Valuation

LADANPAGKMXABGGPIMedian
NameLithia M.AutoNati.Penske A.CarMax Asbury A.Group 1 . 
Mkt Cap6.15.113.97.23.02.65.6
P/S0.20.20.40.30.20.10.2
P/Op Inc4.44.111.2-15.83.32.93.7
P/EBIT3.43.49.15.73.13.83.6
P/E8.56.614.929.35.99.18.8
P/CFO-40.817.415.64.13.76.05.0
Total Yield12.7%15.1%9.3%3.4%17.0%11.9%12.3%
Dividend Yield0.9%0.0%2.6%0.0%0.0%1.0%0.4%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg-3.2%-1.5%6.5%6.0%9.5%4.2%5.1%
D/E2.72.20.72.61.82.22.2
Net D/E2.72.20.72.51.82.12.2

Returns

LADANPAGKMXABGGPIMedian
NameLithia M.AutoNati.Penske A.CarMax Asbury A.Group 1 . 
1M Rtn-14.6%-9.7%-0.0%-11.9%-11.1%-10.5%-10.8%
3M Rtn-20.4%-26.0%-0.5%-11.2%-26.6%-31.4%-23.2%
6M Rtn-2.0%-25.0%35.0%28.9%-19.0%-34.1%-10.5%
12M Rtn-12.7%-30.3%27.9%14.1%-34.7%-49.8%-21.5%
3Y Rtn6.7%14.0%56.9%-18.8%-19.9%-6.2%0.2%
1M Excs Rtn-12.2%-8.8%2.4%-8.9%-10.9%-10.2%-9.6%
3M Excs Rtn-22.4%-29.0%-4.4%-16.0%-29.5%-34.5%-25.7%
6M Excs Rtn-9.3%-32.3%27.7%21.6%-26.3%-41.4%-17.8%
12M Excs Rtn-25.8%-43.3%15.6%4.9%-47.0%-63.0%-34.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-74.3%-64.9%-22.2%-99.7%-99.2%-85.3%-79.8%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Vehicle Operations37,63536,18831,04228,18822,832
Total37,63536,18831,04228,18822,832


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20212020201920182017
Corporate and other6,3073,8532,3651,7371,566
Import1,8581,6551,3061,2241,138
Domestic1,5751,2621,4681,4881,338
Luxury1,4071,132945935641
Total11,1477,9026,0845,3844,683


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$269.13 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.1 
First Trading Date12/18/1996 
Distance from 52W High-36.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$333.46$308.02
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-19.3%-12.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility57.1%40.3%
Downside Capture78.97105.04
Upside Capture-4.2684.09
Correlation (S&P 500)-21.9%19.8%
LAD Betas & Captures as of 9/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.460.31-0.970.070.611.04
Up Beta-2.27-2.01-2.78-0.700.211.08
Down Beta1.712.69-3.97-0.090.780.77
Up Capture-50%-13%27%49%48%105%
Bmk +ve Days6162766132424
Stock +ve Days8173271123369
Down Capture304%244%30%34%88%106%
Bmk -ve Days16263760120328
Stock -ve Days14253255129383

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAD
LAD-12.3%40.3%-0.24-
Sector ETF (XLY)-1.6%19.2%-0.2228.3%
Equity (SPY)16.2%12.7%0.9018.4%
Gold (GLD)-6.0%29.0%-0.2212.3%
Commodities (DBC)50.2%20.7%1.85-2.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%13.8%-0.0328.0%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-25.3%43.4%-0.5515.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAD
LAD-3.3%39.7%0.02-
Sector ETF (XLY)5.5%24.1%0.1850.1%
Equity (SPY)13.6%17.1%0.6146.4%
Gold (GLD)17.7%18.9%0.766.7%
Commodities (DBC)9.5%19.5%0.379.3%
Real Estate (VNQ)1.1%18.9%-0.0546.4%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)7.6%51.7%0.3323.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LAD
LAD12.0%41.7%0.41-
Sector ETF (XLY)12.5%22.2%0.5151.6%
Equity (SPY)15.5%17.9%0.7348.2%
Gold (GLD)12.2%16.4%0.615.9%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%18.1%0.3717.9%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.2%20.7%0.2146.8%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)62.6%66.2%1.0215.5%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date9302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.9 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 91520263.3%
Average Daily Volume0.4 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.0 days
Basic Shares Quantity22.5 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares8.6%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 10/21/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/202619.3%3.5%3.5%
4/29/20265.0%3.3%6.8%
2/11/2026-1.9%-6.6%-21.5%
10/22/2025-1.1%2.1%-5.5%
7/29/2025-5.6%-7.4%8.0%
4/23/2025-5.8%-1.0%3.6%
2/12/20254.6%-1.2%-22.4%
10/23/202410.1%12.0%22.0%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive13912
# Negative111512
Median Positive4.6%5.0%7.3%
Median Negative-5.6%-4.5%-7.2%
Max Positive19.3%15.9%22.0%
Max Negative-8.2%-13.6%-23.4%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
7/29/202619.3%3.5%3.5%
4/29/20265.0%3.3%6.8%
2/11/2026-1.9%-6.6%-21.5%
10/22/2025-1.1%2.1%-5.5%
7/29/2025-5.6%-7.4%8.0%
4/23/2025-5.8%-1.0%3.6%
2/12/20254.6%-1.2%-22.4%
10/23/202410.1%12.0%22.0%
8/1/20246.9%-0.8%10.3%
4/24/2024-6.1%-3.8%-1.7%
2/14/20241.7%-5.7%-5.1%
10/25/2023-6.1%-2.9%7.7%
7/26/20239.7%4.7%4.6%
4/19/2023-2.2%-3.0%-2.3%
2/15/2023-8.2%-8.5%-23.4%
10/19/2022-6.3%-4.5%14.8%
7/20/2022-5.4%-13.6%-8.5%
4/20/2022-0.5%-8.7%-5.8%
2/9/20225.9%7.2%7.8%
10/20/20211.0%-3.4%-11.5%
7/21/20214.4%5.0%-4.4%
4/21/20212.5%6.0%-11.9%
2/3/20210.3%15.9%6.1%
10/21/20200.0%-9.0%5.5%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive13912
# Negative111512
Median Positive4.6%5.0%7.3%
Median Negative-5.6%-4.5%-7.2%
Max Positive19.3%15.9%22.0%
Max Negative-8.2%-13.6%-23.4%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/24/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
06/30/202607/29/202610-Q
03/31/202604/29/202610-Q
12/31/202502/25/202610-K
09/30/202510/24/202510-Q
06/30/202507/30/202510-Q
03/31/202504/24/202510-Q
12/31/202402/24/202510-K
09/30/202410/25/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202404/26/202410-Q
12/31/202302/23/202410-K
09/30/202310/27/202310-Q
06/30/202308/04/202310-Q
03/31/202304/28/202310-Q
12/31/202202/24/202310-K
09/30/202210/27/202210-Q
06/30/202207/28/202210-Q
03/31/202204/28/202210-Q
12/31/202102/18/202210-K
09/30/202110/27/202110-Q
06/30/202107/28/202110-Q
03/31/202104/29/202110-Q
12/31/202002/19/202110-K
09/30/202010/23/202010-Q
06/30/202007/24/202010-Q
03/31/202004/24/202010-Q
12/31/201902/21/202010-K
09/30/201910/25/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 10/1/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell9142026370.737527,805852,679Form
2Stork, DavidChief Administrative OfficerDirectSell9082026373.49320119,5152,017,192Form
3Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell6152026315.007523,625748,125Form
4McIntyre, Shauna DirectSell6112026305.6416550,431513,789Form
5Bailey, Richard J JR DirectSell5272026280.5729783,331213,237Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell9142026370.737527,805852,679Form
2Stork, DavidChief Administrative OfficerDirectSell9082026373.49320119,5152,017,192Form
3Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell6152026315.007523,625748,125Form
4McIntyre, Shauna DirectSell6112026305.6416550,431513,789Form
5Bailey, Richard J JR DirectSell5272026280.5729783,331213,237Form
6McIntyre, Shauna DirectSell5122026294.6424572,187543,905Form
7Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell3132026259.337519,450449,938Form
8Loretz, Congdon Stacy DirectSell12122025360.007527,000651,600Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Oct 22, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.$621.9 Mil13.4%11Hold13F
Conifer Management, L.L.C.$52.9 Mil10.1%6TRIM -47.0%13F
Tensile Capital Management LP$55.7 Mil8.0%25Hold13F
Nokomis Capital, L.L.C.$18.8 Mil5.7%47ADD +820.7%13F
Cooperman Leon G$84.9 Mil2.8%41ADD +7.1%13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$115.0 Mil1.8%39Hold13F
Glenview Capital Management, LLC$31.9 Mil0.9%41Hold13F
Park West Asset Management LLC$6.4 Mil0.6%48TRIM -74.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Nokomis Capital, L.L.C.$18.8 Mil5.7%47ADD +820.7%13F
Cooperman Leon G$84.9 Mil2.8%41ADD +7.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQAs OfFiling
Hook Mill Capital Partners, LP$37.0 Mil3.5%39ExitedDec 31, 202513F
Park West Asset Management LLC$6.4 Mil0.6%48TRIM -74.5%Mar 31, 202613F
Conifer Management, L.L.C.$52.9 Mil10.1%6TRIM -47.0%Mar 31, 202613F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Abrams Capital Management, L.P.$621.9 Mil13.4%11Hold13F
Lyrical Asset Management LP$115.0 Mil1.8%39Hold13F
Cooperman Leon G$84.9 Mil2.8%41ADD +7.1%13F
Tensile Capital Management LP$55.7 Mil8.0%25Hold13F
Conifer Management, L.L.C.$52.9 Mil10.1%6TRIM -47.0%13F
Glenview Capital Management, LLC$31.9 Mil0.9%41Hold13F
Nokomis Capital, L.L.C.$18.8 Mil5.7%47ADD +820.7%13F
Park West Asset Management LLC$6.4 Mil0.6%48TRIM -74.5%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 10/21/2026