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Lithia Motors

LAD Successfully Elected All Nominee Directors and Confirmed KPMG as Independent Auditor at Annual General Meeting

Lithia Motors released FY2026 Q1 earnings on April 29 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 9.271 B (forecast USD 9.222 B), actual EPS USD 4.28 (forecast USD 6.7733)

Lysia Motors Exceeds Q1 EPS Estimates

Lithia Motors to Release FY2026 Q1 Earnings on April 29 Pre-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 9.222 B, EPS USD 6.7733

Lithia Motors to Release FY2025 Annual Earnings on April 29, 2026 Pre-Market EST, Forecast Revenue USD 37.66 B, EPS USD 34.464

Lithia Motors Revises Loan Agreement with U.S. Bank to Extend Credit Facility Maturity

Lithia Motors Receives Analyst Ratings and Target Price Recommendations

Lithia Reports FY2025 Earnings Revenue Growth, Net Income Decline

LAD reports strong Q4 earnings

Lithia Motors released FY2025 earnings on February 11 Pre-Market EST, actual revenue USD 37.63 B (forecast USD 37.66 B), actual EPS USD 32.32 (forecast USD 34.464)

Lithia Motors released FY2025 Q4 earnings on February 11 Pre-Market EST, actual revenue USD 9.198 B (forecast USD 9.176 B), actual EPS USD 5.728 (forecast USD 8.1)

Lithia Motors to Release FY2025 Q4 Earnings on February 11, Pre-Market EST; Forecast Revenue USD 9.176 B, EPS USD 8.1

Evercore ISI Raises Lydian Car Dealership Price Target to $500

Lithia Expands Presence in LA Market through Acquisition of Premium Dealerships

Lithia Motors Inc Acquires Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica

Lithia Motors released FY2025 9 Months earnings on October 22 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 28.44 B, actual EPS USD 26.42

Lithia Motors released FY2025 Q3 earnings on October 22 Pre-Market (EST), actual revenue USD 0 (forecast USD 9.492 B), actual EPS USD 0 (forecast USD 8.552)

Lithia & Driveway Reports Q3 Adjusted Earnings Per Share Above Expectations

Lithia Motors Reports Record Q3 2025 Revenue

Wells Fargo Raises Lithia Motors Price Target to $327

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Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) is undergoing a significant reorganization of its dealership operations, centralizing management and merging sales roles. The company is also testing remote work and implementing a new digital dealer management system to enhance efficiency. These changes aim to improve competitiveness in a shifting auto retail landscape. Investors are focused on the execution of this plan, including updates on costs and operational outcomes. Currently, Lithia's stock trades 26% below analyst targets, with a noted risk regarding debt coverage by cash flow.

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Lithia Motors Resets Dealership Model As Valuation Discount Draws Investor Focus

Insider activity at Lithia Motors (LAD) has caught investor attention as Director Shauna McIntyre sold 245 shares worth $72,186 on May 12, 2026. Analysts have revised their views post-Q1 results, noting mixed fundamentals with record revenue but ongoing margin compression. Spark's AI Analyst rates LAD as Neutral, citing solid financial performance despite elevated leverage. The stock has a YTD price performance of -13.39% and a market cap of $6.7B.

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Insider Move at Lithia Motors Sparks Fresh Buzz Among Investors

At Lithia Motors' 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected directors, approved executive compensation, and ratified the auditor, while rejecting a proposal for an independent board chair. CEO Bryan DeBoer highlighted record performance in 2025, with revenue of $37.6 billion and a 16% increase in earnings per share. The company allocated $1.1 billion for share repurchases and emphasized priorities for 2026, including customer loyalty and disciplined capital deployment. A question regarding FTC investigations into safety recalls was addressed during the Q&A session.

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Lithia Motors AGM: Shareholders Elect Directors, Approve Pay, Reject Independent Chair Proposal

Lithia Motors (LAD) is currently priced at approximately $290.90, raising questions about its value after a recent share price rebound. The stock has experienced a 5.8% increase over the past week and a 16.0% rise over the last month, despite a year-to-date decline of 12.5%. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis suggests the stock is undervalued by 49.8%, with an estimated intrinsic value of $579.05 per share. Additionally, Lithia's P/E ratio of 9.54x is significantly lower than industry averages, indicating potential undervaluation. Investors are encouraged to consider these factors when evaluating the stock.

Is Lithia Motors (LAD) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Share Price Rebound

Lithia Motors held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where all ten nominated directors were elected, including Executive Chairman Sidney B. DeBoer and CEO Bryan B. DeBoer. Shareholders approved executive compensation and ratified KPMG as the independent auditor. A proposal to change board leadership was rejected, indicating strong support for the current governance. Analysts rate LAD stock as a Buy with a $365.00 price target, while Spark's AI Analyst gives it a Neutral rating due to solid financial performance but concerns over margin compression and profitability pressures.

Lithia Motors Shareholders Reinforce Leadership and Governance Structure

CFRA has reiterated a Strong Buy opinion on Lithia Motors Inc. (LAD) shares despite lowering its 12-month target by $25 to $375 and adjusting EPS estimates for 2026 and 2027. The company continues to outperform peers in auto retail, with strong same-store sales growth and aggressive share repurchases. LAD bought back ~4% of its outstanding shares in Q1 2026 after retiring 11% in 2025. CFRA views the risk/reward as compelling, with significant upside potential in a favorable demand environment.

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Research Alert: CFRA Reiterates Strong Buy Opinion On Shares Of Lithia Motors Inc.

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) shares rose 7.1% to $296.85, despite a significant drop in trading volume. The company reported Q1 earnings of $7.34 per share, missing estimates of $9.14, with revenue of $9.27 billion, below the expected $9.81 billion. Analysts have mixed sentiments, with some downgrading ratings while others maintain a 'Moderate Buy' consensus. The stock has a market cap of $6.91 billion and a P/E ratio of 9.21. A quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share was recently paid to shareholders.

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Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Shares Up 7.1%  - What's Next?

Lithia Motors shares are trading higher after the company reported better-than-expected Q1 financial results.

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Lithia Motors | 8-K: FY2026 Q1 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 9.271 B

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