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LAD today

$312.25+$6.43 (+2.10%)close Nov 11, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (confirmed)

4 hourStrong Bullish

1 hourBullish

15 minBullish

5 minBullish

Daily trend turns up above $293.53

Key levels

Resistance$345.00

Resistance$325.00

Support$310.00

Support$293.53

Latest news & SEC filings

NewsFranchise Equity Partners hires Chris Holzshu as operating partner

AnalystCitigroup keeps Buy rating on Lithia Motors, cuts target to $386

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About Lithia Motors

Lithia Motors is an automotive retailer that sells new and used vehicles through franchised dealerships in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada, along with online sales. The company also provides financing and insurance products, vehicle repair and maintenance services, and fleet management. It operates in two segments: Vehicle Operations and Financing Operations.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 25, 2026.

NYSE · Consumer Cyclical

LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD)

$312.25+6.43 (+2.10%)
WATCHLISTGrade: BRisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
278.6288.1297.6307.0312.25Oct 9Oct 19Oct 27Nov 4
High313.96
Low300.45
Open301.23
Volume207K
Avg Vol341K
VWAP309.77
30d High316.52
30d Low269.13
30d Chg+2.02%

What Is the Price Target for LAD?

SEPT Low Target

$335.75

SEPT Mid Target

$395.00

SEPT High Target

$454.25

Analyst Consensus

$395.00

Current: $312.25Upside: +26.5%Confidence: 85%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is LAD a Buy or Sell Right Now?

64
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing 4.0% YoY with STABLE trend — consistent growth.

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Is LAD Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, PEG, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$415.85

23

Moat Score

NONE

3/9

Piotroski Score

2.4

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with LAD?

Insider Signal

SELLING

0 buys / 6 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

DISTRIBUTING

Short Squeeze Risk

LOW

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
DEBOER SIDNEY BdirectorSale84$25KNov 2, 2026
Macaddino Katherine LeeofficerBuy47-Oct 1, 2026
O'NEILL HEIDIdirectorSale540-Sep 25, 2026
Stork DavidofficerSale320$120KSep 8, 2026
Loretz Congdon StacydirectorSale75$24KJun 12, 2026
McIntyre ShaunadirectorSale165$50KJun 10, 2026
Bailey Richard J JrdirectorSale297$83KMay 26, 2026

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LAD Growth Story

Revenue YoY

4.0%

3yr Revenue CAGR

10.1%

EPS Growth YoY

9.75%

FCF Growth YoY

-92.1%

Revenue Trend

STABLE

Dark Pool Trades for LAD

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
21:26:37$312.252,088$$652KSELL
21:00:35$312.252,499$$780KSELL
20:38:23$306.081,001$$306KSELL
21:04:56$310.801,159$$360KBUY
21:04:56$310.803,237$$1.0MBUY

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Options Flow for LAD

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TypeStrikeExpiryDTEPremiumSizeTrade
PUT$340Nov 209$$30901SWEEP

1 options trades shown · 0% calls

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LAD — frequently asked questions

What is LAD stock price today?

LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) is at $312.25, up 2.10% (+$6.43) at the Nov 11, 2026 close.

Why is LAD stock moving today?

Latest LAD news — Oct 27, 2026: Franchise Equity Partners hires Chris Holzshu as operating partner · Oct 23, 2026: Citigroup keeps Buy rating on Lithia Motors, cuts target to $386

What is the LAD price target?

The average analyst price target for LAD is $395.00, ranging from $310 to $475, based on 9 analysts. Latest: Evercore ISI Group maintains on Oct 12, 2026.

What do analysts rate LAD?

Analyst ratings for LAD: 0 Buy, 23 Hold, 2 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did LAD beat earnings?

LAD last reported on Oct 21, 2026: EPS $10.34 vs $9.70 expected — a beat of 6.6%.

What is LAD's P/E ratio?

LAD trades at a P/E of 9.3 vs a Consumer Cyclical average of 19.8.

Does LAD pay a dividend?

Yes. LAD's dividend yield is 0.66%.

What are LAD support and resistance levels?

Support: $310.00, $293.53, $276.34. Resistance: $325.00, $345.00, $363.87.

What are insiders doing with LAD?

Insider activity: SELLING, 0 buys and 6 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on LAD?

Oct 27, 2026: Franchise Equity Partners hires Chris Holzshu as operating partner · Oct 23, 2026: Citigroup keeps Buy rating on Lithia Motors, cuts target to $386