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Consumer Cyclical - Auto - Dealerships - NYSE - US
$ 290.015
0.0466 %
$ 7.62 B
Market Cap
9.78
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAD stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 290 USD, Lithia Motors, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAD stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 290 USD, Lithia Motors, Inc. is HIDDEN

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Mar, 31, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one LAD stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 290 USD, Lithia Motors, Inc. is HIDDEN

2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart LAD

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FINANCIALS
36.2 B REVENUE
16.58%
1.58 B OPERATING INCOME
-6.90%
822 M NET INCOME
-17.91%
425 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
189.99%
-1.85 B INVESTING CASH FLOW
-45.98%
908 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-62.34%
9.17 B REVENUE
-0.52%
416 M OPERATING INCOME
-2.16%
4.1 M NET INCOME
-98.04%
61.8 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
-71.82%
-33.6 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
89.01%
27.4 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
109.23%
Balance Sheet Lithia Motors, Inc.
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Current Assets 7.77 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 402 M
Receivables 1.24 B
Other Current Assets 6.13 B
Non-Current Assets 15.4 B
Long-Term Investments 0
PP&E 5.29 B
Other Non-Current Assets 10.1 B
5.35 %26.52 %22.87 %43.53 %Total Assets$23.1b
Current Liabilities 6.55 B
Accounts Payable 334 M
Short-Term Debt 5.1 B
Other Current Liabilities 1.12 B
Non-Current Liabilities 9.9 B
Long-Term Debt 2.65 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 7.25 B
30.98 %6.82 %16.10 %44.08 %Total Liabilities$16.4b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall Lithia Motors, Inc.
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Revenue 36.2 B
Cost Of Revenue 30.6 B
Gross Profit 5.56 B
Operating Expenses 3.99 B
Operating Income 1.58 B
Other Expenses 754 M
Net Income 822 M
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RATIOS
15.37% GROSS MARGIN
15.37%
4.35% OPERATING MARGIN
4.35%
2.22% NET MARGIN
2.22%
12.05% ROE
12.05%
3.47% ROA
3.47%
5.54% ROIC
5.54%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis Lithia Motors, Inc.
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Net Income 822 M
Depreciation & Amortization 390 M
Capital Expenditures -351 M
Stock-Based Compensation 58.4 M
Change in Working Capital -833 M
Others -584 M
Free Cash Flow 73.7 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets Lithia Motors, Inc.
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for LAD of $344 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $297 to a high of $405 .
LAD Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
297 USD 2.41%
LAD Average Price Target Wall Street Target
344 USD 18.79%
LAD Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
405 USD 39.65%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
0.15% DIVIDEND YIELD
0.53 USD DIVIDEND PER SHARE
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5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership Lithia Motors, Inc.
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Sold
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434 K USD 4
3-6 MONTHS
19.1 M USD 7
6-9 MONTHS
6.62 M USD 3
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35.1 K USD 1
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7. News
Lithia Expands Presence in Southwest Region, Boosts Share Repurchase LAD acquires Elk Grove Subaru in California to expand its presence in the Southwest region and boosts its share repurchase authorization by $350 million. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Expands Retail Network in Southwest Region and Announces Share Repurchase Authorization Increase MEDFORD, Ore. , March 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced the acquisition today of Elk Grove Subaru in Elk Grove, California, adding an additional store to its network in the Sacramento area, and continuing to strengthen its density in the Southwest region. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Lithia Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Increase Y/Y LAD's fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and sales surpass the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues rise year-over-year. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jardon Jaramillo - Senior Director, IR Bryan DeBoer - CEO, President & Director Adam Chamberlain - EVP & COO Tina Miller - SVP & CFO Conference Call Participants Ryan Sigdahl - Craig-Hallum Bret Jordan - Jefferies Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Chris Bottiglieri - BNP Paribas Jeff Lick - Stephens John Murphy - Bank of America Merrill Lynch Colin Langan - Wells Fargo Ron Josey - Citi David Whiston - Morningstar Operator Greetings, and welcome to the Lithia Motors Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. [Operator Instructions]. seekingalpha.com - 1 month ago
Lithia Motors (LAD) Q4 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates The headline numbers for Lithia Motors (LAD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended December 2024, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia Motors (LAD) Tops Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates Lithia Motors (LAD) came out with quarterly earnings of $7.79 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.01 per share. This compares to earnings of $8.24 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Reports Record Fourth Quarter Revenue of $9.2 billion, a 20% Increase, and the First Profitable Year for Finance Operations Announces Dividend of $0.53 per Share for Fourth Quarter MEDFORD, Ore. , Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today reported the highest fourth quarter revenue in company history and the first profitable year for Financing Operations, which includes Driveway Finance Corporation. prnewswire.com - 1 month ago
Insights Into Lithia Motors (LAD) Q4: Wall Street Projections for Key Metrics Beyond analysts' top -and-bottom-line estimates for Lithia Motors (LAD), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2024. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia Motors (LAD) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Should You Buy? Lithia Motors (LAD) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations. zacks.com - 1 month ago
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Expands Footprint in the Mid-Atlantic Region MEDFORD, Ore. , Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced today the acquisition of Stohlman Subaru in Sterling, Virginia growing its presence in the strong performing Mid-Atlantic Region. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Why Lithia Motors (LAD) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again Lithia Motors (LAD) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report. zacks.com - 2 months ago
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter 2024 Results MEDFORD, Ore. , Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced its fourth quarter 2024 earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
8. Profile Summary

Lithia Motors, Inc. LAD

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Auto - Dealerships
MARKET CAP $ 7.62 B
Dividend Yield 0.15%
Description Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury. It offers new and used vehicles; vehicle financing services; warranties, insurance contracts, and vehicle and theft protection services; and automotive repair and maintenance services, as well as sells vehicle body and parts under the Driveway and GreenCars brand names. As of February 18, 2022, the company operated through 278 stores. It also offers its products online through 300 websites. Lithia Motors, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.
Contact 150 North Bartlett Street, Medford, OR, 97501 https://www.lithiainvestorrelations.com
IPO Date Dec. 18, 1996
Employees 30000
Officers Mr. Chun-Wai C. Liang Senior Vice President of DCH Operations Mr. Sidney B. DeBoer Founder & Chairman Mr. Christopher S. Holzshu CPA Executive Vice President Mr. Gary M. Glandon Senior Vice President & Chief People Officer Mr. Bryan B. DeBoer Chief Executive Officer, President & Director Ms. Tina H. Miller CPA Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Mr. Adam Chamberlain Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Mr. George N. Hines Senior Vice President and Chief Technology & Innovation Officer Mr. David G. Stork Senior Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer Mr. Bryan L. Osterhout Regional President