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Lithia Motors (LAD)
NYSE:LAD
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LAD Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range$0 - $0
52-Week Range$243.00 - $405.68
Previous Close$359.98
Volume564.01K
Average Volume (3M)294.62K
Market Cap
$9.60B
Enterprise Value$10.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$636.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta1.50
Next Earnings
Feb 12, 2025EPS Estimate
$7.31Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 08, 2024Dividend Yield0.58%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)29.30
Shares Outstanding26,637,156
10 Day Avg. Volume565,705
30 Day Avg. Volume294,622
Standard Deviation0.15
R-Squared0.35
Alpha0.00477
Financial Highlights & Ratios
Price to Book (P/B)1.45
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)10.90
P/FCF Ratio11.80
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.30
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit1.96
Enterprise Value/Ebitda7.28
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$382.33Price Target Upside6.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering10
Lithia Motors News
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings And GrowthLAD Q3 EPS of $8.21 beat VA consensus of $7.62 driven by SG&A, margin & tax.
Financial PerformanceLAD exceeded their original cost savings target, reaching a $200M annualized run rate with an additional $100M in savings to come.
Share BuybacksThe company plans to allocate 30-40% of free cash flow towards share buybacks.
Bears Say
Capital ManagementThe company executed a lower-than-anticipated buyback, which may raise questions about capital allocation priorities.
Financial PerformanceSales of $9.2B missed Visible Alpha's consensus of $9.5B.
Operational PerformanceUsed units were significantly below expectations, which might become a topic of concern during discussions.
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Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
LAD FAQ
What was Lithia Motors’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lithia Motors lowest stock price was $243.00 and its highest was $405.68 in the past 12 months.
What is Lithia Motors’s market cap?
Currently, no data Available
When is Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 12, 2025 which is in 52 days.
How were Lithia Motors’s earnings last quarter?
Lithia Motors released its earnings results on Oct 23, 2024. The company reported $8.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $7.597 by $0.613.
Is Lithia Motors overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lithia Motors’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lithia Motors pay dividends?
Lithia Motors pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.529 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.58%. See more information on Lithia Motors dividends here
What is Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate?
Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate is $7.31.
How many shares outstanding does Lithia Motors have?
Lithia Motors has 26,637,156 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithia Motors’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithia Motors reported an EPS of $8.21 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $7.597. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.105%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lithia Motors?
Among the largest hedge funds holding Lithia Motors’s share is Abrams Capital Management L.P.. It holds Lithia Motors’s shares valued at 760M.
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Lithia Motors Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$382.33 (6.21% Upside)
$382.33 (6.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAD Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 64%
Sector Average 64%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 103.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $18.2M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.9%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.3%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
17.29%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
27.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lithia Motors
Lithia Motors, Inc. engages in the operation of automotive franchises and retail of new and used vehicles. It operates through the following segments: Domestic, Import and Luxury. The Domestic segment comprises of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Chrysler, General Motors, and Ford. The Import segment composes of automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Nissan, and Volkswagen. The Luxury segment includes retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles manufactured by BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus. The company was founded by Walt DeBoer and Sidney B. DeBoer in 1946 and is headquartered in Medford, OR.
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LAD Company Deck
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LAD Earnings Call
Q3 2024
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements, particularly in cost savings and strategic acquisitions. However, challenges remain in same-store sales performance and inventory management, especially in the used vehicle segment. The overall progress in digital and financing operations, along with strategic partnerships, supports a positive outlook.Read More>---
LAD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$382.33
▲(6.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering LAD
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
16/24 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
+24.66%
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