The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Lithia Motors, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $458 — +21.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 44 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — in the lower half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Lithia Motors, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Revisions (86): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.
Accruals (25): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (18): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LAD, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +21.3% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 9 moved their price target up and 1 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Aug 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Maintains | Outperform | $400 → $470 |
| 4 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | $325 → $340 |
| 3 Aug 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | $365 → $455 |
| 30 July 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | $400 → $475 |
| 30 July 2026 | UBS | Downgrade | Neutral | $370 → $440 |
| 30 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $306 → $395 |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 15 July 2026 | Barclays | Maintains | Overweight | $370 → $360 |
| 10 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 July 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Buy | $348 → $370 |
| 9 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | $350 → $417 |
| 9 July 2026 | B of A Securities | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 6 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $305 → $306 |
| 6 July 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 27 May 2026 | UBS | Initiates | Buy | — |
| 7 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 30 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 17 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. LAD appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 53% of US stocks
Cheaper than 92% of US stocks
Cheaper than 65% of US stocks
Cheaper than 30% of US stocks
Higher than 32% of US stocks
Higher than 37% of US stocks
Higher than 15% of US stocks
Higher than 54% of US stocks
Higher than 52% of US stocks
Higher than 65% of US stocks
Higher than 71% of US stocks
Higher than 16% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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A weekly roundup of dividend changes and upcoming ex-dividend dates for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers was published on Seeking Alpha for the week of August 16.
Why it matters — LAD watchers would care because any dividend-related announcement or status change for Lithia Motors could affect its classification among dividend stocks and signal company financial priorities.
Zacks Investment Research highlighted Lithia Motors (LAD) as a strong momentum stock, suggesting it may be a market-beating pick based on the Zacks Style Scores system.
Why it matters — A positive assessment from a major investment research firm could draw attention to LAD among momentum-focused investors.
Lithia Motors topped Q2 estimates, driven by stronger used-vehicle margins, aftersales growth, and record financing income, which offset mixed sales trends.
Why it matters — The earnings beat signals that Lithia's used-vehicle and financing segments are performing well, which may offset concerns about overall sales variability.
Lithia Motors reported record second-quarter revenue of $9.8 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $10.03, up 9% year-over-year, driven by used-vehicle profitability, after-sales margins, and Driveway Finance Corporation income.
Why it matters — The record revenue and earnings growth in a dynamic market environment indicate resilient performance across multiple business segments for LAD.
Lithia stock surged as the company continues consolidating the car dealership industry, with rising profit margins enabling significant share buybacks.
Why it matters — Lithia watchers would care because rising margins and aggressive share repurchases indicate the company's consolidation strategy is strengthening its financial position and shareholder returns.
The 16 Wall Street analysts covering Lithia Motors, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $458, with estimates ranging from $340 to $525. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 16 analysts covering Lithia Motors, Inc., 10 rate it a Buy, 6 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Lithia Motors, Inc. 44 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 15 Aug 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. ranks 44 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (86 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 16 analysts implies +21.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Lithia Motors, Inc. 44 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Lithia Motors, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LAD are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $340 to $525 over the next 12 months.
Lithia Motors, Inc. returned +23.5% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Lithia Motors Inc. is a global automotive retailer that provides a broad range of products and services across the vehicle ownership lifecycle.
The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 14 Aug 2026): "Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16". A weekly roundup of dividend changes and upcoming ex-dividend dates for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers was published on Seeking Alpha for the week of August 16.
Lithia Motors Inc. is a global automotive retailer that provides a broad range of products and services across the vehicle ownership lifecycle. Headquartered in Medford, Oregon, and founded in 1946, the company operates franchised dealerships and related businesses in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Lithia Motors offers new and used vehicles across domestic, import, and luxury brands, complemented by financing and leasing solutions, insurance and protection products, and fleet management offerings. It also runs extensive aftersales operations, including parts, repair and maintenance services, collision centers, and body shops. Through the Lithia & Driveway brand, the company combines its physical network with e-commerce platforms and digital retail tools, enabling customers to research, purchase, finance, and sell vehicles online. In the specialty retail and automotive distribution space, Lithia Motors plays a significant role as a scaled, multi-brand operator with an integrated mix of vehicle operations and captive financing activities serving retail, commercial, and fleet customers.
CEO Mr. Bryan B. DeBoer · 30,000 employees · United States · https://www.lithia.com