Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
LAD Stock Forecast
Lithia Motors stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $313.20 (represents a 12.05% upside from LAD’s last price of $279.51) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 9 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
LAD Price Target
The average price target for Lithia Motors (LAD) is $313.20 based on 1-year price targets from 9 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $360.00 to $233.00. This represents a potential 12.05% upside from LAD's last price of $279.51.
LAD Analyst Ratings
According to 9 Wall Street analysts, Lithia Motors's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for LAD stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 7 'Buy' (77.78%), 2 'Hold' (22.22%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Lithia Motors Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2024 | Ali Faghri | Guggenheim | $338.00 | $283.21 | 19.35% | 20.93% |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Doug Dutton | Evercore ISI | $360.00 | $255.39 | 40.96% | 28.80% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Ryan Sigdahl | Craig-Hallum | $310.00 | $250.03 | 23.99% | 10.91% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Bret Jordan | Jefferies | $325.00 | $248.34 | 30.87% | 16.27% |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Ronald Jewsikow | Guggenheim | $297.00 | $260.32 | 14.09% | 6.26% |
| Jan 13, 2023 | - | Wells Fargo | $233.00 | $235.34 | -0.99% | -16.64% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | - | Guggenheim | $578.00 | $298.21 | 93.82% | 106.79% |
| Apr 21, 2022 | - | Wells Fargo | $350.00 | $307.27 | 13.91% | 25.22% |
The latest Lithia Motors stock forecast, released on Aug 09, 2024 by Ali Faghri from Guggenheim, set a price target of $338.00, which represents a 19.35% increase from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($283.21), and a 20.93% increase from LAD last price ($279.51).
Lithia Motors Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | - | 1 | 5 |
| Avg Price Target | - | $338.00 | $326.00 |
| Last Closing Price | $279.51 | $279.51 | $279.51 |
| Upside/Downside | -100.00% | 20.93% | 16.63% |
In the current month, the average price target of Lithia Motors stock is -, according to 0 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a -100.00% decrease as opposed to Lithia Motors's last price of $279.51. This month's average price target is down -100.00% compared to last quarter, and down -100.00% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2024 | Stephens | Underperform | Overweight | Initialise |
| Aug 09, 2024 | Guggenheim | Neutral | Buy | Upgrade |
| Aug 01, 2024 | Goldman Sachs | Neutral | Neutral | Hold |
| Jun 03, 2024 | Evercore ISI | Outperform | Outperform | Hold |
| May 17, 2024 | Guggenheim | Buy | Neutral | Downgrade |
| May 02, 2024 | Wells Fargo | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| May 02, 2024 | Stephens | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Craig-Hallum | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Jefferies | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 17, 2024 | Guggenheim | Buy | Buy | Hold |
Lithia Motors's last stock rating was published by Stephens on Sep 11, 2024. The company Initialise its LAD rating from "Underperform" to "Overweight".
Lithia Motors Financial Forecast
Lithia Motors Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $8.28B | $8.11B | $6.97B | $6.99B | $7.30B | $7.24B | $6.71B | $6.31B | $6.17B | $6.01B | $4.34B | $3.94B | $3.62B | $2.76B | $2.80B | $3.27B | $3.33B |
| Avg Forecast | $10.07B | $10.15B | $9.77B | $9.70B | $9.86B | $10.14B | $9.88B | $9.46B | $9.08B | $9.54B | $9.29B | $8.59B | $7.95B | $8.15B | $7.92B | $7.27B | $7.07B | $7.34B | $7.28B | $6.34B | $6.16B | $5.78B | $5.08B | $3.91B | $3.91B | $3.57B | $2.52B | $2.87B | $3.22B | $3.26B |
| High Forecast | $10.51B | $10.60B | $10.20B | $10.13B | $10.30B | $10.58B | $10.31B | $9.87B | $9.48B | $10.03B | $9.70B | $8.97B | $8.15B | $8.48B | $8.27B | $7.59B | $7.38B | $7.66B | $7.64B | $6.65B | $6.46B | $6.06B | $5.33B | $4.10B | $4.10B | $3.75B | $2.64B | $3.01B | $3.37B | $3.42B |
| Low Forecast | $9.81B | $9.89B | $9.52B | $9.45B | $9.61B | $9.88B | $9.63B | $9.22B | $8.85B | $9.32B | $9.05B | $8.37B | $7.78B | $7.84B | $7.72B | $7.08B | $6.89B | $7.15B | $7.11B | $6.19B | $6.01B | $5.64B | $4.96B | $3.82B | $3.82B | $3.49B | $2.46B | $2.80B | $3.14B | $3.18B |
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.02% | 1.02% | 0.96% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 1.06% | 1.02% | 1.07% | 1.18% | 1.11% | 1.01% | 1.01% | 1.09% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.02% |
Lithia Motors's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 5 analysts is $7.95B, with a low forecast of $7.78B, and a high forecast of $8.15B. LAD's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -3.94% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $8.28B (Sep 23).
Lithia Motors EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $510.80M | $534.00M | $428.30M | $442.00M | $576.20M | $566.70M | $544.00M | $512.00M | $497.60M | $492.50M | $276.70M | $339.70M | $264.80M | $155.50M | $117.20M | $149.10M | $171.00M |
| Avg Forecast | $656.59M | $662.27M | $637.38M | $632.60M | $643.21M | $661.13M | $644.42M | $616.92M | $592.30M | $622.15M | $606.15M | $538.42M | $518.63M | $531.58M | $516.87M | $489.47M | $461.05M | $433.52M | $475.18M | $444.97M | $401.81M | $376.77M | $331.34M | $211.01M | $254.94M | $233.10M | $164.35M | $119.49M | $209.91M | $212.67M |
| High Forecast | $685.53M | $691.46M | $665.47M | $660.48M | $671.56M | $690.27M | $672.83M | $644.12M | $618.41M | $654.34M | $632.87M | $646.10M | $531.36M | $553.47M | $539.65M | $587.36M | $481.37M | $520.23M | $498.31M | $533.97M | $421.37M | $395.12M | $347.48M | $253.22M | $267.35M | $244.45M | $172.36M | $143.38M | $220.13M | $223.03M |
| Low Forecast | $639.79M | $645.32M | $621.06M | $616.41M | $626.75M | $644.21M | $627.93M | $601.14M | $577.14M | $607.69M | $590.64M | $430.73M | $507.24M | $511.59M | $503.64M | $391.58M | $449.25M | $346.82M | $463.93M | $355.98M | $392.30M | $367.85M | $323.50M | $168.81M | $248.90M | $227.58M | $160.46M | $95.59M | $204.94M | $207.64M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.96% | 1.03% | 0.88% | 0.96% | 1.33% | 1.19% | 1.22% | 1.27% | 1.32% | 1.49% | 1.31% | 1.33% | 1.14% | 0.95% | 0.98% | 0.71% | 0.80% |
5 analysts predict LAD's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $518.63M, with a high of $531.36M and a low of $507.24M. This is 1.53% upper than Lithia Motors's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $510.80M.
Lithia Motors Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $261.50M | $297.20M | $228.70M | $247.70M | $329.60M | $331.30M | $342.20M | $292.60M | $307.90M | $304.90M | $156.20M | $187.60M | $158.80M | $77.70M | $46.20M | $68.00M | $85.20M |
| Avg Forecast | $256.09M | $279.89M | $250.78M | $232.29M | $218.25M | $247.63M | $231.47M | $207.90M | $186.11M | $207.02M | $190.34M | $337.32M | $223.05M | $271.66M | $251.87M | $306.66M | $274.64M | $268.25M | $328.68M | $278.78M | $275.77M | $252.85M | $167.90M | $119.12M | $138.40M | $165.26M | $41.82M | $47.10M | $80.87M | $84.05M |
| High Forecast | $270.76M | $295.93M | $265.15M | $245.60M | $230.76M | $261.82M | $244.74M | $219.81M | $196.77M | $220.80M | $201.25M | $404.79M | $226.90M | $288.91M | $266.30M | $367.99M | $290.38M | $321.90M | $349.48M | $334.54M | $293.23M | $268.85M | $178.53M | $142.94M | $147.16M | $175.72M | $44.47M | $56.52M | $85.99M | $89.37M |
| Low Forecast | $247.57M | $270.58M | $242.44M | $224.56M | $210.99M | $239.39M | $223.77M | $200.98M | $179.92M | $184.86M | $184.01M | $269.86M | $218.65M | $246.59M | $243.49M | $245.33M | $265.50M | $214.60M | $318.56M | $223.02M | $267.28M | $245.06M | $162.74M | $95.30M | $134.14M | $160.17M | $40.53M | $37.68M | $78.38M | $81.46M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.96% | 1.18% | 0.75% | 0.90% | 1.23% | 1.01% | 1.23% | 1.06% | 1.22% | 1.82% | 1.31% | 1.36% | 0.96% | 1.86% | 0.98% | 0.84% | 1.01% |
Lithia Motors's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $223.05M, with a range of $218.65M to $226.90M. LAD's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -14.70% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $261.50M (Sep 23).
Lithia Motors SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $850.80M | $842.20M | $764.40M | $753.40M | $749.20M | $781.50M | $726.10M | $709.40M | $675.90M | $629.60M | $449.40M | $405.10M | $389.30M | $306.30M | $345.90M | $352.90M | $352.60M |
| Avg Forecast | $1.08B | $1.09B | $1.05B | $1.05B | $1.06B | $1.09B | $1.06B | $1.02B | $978.65M | $1.03B | $1.00B | $724.62M | $856.93M | $878.33M | $854.02M | $658.75M | $761.79M | $588.86M | $785.13M | $598.86M | $663.91M | $622.54M | $547.48M | $342.71M | $421.23M | $385.15M | $271.56M | $352.65M | $346.84M | $351.40M |
| High Forecast | $1.13B | $1.14B | $1.10B | $1.09B | $1.11B | $1.14B | $1.11B | $1.06B | $1.02B | $1.08B | $1.05B | $869.55M | $877.96M | $914.50M | $891.67M | $790.50M | $795.36M | $706.64M | $823.36M | $718.63M | $696.23M | $652.85M | $574.13M | $411.26M | $441.74M | $403.90M | $284.78M | $423.18M | $363.72M | $368.51M |
| Low Forecast | $1.06B | $1.07B | $1.03B | $1.02B | $1.04B | $1.06B | $1.04B | $993.25M | $953.61M | $1.00B | $975.90M | $579.70M | $838.10M | $845.29M | $832.17M | $527.00M | $742.29M | $471.09M | $766.55M | $479.09M | $648.19M | $607.80M | $534.52M | $274.17M | $411.26M | $376.03M | $265.13M | $282.12M | $338.62M | $343.08M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.97% | 0.99% | 1.16% | 0.99% | 1.27% | 1.00% | 1.21% | 1.07% | 1.09% | 1.15% | 1.31% | 0.96% | 1.01% | 1.13% | 0.98% | 1.02% | 1.00% |
Lithia Motors's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $856.93M, based on 5 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $838.10M to $877.96M. The forecast indicates a 0.72% rise compared to LAD last annual SG&A of $850.80M (Sep 23).
Lithia Motors EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $9.49 | $10.80 | $8.32 | $9.07 | $11.99 | $12.05 | $11.64 | $9.92 | $10.16 | $10.10 | $5.87 | $7.08 | $6.96 | $3.41 | $2.03 | $2.93 | $3.67 |
| Avg Forecast | $9.41 | $10.29 | $9.22 | $8.54 | $8.02 | $9.10 | $8.51 | $7.64 | $6.84 | $7.61 | $7.00 | $7.62 | $8.20 | $9.99 | $9.26 | $8.68 | $10.10 | $11.84 | $12.08 | $10.09 | $10.14 | $9.30 | $6.17 | $4.76 | $5.09 | $6.08 | $1.54 | $1.98 | $2.97 | $3.09 |
| High Forecast | $9.95 | $10.88 | $9.75 | $9.03 | $8.48 | $9.63 | $9.00 | $8.08 | $7.23 | $8.12 | $7.40 | $8.06 | $8.34 | $10.62 | $9.79 | $9.18 | $10.68 | $12.51 | $12.85 | $10.73 | $10.78 | $9.88 | $6.56 | $5.06 | $5.41 | $6.46 | $1.63 | $2.11 | $3.16 | $3.29 |
| Low Forecast | $9.10 | $9.95 | $8.91 | $8.26 | $7.76 | $8.80 | $8.23 | $7.39 | $6.61 | $6.80 | $6.77 | $7.37 | $8.04 | $9.07 | $8.95 | $8.39 | $9.76 | $11.44 | $11.71 | $9.78 | $9.83 | $9.01 | $5.98 | $4.62 | $4.93 | $5.89 | $1.49 | $1.92 | $2.88 | $2.99 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.95% | 1.17% | 0.96% | 0.90% | 1.01% | 1.00% | 1.15% | 0.98% | 1.09% | 1.64% | 1.23% | 1.39% | 1.15% | 2.21% | 1.02% | 0.99% | 1.19% |
According to 5 Wall Street analysts, Lithia Motors's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $8.20, with a low estimate of $8.04 and a high estimate of $8.34. This represents a -13.59% decrease compared to LAD previous annual EPS of $9.49 (Sep 23).
Lithia Motors Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAH | Sonic Automotive | $55.96 | $64.00 | 14.37% | Buy |
| LAD | Lithia Motors | $279.51 | $313.20 | 12.05% | Buy |
| AN | AutoNation | $166.96 | $172.00 | 3.02% | Buy |
| ABG | Asbury Automotive Group | $221.70 | $201.50 | -9.11% | Buy |
| GPI | Group 1 Automotive | $364.39 | $305.00 | -16.30% | Buy |
| PAG | Penske Automotive Group | $152.21 | $109.00 | -28.39% | Sell |
LAD Forecast FAQ
Is Lithia Motors a good buy?
Yes, according to 9 Wall Street analysts, Lithia Motors (LAD) is considered a 'Buy'. The rating consensus is based on 0 'Strong Buy' and 7 'Buy' recommendations, accounting for 77.78% of LAD's total ratings.
What is LAD's price target?
Lithia Motors (LAD) average price target is $313.2 with a range of $233 to $360, implying a 12.05% from its last price of $279.51. The data is based on 9 Wall Street analysts who provided a twelve-month price target estimate in the last three months.
Will Lithia Motors stock go up soon?
According to Wall Street analysts' prediction for LAD stock, the company can go up by 12.05% (from the last price of $279.51 to the average price target of $313.2), up by 28.80% based on the highest stock price target, and down by -16.64% based on the lowest stock price target.
Can Lithia Motors stock reach $400?
LAD's average twelve months analyst stock price target of $313.2 does not support the claim that Lithia Motors can reach $400 in the near future.
What are Lithia Motors's analysts' financial forecasts?
Lithia Motors's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2025) are as follows: average revenue is $39.33B (high $41.07B, low $38.33B), average EBITDA is $2.57B (high $2.68B, low $2.5B), average net income is $905.25M (high $957.12M, low $875.13M), average SG&A $4.24B (high $4.43B, low $4.13B), and average EPS is $33.28 (high $35.19, low $32.17). LAD's analysts financial forecasts for the fiscal year (Dec 2026) are as follows: average revenue is $39.69B (high $41.44B, low $38.67B), average EBITDA is $2.59B (high $2.7B, low $2.52B), average net income is $1.02B (high $1.08B, low $985.14M), average SG&A $4.28B (high $4.47B, low $4.17B), and average EPS is $37.46 (high $39.61, low $36.22).
Did the LAD's actual financial results beat the analysts' financial forecasts?
Based on Lithia Motors's last annual report (Dec 2022), the company's revenue was $28.23B, beating the average analysts forecast of $28.03B by 0.71%. Apple's EBITDA was $2.06B, beating the average prediction of $1.81B by 13.58%. The company's net income was $1.25B, beating the average estimation of $1.15B by 8.75%. Apple's SG&A was $3.04B, beating the average forecast of $2.73B by 11.32%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $45.82, beating the average prediction of $44.11 by 3.89%. In terms of the last quarterly report (Sep 2023), Lithia Motors's revenue was $8.28B, beating the average analysts' forecast of $8.15B by 1.57%. The company's EBITDA was $510.8M, missing the average prediction of $531.58M by -3.91%. Lithia Motors's net income was $261.5M, missing the average estimation of $271.66M by -3.74%. The company's SG&A was $850.8M, missing the average forecast of $878.33M by -3.13%. Lastly, the company's EPS was $9.49, missing the average prediction of $9.99 by -4.98%