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Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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LAD Stock Forecast

Lithia Motors (LAD) stock forecast, based on 27 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $382.50, with a high of $490.00 and a low of $305.00. This represents a 31.41% increase from the last price of $291.07.

$200 $260 $320 $380 $440 $500 High: $490 Avg: $382.5 Low: $305 Last Closed Price: $291.07

LAD Stock Rating

Lithia Motors stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 19 Buy (70.37%), 7 Hold (25.93%), 1 Sell (3.70%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 27 1 7 19 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

LAD Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockLithia Motors31.41%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks33.38%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts51022
Avg Price Target$352.00$393.30$381.64
Last Closing Price$291.07$291.07$291.07
Upside/Downside20.93%35.12%31.12%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 26285--15
Sep, 26286--16
Aug, 26286--16
Jul, 26394--16
Jun, 26394--16
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 23, 2026Barclays$345.00$291.0718.53%18.53%
Oct 22, 2026Craig-Hallum$400.00$282.7041.49%37.42%
Oct 22, 2026UBS$305.00$282.937.80%4.79%
Oct 07, 2026Robert SaltzmanUBS$335.00$292.5114.53%15.09%
Oct 06, 2026Barclays$375.00$303.0023.76%28.83%
Aug 19, 2026Barclays$415.00$356.5516.39%42.58%
Aug 06, 2026Daniela HaigianMorgan Stanley$358.00$375.78-4.73%22.99%
Aug 04, 2026Chris McNallyEvercore ISI$470.00$372.8026.07%61.47%
Jul 30, 2026Bret JordanJefferies$490.00$427.4814.63%68.34%
Jul 30, 2026Robert SaltzmanUBS$440.00$427.482.93%51.17%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 07, 2026UBSNeutralNeutralhold
Oct 05, 2026Morgan StanleyNegativeNegativehold
Aug 19, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 04, 2026Evercore ISIOutperformOutperformhold
Jul 30, 2026BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Jul 30, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Jul 30, 2026UBSBuyNeutraldowngrade
Jul 15, 2026BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 13, 2026StephensOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 10, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$25 $31 $37 $43 $49 $55 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$36.81$44.36$36.39$29.71$32.27---
Avg Forecast$38.55$45.59$37.05$29.39$35.12$41.12$44.96$50.19
High Forecast$42.17$48.65$37.13$29.71$37.79$47.02$48.66$54.32
Low Forecast$35.98$42.41$36.89$29.01$32.99$36.92$41.09$45.87
Surprise %-4.51%-2.70%-1.78%1.09%-8.12%---

Revenue Forecast

$20B $26B $32B $38B $44B $50B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$22.83B$28.19B$31.04B$36.19B$37.63B---
Avg Forecast$22.66B$28.29B$31.31B$35.99B$38.66B$41.41B$41.57B$43.18B
High Forecast$24.30B$29.75B$31.50B$36.27B$41.19B$41.67B$43.23B$45.92B
Low Forecast$21.50B$26.77B$31.14B$35.68B$36.17B$41.14B$39.90B$40.32B
Surprise %0.74%-0.37%-0.86%0.54%-2.65%---

Net Income Forecast

$650M $820M $990M $1B $1B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.06B$1.25B$1.00B$802.00M$819.60M---
Avg Forecast$819.02M$1.15B$1.00B$810.33M$976.84M$1.03B$1.26B$1.39B
High Forecast$982.82M$1.39B$1.20B$819.90M$1.04B$1.30B$1.34B$1.50B
Low Forecast$655.22M$923.80M$800.64M$800.76M$910.65M$1.02B$1.13B$1.27B
Surprise %29.44%8.34%--1.03%-16.10%---

LAD Forecast FAQ

Is Lithia Motors stock a buy?

Lithia Motors stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 27 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 19 Buy, 7 Hold, 1 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Lithia Motors is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Lithia Motors's price target?

Lithia Motors's price target, set by 27 Wall Street analysts, averages $382.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $305 at the low end to $490 at the high end, suggesting a potential 31.41% change from the previous closing price of $291.07.

How does Lithia Motors stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Lithia Motors's stock forecast shows a 31.41% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (33.38%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Lithia Motors over the past three months?

  • October 2026: 13.33% Strong Buy, 53.33% Buy, 33.33% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 37.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 50.00% Buy, 37.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Lithia Motors’s EPS forecast?

Lithia Motors's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $41.12, marking a 27.42% increase from the reported $32.27 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $44.96 in 2027, and $50.19 in 2028.

What is Lithia Motors’s revenue forecast?

Lithia Motors's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $41.41B, reflecting a 10.02% increase from the reported $37.63B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $41.57B, and $43.18B for 2028.

What is Lithia Motors’s net income forecast?

Lithia Motors's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $1.03B, representing an 26.03% increase from the reported $819.6M in 2025. Projections indicate $1.26B in 2027, and $1.39B in 2028.