Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Price Target Cut to $350.00 by Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) had its price objective decreased by equities researchers at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $355.00 to $350.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective indicates a potential upside of 14.84% from the stock’s current price.

Other equities analysts have also issued reports about the company. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Lithia Motors from $358.00 to $355.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday. Evercore boosted their price objective on Lithia Motors from $440.00 to $500.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Benchmark restated a “buy” rating on shares of Lithia Motors in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Citigroup raised their target price on Lithia Motors from $385.00 to $399.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Barclays lowered their price target on shares of Lithia Motors from $410.00 to $390.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $389.90.

Lithia Motors Stock Performance

NYSE:LAD traded down $15.65 during trading hours on Thursday, hitting $304.77. 320,777 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 274,396. The company has a current ratio of 1.21, a quick ratio of 0.30 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.35. Lithia Motors has a twelve month low of $262.10 and a twelve month high of $389.61. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $334.42 and a 200 day moving average of $320.94. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.39 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.81 and a beta of 1.20.

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 11th. The company reported $6.74 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $8.17 by ($1.43). The company had revenue of $9.20 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.19 billion. Lithia Motors had a return on equity of 13.42% and a net margin of 2.39%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up .3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $7.79 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Lithia Motors will post 34.45 EPS for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Lithia Motors news, Director Congdon Stacy Loretz sold 75 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $360.00, for a total value of $27,000.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 1,810 shares in the company, valued at $651,600. The trade was a 3.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.87% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Lithia Motors

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of LAD. CoreCap Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lithia Motors during the third quarter worth $26,000. Bessemer Group Inc. grew its position in shares of Lithia Motors by 114.6% during the 2nd quarter. Bessemer Group Inc. now owns 88 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 47 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. grew its position in shares of Lithia Motors by 1,383.3% during the 2nd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 89 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the period. Eastern Bank bought a new stake in shares of Lithia Motors in the 3rd quarter valued at about $31,000. Finally, Root Financial Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Lithia Motors in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $31,000.

Trending Headlines about Lithia Motors

Here are the key news stories impacting Lithia Motors this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong cash returns and record annual revenue — Lithia reported record full‑year revenue of $37.63B, repurchased ~$947M of stock in 2025 (11.4% of shares outstanding) and highlighted growth in used-car and aftersales revenue, which can support margins and buybacks. Lithia & Driveway Reports Fourth Quarter Results and Full Year Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share (record March 6, pay March 20), adding a modest cash-return element for income-focused holders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst and coverage notes — Wells Fargo trimmed its price target slightly to $355 and kept an “equal weight” rating, reflecting cautious stance despite upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor resources — transcripts and analyst writeups (earnings call, valuation pieces) are available for deeper diligence on margins, used-car trends and Driveway finance performance. Assessing Lithia Motors (LAD) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback
• Negative Sentiment: Big EPS miss — Q4 adjusted EPS came in at $6.74, well below consensus (~$8.10), and below last year’s EPS; that shortfall is the primary reason for the intraday share decline. Lithia Motors Q4 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Remain Flat Y/Y
• Negative Sentiment: New-vehicle weakness and EPS pressure — management flagged lower new-vehicle sales even as used and aftersales improved; the EPS miss plus guidance sensitivity to new‑vehicle volumes increases near‑term execution risk for investors. Lithia Motors (LAD) Q4 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

About Lithia Motors

Lithia Motors, Inc is an American automotive retailer headquartered in Medford, Oregon. Founded in 1946 as a small auto body and glass shop, the company has grown through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions to become one of the largest automotive retail networks in North America. Lithia operates dealerships across the United States and Canada, offering a broad portfolio of new and pre-owned vehicles from more than 40 different manufacturers.

The company’s core business activities include vehicle sales, financing, insurance, parts and service.