Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Stock Forecast
LAD analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 4.20 / 5 from 15 analysts
- Price target
- $409.07 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +38.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $9.75
- 52-week range
- $243.00 – $427.48
LAD analyst ratings
15 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LAD price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LAD earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.68 | $9.19 | $10.15 | $9.50 | +1.9% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $35.71 | $34.90 | $36.63 | $33.46 | +6.7% | 14 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $41.45 | $38.35 | $46.83 | $35.71 | +16.1% | 14 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LAD revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.71B | $9.41B | $9.97B | +0.4% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $38.30B | $37.49B | $39.11B | +1.8% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $39.55B | $38.04B | $42.45B | +3.3% | 13 |
LAD EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LAD revenue: reported and forecast
LAD EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $9.65 | $10.15 | $10.13 | $9.82 | $9.68 | +0.3% | 0 up · 5 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $34.53 | $36.33 | $36.37 | $35.93 | $35.71 | +3.4% | 0 up · 7 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $40.75 | $42.16 | $42.65 | $41.78 | $41.45 | +1.7% | 0 up · 6 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LAD earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LAD beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from LAD
15 analysts cover Lithia Motors; their consensus rating is buy (4.20 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $409.07, 38.6% above the latest close of $295.14. Analysts expect earnings of $35.71 per share for 2026, +6.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $41.45 per share on revenue of $39.5 billion. Lithia Motors beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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LAD forecast FAQ
What is Lithia Motors's price target?
The average analyst price target for Lithia Motors is $409.07, 38.6% above the latest close of $295.14.
Is Lithia Motors a buy, hold or sell?
Of 15 analysts covering Lithia Motors, 8 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 5 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Lithia Motors's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $35.71 per share for 2026 (range $34.90 to $36.63); for 2027 the estimate is $41.45.
What is Lithia Motors's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $38.3 billion, growth of 1.8%; for 2027 it is $39.5 billion.
When does Lithia Motors report earnings?
Lithia Motors is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $9.75.
Does Lithia Motors usually beat earnings estimates?
Lithia Motors reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.