Lithia Motors, Inc. operates automotive franchises, and retails new and used vehicles in the United States. The company operates in three segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury. It sells new and used cars, replacement parts, vehicle service contracts, vehicle protection products, and credit insurance products; provides vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint, and repair services; and arranges related financing. As of February 23, 2018, the company offered 30 brands of new vehicles and various brands of used vehicles in 171 stores in the United States, as well as through online at approximately 200 Websites. Lithia Motors, Inc. was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Medford, Oregon.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:LAD
CUSIP53679710
Phone541-776-6401
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.05
Current Ratio1.19
Quick Ratio0.24
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio12.48
Forward P/E Ratio9.90
P/E Growth0.58
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$10.09 billion
Price / Sales0.26
Cash Flow$10.8836 per share
Price / Cash9.62
Book Value$43.38 per share
Price / Book2.41
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$8.39
Net Income$245.21 million
Net Margins2.34%
Return on Equity20.61%
Return on Assets4.81%
Miscellaneous
Employees12,899
Outstanding Shares24,940,000
Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lithia Motors' stock symbol?
Lithia Motors trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LAD."
How often does Lithia Motors pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Lithia Motors?
Lithia Motors announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, April 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 11th will be given a dividend of $0.29 per share on Friday, May 25th. This represents a $1.16 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.11%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, May 10th. This is a positive change from Lithia Motors's previous quarterly dividend of $0.27. View Lithia Motors' Dividend History.
How were Lithia Motors' earnings last quarter?
Lithia Motors Inc (NYSE:LAD) released its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 25th. The company reported $2.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $2.30 by $0.23. The firm earned $2.66 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.73 billion. Lithia Motors had a net margin of 2.34% and a return on equity of 20.61%. Lithia Motors's quarterly revenue was up 18.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.78 EPS. View Lithia Motors' Earnings History.
When is Lithia Motors' next earnings date?
What guidance has Lithia Motors issued on next quarter's earnings?
Lithia Motors issued an update on its FY18 earnings guidance on Wednesday, April, 25th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $10.60 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $10.58. The company issued revenue guidance of $12.0-$12.5 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $12.30 billion.
What price target have analysts set for LAD?
8 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Lithia Motors' shares. Their forecasts range from $125.00 to $131.00. On average, they expect Lithia Motors' share price to reach $127.6667 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Lithia Motors.
Who are some of Lithia Motors' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Lithia Motors include KAR Auction Services (KAR), Carvana (CVNA), AutoNation (AN), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), Casey's General Stores (CASY), Murphy USA (MUSA), Camping World (CWH), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Fincera (YUANF), Sonic Automotive (SAH), America's Car-Mart (CRMT) and TravelCenters of America (TA).
Who are Lithia Motors' key executives?
Lithia Motors' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Sidney B. DeBoer, Founder & Chairman (Age 75)
- Mr. Bryan B. DeBoer, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. John F. North III, Sr. VP, CFO & Principal Accounting Officer (Age 40)
- Mr. Scott A. Hillier, Sr. VP of Operations (Age 55)
- Mr. Christopher S. Holzshu, Exec. VP & Chief HR Officer (Age 45)
Has Lithia Motors been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media stories about LAD stock have trended somewhat positive recently, Accern reports. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than 20 million news and blog sources. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. Lithia Motors earned a media sentiment score of 0.09 on Accern's scale. They also gave news articles about the company an impact score of 46.40 out of 100, meaning that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
Who are Lithia Motors' major shareholders?
Lithia Motors' stock is owned by a variety of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (12.88%), Neuberger Berman Group LLC (5.03%), Victory Capital Management Inc. (4.60%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.96%), Park West Asset Management LLC (3.84%) and Boston Partners (3.03%). Company insiders that own Lithia Motors stock include Bryan B Deboer, George Chun-Wai Liang, John F North, Kenneth E Roberts, Sidney B Deboer, Susan O Cain and Thomas R Becker. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Lithia Motors.
Which institutional investors are selling Lithia Motors stock?
LAD stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Millennium Management LLC, Silvercrest Asset Management Group LLC, Mesirow Financial Investment Management Equity Management, Point72 Asset Management L.P., Neuberger Berman Group LLC, PNC Financial Services Group Inc., New Amsterdam Partners LLC NY and Fiera Capital Corp. Company insiders that have sold Lithia Motors company stock in the last year include Bryan B Deboer, George Chun-Wai Liang, John F North, Kenneth E Roberts, Sidney B Deboer, Susan O Cain and Thomas R Becker. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lithia Motors.
Which institutional investors are buying Lithia Motors stock?
LAD stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Park West Asset Management LLC, Boston Partners, Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT, Victory Capital Management Inc., Tyvor Capital LLC and Westwood Holdings Group Inc.. View Insider Buying and Selling for Lithia Motors.
How do I buy shares of Lithia Motors?
Shares of LAD can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Lithia Motors' stock price today?
One share of LAD stock can currently be purchased for approximately $104.70.
How big of a company is Lithia Motors?
Lithia Motors has a market capitalization of $2.58 billion and generates $10.09 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $245.21 million in net income (profit) each year or $8.39 on an earnings per share basis. Lithia Motors employs 12,899 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Lithia Motors?
Lithia Motors' mailing address is 150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET, MEDFORD OR, 97501. The company can be reached via phone at 541-776-6401 or via email at [email protected]
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