Lithia Motors stock fell 3.46 percent before Q3 results on October 21, 2026
Published on 10/07/2026 at 03:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Lithia Motors (ISIN US5367971034) was last at USD 292.51 on the NYSE on October 6, 2026, down 3.46 percent from the prior close. The company is heading toward its scheduled third-quarter results on October 21, 2026, while recent analyst target cuts have reset the debate around auto retail demand.
Results date sets the next checkpoint
Lithia Motors lists September 29, 2026, as the date for its announcement that third-quarter 2026 results are scheduled for October 21, 2026. That report will test whether the cost controls and used-vehicle profitability highlighted in the second quarter are carrying into the second half.
In the second quarter, revenue reached USD 9.79 billion, up 2.2 percent year over year, while adjusted diluted EPS was USD 10.03 against a USD 8.73 consensus estimate. The USD 1.30 EPS beat gives the October report a demanding comparison, even as the latest share price sits below the prior quarter's earnings-driven valuation levels, according to MarketBeat.
Target cuts meet operating progress
Barclays lowered its price target from USD 415 to USD 375 on October 6, 2026, while maintaining an Overweight rating, according to MarketBeat. The new target lies 28.2 percent above the USD 292.51 share price, but the direction of the revision reflects a more cautious earnings setup ahead of the Q3 release.
The second-quarter call supplied operating measures behind the margin discussion. Lithia reported adjusted EBITDA of USD 445 million, down 2 percent year over year, while Driveway Finance Corporation originations reached USD 884 million and net interest margin rose to 4.8 percent, according to Fortune. Those figures show the tension investors will revisit in October: financing and used vehicles are adding earnings support, while vehicle retail margins remain sensitive to volume and pricing.
Stock remains below its yearly high
Lithia Motors stock was last at USD 292.51 on October 6, 2026, with an NYSE session range of USD 288.29 to USD 298.46. Its 52-week range was USD 239.78 to USD 439.49, placing the latest price 33.5 percent below the high.
Lithia Motors stock key data
- Company: Lithia Motors, Inc.
- ISIN: US5367971034
- Ticker: LAD
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of October 6, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET): USD 292.51
- Market capitalization: USD 6.4 billion (as of October 6, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 239.78-439.49 (as of October 6, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
Upcoming dates for Lithia Motors stock
- October 21, 2026: Third-quarter 2026 results
