LMO Stock Chart & Stats
€290.00
-€4.00(-1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€290.00
-€4.00(-1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€208.00 - €370.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
€7.35B
Enterprise Value€22.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€363.90M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€9.22B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.7
Beta0.44
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
8.79Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)30.30
Shares Outstanding21,983,116
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.22
P/FCF Ratio1.45K
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€363.42Price Target Upside25.32% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering13
EPS Forecast (FY)31.07
Revenue Forecast (FY)€33.27B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftersales Margin StrengthAftersales is a recurring, high‑margin business tied to the installed vehicle base. Contributing 42.2% of gross profit with margins up 120 bps provides durable margin and cash‑flow support versus cyclical new‑vehicle sales, stabilizing earnings over the next several quarters.
Driveway Finance (DFC) ScalingRapidly scaling in‑house financing creates repeatable, higher‑margin income and receivable assets. Managed receivables >$5B and improving NIM diversify revenue away from transaction sales and can generate annuity‑like earnings and higher returns over the medium term.
Technology/AI Driving Structural Cost GainsValidated AI/DMS productivity in the U.K. offers a pathway to materially lower SG&A per unit when scaled. A successful North American rollout would create persistent operating‑leverage advantages, structurally improving profitability and competitiveness over multiple quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt at roughly 2.5x equity raises interest‑rate and refinancing sensitivity for a cyclical retailer. Elevated leverage limits strategic flexibility for M&A or buybacks if cash flow weakens and increases default/coverage risk during downturns over the next several quarters.
Negative Operating & Free Cash FlowNegative OCF and FCF despite positive reported earnings indicates working‑capital/inventory swings or heavy reinvestment are consuming cash. Reliance on external funding or asset sales to fund operations and capital returns raises structural funding risk in a rate‑sensitive industry.
Compressed ProfitabilityNoticeably lower EBIT and net margins reduce the company’s buffer against volume declines, cost inflation, or rising financing costs. Margins now more dependent on GPUs and aftersales execution, making earnings more sensitive to industry cycles and pricing pressure.
Lithia Motors News
LMO FAQ
What was Lithia Motors’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lithia Motors lowest stock price was €208.00 and its highest was €370.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Lithia Motors’s market cap?
Lithia Motors’s market cap is €7.35B.
When is Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date?
Lithia Motors’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 82 days.
How were Lithia Motors’s earnings last quarter?
Lithia Motors released its earnings results on Jul 29, 2026. The company reported €8.705 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €7.576 by €1.129.
Is Lithia Motors overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Lithia Motors’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Lithia Motors pay dividends?
Lithia Motors does not currently pay dividends.
What is Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate?
Lithia Motors’s EPS estimate is 8.79.
How many shares outstanding does Lithia Motors have?
Lithia Motors has 21,983,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Lithia Motors’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Lithia Motors reported an EPS of €8.705 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €7.576. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.636%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lithia Motors?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LMO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Lithia Motors Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€363.42 (25.32% Upside)
€363.42 (25.32% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:LMO Sentiment 75%
Sector Average 62%
Sector Average 62%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth €199.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
11.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
0.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Lithia Motors
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as a prominent automotive retail enterprise throughout the United States. Its business is strategically divided into three key segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury vehicle sales. The company's comprehensive offerings encompass the sale of both brand-new and pre-owned automobiles, alongside a full spectrum of vehicle financing solutions. Customers can also access extended warranties, various insurance contracts, and protection services designed for vehicle and theft security. Beyond sales, Lithia Motors delivers automotive repair and maintenance expertise, and distributes vehicle body components and parts under its proprietary Driveway and GreenCars brands. As of February 18, 2022, the company managed 278 physical dealerships and extended its reach online through more than 300 distinct websites. Founded in 1946, Lithia Motors, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Medford, Oregon.
LMO Company Deck
LMO Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted multiple meaningful positives: record revenue and EPS, substantial sequential and YoY improvements in vehicle GPUs (notably used), strong aftersales margins, rapid scaling and profitability of Driveway Finance Corporation, significant cash generation and shareholder returns, and tangible SG&A progress driven by AI and operational changes (with UK performance validating the technology pathway). Lowlights were largely manageable: modest declines in same-store revenue and gross profit versus an unusually strong prior-year quarter, slight new vehicle volume pressure, and SG&A still above the company’s long-term target. Overall, the positive operational momentum, financial outcomes and clear execution plan outweigh the transitory headwinds and remaining work to reach longer-term SG&A goals.View all DE:LMO earnings summariesLMO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€363.42
▲(25.32% Upside)