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LAD Stock Chart & Stats
$370.15
$4.53(1.33%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$370.15
$4.53(1.33%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$239.78 - $439.49
Previous Close$345.48
Volume259.83K
Average Volume (3M)320.28K
Market Cap
$6.44B
Enterprise Value$22.75B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$374.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$2.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.9
Beta0.97
Next Earnings
Feb 17, 2027EPS Estimate
8.64Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.79%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)43.67
Shares Outstanding21,983,116
10 Day Avg. Volume321,656
30 Day Avg. Volume320,279
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 Cap3.53
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit5.40
Enterprise Value/Ebitda21.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$409.64Price Target Upside10.67% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)35.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$38.29B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Earnings GrowthRecord quarterly revenue and continued adjusted EPS growth indicate that the company is expanding earnings while operating at substantial scale. Sustained top-line progression can support reinvestment, acquisitions, and stronger competitive positioning over the coming quarters.
Driveway Finance ScalingDFC is becoming a more meaningful earnings contributor as originations, receivables, margins, and financing income expand together. Greater penetration of vehicle financing can deepen customer relationships and diversify profitability beyond dealership transaction margins.
Aftersales Margin StrengthAftersales provides a durable, higher-margin service stream that can help offset cyclicality in vehicle sales. Growth in gross profit and margin, together with its 42.2% contribution to total gross profit, supports a more resilient earnings mix.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage increases the company’s sensitivity to weaker vehicle demand, inventory pressures, and financing costs. It also limits flexibility to fund acquisitions or absorb margin declines internally, making balance-sheet management important through the next cycle.
Negative Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow weaken the quality and flexibility of current earnings, particularly while leverage is already elevated. Persistent working-capital swings or reinvestment needs could increase funding requirements and constrain capital allocation.
Compressed ProfitabilityLower operating and net margins indicate that revenue growth is not translating into profitability at historical rates. Thin earnings margins leave less protection against weaker volumes, pricing pressure, or higher operating and financing burdens.
Driveway Vehicle Solutions News
LAD FAQ
What was Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price range in the past 12 months?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions lowest stock price was $239.78 and its highest was $439.49 in the past 12 months.
What is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s market cap?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s market cap is $6.44B.
When is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 17, 2027 which is in 119 days.
How were Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s earnings last quarter?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions released its earnings results on Oct 21, 2026. The company reported $10.34 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $9.703 by $0.637.
Is Driveway Vehicle Solutions overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Driveway Vehicle Solutions pay dividends?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.7 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.79%. See more information on Driveway Vehicle Solutions dividends here
What is Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s EPS estimate?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s EPS estimate is 8.64.
How many shares outstanding does Driveway Vehicle Solutions have?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions has 21,983,116 shares outstanding.
What happened to Driveway Vehicle Solutions’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Driveway Vehicle Solutions reported an EPS of $10.34 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $9.703. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 19.305%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Driveway Vehicle Solutions?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in LAD
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
Driveway Vehicle Solutions Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$409.64 (10.67% Upside)
$409.64 (10.67% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
LAD Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 160.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $119.5K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.8%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-2.37%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
10.91%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
8.63%
Trailing 12-Months
Learn more about TipRanks Smart Score
Company Description
Driveway Vehicle Solutions
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.
LAD Company Deck
LAD Earnings Call
Q3 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 LAD earnings summariesLAD Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$409.64
▲(10.67% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.28% Insiders
36.62% Mutual Funds
0.29% Other Institutional Investors
30.17% Public Companies and
Individual Investors