Lithia Motors, Inc.
LADLithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) is a leading retailer of automotive vehicles and services in the United States. Founded in 1946, the company operates a network of new and used vehicle dealerships, offering a range of automotive brands along with financing, service, and parts. Lithia has grown through numerous acquisitions, expanding its presence across the country and becoming one of the largest auto dealership groups in the U.S. It emphasizes customer service and digital innovation within the automotive retail industry.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | $0.55 | 2025-11-07 | 2025-11-07 |
| August 22, 2025 | $0.55 | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-08 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.55 | 2025-05-09 | 2025-05-09 |
| March 21, 2025 | $0.53 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 |
| November 15, 2024 | $0.53 | 2024-11-08 | 2024-11-08 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Lithia Motors, Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 83 dividend payments over the past 21 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held LAD shares during this period received a total of $19.61 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.55/share was paid 63 days ago, on November 21, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: LAD currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 0.65%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 685.7%, from $0.07 to $0.55.
- Dividend Reliability: LAD has maintained or increased its dividend for 64 consecutive payments.
Company News
Lithia Motors acquired Porsche Beverly Hills and Audi Santa Monica dealerships, expected to generate $450 million in annualized revenue and expand their luxury automotive market presence.
Lithia Motors reported Q2 2024 revenue of $9.23 billion, up 13.8% year-over-year, and EPS of $7.87 compared to $10.91 a year ago. The company's performance was mixed compared to analyst estimates, with revenue beating expectations but EPS falling short.
Lithia Motors' (LAD) short interest has decreased, indicating a more bullish sentiment from traders. The company's short interest as a percentage of float is lower than its peer group average, suggesting the market is more positive about Lithia Motors compared to its competitors.
While Lithia (LAD) invests in Wheels to help it innovate its top-tier product offerings for corporate clients, Tesla issues a recall of recall of nearly 12,000 Cybertrucks.
Lithia (LAD) and Marubeni make a notable minority investment in Wheels to help it innovate its top-tier product offerings for corporate clients.
