What is the 13F Pro Quality Score for LAD?

13F Pro ranks LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) on the 13F Pro Quality Score, a 0–100 composite of 32 fundamental signals including return on invested capital, free cash flow consistency, balance-sheet strength, earnings quality, growth durability, and valuation discipline. The score refreshes after each 10-K and 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. View LAD's current score at https://13fpro.ai/company/LAD (free sign-up required for the full ranking).

Which hedge funds own the most LAD stock?

Based on the most recent Form 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR, the largest reported institutional holders of LAD include ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., BlackRock,, FMR. Holdings are reported quarterly within 45 days of quarter-end and updated on https://13fpro.ai/company/LAD as soon as new 13F filings post.

Where does 13F Pro source LAD data?

All LITHIA MOTORS INC fundamentals and ownership data come directly from SEC EDGAR. LITHIA MOTORS INC files with the SEC under CIK 1023128. 13F Pro ingests XBRL financial facts from 10-K and 10-Q filings, Form 13F-HR institutional holdings, and Form 4 insider transactions, with no third-party rewrites or estimates.

What sector is LAD in?

LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. 13F Pro publishes sector-level fund flow analysis and quality leaders at https://13fpro.ai/research/sector/consumer-discretionary.

What drives LAD's revenue?

Per LITHIA MOTORS INC's latest 10-Q filed with the SEC on 2026-07-29, the biggest revenue drivers are: New vehicle ($4,829.2M, +2.7% YoY); Used vehicle ($3,528.3M, +1.4% YoY); Aftersales ($1,067.4M, +3.9% YoY). Figures are extracted from the filing text and machine-verified against the document. Full breakdown at https://13fpro.ai/company/LAD.

What are LAD's largest expenses?

LITHIA MOTORS INC's latest 10-Q reports these as the largest expense items: Cost of sales ($8,293.9M, +2.4% YoY); Selling, general and administrative ($1,014.7M, flat YoY); Floor plan interest expense ($69.7M, +26.7% YoY). Sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filing text for Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026).

How often is LAD research updated on 13F Pro?

LAD's fundamentals refresh within hours of each new 10-K or 10-Q filing on SEC EDGAR. Institutional ownership updates after each quarterly 13F filing window. Insider transactions update after each Form 4 filing. The 13F Pro Quality Score recalculates after every fundamentals refresh.

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13F Pro Quality Score

46.5/100

Rank #1,822 of 2,960 stocks

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Rankings refresh quarterly once 80% of peers have filed (~45 days after quarter-end). Next update: ~Nov 14, 2026.

Revenue Growth

44.0/100

Profitability

38.2/100

Balance Sheet

58.7/100

Earnings Quality

8.8/100

Free Cash Flow

24.5/100

Institutional Flow

35.4/100

Revenue Scale

95.8/100

Dilution Risk

86.5/100

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Why LAD Scores 47/100

exact factor attribution · 2026-09-12

LAD's composite is driven by scale and shareholder dilution, held back by earnings quality and free cash flow. Bars show each factor's exact push vs. a median company, using the same weights the ranking engine applies.

Scale

+6.9 pts

96th pct

Shareholder dilution

+1.8 pts

87th pct

Capital efficiency

+0.9 pts

59th pct

Institutional flow

-0.7 pts

35th pct

Revenue growth

-1.2 pts

44th pct

Earnings growth

-1.4 pts

22th pct

Profitability

-1.8 pts

38th pct

Free cash flow

-3.8 pts

25th pct

Earnings quality

-4.1 pts

9th pct

Latest change (2026-07-29): 59 → 55 · ↓ Revenue growth 62→44

Factor percentiles are cross-sectional ranks across the ~2,800-stock scored universe, computed from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.

LAD Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-12

AI stock analysis and institutional research for LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores LAD at 46.5/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #1,822 of 2,960 stocks — the bottom half of the AI-ranked universe. LAD scores in the top quartile across revenue scale (95.8). Areas of concern include earnings quality (8.8) and free cash flow (24.5), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), LITHIA MOTORS INC reports quarterly revenue of $9.8B, net income of $260.0M, an operating margin of 4.6%. Top institutional holders of LAD by reported 13-F value include ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P., BlackRock, FMR, based on the most recent SEC filings. LAD trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 1023128. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate LAD daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for LITHIA MOTORS INC directly from SEC EDGAR. LITHIA MOTORS INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 44 and 74 since 2021, currently 46.5 — a declining long-term trajectory across 69 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

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Fun facts about LITHIA MOTORS INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind LAD — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

1
The Basics
U.S. consumer discretionary company · large-cap · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Oregon.
2
The Numbers
Annual revenue north of $20 billion, making it one of the largest automotive retailers in the country by sales volume — with over 300 locations across the U.S.
3
The History
Founded in 1946 as a single dealership in a small Oregon town, it spent decades quietly acquiring competitors until it became a coast-to-coast empire.
4
The Secret
It doesn't just sell cars — its finance and insurance business and after-sales service divisions are where the real margin lives.
5
The Lore
It has aggressively scooped up dealership groups during downturns, including a massive acquisition spree that made it one of the fastest-growing auto retailers in recent U.S. history.
6
The Giveaway
Named after a Greek word for stone, this Medford, Oregon auto dealer has been on a buying binge that would make even a private equity firm blush — it trades under the ticker LAD.

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What's Driving LAD's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

AI-extracted from LITHIA MOTORS INC's 10-Q filed 2026-07-29 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Q2 revenue grew 2.2% YoY to $9.8B, but net income fell 1.4% amid margin compression and equity investment losses despite strong financing operations growth.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

New vehicle$4,829.2M+2.7% YoY

Acquisition activity drove growth, offset by same-store declines of 1.5% from lower unit volume.

Used vehicle$3,528.3M+1.4% YoY

Acquisition activity and same-store growth of 1.2% from higher average selling prices offset lower units.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Total revenue: $9.8B+2.2% YoY

New vehicle$4,829.2M+2.7% YoY

Acquisition activity drove growth, offset by same-store declines of 1.5% from lower unit volume.

Used vehicle$3,528.3M+1.4% YoY

Acquisition activity and same-store growth of 1.2% from higher average selling prices offset lower units.

Aftersales$1,067.4M+3.9% YoY

Same-store growth of 1.0% driven by increased customer pay and warranty volumes.

Finance and insurance$366.4M-2.0% YoY

Same-store decline of 5.2% from lower per-unit revenue, partially offset by acquisitions.

Largest Expense Items

Cost of sales$8,293.9M+2.4% YoY

Increased new and used vehicle cost of sales offset by improved aftersales mix.

Selling, general and administrative$1,014.7Mflat YoY

Acquisition-driven increases in rent and advertising offset by personnel cost reductions.

Floor plan interest expense$69.7M+26.7% YoY

Increased floored inventory levels from converting used inventory-secured revolvers to floorplan facilities.

Margins: Gross profit margin contracted 20 bps to 15.3% YoY, driven by new vehicle margin compression of 80 bps despite aftersales margin improvement. Operating margin expanded 20 bps to 4.6%, benefiting from Financing Operations improvement and lower SG&A as revenue percentage, partially offset by floor plan interest increases.

Watch Items from the Filing

New vehicle gross profit per unit declined 11.8% YoY to $2,728 due to 80 bps margin compression, reflecting continued industry normalization.
Same-store used vehicle unit volume declined 6.1% in Q2 despite 4.2% average price increases, signaling potential demand weakness.
Finance receivables penetration rate improved to 17.5% (from 14.8%) with 27,316 units financed; weighted average FICO score stable at 748.
Aftersales same-store gross profit increased 3.1% in Q2 with margins expanding 120 bps, becoming most resilient revenue stream.

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

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Revenue

Q2 2026

$9.8B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$260.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$-122.0M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

4.6%

ROIC

Q2 2026

28.0%

Period

Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+4.0% YoY

$37.63BFY 2025

FY22 $28.19BFY23 $31.04BFY24 $36.19BFY25 $37.63B

Net Income

+2.9% YoY

$819.6MFY 2025

FY22 $1.25BFY23 $1.00BFY24 $796.7MFY25 $819.6M

Operating Income

+1.7% YoY

$1.59BFY 2025

FY22 $1.94BFY23 $1.69BFY24 $1.57BFY25 $1.59B

EPS (Diluted)

+9.7% YoY

$32.32FY 2025

FY22 $44.17FY23 $36.29FY24 $29.45FY25 $32.32

Total Assets

+8.6% YoY

$25.11BFY 2025

FY22 $15.01BFY23 $19.63BFY24 $23.12BFY25 $25.11B

Total Debt

+17.3% YoY

$9.81BFY 2025

FY22 $5.53BFY23 $7.26BFY24 $8.36BFY25 $9.81B

Op. Cash Flow

-16.1% YoY

$356.7MFY 2025

FY22 $-610.1MFY23 $-472.4MFY24 $425.1MFY25 $356.7M

Free Cash Flow

-92.1% YoY

$5.8MFY 2025

FY22 $-913.2MFY23 $-702.6MFY24 $73.7MFY25 $5.8M

Metric	FY 2025	FY 2024	FY 2023	FY 2022	FY 2021	FY 2020
Revenue	$37.63B +4.0%	$36.19B +16.6%	$31.04B +10.1%	$28.19B +23.5%	$22.83B +73.9%	$13.13B
Net Income	$819.6M +2.9%	$796.7M -20.4%	$1.00B -20.0%	$1.25B +18.0%	$1.06B +125.4%	$470.3M
Operating Income	$1.59B +1.7%	$1.57B -7.3%	$1.69B -12.8%	$1.94B +16.8%	$1.66B +140.0%	$692.7M
EPS (Diluted)	$32.32 +9.7%	$29.45 -18.8%	$36.29 -17.8%	$44.17 +20.9%	$36.54 +87.1%	$19.53
Total Assets	$25.11B +8.6%	$23.12B +17.8%	$19.63B +30.8%	$15.01B +34.6%	$11.15B +41.1%	$7.90B
Total Debt	$9.81B +17.3%	$8.36B +15.1%	$7.26B +31.4%	$5.53B +62.2%	$3.41B +56.7%	$2.18B
Operating Cash Flow	$356.7M -16.1%	$425.1M +190.0%	$-472.4M +22.6%	$-610.1M -133.9%	$1.80B +230.0%	$544.6M
Free Cash Flow	$5.8M -92.1%	$73.7M +110.5%	$-702.6M +23.1%	$-913.2M -159.4%	$1.54B +307.9%	$376.8M

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Top Institutional Holders of LAD

ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.
$723.5M2,490,534 sh
BlackRock, Inc.
$696.5M2,397,611 sh
FMR LLC
$636.8M2,192,054 sh
HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P
$556.4M1,915,329 sh
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
$409.6M1,409,885 sh
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
$323.9M1,114,933 sh
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC
$299.7M1,031,657 sh
STATE STREET CORP
$224.9M774,089 sh
River Road Asset Management, LLC
$198.3M682,689 sh
LYRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LP
$144.7M498,050 sh

Fund	Value	Shares
ABRAMS CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, L.P.	$723.5M	2,490,534
BlackRock, Inc.	$696.5M	2,397,611
FMR LLC	$636.8M	2,192,054
HARRIS ASSOCIATES L P	$556.4M	1,915,329
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP	$409.6M	1,409,885
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC	$323.9M	1,114,933
VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC	$299.7M	1,031,657
STATE STREET CORP	$224.9M	774,089
River Road Asset Management, LLC	$198.3M	682,689
LYRICAL ASSET MANAGEMENT LP	$144.7M	498,050

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for LAD are available on the LAD stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. LAD is classified as a mid company.

Which hedge funds own LAD?

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