Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) on August 19, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Overweight Rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD)
Barclays reiterated its Overweight rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) on August 19, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Overweight to Overweight
- Price at event
- $371.51
- Market capitalization
- $9.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays reiterated an Overweight rating on Lithia Motors (LAD) on August 19, 2026, with the stock trading at $371.51 and a market capitalization of $9.3 billion.
Market Context
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $371.51 with a market capitalization of $9.3B. The stock has gained 14.8% over the past 52 weeks.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Lithia Motors, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 7 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Aug 04, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Aug 03, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Benchmark | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Overweight rating mean for LAD?
A rating of Overweight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
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