Rating Change
Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) on October 12, 2026.
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Evercore ISI Group Reiterates Outperform Rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD)
Evercore ISI Group reiterated its Outperform rating on Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) on October 12, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) · reiterate
- Firm
- Evercore ISI Group
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $286.45
- Market capitalization
- $9.3B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Evercore ISI Group reiterated an Outperform rating on Lithia Motors (LAD) on October 12, 2026, while the stock trades at $286.45 with a $9.3B market cap.
Market Context
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $286.45 with a market capitalization of $9.3B. The stock has declined 6.3% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Evercore ISI Group provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Lithia Motors, Inc.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Lithia Motors, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 6 Buy, 4 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 07, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | N/A |
| Oct 06, 2026 | Barclays | Overweight | N/A |
| Oct 05, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for LAD?
A rating of Outperform from Evercore ISI Group 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?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the LAD forecast page.