Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE: LAD) has reported E.P.S. of $8.12 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) versus $7.79 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 4%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $7.20, this was a premium of $0.92. E.P.S. were $29.65 for the latest four quarters through December 31 versus $36.36 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -18%.
Recent Price Action
On 2/12/25, Lithia Motors Inc. (NYSE: LAD) stock enjoyed a large increase of 4.6%, closing at $385.71. Moreover, trading volume in this advance was exceptionally high at 212% of normal. The stock has risen 4.1% during the last week and has been exceptionally strong relative to the market over the last nine months.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Lithia Motors has a current Value Trend Rating of A (Highest Rating). The Value Trend Rating reflects highly consistent signals from PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Lithia Motors has a very high Appreciation Score of 90 and a very high Power Rating of 90, leading to the Highest Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information and positive market action we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of A. We would continue to view the shares with optimism pending completion of this review in the next several days.
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