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Driveway Vehicle Solutions (LAD): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Buy1 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $348, the highest $375, the lowest $320. The average is +17.7% from the last price of $295.
Analyst ratings 14
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $308 → $323+4.9% | Hold | +9.4% | Downgrade | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $298 → $313+5.0% | Hold | +6.1% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $304 → $319+4.9% | Hold | +8.1% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $287 → $301+4.9% | Hold | +2.0% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $310 → $325+4.8% | Buy | +10.1% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $294 → $308+4.8% | Hold | +4.4% | Reiterated | 17.10.26on TipRanks 03:05 | — | |
| Alexander Perry★★★★★★★★★★#6720 · hits 46% · avg +0.9% | Bank of America Securities | $500 → $425−15.0% | Buy | +44.0% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 04:50 | +4.6%next day +1.0% | ↗ |
| Unknown Analyst | Goldman Sachs | $415 → $362−12.8% | Hold | +22.7% | Reiterated | 12.10.26on TipRanks Oct 13 11:06 | −1.2%next day +0.1% | ↗ |
| Robert Saltzman | UBS | $440 → $335−23.9% | Hold | +13.5% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:40 | −1.5%next day +0.9% · 5 days −1.1% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $340 → $320−5.9% | Hold | +8.4% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 | −4.0%next day −1.5% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $415 → $375−9.6% | Buy | +27.1% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −4.0%next day −1.5% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Daniela Haigian★★★★★★★★★★#9261 · hits 48% · avg −1.5% | Morgan Stanley | $358 → $310−13.4% | Hold | +5.0% | Assigned | 04.10.26on TipRanks Oct 5 05:31 | −2.2%next day −4.0% · 5 days −5.9% | ↗ |
| Michael Ward★★★★★★★★★★#1599 · hits 60% · avg +9.6% | Citi | $455 → $409−10.1% | Buy | +38.6% | Assigned | 22.09.26on TipRanks Sep 21 16:15 | −1.2%next day −1.0% · 5 days −6.2% | ↗ |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $440 | Hold | +49.1% | Assigned | 12.08.26on TipRanks Aug 19 03:11 | −0.2%next day −0.7% · 5 days −1.4% | ↗ |
| Chris McNally★★★★★★★★★★#3642 · hits 55% · avg +5.1% | Evercore ISI | $400 → $470+17.5% | Buy | +59.2% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 08:16 | −3.6%next day −0.5% · 5 days +2.3% | ↗ |
| Glenn Chin★★★★★★★★★★#3964 · hits 58% · avg +6.0% | Seaport Global | $525 | Buy | +77.9% | Reiterated | 02.08.26on TipRanks 09:31 | −3.4%next day −3.6% · 5 days −1.3% | ↗ |
| Ryan Sigdahl★★★★★★★★★★#5150 · hits 41% · avg +1.6% | Craig-Hallum | $500 | Buy | +69.4% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks 09:35 | −6.9%next day −5.6% · 5 days −10.8% | ↗ |
| Michael Albanese★★★★★★★★★★#12159 · hits 37% · avg −12.1% | Benchmark Co. | $400 → $475+18.8% | Buy | +60.9% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks 09:10 | −6.9%next day −5.6% · 5 days −10.8% | ↗ |
| Mark Jordan, CFA★★★★★★★★★★#7404 · hits 100% · avg +12.6% | Goldman Sachs | $320 → $415+29.7% | Hold | +40.6% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks 07:31 | −6.9%next day −5.6% · 5 days −10.8% | ↗ |
| Jeff Lick★★★★★★★★★★#3870 · hits 44% · avg +8.6% | Stephens | $386 | Buy | +30.8% | Assigned | 13.07.26on TipRanks 07:55 | +2.1%next day 0.0% · 5 days +3.2% | ↗ |
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Best analysts covering Driveway Vehicle Solutions
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 05.10.26: target $432 at a price of $308 (+40.4%); now: $410 at $295 (+38.8%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Hold | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 21.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $9.70 (from $9.19 to $10.15). Last quarter: $10.03.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $9.7B (from $9.4B to $10.1B). Last quarter: $9.8B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical
About Driveway Vehicle Solutions
- CEO: Bryan DeBoer
- Employees: 30,000
- 150 North Bartlett Street, Medford, OR, 97501, US
- www.lithia.com
Lithia Motors, Inc. operates as a prominent automotive retail enterprise throughout the United States. Its business is strategically divided into three key segments: Domestic, Import, and Luxury vehicle sales. The company's comprehensive offerings encompass the sale of both brand-new and pre-owned automobiles, alongside a full spectrum of vehicle financing solutions. Customers can also access extended warranties, various insurance contracts, and protection services designed for vehicle and theft security. Beyond sales, Lithia Motors delivers automotive repair and maintenance expertise, and distributes vehicle body components and parts under its proprietary Driveway and GreenCars brands. As of February 18, 2022, the company managed 278 physical dealerships and extended its reach online through more than 300 distinct websites. Founded in 1946, Lithia Motors, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Medford, Oregon.
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