LAD

Lithia Motors is expected to report Q3 2026 earnings of $9.73 per share (up 2.4% YoY) with revenues of $9.69 billion (up 0.2% YoY) on October 21. While the company has a positive Earnings ESP of +0.56% and a strong history of beating estimates (3 out of 4 quarters), its Zacks Rank #4 rating makes it difficult to predict an earnings beat with confidence. The combination of these factors suggests Lithia Motors is not a compelling earnings-beat candidate.

Lithia Motors (LAD) is highlighted as an attractive value stock with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and an 'A' Value grade. The company demonstrates favorable valuation metrics including a PEG ratio of 0.65, P/B ratio of 1.22, P/S ratio of 0.18, and P/CF ratio of 6.76, all comparing favorably to industry averages. Combined with strong earnings growth prospects, LAD appears undervalued in the current market.