2 Auto Retailers to Watch Amid Tight Inventory and Costly Loans

Auto demand remains resilient, but rising prices, tighter inventory and borrowing costs could test sales. Still, LAD and PAG are worth holding onto, thanks to their strategic efforts.

Zacks Investment Research • Sep 14, 2026

Lithia's Record Quarter Keeps the Bull Case Alive

Lithia Motors NYSE: LAD has built itself into the largest automotive retailer in the United States, and shareholders recently have been enjoying the ride.

MarketBeat • Sep 9, 2026

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Continues Strategic Network Expansion in Texas with Rockwall Hyundai Acquisition and Provides Share Repurchase Update

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the acquisition of Rockwall Hyundai in Rockwall, Texas, as part of the company's continued strategic network expansion and brings an estimated $75 million in annualized revenue.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 8, 2026

Lithia & Driveway Invests in More than 200 Youth Nonprofits Nationwide through Lithia4Kids Community Giving Grants

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the company is investing $500,000 in more than 200 nonprofit youth and community organizations nationwide through its Lithia4Kids Community Giving Grants, a program that partners with organizations dedicated to educating and strengthening the communities Lithia & Driveway serves. The grants will support a range of local initiatives including schools, children's hospitals, and youth enrichment.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 1, 2026

Lithia Motors (LAD) Down 8.4% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

Lithia Motors (LAD) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

Lithia & Driveway Names Scott Cooke Operations President

MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the appointment of Scott Cooke as Operations President and welcomes his leadership, experience and passion to further advance its mission of Growth Powered by People.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 25, 2026

Carvana Jumps 5% as Risk Appetite Returns to High-Beta Names; CarMax and Lithia Motors Inch Higher

Risk appetite is doing the driving in auto retail this Tuesday, and Carvana (NYSE:CVNA | CVNA Price Prediction) is catching most of the lift.

24/7 Wall Street • Aug 25, 2026

Lithia & Driveway Advances to Number 426 on Fortune Global 500

MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced it has been named to the  Fortune Global 500 for the second consecutive year, advancing to No.

GlobeNewsWire • Aug 18, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week August 16

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

Dividend Announcements: July 25-31, 2026

In this article series, I summarize dividend announcements of the past week. This week, 18 stocks announced dividend increases (including two stocks I own), and two declared special dividends. CTAS and HWM stand out for quality, both rated Excellent, and both raising dividends by double digits. WING is the most undervalued, trading 36.06% below fair value, with a strong 17.65% 5-year dividend growth rate but weak credit metrics.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 9, 2026