Summary Of Dividend Announcements: Q3 2026

In Q3 2026, 149 dividend-paying stocks announced increases, with an average hike of 7.93% and a median yield of 2.79%. Financials led sector increases, while Health Care posted the highest average increase; larger increases correlated with lower yields. Three companies cut dividends, all flagged as low quality or with weak safety scores prior to the reduction. Six companies declared special dividends.

Seeking Alpha • 13 hours ago

Lithia Motors (LAD) Earnings Expected to Grow: Should You Buy?

Lithia Motors (LAD) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 14, 2026

Lithia & Driveway Names Katie Macaddino Chief People Officer

MEDFORD, Ore., Oct. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced the promotion of Katie Macaddino to Chief People Officer.

GlobeNewsWire • Oct 6, 2026

Is Lithia Motors (LAD) Stock Undervalued Right Now?

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2026

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Results

MEDFORD, Ore., Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced its third quarter 2026 results will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

GlobeNewsWire • Sep 29, 2026

CarMax Jumps 6% as Quarterly Earnings Hit $1.16 per Share and Buybacks Set to Resume; Carvana Rises 3%, Lithia Motors Ticks Up

CarMax (NYSE:KMX | KMX Price Prediction) stock is up 6% to $59.75 early in the session after the used-car retailer posted stronger fiscal 2027 second-quarter earnings and indicated a return to share buybacks.

24/7 Wall Street • Sep 29, 2026

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