Lithia Motors, Inc.
LADConsumer Cyclical · Auto & Truck Dealerships · Stock · quarterly payer
Forward Yield
0.95%
Annual Dividend
$2.80
Payout Ratio
7%
5-Yr Growth
12.3%
Ex-Date
Aug 7, 2026
Frequency
Quarterly
Key facts about LAD's dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 18, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has a forward dividend yield of 0.95%, based on an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and a share price of $295.14.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (80 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
- By SmarterDividends' count, Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
- LAD last cut its regular dividend in 2008.
- LAD's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 7, 2026, for a dividend of $0.70 per share.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD pays out 7% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
- LAD's dividend has grown at an average rate of 12.3% a year over the past five years.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD's 0.95% yield is 54% above its five-year average yield of 0.62%.
- As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LAD is $788.71 per share, 167% above the $295.14 share price, so LAD screens as undervalued.
- Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
- Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has raised its regular dividend 20 times and cut it 1 time across the 88 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 22.8% increase to $0.700 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 10, 2008.
Cite this page
SmarterDividends, "LAD Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LAD
Summary
As of Oct 18, 2026, Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) yields 0.95% ($2.80 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of A (80/100) and has 15 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.
Is LAD a good dividend stock?
YesLithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.95% ($2.80/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Advantages
- 15 consecutive years of dividend growth
- Comfortable payout ratio (7%)
- Strong 12.3% 5-yr dividend growth
- Top-tier dividend safety score
Risks
- Cut its dividend in 2008
Key Data
- Dividend Yield
- 0.95%
- Payout Ratio
- 7%
- Annual Dividend
- $2.80
- 5-Yr Avg Growth
- 12.3%
- Ex-Dividend Date
- Aug 7, 2026
- Years of Growth
- 15
- Frequency
- quarterly
- Beta
- 1.26
- Market Cap
- $6.5B
- P/E Ratio
- 9.8
- 5-Yr Total Return
- 1%
- 52-Week Range
- $239.78 – $439.49
- Dividend Safety
- A · 80/100
- Ever Cut?
- Yes (2008)
LAD dividend raises and cuts
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) has raised its regular dividend 20 times and cut it 1 time across the 88 payments on record since 2003. Its most recent change was a 22.8% increase to $0.700 per share, going ex-dividend on Aug 7, 2026. The last cut went ex-dividend on Oct 10, 2008.
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Raise | $0.570 → $0.700 | +22.8% |
| May 8, 2026 | Raise | $0.550 → $0.570 | +3.6% |
| May 9, 2025 | Raise | $0.530 → $0.550 | +3.8% |
| May 9, 2024 | Raise | $0.500 → $0.530 | +6.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | Raise | $0.420 → $0.500 | +19.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | Raise | $0.350 → $0.420 | +20.0% |
| May 6, 2021 | Raise | $0.310 → $0.350 | +12.9% |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Raise | $0.300 → $0.310 | +3.3% |
| May 9, 2019 | Raise | $0.290 → $0.300 | +3.4% |
| May 10, 2018 | Raise | $0.270 → $0.290 | +7.4% |
| May 10, 2017 | Raise | $0.250 → $0.270 | +8.0% |
| May 11, 2016 | Raise | $0.200 → $0.250 | +25.0% |
Show all 21 changes since 2004
| Ex-date | Change | Old → new | Move |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2015 | Raise | $0.160 → $0.200 | +25.0% |
| May 7, 2014 | Raise | $0.130 → $0.160 | +23.1% |
| May 8, 2013 | Raise | $0.100 → $0.130 | +30.0% |
| May 9, 2012 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.100 | +42.9% |
| May 9, 2011 | Raise | $0.0500 → $0.0700 | +40.0% |
| Oct 10, 2008 | Cut | $0.140 → $0.0500 | −64.3% |
| Jul 19, 2006 | Raise | $0.120 → $0.140 | +16.7% |
| Aug 3, 2005 | Raise | $0.0800 → $0.120 | +50.0% |
| Jul 29, 2004 | Raise | $0.0700 → $0.0800 | +14.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LAD a good dividend stock?
Yes. Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.95% ($2.80/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.
Is LAD undervalued?
Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LAD's fair value is about $788.71 versus a $295.14 share price — so it looks undervalued (+167% vs. fair value).
Is LAD's dividend safe?
LAD has a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 15-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2008, debt and yield-versus-history.
What is LAD's fair value?
Our blended fair-value estimate for LAD is about $788.71 per share, roughly 167% above the current $295.14 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.
Is LAD a buy, hold, or sell?
We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LAD screens as "yes" and undervalued. Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.95% ($2.80/yr), with 15 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.
Will LAD cut its dividend?
LAD earns a dividend-safety grade of A (80/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2008). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.
Does LAD pay a dividend?
Yes. Lithia Motors, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.95%.
What is LAD's dividend yield?
As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD's forward dividend yield is 0.95%, based on a $2.80 annual dividend and a $295.14 share price.
What is LAD's dividend per share?
As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD pays $2.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.
What is LAD's dividend payout ratio?
As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD's payout ratio is 7% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.
How many years has LAD grown its dividend?
As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD has increased its dividend for 15 consecutive years.
When is the next LAD ex-dividend date?
As of Oct 18, 2026, LAD's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 7, 2026, for $0.70 per share.
LAD Price — Last 12 Months
Daily close
Price Return
1 Year
-7%
3 Years
+11%
5 Years
+1%
52-Week Range
$239.78 – $439.49
Price change over each period (excludes dividends). Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
What is LAD worth?
Undervaluedlow confidenceOur blended fair-value estimate for Lithia Motors, Inc. is $788.71 per share, versus a market price of $295.14. That implies 167% of upside — a margin of safety of about 63%.
Fair Value
$788.71
Current Price
$295.14
Upside
+167%
Margin of Safety
63%
How we get there
Earnings multiple (Graham)
Graham's earnings-multiple formula, anchored to bond yields.
At today's price, the market is pricing in about 25.5% annual free-cash-flow growth. We model 12.0% — so the price already assumes faster growth than we think is likely.
Assumptions: 10.6% discount rate (CAPM), 12.0% growth for five years fading to 2.5% over the next five, $30.19 EPS, $2.80 annual dividend. Updated weekly.
Fair-value estimates are model output for educational purposes only — not investment advice or a price target.
LAD Dividend Safety Score
Very Safe
SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.
Dividend Growth
Total dividends per share by year
Dividend History
Full LAD dividend history →| Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.7000 | regular |
| May 8, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | $0.5700 | regular |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| May 9, 2025 | May 23, 2025 | $0.5500 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 21, 2025 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $0.5300 | regular |
| May 9, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $0.5300 | regular |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 | $0.5000 | regular |
| Aug 10, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | $0.5000 | regular |
| May 11, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | $0.5000 | regular |
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