Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.18
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.7%
Payout Ratio
6.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
12 years
LAD Dividend Income Check
Safety
6.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.8% and trend is rising.
LAD Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.7%
Trailing DPS$2.18
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout6.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.6%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR10.6%
5Y CAGR12.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield14.5%
Total Shareholder Yield15.2%
1Y Total Return-0.8%
5Y Total Return-21.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$7,90410Y ago$36,44720Y ago$93,791
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LAD Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
LAD Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Lithia Motors, Inc. distributes 6.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.6%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
LAD has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LAD returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.7% dividend yield, 14.5% buyback yield, 15.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -21.0%, with dividends contributing 2.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,447 today.
LAD Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$9.62
Avg/Payment$0.4810
Latest Change+3.6%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.5700 | ↑ +3.6% | 77.54% | May 22, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.5500 | — | 84.73% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 74.33% | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 73.98% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.5500 | ↑ +3.8% | 70.01% | May 23, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.5300 | — | 69.52% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 56.28% | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5300 | — | 73.09% | Aug 23, 2024 |
LAD Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.7%
#4 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
6.7% payout
Streak
12Y
12.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
15.2%
#1 of 5
PAG
SAH
GPI
RUSHALAD Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.4% |
| 2025 | $2.18 | 4.3% | 4 | $32.32 | 6.7% | 14.83x | 0.8% |
| 2024 | $2.09 | 8.9% | 4 | $29.65 | 7.0% | 14.19x | 0.7% |
| 2023 | $1.92 | 19.3% | 4 | $36.29 | 5.3% | 18.90x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $1.61 | 18.4% | 4 | $44.20 | 3.6% | 27.45x | 0.6% |
| 2021 | $1.36 | 11.5% | 4 | $36.56 | 3.7% | 26.88x | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $1.22 | 2.5% | 4 | $19.51 | 6.3% | 15.99x | 0.4% |
| 2019 | $1.19 | 4.4% | 4 | $11.60 | 10.3% | 9.75x | 0.4% |
| 2018 | $1.14 | 7.5% | 4 | $10.86 | 10.5% | 9.53x | 0.4% |
| 2017 | $1.06 | 11.6% | 4 | $9.75 | 10.9% | 9.20x | 0.4% |
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Start ComparisonLAD — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LAD stock.
How much dividend does LAD pay per share?
Lithia Motors, Inc. (LAD) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.18 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LAD's next ex-dividend date?
LAD's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LAD typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LAD's dividend safe?
LAD's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +6.7% and FCF payout ratio of +2.6%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LAD a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Lithia Motors, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LAD pay dividends?
Lithia Motors, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.18 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LAD grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LAD five years ago would be worth approximately $7,904 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LAD's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LAD's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.