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Lithia Motors (LAD) operating margin by quarter
Lithia Motors' operating margin was 4.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.6% (Q1 2026) to 4.6% (Q2 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 4.2% | -0.4 pts | -0.1 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 4.6% | +1.0 pts | +0.1 pts |
| Q1 2026 | 3.6% | -0.1 pts | -0.8 pts |
| Q4 2025 | 3.7% | -0.6 pts | — |
| Q3 2025 | 4.4% | -0.1 pts | — |
| Q2 2025 | 4.4% | +0.0 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 4.4% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
Lithia Motors, Q3 2026: revenue $9.9B (+3% year over year), operating margin 4.2%, net earnings $293M, operating cash flow −$30.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
What is Lithia Motors' operating margin?
Lithia Motors' operating margin was 4.2% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), -0.4 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Lithia Motors' operating margin changed?
Over the last 7 quarters it ranged from 3.6% (Q1 2026) to 4.6% (Q2 2026).