LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) Technical Analysis
NYSE:LAD • US5367971034
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LAD Technical Rating and Analysis
We assign a technical rating of 2 out of 10 to LAD. Recently some decent action could be observed, but in the medium term time frame this is still negative. LAD was also a bad performer in the overall market in the last year.
- When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, LAD is a bad performer in the overall market: 79% of all stocks are doing better.
- In the last month LAD has a been trading in the 242.87 - 289.94 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the high of this range.
- The long term trend is still negative, but the short term trend is positive, so the stock is getting more and more appreciated by traders and investors.
- LAD is an average performer in the Specialty Retail industry, it outperforms 40% of 123 stocks in the same industry.
- LAD is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so LAD is lagging the market.
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LAD Setup Rating and Analysis
The technical rating of LAD is bad and it also does not present a quality setup at the moment. Price movement has been a little bit too volatile to find a nice entry and exit point. It is probably a good idea to wait for a consolidation first.
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LAD Support and Resistance Analysis
242.83
When analyzing the support we notice one important area.
- A support zone ranging from 245.28 to 245.88. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
When analyzing the resistance we notice 4 important areas.
- A resistance zone ranging from 288.75 to 288.77. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- Resistance @328.23 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
- A resistance zone ranging from 336.10 to 345.41. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
- A resistance zone ranging from 352.90 to 356.60. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
LAD Technical Indicator Signal Analysis
The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.
| Indicator | Value | Signal | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChartMill Long Term Trend Indicator | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The long term trend for LAD is down. |
| ChartMill Short Term Trend Indicator | UP | POSITIVE | The short term trend for LAD is up. |
| ChartMill Relative Strength | 21.95 | NEGATIVE | LAD has a low relative strength, it was outperformed by 78.05% off all stocks on the market. |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (20) | UP | POSITIVE | The current price of LAD is above the rising SMA(20). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (50) | DOWN | MIXED | The current price of LAD is above a declining SMA(50). |
| Simple Moving Average/SMA (200) | DOWN | NEGATIVE | The current price of LAD is below a declining SMA(200). |
| Relative Strength Index/RSI (14) | 67.18 | NEUTRAL | The RSI value for LAD is a neutral value. |
| Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9) | 4.36 | POSITIVE | The MACD value suggests LAD has a positive trend. |
| Stochastics (14,3) | 87.73 | OVERBOUGHT | The high Stochastics value suggests LAD may be overbought. |
| Average True Range in percent/ATR (20) | 3.29 | MEDIUM VOLATILITY | The ATR as a percentage value for LAD suggests some volalility. |
| Average Directional Index/ADX (14) | 32.2 | POSITIVE | The high ADX value value for LAD suggests a strong trend. |
LAD Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
LAD Technicals: Chart, Performance Metrics, Trend & Indicators
NYSE:LAD (4/21/2026, 1:24:06 PM)
280.935
-7.82 (-2.71%)
LITHIA MOTORS INC / LAD TA FAQ
What is the technical rating for LAD stock?
ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 2 / 10 to LAD.
Can you provide the trend direction for LITHIA MOTORS INC?
The current trend direction for LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) is Bearish.
Can you provide the RSI signal for LITHIA MOTORS INC?
LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) has an RSI value of 67.1786. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.
What is the short term momentum for LAD stock?
The short term momentum for LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) is positive.
What are the support and resistance levels for LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) stock?
LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) has a support level at 245.88 and a resistance level at 288.77. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of LAD support and resistance levels.