Lithia (LAD) Short-Term View Bearish Despite Buyouts & Buybacks

Moreover, Lithia's annualized cash flow growth rate of 32% over the past 3-5 years is impressive compared to the industry average of 17%. To enhance shareholder value, the company boosted its share buyback program by $350 million yesterday, bringing the remaining buyback authorization to$660 million. Additionally, Lithia has consistently increased its dividend, with the latest hike to 53 cents per share and a five-year annualized growth rate of 13.73%. With a payout ratio of just 6%, the dividend growth ap ...