LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) Institutional Selling Activity
Several institutional investors tracked by InsiderSet reduced exposure to LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) during the quarter ended March 31, 2026 based on sequential SEC Form 13F filings.
The largest disclosed institutional seller of LAD during the latest reporting period reduced its reported position by approximately $86.49M based on quarter-end filing values.
Institutional selling activity may reflect profit-taking, sector rotation, portfolio rebalancing, or changing conviction levels among major investment firms. InsiderSet tracks quarter-over-quarter holding reductions, full exits, estimated value changes, and historical selling activity using publicly disclosed SEC filing data.
The investors covered on this page collectively reduced approximately $455.27M in reported LAD exposure during the latest filing period, although many institutional holders continue to maintain significant long-term ownership positions in LITHIA MOTORS INC.
| Portfolio quarter | Name | Type | Quantity | Remaining | Reported stock balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | Conifer Management | Sell | -188,000 | 212,000 | $52,940,640 |
| Q1 2026 | Sequoia Fund | Sell | -61 | 2,988 | $746,163 |
| Q3 2025 | Conifer Management | Sell | -100,000 | 400,000 | $126,400,000 |
| Q3 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -235 | 1,644 | $519,504 |
| Q1 2025 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -230,677 | 381,889 | $112,099,697 |
| Q1 2025 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -9,286 | 1,232 | $361,642 |
| Q4 2024 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -241,985 | 612,566 | $218,949,465 |
| Q4 2024 | Conifer Management | Sell | -200,000 | 500,000 | $178,715,000 |
| Q4 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -25,700 | 10,518 | $3,759,448 |
| Q4 2024 | Sequoia Fund | Sell | -12 | 2,716 | $970,780 |
| Q3 2024 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -621 | 854,551 | $271,439,580 |
| Q2 2024 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -9,332 | 21,558 | $5,442,318 |
| Q1 2024 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -56,481 | 767,501 | $230,910,351 |
| Q1 2024 | Sequoia Fund | Sell | -30 | 2,331 | $701,305 |
| Q4 2023 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -58,926 | 823,982 | $271,320,793 |
| Q4 2023 | Sequoia Fund | Sell | -13 | 2,361 | $777,430 |
| Q3 2023 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -264,351 | 882,908 | $260,749,220 |
| Q3 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -21,659 | 13,010 | $3,842,243 |
| Q2 2023 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -4,664 | 34,669 | $10,543,190 |
| Q1 2023 | Baupost Group | Sell | -184,957 | 65,043 | $14,890 |
| Q1 2023 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -14,639 | 1,069,822 | $244,914,350 |
| Q4 2022 | Brave Warrior Advisors | Sell | -51,747 | 1,084,461 | $222,032,545 |
| Q1 2022 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -474,180 | 316,904 | $95,109 |
| Q1 2022 | First Eagle U.S. Value | Sell | -1,619 | 1,481 | $444 |
| Q4 2021 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -38,600 | 22,600 | $6,711 |
| Q4 2021 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -12,388 | 791,084 | $234,912 |
| Q3 2021 | Viking Global Investors | Sell | -4,021 | 803,472 | $254,733 |
| Q1 2020 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -117,100 | 33,800 | $2,765 |
| Q4 2019 | Abrams Capital Management | Sell | -73,932 | 2,226,068 | $327,232 |
| Q1 2017 | Renaissance Technologies LLC | Sell | -45,490 | 3,410 | $292 |
Frequently asked questions about LAD activity
Which institutional owners are buying LAD?
Institutional owners buying LAD include investors who have either initiated new positions or increased their existing holdings based on recent SEC 13F filings. The activity table above highlights which funds added shares in the latest reporting periods and how their positions changed over time.
What does "buy" mean in LAD activity?
"Buy" means an investor increased their reported position in LAD compared to the prior reporting period. This reflects growing exposure to LITHIA MOTORS INC (LAD) rather than necessarily a brand-new position (though new positions also appear as buys when prior quantity was zero).
Is institutional interest in LAD increasing?
Institutional interest in LAD can be assessed by comparing the number of tracked funds adding or increasing positions versus those trimming or exiting across the periods shown. A higher number of additions typically signals increasing participation among large filers, but it should be read alongside position sizes and the full table.