Lithia Motors Shares Boosted by Quantbot Technologies

Hedge fund increases stake in auto retailer by 53% in third quarter

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:31am

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Quantbot Technologies LP, a hedge fund, boosted its stake in Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) by 53.0% in the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 11,039 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3.49 million.

Why it matters

Lithia Motors is one of the largest automotive retail networks in North America, operating dealerships across the United States and Canada. The increase in Quantbot's stake suggests the hedge fund sees growth potential in the company, which could signal positive sentiment among investors.

The details

According to the 13F filing, Quantbot Technologies acquired an additional 3,822 shares of Lithia Motors during the third quarter, bringing its total holdings to 11,039 shares. The firm's investment in Lithia Motors was valued at $3.49 million as of the most recent filing.

  • Quantbot Technologies boosted its stake in Lithia Motors during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Quantbot Technologies LP

A hedge fund that has increased its stake in Lithia Motors, Inc.

Lithia Motors, Inc.

An American automotive retailer headquartered in Medford, Oregon, operating dealerships across the United States and Canada.

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The takeaway

The increase in Quantbot Technologies' stake in Lithia Motors suggests the hedge fund sees growth potential in the automotive retailer, which could signal positive sentiment among investors in the company.