Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a Delaware limited partnership, reports beneficial ownership of 1,409,885 shares of Lithia Motors Inc common stock, representing 6.2% of the class as of June 30, 2026.
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Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, a Delaware limited partnership, reports beneficial ownership of 1,409,885 shares of Lithia Motors Inc common stock, representing 6.2% of the class as of June 30, 2026. Dimensional has sole voting power over 1,387,208 shares and sole dispositive power over 1,409,885 shares.
The shares are owned by various funds and accounts it advises or manages (the “Funds”), and Dimensional may be deemed a beneficial owner due to its voting and investment authority. Dimensional and its affiliates formally disclaim beneficial ownership, and to its knowledge no single Fund holds more than 5% of the class.
Key Figures
Shares beneficially owned:1,409,885 sharesPercent of class:6.2 %Sole voting power:1,387,208 shares+3 more
6 metrics
Shares beneficially owned1,409,885 sharesCommon Stock of Lithia Motors Inc as of 06/30/2026
Percent of class6.2 %Portion of Lithia Motors Inc common stock class reportedly owned
Sole voting power1,387,208 sharesShares over which Dimensional has sole power to vote or direct the vote
Shared voting power0 sharesShares over which Dimensional has shared power to vote or direct the vote
Sole dispositive power1,409,885 sharesShares over which Dimensional has sole power to dispose or direct disposition
Shared dispositive power0 sharesShares over which Dimensional has shared power to dispose or direct disposition
Key Terms
beneficial owner, sole voting power, sole dispositive power, Investment Company Act of 1940, +1 more
5 terms
beneficial ownerregulatory
"may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer"
A beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a financial asset or property, even if their name isn't directly on official documents. Think of it like someone who secretly holds the keys to a safe deposit box—others may appear to have access, but the true owner is the one who benefits from what's inside. Identifying beneficial owners helps ensure transparency and prevent illegal activities like money laundering or fraud.
sole voting powerregulatory
"5 | Sole Voting Power 1,387,208.00 6 | Shared Voting Power"
Sole voting power is the exclusive right to cast votes attached to a shareholder’s stock without needing approval from anyone else. Like holding the only remote control for a TV, it lets that holder decide corporate matters such as board members, mergers, and policy changes, making it important to investors because it concentrates control and can strongly influence a company’s strategy and the value of its shares.
sole dispositive powerregulatory
"7 | Sole Dispositive Power 1,409,885.00 8 | Shared Dispositive Power"
Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.
Investment Company Act of 1940regulatory
"investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940"
A U.S. federal law that sets the rulebook for pooled investment vehicles such as mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and similar money managers, requiring them to register with regulators, disclose holdings and fees, limit conflicts of interest, and follow governance standards. It matters to investors because these protections and transparency rules act like a referee and scoreboard, helping people compare funds, trust that managers follow fair practices, and spot hidden costs or risks.
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934regulatory
"for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"
Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a U.S. rule that requires anyone who buys more than 5% of a public company’s shares to publicly disclose who they are, how many shares they own, and their intentions toward the company. For investors, this is like a neighborhood alert when someone acquires a large stake in a building: it reveals potential changes in control or strategy that could affect the stock’s price, governance, or future direction.
FAQ
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What stake does Dimensional Fund Advisors report in Lithia Motors (LAD)?
Dimensional Fund Advisors reports beneficial ownership of 1,409,885 shares of Lithia Motors Inc common stock, equal to 6.2% of the outstanding class as of June 30, 2026. This position gives it notable institutional exposure to LAD.
How much voting power does Dimensional have over Lithia Motors (LAD) shares?
Dimensional reports sole voting power over 1,387,208 shares of Lithia Motors common stock and no shared voting power. It also reports sole dispositive power over 1,409,885 shares, indicating centralized control of how these shares are voted and disposed.
Who actually owns the Lithia Motors (LAD) shares managed by Dimensional?
All 1,409,885 shares are owned by investment companies, commingled funds, group trusts, and separate accounts advised or sub-advised by Dimensional (the “Funds”). Dimensional may be deemed a beneficial owner through voting and investment authority but disclaims beneficial ownership of these securities.
Does any single Dimensional-managed fund hold more than 5% of Lithia Motors (LAD)?
According to Dimensional, the interest of any one Fund does not exceed 5% of Lithia Motors’ common stock. The aggregated holdings across multiple Funds total 1,409,885 shares, which collectively represent 6.2% of the outstanding class.
What type of entity is Dimensional Fund Advisors in relation to Lithia Motors (LAD)?
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP is a Delaware limited partnership and a registered investment adviser under Section 203 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. It furnishes investment advice and management to multiple funds that hold Lithia Motors common stock.
Why does Dimensional Fund Advisors disclaim beneficial ownership of Lithia Motors (LAD) shares?
Dimensional states that all reported securities are owned by the Funds it advises or manages. It may be deemed a beneficial owner for Section 13(d) purposes due to voting and investment power, but expressly disclaims beneficial ownership for other purposes.
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 13G
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
(Amendment No. 1)
Lithia Motors Inc
(Name of Issuer)
Common Stock
(Title of Class of Securities)
536797103
(CUSIP Number)
06/30/2026
(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
Rule 13d-1(b)
Rule 13d-1(c)
Rule 13d-1(d)
schemaVersion:
SCHEDULE 13G
CUSIP Number(s):
536797103
1
Names of Reporting Persons
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
2
Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)
(a)
(b)
3
Sec Use Only
4
Citizenship or Place of Organization
UNITED STATES
Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:
5
Sole Voting Power
1,387,208.00
6
Shared Voting Power
0.00
7
Sole Dispositive Power
1,409,885.00
8
Shared Dispositive Power
0.00
9
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
1,409,885.00
10
Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)
11
Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)
6.2 %
12
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
IA
SCHEDULE 13G
Item 1.
(a)
Name of issuer:
Lithia Motors Inc
(b)
Address of issuer's principal executive offices:
150 North Bartlett Street, Medford, OR 97501
Item 2.
(a)
Name of person filing:
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP
(b)
Address or principal business office or, if none, residence:
6300 Bee Cave Road, Building One, Austin, TX 78746
(c)
Citizenship:
Delaware Limited Partnership
(d)
Title of class of securities:
Common Stock
(e)
CUSIP No.:
536797103
Item 3.
If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)
Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)
Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)
Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)
Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)
An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)
An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)
A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)
A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)
A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)
A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J),
please specify the type of institution:
(k)
Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.
Ownership
(a)
Amount beneficially owned:
1,409,885 ** see Note 1 **
** Note 1 ** Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, an investment adviser registered under Section 203 of the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, furnishes investment advice to four investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and serves as investment manager or sub-adviser to certain other commingled funds, group trusts and separate accounts (such investment companies, trusts and accounts, collectively referred to as the "Funds"). In certain cases, subsidiaries of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP may act as an adviser or sub-adviser to certain Funds. In its role as investment advisor, sub-adviser and/or manager, Dimensional Fund Advisors LP or its subsidiaries (collectively, "Dimensional") may possess voting and/or investment power over the securities of the Issuer that are owned by the Funds, and may be deemed to be the beneficial owner of the shares of the Issuer held by the Funds. However, all securities reported in this schedule are owned by the Funds. Dimensional disclaims beneficial ownership of such securities. In addition, the filing of this Schedule 13G shall not be construed as an admission that the reporting person or any of its affiliates is the beneficial owner of any securities covered by this Schedule 13G for any other purposes than Section 13(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
(b)
Percent of class:
6.2 %
(c)
Number of shares as to which the person has:
(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote:
1,387,208** see Note 1 **
(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote:
0
(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
1,409,885** see Note 1 **
(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of:
0
Item 5.
Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
Not Applicable
Item 6.
Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required.
The Funds described in Note 1 above have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of the securities held in their respective accounts. To the knowledge of Dimensional, the interest of any one such Fund does not exceed 5% of the class of securities. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP disclaims beneficial ownership of all such securities.
Item 7.
Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
Not Applicable
Item 8.
Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Not Applicable
Item 9.
Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Not Applicable
Item 10.
Certifications:
By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.
SIGNATURE
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
