Lithia & Driveway Advances to Number 426 on Fortune Global 500
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Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) reported that it has been named to the Fortune Global 500 for the second straight year, advancing to No. 426 from No. 434. The 2025 ranking is based on $38.1 billion in revenue, a 4.2% year-over-year increase, generated by more than 30,800 team members across North America and the United Kingdom.
According to the company, its omnichannel automotive retail ecosystem integrates vehicle sales, financing, service, and digital retail. Lithia & Driveway describes itself as the largest global automotive retailer and is celebrating 80 years in business in 2026.
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- Fortune Global 500 rank 426, up eight positions year over year
- 2025 revenue $38.1 billion, a 4.2% year-over-year increase
- Workforce of more than 30,800 employees across North America and the UK
- Company marks 80 years in business in 2026, highlighting long operating history
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Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29 | Q2 earnings report | Positive | +19.3% | Revenue growth, higher EPS, dividend increase, and share repurchases |
| Jul 23 | Board appointment | Neutral | +2.1% | LAD director appointed to NACD North Texas board |
| Jul 14 | Earnings scheduling notice | Neutral | +0.4% | Company scheduled Q2 results release and conference call |
| Jun 09 | Fortune ranking | Positive | +4.1% | LAD ranked No. 123 on the 2026 Fortune 500 list |
| May 26 | Buyback authorization | Positive | +2.3% | Repurchase authorization increased by $500 million |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
All five selected historical news events were followed by positive 24-hour price reactions, including 19.3% after Q2 results and 4.08% after a Fortune ranking.
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MEDFORD, Ore., Aug. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) today announced it has been named to the Fortune Global 500 for the second consecutive year, advancing to No. 426, up eight positions from No. 434 last year. The annual ranking recognizes the world's largest companies by revenue and reflects Lithia & Driveway's continued execution of its growth strategy and expanding automotive retail ecosystem.
In 2025, Lithia & Driveway generated
"Our continued recognition on the Fortune Global 500 reflects the strength of our global ecosystem and the dedication of our more than 30,000 team members," said Bryan DeBoer, President and CEO. “The scale we've achieved enables us to better serve customers, support our partners, and invest in the innovations that will shape the future of automotive retail."
Lithia & Driveway continues to strengthen its position as a global automotive retailer through its omnichannel ecosystem, integrating vehicle sales, financing, service, and digital retail capabilities across North America and the United Kingdom.
About Lithia & Driveway (LAD)
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) is the largest global automotive retailer making Auto Done Easy by providing simple, transparent, and convenient experiences throughout the ownership lifecycle. LAD helps customers take care of any vehicle need through a comprehensive network of physical locations, e-commerce platforms, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings, and other synergistic adjacencies. Celebrating 80 years in business in 2026, LAD consistently delivers profitable growth in a massive and unconsolidated industry. Its highly diversified and competitively differentiated design provides LAD with the flexibility and scale to pursue its vision to modernize personal transportation solutions wherever, whenever and however consumers desire.
The 80th Celebration
https://www.lithiadriveway.com/80-years
Connect with Us!
All Cars: https://www.lithia.com
Driveway.com (Buy, sell, trade, or finance entirely online): https://www.driveway.com
GreenCars (All things sustainable vehicles): https://www.greencars.com
DFC (Auto Financing): https://www.drivewayfinancecorp.com
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