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Lithia Motors, Inc., doing business as Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD), is frequently in the news as it executes its automotive retail and capital allocation strategies. The company describes itself as the largest global automotive retailer, with operations that span the vehicle ownership lifecycle through physical locations, e-commerce platforms, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings and related services.
News coverage on this page reflects several recurring themes in Lithia & Driveway’s public announcements. The company regularly reports quarterly financial results, including revenue and earnings per share, and often pairs these updates with information about dividends and share repurchase activity. Recent disclosures have highlighted record quarterly revenue, increases in diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share, and ongoing cash dividends per share.
Another major news category involves acquisitions and network expansion. Lithia & Driveway issues press releases when it acquires dealerships in key markets, such as Subaru, Acura, Hyundai, Genesis, Porsche and Audi stores in regions including the Southeast United States, the Atlanta metro area, the West Palm Beach area, the West Side of Los Angeles and the Greater Toronto Area in Canada. These transactions are typically described in terms of expected annualized revenue contributions, brand mix, network density and strategic fit within its omnichannel ecosystem.
Additional news items cover capital markets activity and governance developments. Examples include announcements of proposed and priced private offerings of senior notes due 2030, amendments to its large syndicated loan agreement, and changes to the board of directors. Together, these updates provide insight into Lithia & Driveway’s financial structure, growth plans and corporate oversight. Investors following LAD news can use this stream of earnings releases, acquisition announcements and financing updates to understand how the company is pursuing its stated vision to modernize personal transportation solutions.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced on October 14, 2025 the acquisition of Stivers Decatur Subaru in the Atlanta market to expand its Southeast retail network. The deal is estimated to add $100 million in annualized revenue and increases LAD's year-to-date acquired annualized U.S. revenue to $720 million. Management said the acquisition strengthens LAD's import mix, deepens its Southeast footprint, and supports in-network sales and service both online and in-store. The transaction was financed using existing on-balance sheet capacity, per the company.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. A conference call to discuss results is scheduled the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Participants may join by telephone at (877) 407-8029 or listen live and access replays at investors.lithiadriveway.com by clicking "quarterly earnings."
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) has achieved two significant milestones: debuting at position #434 on the Fortune Global 500 list and maintaining its #1 position in Automotive Retail on the Fortune 500 list at #124. The company also announced the strategic acquisition of three dealerships in the Southeast region: Palm Beach Acura, West Palm Beach Hyundai, and West Palm Beach Genesis.
The expansion strengthens LAD's presence in the profitable Southeast market, with these locations expected to become among the highest-volume stores nationwide. The acquisitions bring LAD's total year-to-date expected annualized revenue acquired to $620 million, funded through existing balance sheet capacity.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has announced the pricing of its senior notes offering, which has been upsized by $100 million to $600 million. The notes will carry a 5.500% interest rate and are due in 2030.
The private offering is expected to close on September 10, 2025. The company plans to use the proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding revolving lines of credit, with the possibility of reborrowing for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and working capital.
The notes will be offered exclusively to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. under Rule 144A and to international investors under Regulation S of the Securities Act.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has announced plans to offer $500 million in senior notes due 2030 through a private offering. The notes will be exclusively offered to qualified institutional buyers in the U.S. under Rule 144A and international investors under Regulation S of the Securities Act.
The company plans to use the proceeds to repay a portion of its outstanding revolving credit lines. The repaid amounts may be reborrowed for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and working capital. The offering is subject to market conditions and the notes will not be registered under the Securities Act.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has announced a significant expansion of its share repurchase program, with its Board of Directors approving a $750 million increase to the authorization. This brings the total repurchase capacity to $1.08 billion.
The company has already demonstrated strong buyback activity in Q3 2025, investing $242 million to repurchase approximately 812,000 shares at an average price of $298 per share. Year-to-date repurchases total $492 million, representing 6.1% of outstanding shares.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) reported record-breaking second quarter results, with revenue reaching $9.6 billion, a 4% increase from Q2 2024. The company achieved significant earnings growth with diluted EPS rising 25% to $9.87 and adjusted diluted EPS increasing 30% to $10.24.
Key highlights include a 4.3% increase in total gross profits, 11.5% growth in aftersales gross profit, and a remarkable 179% increase in financing operations profitability to $20 million. The company expanded its network by acquiring two Mercedes-Benz stores, adding $220 million in expected annualized revenue.
LAD announced a quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share and repurchased approximately 387,000 shares at an average price of $306. The company maintains a strong balance sheet with $1.3 billion in available liquidity.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has announced strong preliminary Q2 2025 results, with expected net income per diluted share between $9.70 and $10.00, representing a 23-27% increase year-over-year. The company anticipates total revenues between $9.4-9.6 billion, with same-store revenue growth of 3.5-4.0%.
Notable highlights include financing operations income growth of 110-155% year-over-year, reaching $15-18 million. The company has actively managed its capital, repurchasing 1.5% of shares outstanding during Q2 and 3.0% year-to-date. LAD's integrated model, including DFC, Driveway, and GreenCars, continues to demonstrate strong operational performance and market share gains.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has scheduled the release of its second quarter 2025 earnings results for Tuesday, July 29, 2025, before market opening. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day.
Investors and analysts can participate in the conference call by dialing (877) 407-8029. A live webcast and replay of the earnings call will be available on the company's investor relations website at investors.lithiadriveway.com under the quarterly earnings section.