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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) has acquired two Mercedes-Benz dealerships from the Higginbotham family - Mercedes-Benz of Jackson in Mississippi and Mercedes-Benz of Collierville in suburban Memphis, Tennessee, including their associated real estate. The deal, finalized on June 2, was facilitated by The Presidio Group. This marks Lithia's fifth transaction through Presidio, with total revenue acquired through these deals exceeding $4 billion. The acquisition strengthens Lithia's Southeast presence and luxury market footprint, adding to their existing operations in both states. The dealerships were previously owned by the Higginbotham family, led by Trudy Higginbotham Moody, who was Mississippi's recent TIME Dealer of the Year nominee. The family's automotive legacy dates back to 1976 when Dennis Higginbotham founded his first dealership.
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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has announced the acquisition of two Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Collierville, TN and Jackson, MS, marking its first Mercedes-Benz presence in the Southeast region. The acquisition is expected to contribute $220 million in annualized revenue, bringing LAD's total year-to-date acquired revenue to $400 million. The company financed the purchase using existing balance sheet capacity. Additionally, LAD provided an update on its share repurchase program, revealing it has invested $230 million to repurchase approximately 729,000 shares at an average price of $315 per share, representing 2.8% of outstanding shares. The company still has $589 million available under its current repurchase authorization and maintains a balanced approach between acquisitions and share repurchases.
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Pinewood.AI has agreed to acquire Lithia's 51% stake in their North American joint venture for $76.5M, paid through 14.56M new Pinewood.AI shares, valuing the venture at $150M. The deal gives Pinewood.AI full control of its North American platform and includes a 5-year contract to implement their Automotive Intelligence platform across all Lithia's US and Canada dealerships by 2028. Pinewood.AI expects to generate $40M in annual recurring revenue post-rollout, potentially reaching $60M with additional features. The acquisition simplifies Pinewood.AI's structure and enables full revenue consolidation. Lithia will remain a minority shareholder and key customer, with the platform rollout starting with pilot US stores in H2 2025 and full implementation beginning in 2026.
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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has climbed to position #124 on the 2025 Fortune 500 list, advancing 16 spots from its #140 ranking in 2024. The company has maintained its position as the world's largest automotive retailer, leading the Automotive Retail category for the second consecutive year. LAD's remarkable growth journey is evidenced by its revenue increase from $7.9 billion when it first appeared on the Fortune 500 at #482 in 2015, to $36.2 billion in 2024. CEO Bryan DeBoer attributes this success to their long-term growth strategy, disciplined business model execution, and commitment to operational excellence. The company's expansion has been fueled by a combination of organic growth, strategic acquisitions, digital innovation, and an expanding dealership network.
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Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) executives Tina Miller (CFO) and Dianna du Preez (CCO) have been named among the 100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry by Automotive News. The 2025 recognition follows a rigorous nomination and judging process across the US, Canada, and Mexico.

Miller, serving as CFO since 2019, has been crucial in achieving sector-leading growth, launching the company's captive finance company (DFC), and promoting workplace diversity. This marks her second appearance on the list. Du Preez, as the company's first Chief Customer Officer, leads Driveway (online retail vertical), Marketing, Aftersales Strategy, and Customer Ecosystem Initiatives, bringing over 30 years of automotive industry experience.

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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) reported record first quarter 2025 results with revenue increasing 7% to $9.2 billion from $8.6 billion in Q1 2024. The company achieved a 35% increase in diluted earnings per share to $7.94, while adjusted diluted EPS rose 25% to $7.66.

Net income grew 28% to $211 million, with adjusted net income up 20% to $204 million. Key highlights include a 3.6% increase in new retail units on a same-store basis, improved used retail performance, and 7.5% growth in aftersales gross profit. Driveway Finance originated $623 million in loans.

LAD expanded its network with two Subaru store acquisitions in Virginia and California, adding $180 million in expected annualized revenue. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 4% to $0.55 per share and repurchased approximately 403,000 shares at an average price of $326.

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Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Adam Chamberlain will transition from his role effective June 1, 2025 to become CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA. CEO Bryan DeBoer acknowledged Chamberlain's contributions in strengthening operations, driving growth, and advancing company strategy.

Following this transition, LAD's Regional Presidents and Regional Vice Presidents will report directly to CEO Bryan DeBoer. The company emphasized its 'Growth Powered by People' mission and expressed confidence in its operational leadership team to maintain high velocity and continue executing company strategy.

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Lithia & Driveway (LAD) has announced the schedule for its first quarter 2025 financial results release. The earnings report will be published before market opening on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, followed by a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the results.

Investors and interested parties can participate in the conference call by dialing (877) 407-8029. Additionally, 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.

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What is the current stock price of Lithia Mtrs (LAD)?

The current stock price of Lithia Mtrs (LAD) is $257.57 as of April 6, 2026.

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The market cap of Lithia Mtrs (LAD) is approximately 5.9B.

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