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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) announced its record first quarter revenue of $7.0 billion, a 4% increase from $6.7 billion in Q1 2022. However, net income per diluted share dropped 28% to $8.30, with adjusted net income at $8.44, a 29% decline. Overall net income fell to $230 million, down 33% from $344 million a year earlier. The drop in profitability was influenced by unrealized foreign currency losses. Notable performance metrics include a total vehicle gross profit per unit of $5,585, a decrease of $1,240, and a significant increase in service, body, and parts revenues by 17%. The company also acquired 37 locations expected to generate over $2 billion in annual revenues while maintaining a strong balance sheet with $1.4 billion in cash. The Board has approved a dividend increase to $0.50 per share, payable on May 26, 2023.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) has announced that its first quarter 2023 earnings will be released on April 19, 2023, prior to market opening. The company will host a conference call at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the same day to discuss the earnings results. Lithia & Driveway is recognized as a premier automotive retailer in North America, providing a wide array of vehicles and complementary services such as financing, leasing, and repair.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced its expansion into the United Kingdom through a partnership with Jardine Motors Group, a leading automotive retailer with over 50 premium locations. This acquisition is expected to generate more than $2 billion USD in annual revenues. The deal brings LAD's total annualized revenue to over $2.1 billion in 2023, aligning with its strategic growth plan targeting $50 billion in revenue by 2025. The acquisition was financed using the company's existing resources, showcasing a strong commitment to growth in the luxury automotive market.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) reported a record fourth-quarter revenue of $7.0 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year. However, net income decreased 15% to $250 million, with earnings per share dropping to $9.00, a 6% decline year-over-year. Adjusted net income per diluted share also fell by 21%. The company acquired nine stores in Q4, projected to generate over $560 million in annualized revenues. The Board approved a dividend of $0.42 per share, to be paid on March 24, 2023. Full-year revenue reached $28.2 billion, with a 24% increase compared to 2021. Lithia ended Q4 with approximately $1.6 billion in cash and available credit.
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