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Lithia Motors, Inc. operates Lithia & Driveway as a global automotive retailer serving the vehicle ownership lifecycle through physical dealerships, e-commerce platforms, captive finance solutions, fleet management offerings, and related adjacencies. Company news commonly covers new and used vehicle sales, same-store trends, aftersales performance, Driveway Finance Corporation activity, and capital allocation through dividends and share repurchases.
Recurring developments also include dealership acquisitions across core volume and luxury brands, preferred partner technology deployments for store operations, earnings release schedules, and community or workforce initiatives tied to automotive technician programs.
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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.
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) announced that it will release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings on February 15, 2023, before the market opens. A conference call to discuss the earnings results is set for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The company is recognized as a premier automotive retailer in North America, specializing in a wide variety of vehicles and offering comprehensive financing and maintenance options. Lithia’s commitment to modernizing transportation solutions reflects its growth strategy in the automotive retail sector.