Education
About Us
Working with TipRanks
Follow Us
Lithia Motors (LAD)
NYSE:LAD
Earnings Data
Report Date
Jul 16, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
8.77Last Year’s EPS
7.87Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 9 Analysts Ratings
---
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 23, 2025
|% Change Since: -5.81%
|Next Earnings Date:Jul 16, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted significant growth in earnings per share, record revenue, and strong performance in value auto and after-sales, while facing challenges in gross profit per unit and maintaining SG&A efficiency. The overall sentiment is positive with strong growth metrics, despite some challenges.Company Guidance
In Lithia Motors' first quarter 2025 earnings call, the company reported strong financial performance, achieving a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $7.94, representing a 34.8% year-over-year increase, and an adjusted diluted EPS of $7.66, a 25.4% rise. Revenues reached a record $9.2 billion, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year. The company highlighted its strategic focus on integrating its omnichannel ecosystem to enhance customer engagement and profitability. Lithia Motors also reported a 2.5% increase in same-store sales and a 1.8% rise in gross profit, despite a slight decline in gross profit per unit. The auto retailer emphasized its commitment to achieving $2 in EPS per $1 billion in revenue and maintaining a disciplined approach to capital allocation, with $146 million spent on share repurchases in the first quarter. Lithia Motors remains confident in its ability to capture market share and drive sustainable growth through strategic acquisitions and operational efficiencies.Strong Earnings Growth
Diluted earnings per share increased by 34.8% to $7.94, with adjusted diluted earnings growing by 25.4% year-over-year.
Record Revenue Achievement
Lithia Driveway achieved a record revenue of $9.2 billion, marking a 7% increase from Q1 of last year.
Value Auto Sales Surge
Value auto sales experienced a significant 38.8% improvement from the previous year.
After-Sales and Warranty Success
After-sales gross profit increased by 7.5%, with warranty work gross profits increasing by 19.7% year-over-year.
Finance Operations Profitability
Driveway Finance Corporation delivered profitability with income of $12.5 million compared to a loss last year.
Inventory Optimization
New vehicle days sales outstanding decreased from 59 to 43 days, and used vehicle DSOs decreased from 53 to 45 days.
---
LAD Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
---
LAD Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2025 | $295.45 | $278.29 | -5.81% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $368.06 | $385.06 | +4.62% |
| Oct 23, 2024 | $303.59 | $334.26 | +10.10% |
| Aug 01, 2024 | $274.95 | $293.96 | +6.91% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
---
FAQ
When does Lithia Motors (LAD) report earnings?
Lithia Motors (LAD) is schdueled to report earning on Jul 16, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Lithia Motors (LAD) earnings time?
Lithia Motors (LAD) earnings time is at Jul 16, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
Where can I see when companies are reporting earnings?
You can see which companies are reporting today on our designated earnings calendar.
What companies are reporting earnings today?
You can see a list of the companies which are reporting today on TipRanks earnings calendar.
What is LAD EPS forecast?
LAD EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 8.77.
---
