Lithia Mtrs Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

The Presidio Group exclusively advised brothers Johnny and Eddie Stivers on the sale of Stivers Subaru in Decatur, Ga., to Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD). The transaction closed on Oct. 13, 2025 and includes the dealership's real estate. The Stivers family will retain and continue operating other dealerships while Lithia expands its metro Atlanta footprint.

The deal marks Presidio's fourth Subaru transaction this year and Lithia's seventh deal sourced through Presidio in the last five years.

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.