NYSE$LAD
Lithia Motors Inc · Q4 2024 earnings
Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) reported record fourth-quarter revenue of $9.2 billion, marking a 20% increase year-over-year. Diluted EPS rose by 5% to $8.12, while adjusted EPS declined by 6% to $7.79. Net income remained flat at $217 million, and adjusted net income dropped 10% to $209 million. The company highlighted the first profitable year for its financing operations and continued growth in retail and aftersales segments.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Lithia Motors · Revenue · Quarterly
$9.22B
Revenue by segment
Lithia Motors · $7.69B total across 4 segments · Q3 2023
- New Vehicle Retail$3.89B+17.5%50.5%
- Used Vehicle Retail$2.62B+6.3%34.1%
- Aftersales$838M+17.7%10.9%
- Finance & Insurance$349M+4.8%4.5%
Forward guidance
Lithia & Driveway expects continued revenue growth in 2025, driven by its omnichannel strategy and expansion efforts. The company aims to optimize operational efficiency and enhance customer loyalty to sustain its market position.
Tailwinds
- Continued revenue growth from acquisitions and organic sales.
- First profitable year for Driveway Finance Corporation.
- Expansion into the Mid-Atlantic region with new acquisitions.
- Increased share repurchases enhancing shareholder value.
- Robust financial foundation to support long-term growth.
Headwinds
- Decline in adjusted earnings per share.
- Lower gross profit margins in new and used vehicle sales.
- Higher SG&A expenses impacting operating efficiency.
- Macroeconomic factors, including inflation and supply constraints.
- Increased interest expense reducing net profitability.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.3%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.4%
Avg return
30 days after
49%
32 / 65 earnings
Positive
+26.2%
Q2 2020
Best reaction
-11.7%
Q3 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -1.1% | +1.6% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2025 | -1.9% | -7.7% | -22.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -1.2% | +3.2% | -3.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -5.8% | -1.6% | +5.4% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.6% | +3.0% | -19.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | +10.1% | +11.4% | +28.3% | |
| Q2 2024 | +5.0% | +1.3% | +9.0% | |
| Q1 2024 | -2.6% | -1.2% | -3.1% | |
| Q4 2023 | +2.0% | -2.2% | -5.5% | |
| Q3 2023 | -2.5% | -2.8% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +5.4% | +6.2% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2023 | -2.3% | -0.5% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2022 | -6.5% | -4.2% | -25.5% | |
| Q3 2022 | -11.7% | -6.7% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2022 | -8.2% | -13.6% | -8.9% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.7% | -5.3% | -7.9% | |
| Q4 2021 | +4.2% | +3.4% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | -0.8% | -14.0% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.6% | +4.8% | -7.6% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.0% | +3.3% | -4.4% | |
| Q4 2020 | +6.2% | +12.1% | +11.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | -3.8% | -7.2% | +8.3% | |
| Q2 2020 | +26.2% | +29.6% | +49.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +11.1% | +21.5% | +35.2% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.6% | -6.5% | -31.9% | |
| Q3 2019 | +18.4% | +20.6% | +23.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +15.4% | +14.4% | +7.4% | |
| Q1 2019 | +12.7% | +16.5% | +19.0% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.9% | +1.9% | +1.8% | |
| Q3 2018 | +18.9% | +17.7% | +8.0% | |
| Q2 2018 | -9.6% | -7.2% | -8.8% | |
| Q1 2018 | -2.6% | -3.7% | -1.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | -5.8% | -5.9% | -10.0% | |
| Q3 2017 | -5.9% | -3.7% | -1.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +3.2% | -1.1% | +3.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +11.1% | +11.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | -3.3% | -1.5% | -9.3% | |
| Q3 2016 | -7.0% | -9.2% | -8.7% | |
| Q2 2016 | +3.5% | -1.0% | -3.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -11.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +6.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +6.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -7.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -7.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +6.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +8.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -1.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -7.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -0.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +5.1% | — | — |
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