Lithia Motors Q1 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Lithia & Driveway (LAD) reported a record first quarter with a 54% increase in revenue, a 99% increase in EPS, and a 103% increase in adjusted EPS. The company's Driveway platform reached 1 million monthly unique visitors, and Driveway Finance became the #1 lender to LAD customers.
Revenues increased 54.4%.
New vehicle retail revenues increased 39.6%.
Used vehicle retail revenues increased 65.2%.
Driveway reached 1 million monthly unique visitors.
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Forward Guidance
LAD recently acquired three Stellantis stores in Las Vegas, diversifying their brand mix in that growing market. Collectively the stores are expected to generate $400 million in annualized revenues. Year-to-date, LAD has acquired $1.1 billion in annualized revenues and since the announcement of the 2025 Plan in July 2020, they have acquired $11.5 billion in annualized revenues.
Positive Outlook
- Strong results across all channels.
- Significant free cash flows generated.
- Driveway achieved impressive milestones.
- DFC achieved impressive milestones.
- Ability to quickly integrate acquired businesses.
Challenges Ahead
- Future national and local economic and financial conditions, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation and governmental programs and spending
- The market for dealerships, including the availability of stores to us for an acceptable price
- Changes in customer demand, our relationship with, and the financial and operational stability of, OEMs and other suppliers
- Changes in the competitive landscape, including through technology and our ability to deliver new products, services and customer experiences and a portfolio of in-demand and available vehicles
- Risks associated with our indebtedness, including available borrowing capacity, interest rates, compliance with financial covenants and ability to refinance or repay indebtedness on favorable terms
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income