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Mar 31, 2022

Lithia Motors Q1 2022 Earnings Report

Lithia & Driveway reported record first quarter performance with revenue increased by 54%, EPS by 99%, and adjusted EPS by 103%.

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.

Total Revenue
$6.71B
Previous year: $4.34B
+54.4%
EPS
$12
Previous year: $5.89
+103.1%
New vehicle avg. price
$47.1K
Previous year: $40.7K
+15.8%
Used vehicle avg. price
$30.3K
Previous year: $22.9K
+32.4%
New vehicle units sold
64.94K
Previous year: 53.86K
+20.6%
Gross Profit
$1.28B
Previous year: $716M
+78.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$161M
Previous year: $170M
-5.2%
Free Cash Flow
-$34.4M
Previous year: $450M
-107.7%
Total Assets
$12.1B
Previous year: $8.25B
+46.4%

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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

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