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Jun 30, 2021

Lithia Motors Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Lithia Motors reported its highest second quarter earnings in company history, driven by a 118% increase in revenue and a 218% increase in EPS.

Key Takeaways

Lithia & Driveway (LAD) reported record second-quarter results, with revenue increasing by 118% to $6.0 billion and earnings per share rising by 218% to $10.75. The company's performance was boosted by a robust retail environment and strong growth across new and used vehicle sales, as well as F&I and service, body, and parts revenues. Strategic acquisitions are expected to contribute $3.7 billion in annualized revenue.

Total company revenues increased by 117.8%.

New vehicle retail sales increased by 130.0%.

Used vehicle retail sales increased by 95.7%.

F&I per unit increased 16.4% to $1,854.

Total Revenue
$6.01B
Previous year: $2.76B
+117.8%
EPS
$11.1
Previous year: $3.72
+198.9%
F&I Avg. Gross Profit
$1.85K
Previous year: $1.59K
+16.4%
Total Vehicle Avg. Gross Profit
$5.72K
Previous year: $4.05K
+41.3%
Gross Profit
$1.11B
Previous year: $464M
+139.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$781M
Previous year: $120M
+549.1%
Free Cash Flow
$701M
Previous year: $632M
+11.0%
Total Assets
$10.1B
Previous year: $5.54B
+82.2%

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Forward Guidance

Lithia Motors is focused on profitably consolidating the largest retail sector in the country and continues to lead the industry's consolidation. Combined with Driveway's e-commerce in-home experiences further accelerates the massive regenerating capital engine to create a unique and compelling high-growth strategy that provides transportation solutions wherever, whenever, and however consumers desire.

Positive Outlook

  • Future market conditions, including anticipated car sales levels
  • Anticipated impacts of the continued COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. and local economies in which we operate, our business operations and consumer demand
  • Continuation of our sales and services, including in-store appointments and home deliveries
  • Expected growth from our e-commerce home solutions and digital strategies
  • Expected operating results, such as improved store performance

Challenges Ahead

  • Future economic and financial conditions (both nationally and locally), including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Changes in customer demand, our relationship with, and the financial and operational stability of, vehicle manufacturers and other suppliers
  • Risks associated with our indebtedness (including available borrowing capacity, compliance with financial covenants and ability to refinance or repay indebtedness on favorable terms)
  • The adequacy of our cash flow and earnings and other conditions which may affect our ability to pay our quarterly dividend at the planned level
  • Disruptions to our technology network including computer systems and software, as well as natural events such as severe weather, fires, floods and earthquakes or man-made or other disruptions of our operating systems, structures, facilities or equipment

Revenue & Expenses

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