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Jun 30, 2023

Lithia Motors Q2 2023 Earnings Report

Reported highest second quarter revenue in company history, but earnings per share decreased.

Key Takeaways

Lithia & Driveway reported a 12% increase in revenue, reaching $8.1 billion, the highest in the company's history for the second quarter. However, diluted EPS decreased by 7% to $10.78, and adjusted diluted EPS decreased by 10% to $10.91. The company acquired 14 locations expected to generate $1.5 billion in annualized revenues and divested three stores.

Revenues increased by 12%.

New vehicle unit growth was 22%, while used vehicle unit sales decreased by 1%.

Total vehicle gross profit per unit decreased by $853 to $5,710.

Service, body, and parts revenues increased by 18%.

Total Revenue
$8.11B
Previous year: $7.24B
+12.0%
EPS
$10.9
Previous year: $12.2
-10.4%
New Vehicle Avg. Price
$48.1K
Previous year: $47.3K
+1.6%
New Vehicle Units Sold
83.54K
Previous year: 68.75K
+21.5%
Used Vehicle Units Sold
80.57K
Previous year: 81.03K
-0.6%
Gross Profit
$1.39B
Previous year: $1.35B
+2.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$200M
Previous year: $113M
+76.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$308M
Previous year: -$365M
-15.7%
Total Assets
$17.7B
Previous year: $13B
+35.9%

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Forward Guidance

Lithia & Driveway is focused on profitably consolidating the largest retail sector globally by providing personal transportation solutions. They acquired 14 locations across the mid-Atlantic and southeast regions of the United States, expected to generate nearly $1.5 billion in annualized revenues.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong performance across all business lines.
  • Demonstrated strong operating discipline.
  • Commitment to improving operating results through a relentless focus on high performance.
  • Continue acquiring stores domestically and abroad.
  • Well capitalized and free cash flow generation gives flexibility to deliver on strategy.

Challenges Ahead

  • Future market conditions, including anticipated car and other sales levels and the supply of inventory
  • 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