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Dec 31, 2020

Lithia Motors Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Lithia Motors reported record fourth quarter revenue and earnings, driven by strong performance across all segments.

Key Takeaways

Lithia Motors & Driveway reported a 21% increase in revenue to $3.9 billion and a 143% increase in net income per diluted share to $7.02 for the fourth quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income per diluted share was $5.46, an 85% increase. The company's strong performance, coupled with strategic acquisitions and the launch of Driveway, gives them confidence in their five-year plan.

Total company revenues increased by 20.6%.

New vehicle retail sales increased by 19.0%.

Used vehicle retail sales increased by 23.9%.

F&I per unit increased by 13.1% to $1,723.

Total Revenue
$3.94B
Previous year: $3.27B
+20.6%
EPS
$5.46
Previous year: $2.95
+85.1%
F&I Avg. Gross Profit
$1.72K
Previous year: $1.52K
+13.1%
Total Vehicle Avg. Gross Profit
$4.37K
Previous year: $3.7K
+18.0%
Gross Profit
$649M
Previous year: $499M
+30.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$160M
Previous year: $84M
+90.7%
Free Cash Flow
-$301M
Previous year: $13M
-2412.3%
Total Assets
$7.9B
Previous year: $6.08B
+29.9%

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Forward Guidance

Lithia Motors is focused on expanding their network and leveraging their national digital home channel Driveway to achieve their five-year plan of reaching $50 billion in revenue and $50 in earnings per share.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong balance sheet with approximately $1.4 billion in cash.
  • Over $350 million of adjusted operating cash flows.
  • Ability to add over $7 billion of additional revenue to their network this year.
  • Strategic acquisitions in key geographic locations.
  • Successful launch of national e-commerce home solution Driveway.

Challenges Ahead

  • Future economic and financial conditions
  • Changes in customer demand
  • Relationship with vehicle manufacturers and suppliers
  • Risks associated with indebtedness
  • Disruptions to our technology network

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income