LAD

CEO Bryan DeBoer said AI agents rarely miss an opportunity to offer to change your windshield wipers, and it’s resulting in increased sales at the U.K. dealerships that already have the tech.

LAD's weakening new-vehicle and F&I performance, rising operating expenses, elevated debt and intense competition threaten profitability and financial flexibility.

Lithia Motors stock just dropped 10% today, yet the fresh Q3 2026 release shows a very different story.

Moby summary of Lithia Motors, Inc.'s Q3 2026 earnings call

AI-driven pricing and captive lending are leading the charge toward a 60% SG&A target, which could unlock significant margin expansion.

Record revenue and 9% EPS growth highlight resilience amid mixed retail conditions.

Lithia Motors (NYSE:LAD) reported third-quarter revenue just below $10 billion and adjusted diluted earnings per share of $10.34, up 9% from a year earlier, as growth in used vehicles, aftersales and financing operations helped offset softer new-vehicle…

Although the revenue and EPS for Lithia Motors (LAD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

Investing.com -- On Wednesday, Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) reported third quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, with adjusted diluted earnings per share of $10.34, representing a 9% increase from $9.50 in the same period last year.