Lithia reported record third-quarter revenue of $9.9 billion, up 3%, and GAAP diluted earnings per share of $13.22, up 54%, helped by an unrealized investment gain. Adjusted net income fell 5% to $229.3 million, and the board approved a $0.75 per share dividend, which the company says is a 7% increase. Bryan DeBoer was also named Chairman, combining that role with his CEO position.
Third-quarter revenue rose 3% to $9.9 billion; diluted EPS was $13.22 versus $8.61, and adjusted diluted EPS was $10.34 versus $9.50 (up 9%).
Adjusted net income was $229.3 million, down 5% from $240.9 million; the company cites an unrealized gain on its Pinewood Technologies investment as a key GAAP adjustment.
Quarterly dividend of $0.75 per share, payable November 20, 2026 to holders of record on November 6, 2026.
Bryan DeBoer became Chairman effective October 19, 2026 while remaining CEO; Sidney B. DeBoer became Vice Chairman.
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From Lithia Motors's 10-Q and 10-K filings (SEC XBRL). YoY compares each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier; it is blank when the year-ago figure is missing or negative.
Annual results
Fiscal year
Revenue
Growth
EPS (diluted)
Growth
Net margin
FY2025
$37.63B
+4.0%
$32.32
+9.7%
2.2%
FY2024
$36.19B
+16.6%
$29.45
-18.8%
2.2%
FY2023
$31.04B
+10.1%
$36.29
-17.8%
3.2%
FY2022
$28.19B
+23.5%
$44.17
+20.9%
4.4%
FY2021
$22.83B
+73.9%
$36.54
+87.1%
4.6%
Frequently asked questions
When is Lithia Motors's next earnings date?
Lithia Motors has not announced a report date within the next three weeks. US companies usually report three to six weeks after each quarter ends; this page updates as soon as the date is on the calendar.
What did Lithia Motors earn last quarter?
For the quarter ended Sep 2026, Lithia Motors reported diluted EPS of $13.22 (+53.5% year over year) on revenue of $9.95B (+2.8%).
Where do these numbers come from?
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