EL7.AI
StocksMedium•29 July 2026•
1 min read

Lithia & Driveway Hits Record Q2 Revenue and Hikes Dividend by 23%

Key Facts

1The company achieved record second quarter revenues of $9.8 billion in 2026.
2Diluted earnings per share increased 17% to $11.54, and the company raised its quarterly dividend by 23%.
3The company repurchased $242 million of shares during the quarter, representing 3.7% of outstanding shares.

Reflecting robust momentum in the automotive retail sector, Lithia & Driveway reported record financial results for the second quarter of 2026. According to reports, the company achieved record revenues of $9.8 billion, while diluted earnings per share climbed 17% to $11.54. Management further signaled confidence by raising the quarterly dividend by 23%, supported by improved SG&A efficiency and record income from financing operations.

The strong quarterly performance was bolstered by aggressive capital allocation, with the company repurchasing $242 million of its shares, representing 3.7% of those outstanding. Within the broader industry context, per market data, new car sales in the European Union grew by 13.6% year-over-year in July, significantly exceeding the 9.9% forecast and highlighting a supportive environment for global automotive retailers.

LAD shares stood at $358.31 (at close July 28, 2026), having traded between a day low of $341.37 and a high of $361.24. Traders should monitor consumer sentiment trends as a forward catalyst; recent data showed Eurozone consumer confidence improving to -15.9, which may influence demand dynamics for the remainder of the fiscal year.