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Lithia Motors (LAD) Tops Q3 EPS by 1c

October 30, 2014 7:29 AM EDT

Lithia Motors (NYSE: LAD) reported Q3 EPS of $1.32, $0.01 better than the analyst estimate of $1.31. Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.3 billion versus the consensus estimate of $1.3 billion.

Third Quarter-over-Quarter Operating Highlights:

  • Total same store sales increased 12%
  • New vehicle same store sales increased 11%
  • Used vehicle retail same store sales increased 13%
  • Service, body and parts same store sales increased 13%
  • Same store F&I per unit increased $97 to $1,202
  • Adjusted SG&A expense as a percentage of gross profit was 66.1%

*** The company sees Q4 EPS of $1.17 - $1.19 and FY14 EPS of $4.86 - $4.88, with consensus views at Q4 EPS of $1.20 and FY14 EPS of $4.88.

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