Lithia Motors(US:LAD) ZACKS·2025-07-22 15:00Company Overview - Lithia Motors (LAD) is expected to report a year-over-year increase in earnings, with quarterly earnings projected at $8.96 per share, reflecting a +13.9% change, and revenues anticipated to reach $9.53 billion, up 3.3% from the previous year [3][12] Earnings Expectations - The upcoming earnings report is scheduled for July 29, and the stock may experience upward movement if the reported numbers exceed expectations, while a miss could lead to a decline [2][12] - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.69% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [4] Earnings Surprise Prediction - Lithia Motors has a positive Earnings ESP of +6.55%, suggesting analysts have become more optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [12] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a hold position, which combined with the positive Earnings ESP suggests a likelihood of beating the consensus EPS estimate [12] Historical Performance - In the last reported quarter, Lithia Motors was expected to post earnings of $7.77 per share but delivered $7.66, resulting in a surprise of -1.42% [13] - Over the past four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times [14] Industry Context - Group 1 Automotive (GPI), a peer in the automotive retail and wholesale industry, is expected to report earnings of $10.31 per share, reflecting a +5.2% year-over-year change, with revenues projected at $5.55 billion, up 18.2% [18][19] - Group 1 Automotive also has a positive Earnings ESP of +2.67% and a Zacks Rank of 3, indicating a similar likelihood of beating consensus EPS estimates [19][20]