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LAD expands Texas footprint with Rockwall Hyundai, adds $75M revenue

Sep 8, 2026, 5:35 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Material expansion in a high-growth Texas market combined with a sizable on-market buyback program supports earnings and per-share metrics, likely prompting multiple expansion in the near term. Historically, LAD has shown stock upside when acquisitions drive revenue scale and buybacks improve ROE/EPS.

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Lithia & Driveway announced the Rockwall Hyundai acquisition in Rockwall, Texas, expanding its Dallas–Fort Worth footprint and adding an estimated $75 million in annualized revenue. The deal is financed with existing on-balance sheet capacity, lifting year-to-date acquired revenue to $915 million. The company also updated on buybacks, underscoring a continued capital-allocation framework.

Lithia & Driveway acquires Rockwall Hyundai in Rockwall, TX; about $75M annualized revenue added.
Deal financed with existing on-balance sheet capacity; YTD acquired revenue reaches $915M.
Dallas–Fort Worth network density expands; CEO stresses disciplined, high-quality franchise growth.
Quarter buyback: $40M for 108,000 shares at $375; YTD buybacks: $541M for ~1.9M shares at $284.
Total remaining buyback authorization stands at $580M; LAD marks 80th year in 2026.

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