Colin Stewart
Lithia Motors
LAD-N
PAST TOP PICK
Apr 16, 2013
(A Top Pick March 27/12. Up 70.7%.)Basically owns auto dealerships in Southwest US and up the West Coast. Their largest partner was Chrysler, which was a depressed brand that he thought was due for a bit of a resurgence, which happened. Gradually sold out of his position over the last 4 or 5 months.
Way to participate in a recovering auto industry in the US. Car dealerships in US Midwest. Cheap valuations. Chrysler, their biggest brand, is experiencing a big resurgence.
It's cleaning up by buying smaller dealerships and synergizing them well. Just reported a blow-out quarter. Shares have more than tripled since the March low. The current car boom is a huge tailwind.
(A Top Pick March 27/12. Up 70.7%.) Basically owns auto dealerships in Southwest US and up the West Coast. Their largest partner was Chrysler, which was a depressed brand that he thought was due for a bit of a resurgence, which happened. Gradually sold out of his position over the last 4 or 5 months.