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Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sonic Automotive, Inc.

NYSE•SAH
CEO: Mr. David Bruton Smith
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Auto - Dealerships
Listing Date: 1997-11-12
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments, Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports Segment sells new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, and personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles; and offers finance and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Contact Information
4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, United States
704-566-2400
www.sonicautomotive.com
Market Cap
$2.15B
P/E (TTM)
16.5
75.9
Dividend Yield
2.3%
52W High
$89.62
52W Low
$52.00
52W Range
29%
Rank32Top 23.6%
4.9
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.9 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025

Financial Dashboard

Q3 2025 Data

Revenue

$3.97B+13.81%
4-Quarter Trend

EPS

$1.36-37.61%
4-Quarter Trend

FCF

$138.20M+255.27%
4-Quarter Trend

2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

Total Revenue Increased 9% Nine-month total revenues reached $11.28B USD, growing 9% to $11,282.3M USD, driven by strong dealership sales.
Segment Income Soars 55% Total segment income before impairment rose 55% to $273.3M USD, led by Franchised Dealerships segment growth of 45%.
Operating Cash Flow Massive Jump Net cash provided by operating activities was $500.5M USD for nine months, up significantly from $21.5M USD last year.
EchoPark Segment Profit Triples EchoPark Segment income grew 303% to $24.6M USD for nine months, showing strong operational recovery post-closures.

Risk Factors

GAAP Net Income Declined Sharply Net income fell to $71.8M USD (9M), impacted by $173.8M impairment charges recognized in the current period.
Franchise Asset Impairment Charge $172.4M pre-tax impairment charge recorded on indefinite-lived franchise assets following annual fair value testing results.
Wholesale Gross Loss Worsened Franchised Dealerships wholesale gross loss widened to ($4.7M) USD (9M), reflecting $259 per unit worsening loss.
Trade Policy Tariff Uncertainty Operations face risks from evolving US tariffs and trade restrictions, potentially increasing imported vehicle and parts costs.

Outlook

Strong Liquidity Position Maintained Total available liquidity resources stood at $815.0M USD, supported by $306.5M availability on the Revolving Credit Facility.
Capital Spending Planned Ahead Commitments for facility construction and aircraft total $114.6M USD, expected to be paid or completed within 12 months.
Share Repurchase Authorization Active Repurchased $44.1M of Class A Common Stock during nine months; $208.2M remains authorized for future activity.
Dividend Policy Under Review Quarterly dividends approved up to $0.18 per share, subject to debt covenants and management's ongoing review process.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

Sonic Automotive, Inc.SAH
$15.18B
+9.1%
Dana IncorporatedDAN
$8.54B
-18.2%
Victoria's Secret & Co.VSCO
$6.39B
+3.0%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

The Cheesecake Factory IncorporatedCAKE
78.2%
+36.7pp
Steven Madden, Ltd.SHOO
41.5%
-0.0pp
OPENLANE, Inc.KAR
41.2%
-2.6pp

Key Metrics

Symbol
Market Cap
P/E (TTM)
ROE (TTM)
Debt to Assets
VSCO$4.80B28.426.1%62.1%
AEO$4.31B20.613.0%47.0%
DAN$3.88B69.74.4%43.6%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
0.7%
Moderate Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-7.2%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow

Research & Insights

Next earnings:Feb 11, 2026
|
EPS:$1.56
|
Revenue:-
Reports
All Years

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2025

    Period End: Sep 30, 2025|Filed: Oct 23, 2025|
    Revenue: $3.97B+13.8%
    |
    EPS: $1.36-37.6%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2025

    Period End: Jun 30, 2025|Filed: Jul 24, 2025|
    Revenue: $3.66B+5.9%
    |
    EPS: $-1.34-210.7%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2025

    Period End: Mar 31, 2025|Filed: Apr 24, 2025|
    Revenue: $3.65B+7.9%
    |
    EPS: $2.09+68.5%
    Beat

  • Form 10-K - FY 2024

    Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 19, 2025|
    Revenue: $14.22B-1.0%
    |
    EPS: $6.33+24.4%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q3 2024

    Period End: Sep 30, 2024|Filed: Oct 24, 2024|
    Revenue: $3.49B-4.2%
    |
    EPS: $2.18+11.2%
    Beat

  • Form 10-Q - Q2 2024

    Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Aug 8, 2024|
    Revenue: $3.45B-5.5%
    |
    EPS: $1.21+83.3%
    Miss

  • Form 10-Q - Q1 2024

    Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: Apr 25, 2024|
    Revenue: $3.38B-3.1%
    |
    EPS: $1.24-6.8%
    Miss

  • Form 10-K - FY 2023

    Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 22, 2024|
    Revenue: $14.37B+2.7%
    |
    EPS: $5.09+122.3%
    Beat