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

$2.06B

P/E (TTM)

17.2

35.1

Dividend Yield

2.4%

52W High

$89.62

52W Low

$52.00

52W Range

22%

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

Q4 2025 Data

Revenue

$3.87B+0.00%

4-Quarter Trend

EPS

$1.39+0.00%

4-Quarter Trend

FCF

$29.60M+0.00%

4-Quarter Trend

2025 Annual Earnings Highlights

Key Highlights

Total Revenue Growth Total consolidated revenues increased 7% to $15.15B USD, driven by strong segment performance across operations.

Franchised Segment Income Rises Franchised Dealerships Segment income grew 23% to $316.1M USD, despite new vehicle margin pressure.

EchoPark Segment Profitability Surge EchoPark Segment income reached $28.1M USD, marking a 703% increase year-over-year from prior year.

F&I Revenue Strong Performance Franchised F&I revenue increased 13% to $571.5M USD, driven by higher gross profit per retail unit.

Risk Factors

Significant Impairment Charges Recorded $173.8M impairment charge in 2025, primarily franchise asset write-downs impacting reported earnings.

New Vehicle Gross Profit Decline Retail new vehicle gross profit decreased 2% to $369.3M USD due to increased price competition.

Cybersecurity Incident Impact Past CDK outage adversely affected Q2/Q3 2024 results; infrastructure remains exposed to future disruptions.

Manufacturer Franchise Dependency Operations rely heavily on manufacturer agreements; termination or non-renewal poses material adverse risk.

Outlook

Future Dealership Acquisition Plans Expect to acquire dealerships and open new stores while actively divesting underperforming locations long-term.

EchoPark Distribution Network Expansion Plan to enhance EchoPark distribution network aiming to reach 90% of US population at maturity.

Capital Structure Optimization Continue share repurchases; $169.9M authorization remaining as of December 31, 2025.

Expand Omnichannel Capabilities Utilize existing platforms to leverage technology, improving advertising effectiveness and guest experience nationally.

Peer Comparison

Revenue (TTM)

$18.28B

-3.2%

SAH

$15.15B

+6.5%

ADNT

$14.68B

+1.1%

Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)

SBET

97.6%

+76.4pp

CAKE

78.4%

+36.7pp

KAR

54.3%

-2.6pp

Key Metrics

Symbol	Market Cap	P/E (TTM)	ROE (TTM)	Debt to Assets
DAN	$4.29B	-135.4	-2.9%	45.1%
VSCO	$3.83B	25.5	24.6%	0.0%
GTX	$3.55B	11.3	-39.7%	63.7%

Long-Term Trends

Last 4 Quarters

Revenue

Net Income

Operating Cash Flow

4Q Revenue CAGR

2.0%

Moderate Growth

4Q Net Income CAGR

-12.7%

Declining Profitability

Cash Flow Stability

100%

Strong Cash Flow

Deep Research

Next earnings:Apr 22, 2026

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