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Sonic Automotive (SAH)
NYSE:SAH
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 23, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.43Last Year’s EPS
1.48Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 5 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presents a constructive picture: the company delivered multiple full-year and quarterly record financials (revenue, gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, EPS growth) and showed strong margin gains in fixed operations, F&I and EchoPark profitability. Management articulated clear strategic initiatives (EchoPark expansion, non-auction sourcing, technology and brand investment) and maintained a strong liquidity and capital-return posture. Offsetting these positives are near-term operational challenges in Q4 same-store vehicle volumes (notably an 11% decline in same-store new vehicle retail volume), some used-unit and warranty softness, EchoPark unit declines, and macro/industry risks from tariffs, OEM pass-throughs and BEV-related volatility which could pressure new vehicle affordability and future volumes. On balance, the positive outcome from record annual results, margin improvements and strategic initiatives outweighs the transitory volume and market headwinds cited.Company Guidance
Full-Year Record Revenue and Profitability
FY2025 consolidated total revenues reached an all-time annual record of $15.2 billion, up 7% year-over-year, consolidated total gross profit was an all-time record $2.4 billion, up 9% year-over-year, and consolidated adjusted EBITDA grew 10% to $615 million.
Strong Full-Year and Q4 EPS Performance
Full-year adjusted EPS was $6.60, an 18% increase vs. 2024. Q4 reported GAAP EPS was $1.36 and adjusted Q4 EPS was $1.52, a 1% increase year-over-year.
Franchise Fixed Ops and F&I Strength
Franchise fixed operations gross profit set a Q4 record (up 8% YoY) and F&I gross profit set an all-time quarterly record (up 6% YoY). Together these high-margin lines contributed over 75% of Q4 total gross profit, helping mitigate new vehicle headwinds.
EchoPark Profitability Acceleration
EchoPark posted Q4 adjusted segment income of $3.6 million (up 300% YoY) and Q4 adjusted EBITDA of $8.8 million (up 110% YoY). Q4 EchoPark gross profit was a record $54 million (up 9% YoY) and full-year EchoPark adjusted EBITDA was a record $49.2 million (up 78% YoY).
Used Vehicle Profitability Improvements at EchoPark
EchoPark segment total GPU was a Q4 record $3,420 per unit, up 15% year-over-year and up 2% sequentially, supporting improved margins despite lower unit volumes.
Powersports Segment Growth
Powersports reported Q4 record revenues of $36 million (up 19% YoY) and Q4 record gross profit of $9 million (up 25% YoY) with combined retail volume up 18% YoY.
Capital Returns and Liquidity
Ended Q4 with $702 million in available liquidity (including $306 million cash and floor plan deposits), repurchased ~600,000 shares in Q4 for ~$38 million (full year repurchases ~1.3 million shares for ~$82 million), and Board approved quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share.
Operational Initiatives and Growth Plans
Company plans to increase non-auction inventory sourcing for EchoPark, invest $10M–$20M in EchoPark brand marketing in 2026, resume disciplined store openings beginning late 2026, and targets long-term EchoPark scale of over 1 million vehicles annually and 90% U.S. coverage.
SAH Earnings History
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SAH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | $58.28 | $62.89 | +7.91% |
Sep 30, 2025 | $75.33 | $75.65 | +0.42% |
Jun 30, 2025 | $79.71 | $79.09 | -0.78% |
Apr 24, 2025 | $58.14 | $59.21 | +1.85% |
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FAQ
When does Sonic Automotive (SAH) report earnings?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 23, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Sonic Automotive (SAH) earnings time?
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What is SAH EPS forecast?
SAH EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 1.43.