The earnings call highlighted several record performances across multiple segments, with significant growth in revenue and profitability. However, the impact of a noncash charge on GAAP EPS, a decline in used vehicle volume, and challenges in the Powersports segment present concerns. Overall, the positive achievements in revenue and segment performance slightly outweigh the lowlights.

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Q3 2025

During the Sonic Automotive Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Call, management provided detailed guidance, highlighting a reported GAAP EPS loss of $1.34 per share, attributed mainly to a noncash franchise asset impairment charge. However, adjusted EPS reached $2.19, marking a 49% year-over-year increase. The company achieved second-quarter record revenues of $3.1 billion for the Franchised Dealerships segment, showing a 6% year-over-year growth on a same-store basis. EchoPark, the company's used car segment, reported record segment income of $11.7 million and adjusted EBITDA of $16.4 million, up 128% year-over-year, despite a slight 2% decline in revenues. In the Powersports segment, Sonic Automotive generated $48.1 million in revenues, a 21% increase year-over-year. The company ended the quarter with $775 million in liquidity, and the Board approved a 9% increase in the quarterly cash dividend. Management expressed optimism about future growth across its segments and highlighted strategic adjustments to mitigate potential tariff impacts on vehicle pricing.

Record-Breaking Second Quarter Revenue

Consolidated total revenues were a second quarter record, up 6% year-over-year, with consolidated gross profit growing 12% and consolidated adjusted EBITDA increasing 22%.

Franchised Dealerships Segment Success

Second quarter record franchise revenues of $3.1 billion, up 6% year-over-year on a same-store basis. Same-store new retail volume increased by 5%, with a 10% increase in same-store fixed operations revenues.

EchoPark Segment Achievements

EchoPark segment income and adjusted EBITDA reached all-time quarterly records, with $11.7 million and $16.4 million respectively, up 128% year-over-year. EchoPark gross profit increased by 22% year-over-year.

Strong F&I Performance

All-time record quarterly franchised F&I GPU of $2,721 per unit, up 12% sequentially and 14% year-over-year.

Powersports Segment Growth

Record second quarter revenues of $48.1 million, up 21% year-over-year, with gross profit up 17%.

Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend

Board of Directors approved a 9% increase to the quarterly cash dividend to $0.38 per share.

Sonic Automotive (SAH) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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SAH Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Oct 23, 2025	2025 (Q3)	1.60 / -	1.26	―	―	―
Jun 30, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.63 / 2.19	1.47	48.98% (+0.72)	―	―
Apr 24, 2025	2025 (Q1)	1.45 / 1.48	1.36	8.82% (+0.12)
Feb 12, 2025	2024 (Q4)	1.46 / 1.51	1.63	-7.36% (-0.12)
Oct 24, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.43 / 1.26	2.02	-37.62% (-0.76)
Aug 05, 2024	2024 (Q2)	1.38 / 1.47	1.83	-19.67% (-0.36)
Apr 25, 2024	2024 (Q1)	1.30 / 1.36	1.33	2.26% (+0.03)
Feb 14, 2024	2023 (Q4)	1.83 / 1.63	2.61	-37.55% (-0.98)
Oct 26, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.77 / 2.02	2.23	-9.42% (-0.21)
Jul 27, 2023	2023 (Q2)	1.65 / 1.83	2.45	-25.31% (-0.62)

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SAH Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jun 30, 2025	$80.56	$79.93	-0.78%
Apr 24, 2025	$58.76	$59.85	+1.86%
Feb 12, 2025	$73.98	$71.04	-3.97%
Oct 24, 2024	$54.61	$56.55	+3.55%

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Sonic Automotive (SAH) is schdueled to report earning on Oct 23, 2025, Before Open (Confirmed).

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SAH EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q3) is 1.6.

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