The earnings call presented a strong performance in several segments, including record-breaking metrics in adjusted EPS, revenues, and gross profit. The EchoPark segment showed significant growth, and the company maintained a strong liquidity position with strategic acquisitions. However, challenges included a noncash impairment charge affecting GAAP EPS, a decline in used vehicle volume, and concerns about tariffs and market volatility. Despite these challenges, the overall outlook remained positive with strategic initiatives in place.

Company Guidance

During the Sonic Automotive Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call, management provided comprehensive guidance and insights into the company's performance. Despite a GAAP EPS loss of $1.34 per share due to a noncash impairment charge, the adjusted EPS was reported at $2.19, marking a 49% year-over-year increase. The company achieved a record consolidated total revenue for the second quarter, up 6% year-over-year, with a 12% growth in gross profit and a 22% rise in adjusted EBITDA. The Franchised Dealerships segment reported record revenues of $3.1 billion, with a same-store new retail volume increase of 5% and a 10% boost in same-store fixed operations revenues. EchoPark segment income and adjusted EBITDA hit all-time quarterly records, with segment total GPU reaching $3,747 per unit. The Powersports segment also showed robust growth with revenues up 21% year-over-year. Sonic Automotive ended the quarter with $775 million in liquidity and announced the acquisition of four Jaguar, Land Rover dealerships, expecting to add $500 million in annualized revenues. The company also announced a 9% increase in quarterly cash dividends. Management expressed optimism about navigating tariff impacts and maintaining strong financial performance through strategic adjustments and a focus on long-term growth.

Record-Breaking Earnings Metrics

Adjusted EPS for Q2 2025 was $2.19, a 49% increase year-over-year. Consolidated total revenues were a second quarter record, up 6% year-over-year, while consolidated gross profit grew 12% and consolidated adjusted EBITDA increased 22%.

Franchised Dealerships Segment Growth

Second quarter record franchise revenues of $3.1 billion, up 6% year-over-year on a same-store basis. Fixed operations gross profit and F&I gross profit set all-time quarterly records, up 12% and 15% year-over-year, respectively.

EchoPark Segment Success

Second quarter segment income was an all-time quarterly record $11.7 million, and adjusted EBITDA was an all-time quarterly record of $16.4 million, up 128% year-over-year.

Powersports Segment Growth

Generated record second quarter revenues of $48.1 million, up 21% year-over-year, and gross profit of $12.5 million, up 17% year-over-year.

Strong Liquidity and Acquisition

Ended the quarter with $775 million in available liquidity. Completed acquisition of four Jaguar, Land Rover dealerships, expected to contribute approximately $500 million in annualized revenues.

Dividend Increase

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)	1.73 / -	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 1.73.

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