Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) reported fourth-quarter 2025 adjusted earnings per share of $1.52, a 1% increase year-over-year, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.53. Total revenue for the quarter was $3.87 billion, down 1% from the previous year and below the consensus estimate of $3.91 billion.
New vehicle revenues decreased by 4% to $1.88 billion, while used vehicle revenues increased by 1% to $1.21 billion. The company’s finance, insurance, and other revenues also saw a 6% growth year-over-year to $202.3 million. For the EchoPark segment, quarterly revenues were $480.7 million, down 5%, with used vehicle sales contributing $407.5 million, a decline of 7% from the prior year.
Sonic Automotive’s selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 9% year-over-year, and as of December 31, 2025, cash and cash equivalents were $6.3 million, a significant drop from $44 million in the previous year. The company announced a quarterly dividend of 38 cents per share, payable on April 15, 2026. Looking ahead to 2026, Sonic expects adjusted EBITDA of $25-$35 million for the EchoPark segment and anticipates an increase in same-store revenues to be in the low 70% range.
