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Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports segment is involved in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and third-party finance and insurance services. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
5-year financial trends. Figures in USD millions.
Latest fiscal year: 2025
Year-by-year revenue, profitability, and cash flow (USD millions, last 10 years)
| Year | Revenue | EBITDA | Net Profit | FCF | ROE | Rev Growth 1Y | NP Growth 1Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15.2B | $525M | $119M | $418M | 11.1% | 6.5% | -45.0% |
| 2024 | $14.2B | $605M | $216M | $-78M | 20.3% | -1.0% | 21.2% |
| 2023 | $14.4B | $566M | $178M | $-219M | 20.0% | 2.7% | 101.4% |
| 2022 | $14.0B | $442M | $89M | $179M | 9.9% | - | - |
| 2021 | - | - |
Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow as reported
Consolidated Figures in USD Millions.
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | - | 14,001.10 | 14,372.40 | 14,224.30 | 15,153.60 |
| Operating Revenue | - | 14,001.10 | 14,372.40 | 14,224.30 | 15,153.60 |
| Cost Of Revenue | - | 11,684.10 | 12,126.70 | 12,031.50 | 12,770.70 |
| Gross Profit | - | 2,317 | 2,245.70 | 2,192.80 | 2,382.90 |
| Operating Expense | - | 1,682.60 | 1,742.80 | 1,727.40 | 1,841.60 |
| Selling General And Administration | - | 1,555.10 | 1,600.50 | 1,577 | 1,678.20 |
| Total Expenses | - | 13,366.70 | 13,869.50 | 13,758.90 | 14,612.30 |
| Operating Income | - | 634.40 | 502.90 | 465.40 | 541.30 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | - | 314 | 423.60 | 461.50 | 367.50 |
| EBITDA | - | 441.70 | 566 | 605.10 | 525.30 |
| Normalized EBITDA | - | 762.10 | 645.30 | 609.60 | 699.20 |
| EBIT | - | 314.20 | 423.70 | 454.70 | 361.90 |
| Interest Income | - | - | 0.10 | - | - |
| Interest Expense | - | 124.20 | 181.80 | 198.60 | 189.10 |
| Net Interest Income | - | -124.20 | -181.80 | -204.30 | -194.70 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | - | 0.20 | 0.10 | -0.50 | 0.10 |
| Other Income Expense | - | -320.20 | -79.20 | -5 | -173.80 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | - | - | 0.10 | - | - |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | - | 124.20 | 181.80 | 198.60 | 189.10 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | - | -124.20 | -181.80 | -204.30 | -194.70 |
| Pretax Income | - | 190 | 241.90 | 256.10 | 172.80 |
| Tax Provision | - | 101.50 | 63.70 | 40.10 | 54.10 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | - | -67.28 | -20.88 | -0.71 | -54.43 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Net Income | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Normalized Income | - | 341.62 | 236.62 | 219.79 | 238.17 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | - | 88.50 | 178.20 | 216 | 118.70 |
| Basic Average Shares | - | 38.70 | 35 | 34.10 | 34 |
| Diluted Average Shares | - | 39.70 | 35.90 | 35 | 34.70 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | - | 113.90 | 124.20 | 130.40 | 141.30 |
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | - | 11,697.70 | 12,144.80 | 12,051.50 | 12,792.80 |
| Total Unusual Items | - | -320.40 | -79.30 | -4.50 | -173.90 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | - | -320.40 | -79.30 | -4.50 | -173.90 |
| Net Income Discontinuous Operations | 0 | 0 | - | - | - |
| Special Income Charges | - | -320.40 | -79.30 | -3.90 | -173.80 |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | - | 320.40 | 79.30 | 3.90 | 173.80 |
| Gain On Sale Of Security | - | -0.70 | -1 | -0.60 | -0.10 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | - | 127.50 | 142.30 | 150.40 | 163.40 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | - | 127.50 | 142.30 | 150.40 | 163.40 |
| General And Administrative Expense | - | 1,459.70 | 1,508.30 | 1,492.50 | 1,577 |
| Other Gand A | - | 1,408.70 | 1,462.20 | 1,455.90 | 1,530.60 |
| Salaries And Wages | 834.50 | 1,014.80 | 1,016.30 | - | - |
| Rent Expense Supplemental | - | 51 | 46.10 | 36.60 | 46.40 |
| Total Other Finance Cost | - | 5.20 | 6.50 | 5.70 | 5.60 |
| Selling And Marketing Expense | - | 95.40 | 92.20 | 84.50 | 101.20 |
| Rent And Landing Fees | - | 51 | 46.10 | 36.60 | 46.40 |
Consumer Cyclical sector peers, ranked by market cap
| Company | Ticker | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE | EV/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonic Automotive, Inc.this co. | SAH | $2.7B | 22.45↑ premium | 2.49 | 11.1% | 13.11 |
| Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation | VAC | $3.0B | - | 1.50 | -15.5% | 434.60 |
| Patrick Industries, Inc. | PATK | $2.8B | 20.96 | 2.39 | 11.4% | 10.19 |
| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. | AEO | $2.8B | 14.54 | 1.65 | 11.3% | 7.73 |
| Callaway Golf Company | CALY |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| - |
| $2.7B |
| -6.59 |
| 1.30 |
| -19.8% |
| 17.81 |
| PENN Entertainment, Inc. | PENN | $2.6B | -3.12 | 1.43 | -46.0% | 412.90 |
| CarGurus, Inc. | CARG | $2.5B | 15.83 | 6.60 | 41.7% | 9.03 |
| OneSpaWorld Holdings Limited | OSW | $2.4B | 34.02 | 4.49 | 13.2% | 23.48 |
| Under Armour, Inc. | UAA | $2.4B | -4.80 | 1.68 | -35.0% | 54.01 |
| Peer Median | - | 14.54 | 1.67 | -2.1% | 20.64 | |