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Sonic Automotive, Inc. reports news on an automotive retail business built around franchised dealerships, EchoPark used-vehicle operations and Sonic Powersports. Company updates commonly cover new and used vehicle sales, fixed operations, finance and insurance gross profit, SG&A trends, segment performance and quarterly cash dividends.
Recurring developments also include earnings release schedules, shareholder voting matters, equity and compensation governance, and capital-structure disclosures. Powersports updates may include dealership performance and brand-specific activity tied to motorcycle sales, parts, service and merchandise.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) announced the acquisition of Porsche Walnut Creek/b), an established Porsche Center serving Walnut Creek, the East Bay, and the greater San Francisco Bay Area, previously operated by Fletcher Jones Automotive Group. The store is located at 2555 N. Main Street, near the 680 Freeway.According to Sonic Automotive, the deal expands its luxury portfolio and increases its Porsche footprint to six Porsche dealerships nationwide, reinforcing its presence in Northern California and the Bay Area, one of the country's key luxury markets. Porsche Walnut Creek offers new and certified pre-owned Porsche vehicles, pre-owned inventory, factory-trained service, Porsche Genuine Parts, and personalized ownership support.
The existing management team, including longtime General Manager Mike Pardini, will continue to serve clients, providing continuity of relationships and local expertise. The acquisition aligns with Sonic’s broader luxury growth strategy and complements its existing BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, Jaguar Land Rover and other franchises in California.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) acquired Porsche Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, California, and the related real estate from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, with The Presidio Group acting as exclusive financial advisor to Fletcher Jones. The transaction closed on August 25, completing Fletcher Jones’ exit from Northern California and advancing its strategy to focus on core luxury markets where it has greater scale.
According to Sonic, the deal expands its existing California footprint, which already includes multiple premium automotive brands, EchoPark Automotive and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Presidio highlighted that Porsche Walnut Creek combines a premier luxury franchise, an affluent market and long-term growth potential, and noted it has now advised on transactions involving eight Porsche dealerships and 45 total California dealerships.
EchoPark Automotive, a subsidiary of Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH), has relocated its North Houston dealership to a new state-of-the-art facility at 18310 North Freeway, Houston, Texas 77090. The move expands service to Spring, The Woodlands, and the greater North Houston area and complements EchoPark’s Houston Southwest Freeway location.
To mark the opening, EchoPark will host a community open house on Wednesday, September 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., featuring baseball legend Roger Clemens and a youth baseball equipment drive with the Astros Foundation and Roger Clemens Foundation. According to EchoPark, the brand offers nearly new vehicles with a 190-point inspection, prices up to $3,000 less than the competition, and pays up to $2,000 more for vehicles purchased from customers, earning five-star reviews from 93% of guests.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported second quarter 2026 revenues of $3.93 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and a record consolidated gross profit of $616.2 million, up 2%. Reported net income rose to $57.4 million or $1.79 per diluted share, while adjusted net income was $58.3 million or $1.82 per diluted share, down 23% and 17%, respectively.
The EchoPark segment delivered revenues of $582.9 million (+15%), record gross profit of $64.3 million (+4%), and retail used unit growth of 17%, though segment income and adjusted EBITDA declined versus 2025. Powersports revenues reached a record $73.5 million (+53%) with gross profit of $19.7 million (+58%) and improved segment income. Sonic ended the quarter with approximately $676 million of total available liquidity and announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable October 15, 2026.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH), through Sturgis Harley-Davidson and Black Hills Harley-Davidson, will bring a record inventory of 1,200+ new and used Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the 86th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, held Aug. 7–16, 2026 in South Dakota.
According to Sonic Automotive, offerings include a new “Rally Ready” pre-sale program, the “250 Years of Freedom” limited run of 26 America 250 custom bikes, extensive trike selection, and exclusive online-only collector apparel at SturgisHD.com.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) will release its fiscal 2026 second quarter financial results on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by 7:00 A.M. Eastern.
Senior management will host an earnings conference call at 11:00 A.M. Eastern, with webcast, dial-in access, and a 14-day replay available on the investor relations website.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, out of over 100,000 companies reviewed across 23 industries. Only 700 were selected based on surveys of 25,000 customers, employees, and investors.
Sonic is the only automotive retailer among 24 companies in the Automotive and Components category. The company, founded in 1966 and now a Fortune 300 leader, reports 11,000+ teammates, 173 automotive and powersports franchises, 145 locations in 90 cities across 21 states, nearly 7 million vehicles sold, 40 million service experiences, and over 1 million 5-star reviews.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported first quarter 2026 results on April 30, 2026: total revenues $3.69B (up 1% YoY) and total gross profit $598.8M (up 6% YoY). Reported net income was $60.8M ($1.79 EPS), while adjusted net income was $54.9M ($1.62 adjusted EPS).
EchoPark set all-time quarterly records including $18.6M adjusted EBITDA. Company repurchased ~2.1M shares (~$135.7M) and the board approved an additional $500M repurchase authorization; quarterly dividend raised 8% to $0.41 per share.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) will release fiscal 2026 first quarter results on Thursday, April 30, 2026 by 7:00 A.M. ET, followed by a senior management conference call at 11:00 A.M. ET.
Investor presentation and earnings materials will be available that morning at ir.sonicautomotive.com. A live webcast and telephone dial-in options will be provided, with a webcast replay available for 14 days.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on February 18, 2026, with all-time record annual revenues of $15.2 billion (up 7%) and annual gross profit of $2.4 billion (up 9%). Q4 revenue was $3.9 billion and Q4 gross profit was a record $598.7 million.
Full-year reported net income was $118.7 million (down 45%), while adjusted full-year net income was $229.2 million (up 17%). The board approved a $0.38 quarterly dividend payable April 15, 2026.