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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.
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Sonic Automotive reported first quarter 2023 revenues of $3.5 billion, a 1% increase year-over-year, while net income fell 51% to $47.7 million. Adjusted earnings per diluted share decreased 43% to $1.33. The company's gross profit dropped 3% to $553.5 million. Notably, Sonic repurchased 1.6 million shares of its Class A Common Stock for approximately $90.7 million. The Board approved a 3.6% dividend increase to $0.29 per share, payable on July 14, 2023. EchoPark's revenues reached $650.5 million, a 5% increase, but gross profit declined 9%. The company emphasized its commitment to long-term growth amid challenges in the automotive retail space.