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Sonic Automotive reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3,934.0 million, compared with $3,657.2 million a year earlier. Gross profit was $616.2 million and operating income improved to $131.6 million from a loss of $23.3 million; prior-year results included $172.4 million of impairment charges. Net income was $57.4 million versus a net loss of $45.6 million, with basic EPS of $1.82 and diluted EPS of $1.79. For the first six months, revenue reached $7,622.5 million and net income was $118.3 million.
The Franchised Dealerships Segment generated Q2 segment income of $70.7 million, EchoPark $7.2 million and Powersports $2.3 million, as new and used vehicle margins compressed while Fixed Operations and F&I contributed to profitability. Operating cash flow for the first half was an outflow of $64.7 million, alongside $160.8 million used in investing activities, including $66.3 million for a Harley-Davidson powersports acquisition and $154.5 million of capital expenditures. Financing activities provided $238.4 million, including $300.4 million of additional non-trade floor plan borrowings and a new $150.0 million Bridge Facility. At June 30, 2026, cash was $19.2 million, total assets were $6,382.2 million, total debt was $1,758.8 million and stockholders’ equity was $1,025.6 million.
Sonic Automotive reported record second-quarter revenues of $3,934.0 million, up 8% year-over-year, and all‑time record quarterly gross profit of $616.2 million, up 2%. Reported net income was $57.4 million (diluted EPS $1.79), a sharp rebound from a $45.6 million loss a year earlier. On an adjusted basis, net income was $58.3 million and adjusted EPS $1.82, down 23% and 17% year-over-year, as expenses outpaced gross profit growth and consolidated SG&A rose to 72.2% of gross profit from 68.5%.
The Franchised Dealerships segment generated revenues of $3,277.6 million, up 6%, but segment income fell 23% to $70.7 million amid lower per‑unit margins. EchoPark revenues grew 15% to $582.9 million, with retail used unit volume up 17% to 19,601, yet segment income declined 38% and total used+F&I GPU fell 12% to $3,292. Powersports delivered record quarterly revenues of $73.5 million (up 53%) and gross profit of $19.7 million, with segment income improving to $2.3 million.
The company ended the quarter with roughly $294 million of cash and floor plan deposits and total liquidity of about $676 million, supporting a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share payable October 15, 2026. Management reiterated a diversified growth strategy across Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark and Powersports, and provided FY 2026 guidance including new‑vehicle GPU of $2,850–$3,000, used‑vehicle GPU of $1,350–$1,450, EchoPark adjusted EBITDA of $35–$40 million, Powersports adjusted EBITDA of $14–$17 million, and consolidated adjusted SG&A in the low‑70% range of gross profit.
Sonic Automotive’s Schedule 13D/A shows updated ownership positions for OBS Family, LLC, Sonic Financial Corporation and members of the Smith family after the company’s open‑market share repurchases. OBS Family now reports beneficial ownership of 3,007,784 Class A shares, or 9.5%, while Sonic Financial Corporation reports 9,858,125 Class A shares, or 31.2%. B. Scott Smith reports beneficial ownership of 13,215,188 shares (41.8%), David Bruton Smith 13,365,903 shares (42.3%), and Marcus G. Smith 12,917,852 shares (40.9%), including shares issuable upon conversion of Class B stock. The group states it believes Sonic Automotive’s shares are undervalued and discloses an intention to potentially acquire additional shares in the open market or via private transactions, which could result in beneficial ownership above 50% of the Class A shares and could include considering alternatives such as a potential take‑private transaction.
Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke reported open‑market sales of 50,000 shares of Class A common stock under a pre‑established Rule 10b5‑1 trading plan. On June 9, 2026, he sold 14,886 shares at a weighted average price of $85.1339 per share. On June 10, 2026, he sold 35,114 shares at a weighted average price of $85.2207 per share. Following these transactions, he holds 543,668 shares directly and 111,622 shares indirectly through Ash & Erin, LLC, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
SAH affiliate reported proposed sales of Class A Common stock under Form 144. The filing lists a sale of 50,000 shares by Ash & Erin LLC on 06/08/2026 and 14,886 shares by Jeff Dyke on 06/09/2026. The entries show dollar amounts associated with those transactions.
SAH files a Form 144 disclosing a proposed sale of Class A Common stock. The notice lists 50,000 shares sold by Ash & Erin LLC on 06/08/2026 with a reported proceeds figure of $4,148,335.00. The filing names UBS Financial Services, Inc. as broker and shows earlier compensation‑related share entries dated 02/08/2025 (4,589 shares) and 02/09/2025 (10,297 shares).
Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke reported an open-market sale of Class A Common Stock by an entity associated with him. Ash & Erin, LLC sold 50,000 shares at a weighted average price of $82.9667 per share, in trades ranging from $80.50 to $83.885. The sale was made under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating it was pre-scheduled rather than discretionary.
After this transaction, Ash & Erin, LLC held 111,622 shares indirectly, while Dyke also held 593,668 shares directly. He disclaims beneficial ownership of the LLC-held shares except to the extent of his pecuniary interest.
Sonic Automotive EVP and CFO Heath Byrd reported an open-market sale of 5,061 shares of Class A Common Stock at $85 per share. The sale was executed under a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, indicating it was pre-scheduled rather than a discretionary trade.
After this transaction, Byrd directly holds 133,952 shares of Sonic Automotive Class A Common Stock. He also has an indirect interest in 12,129 shares held by Bucknell Avenue, LLC, for which he disclaims beneficial ownership except for his pecuniary interest.
Sonic Automotive EVP and CFO Heath Byrd reported an open-market sale of the company’s Class A Common Stock. He sold 9,526 shares at $85.00 per share in a transaction classified as a sale in the open market or a private transaction.
The sale was executed pursuant to a pre-established Rule 10b5-1 trading plan, meaning it was scheduled in advance rather than timed discretionarily. After this sale, Byrd holds 139,013 shares directly and 12,129 shares indirectly through Bucknell Avenue, LLC, reflecting his ongoing equity stake in Sonic Automotive.