Sonic Automotive furnishes Q2 2025 earnings release, declares dividend

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

On July 24, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) filed a Form 8-K to furnish its fiscal Q2 2025 results and related materials. The filing contains no financial line-items; instead, it attaches two exhibits: Exhibit 99.1, the earnings press release, and Exhibit 99.2, the earnings-call presentation. The company also disclosed Board approval of a quarterly cash dividend announced within the press release.

The information is furnished—not filed—under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 7.01 (Regulation FD). As such, it is not subject to Section 18 liabilities nor automatically incorporated into other SEC filings. No additional transactions, guidance, or financial details appear in the 8-K.

Positive

• Board approved a quarterly cash dividend, indicating management confidence in cash generation.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Sell-side Equity Analyst

TL;DR: Neutral; 8-K only supplies exhibits announcing Q2 results and a dividend but offers no financial metrics.

Because the core financial figures reside in the attached press release, this 8-K alone has limited insight value. The declaration of a quarterly cash dividend is directionally positive, signalling ongoing cash-flow strength, yet its size and sustainability cannot be assessed here. Investors must review Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for margins, revenue trends, and management commentary before making decisions. Until those numbers are digested, the impact on valuation is neutral.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 ____________________________________

FORM 8-K

 ____________________________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 24, 2025

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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

1-13395						56-2010790
(Commission File Number)						(IRS Employer Identification No.)

4401 Colwick Road

Charlotte,

North Carolina

28211

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 ____________________________________ 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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☐			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share			SAH			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company  ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2025, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (the “Earnings Press Release”). A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the earnings call presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

On July 24, 2025, in the Earnings Press Release, the Company announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)    Exhibits.

Exhibit   No.						Description
99.1						Press Release of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated July 24, 2025.
99.2						Earnings Call Presentation Materials.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

			SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
July 24, 2025			By:			/s/ STEPHEN K. COSS
						Stephen K. Coss
						Senior Vice President and General Counsel

FAQ

What did Sonic Automotive (SAH) announce in the July 24 2025 Form 8-K?

The company furnished its Q2 2025 earnings press release and presentation and disclosed approval of a quarterly cash dividend.

Does the 8-K include Sonic Automotive’s Q2 2025 revenue or EPS figures?

No. The filing references Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 for financial details; no specific numbers appear in the 8-K body.

Is the information in this 8-K deemed filed with the SEC?

No. Items 2.02 and 7.01 are furnished, meaning the content is not subject to Section 18 liability and is not automatically incorporated elsewhere.

What exchange lists Sonic Automotive’s Class A common stock?

New York Stock Exchange under the ticker SAH.

Where can investors find the full earnings presentation for SAH’s Q2 2025 results?

In Exhibit 99.2 attached to the July 24 2025 Form 8-K filing.