Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

David B. Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Automotive

“Our third quarter results reflect the value of Sonic’s diversified business, as revenue and gross profit growth in our EchoPark and Powersports segments offset declines in our Franchised Dealerships segment, driving all-time record quarterly consolidated revenues and gross profit. We remain confident in the long-term opportunities across our businesses and continue to focus on providing a world-class guest experience, which we believe will support our long-term strategic investments in order to deliver sustainable earnings growth and stockholder value.”

Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive

“Within our Franchised Dealerships segment, we continue to focus on strengthening performance across our core operations, emphasizing expense leverage opportunities while navigating a challenging consumer affordability environment. EchoPark remains a significant strategic growth opportunity for Sonic — building on 22% used vehicle unit volume growth in the third quarter, we are excited to announce our new EchoPark brand campaign and Orlando market opening in the coming weeks. I’d also like to congratulate our entire Powersports team on another record-setting Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and the seamless integration of our recent acquisitions into the Sonic Powersports family, driving record-setting quarterly performance in this segment.”

Heath Byrd, Chief Financial Officer of Sonic Automotive

“We are taking action to prioritize improved expense leverage in the near term, while maintaining certain strategic investments that we expect to drive future profitability and operational efficiency across our business. We remain focused on disciplined capital allocation, evaluating growth investments and capital returns against expected returns and liquidity needs.”