Sonic Automotive's revenue growth has stalled, slowing to 0.4% year over year in 2026Q3 after 7.6% in 2026Q2, and operating margin compressed from 4.1% to 2.8% as SG&A rose to 11.7% of revenue, suggesting overhead is outpacing gross profit gains.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Oct 29, 2026 | $1.30-21.7% vs $1.66 | $4.0B-1.0% vs $4.0B |
Q3 2026 Jul 30, 2026 | $1.82+4.0% vs $1.75 | $3.9B+4.0% vs $3.8B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $1.62+11.0% vs $1.46 | $3.7B-1.1% vs $3.7B |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $1.52-0.7% vs $1.53 | $3.9B-1.7% vs $3.9B |
Although the revenue and EPS for Sonic Automotive (SAH) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.3 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.41 per share a year ago.
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonic Automotive Reports Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $61.71 | $2.05B | 9.64 | 6.53% | 1.33% | 19.94% | 2.28% | |
| $184.00 | $6.16B | 8.49 | 3.24% | 2.63% | 31.76% | — | |
| $212.36 | $13.96B | 14.78 | -0.18% | 2.81% | 16.37% | 2.45% | |
| $308.77 | $6.79B | 8.62 | 4% | 2.06% | 12.08% | 0.71% | |
| $202.65 | $3.77B | 7.80 | 4.71% | 2.66% | 11.85% | — | |
| $261.35 | $3.12B | 8.20 | 13.23% | 1.74% | 13.03% | 0.77% |
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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) reported $15.48B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $15.15B in fiscal year 2025. That is 3921% more than the $376.9M of fiscal year 1996.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) grew revenue by 2.0% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) earned $206.2M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.3% net margin).
Yes. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) pays a dividend that yields 2.28% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) had a return on equity (ROE) of 19.9% over the trailing twelve months. That is above the market's typical 10-15%.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) had negative free cash flow of $203.6M over the trailing twelve months.
