Sonic Automotive Q4 adjusted EPS beats estimates

Sonic Automotive

18/02/2026 11:54

Overview

U.S. automotive retailer's Q4 revenue missed analyst expectations

Adjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectations

Company repurchased $38.3 mln worth of shares in Q4

Outlook

Company remains focused on operational excellence and cost control in 2026

Sonic Automotive emphasizes strategic investments for growth initiatives

Company aims to maintain flexibility in changing market conditions

Result Drivers

FRANCHISED DEALERSHIPS - Record gross profit driven by increased parts, service, and collision repair gross profit

ECHOPARK SEGMENT - Despite revenue decline, gross profit rose due to improved inventory and pricing strategies

POWERSPORTS SEGMENT - Significant growth in revenue and gross profit contributed to overall results

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q4 Revenue
Miss
$3.87 bln
$3.95 bln (7 Analysts)
Q4 Adjusted EPS
Beat
$1.52
$1.50 (8 Analysts)
Q4 EPS
$1.36
Q4 Net Income
$46.90 mln


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 4 "strong buy" or "buy", 5 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the auto vehicles, parts & service retailers peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Sonic Automotive Inc is $77.50, about 33% above its February 17 closing price of $58.28

The stock recently traded at 8 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 9 three months ago

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