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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC
CIK 1043509Updated Sep 24, 2026
SecuritySAH · NYSE · equity
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balance sheet · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||||
| AssetsUSD | 5,970,700,000Source | 5,895,700,000Source | 5,364,600,000Source | 4,978,300,000Source |
| Property, Plant and Equipment, NetUSD | 1,562,900,000Source | 1,606,900,000Source | 1,601,000,000Source | 1,561,700,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 421,800,000Source | 358,500,000Source | 253,800,000Source | 231,000,000Source |
| Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)USD | 454,100,000Source | 430,300,000Source | 417,400,000Source | 396,700,000Source |
| Current assets: | ||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying ValueUSD | 6,300,000Source | 44,000,000Source | 28,900,000Source | 229,200,000Source |
| Inventory, NetUSD | 2,012,900,000Source | 1,957,700,000Source | 1,578,300,000Source | 1,216,800,000Source |
| Assets, CurrentUSD | 2,832,500,000Source | 2,885,500,000Source | 2,520,400,000Source | 2,206,300,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Right-of-Use AssetUSD | 279,100,000Source | 224,300,000Source | 222,600,000Source | 260,700,000Source |
| Other Assets, NoncurrentUSD | 91,900,000Source | 73,000,000Source | 112,800,000Source | 97,800,000Source |
| LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | ||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | ||||
| Preferred Stock, Value, IssuedUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source |
| Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)USD | 1,481,100,000Source | 1,412,000,000Source | 1,238,600,000Source | 1,100,300,000Source |
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxUSD | -700,000Source | 3,800,000Source | 1,600,000Source | 1,600,000Source |
| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to ParentUSD | 1,068,100,000Source | 1,062,300,000Source | 891,900,000Source | 895,200,000Source |
| Additional Paid in Capital, Common StockUSD | 908,200,000Source | 884,600,000Source | 855,400,000Source | 819,400,000Source |
| Liabilities and EquityUSD | 5,970,700,000Source | 5,895,700,000Source | 5,364,600,000Source | 4,978,300,000Source |
| Current liabilities: | ||||
| Liabilities, CurrentUSD | 2,597,900,000Source | 2,637,700,000Source | 2,292,900,000Source | 1,845,400,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, CurrentUSD | 33,500,000Source | 25,600,000Source | 29,900,000Source | 36,400,000Source |
| Accounts Payable, CurrentUSD | 151,000,000Source | 172,000,000Source | 149,800,000Source | 138,400,000Source |
| Operating Lease, Liability, NoncurrentUSD | 268,300,000Source | 220,100,000Source | 219,200,000Source | 231,400,000Source |
| Other Liabilities, NoncurrentUSD | 114,400,000Source | 119,700,000Source | 89,600,000Source | 105,500,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities, NetUSD | 900,000Source | -26,200,000Source | 40,600,000Source | 22,000,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities | — | — | — | — |
| Long-term Debt, Current MaturitiesUSD | 52,400,000Source | 76,100,000Source | 60,100,000Source | 79,500,000Source |
| Long-term Debt, Excluding Current MaturitiesUSD | 1,563,000,000Source | 1,511,900,000Source | 1,616,500,000Source | 1,672,200,000Source |
cash flow · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | — | — | — | — |
| Share-based Payment Arrangement, Noncash ExpenseUSD | 23,100,000Source | 23,500,000Source | 23,300,000Source | 20,500,000Source |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||
| Increase (Decrease) in InventoriesUSD | 104,600,000Source | -358,300,000Source | -375,200,000Source | -81,400,000Source |
| Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -25,800,000Source | -29,100,000Source | -18,600,000Source | -12,700,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating ActivitiesUSD | 567,400,000Source | 109,200,000Source | -15,700,000Source | 406,100,000Source |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||
| Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash AcquiredUSD | -440,300,000Source | -54,800,000Source | -75,100,000Source | 102,300,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing ActivitiesUSD | -499,000,000Source | -178,300,000Source | -218,700,000Source | -299,700,000Source |
| Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and EquipmentUSD | -149,900,000Source | -187,300,000Source | -203,600,000Source | 227,100,000Source |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||
| Payments for Repurchase of Common StockUSD | -82,400,000Source | -34,400,000Source | -177,600,000Source | 261,900,000Source |
| Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing ActivitiesUSD | -106,100,000Source | 84,300,000Source | 34,100,000Source | -176,600,000Source |
| Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common StockUSD | -48,800,000Source | -40,800,000Source | -40,000,000Source | 34,500,000Source |
| Repayments of Long-term DebtUSD | -126,800,000Source | -164,800,000Source | -79,900,000Source | 133,500,000Source |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate EffectUSD | -37,700,000Source | 15,100,000Source | -200,300,000Source | — |
| Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: | ||||
| Interest Paid, Excluding Capitalized Interest, Operating ActivitiesUSD | 189,500,000Source | 199,200,000Source | 172,200,000Source | 116,900,000Source |
| Income Taxes Paid, NetUSD | 100,800,000Source | 35,700,000Source | 86,300,000Source | 126,300,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Amortization of Debt Issuance CostsUSD | 6,600,000Source | 5,800,000Source | 6,500,000Source | 5,200,000Source |
| Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on DisposalUSD | -5,500,000Source | — | — | — |
| Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant EquipmentUSD | — | — | — | 9,100,000Source |
| GoodwillUSD | 421,800,000Source | 358,500,000Source | 253,800,000Source | 231,000,000Source |
| Goodwill and Intangible Asset ImpairmentUSD | -700,000Source | -200,000Source | -1,800,000Source | — |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 202,900,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | — | 88,500,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -54,100,000Source | 40,100,000Source | 63,700,000Source | 101,500,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 118,700,000Source | 216,000,000Source | 178,200,000Source | 88,500,000Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -194,700,000Source | -205,400,000Source | -181,700,000Source | -124,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 100,000Source | -500,000Source | 100,000Source | 200,000Source |
| Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term DebtUSD | 149,100,000Source | 78,000,000Source | 0Source | 327,000,000Source |
income statement · annual statements
| Line item | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total RevenueUSD | 15,153,600,000Source | 14,224,300,000Source | 14,372,400,000Source | 14,001,100,000Source |
| Cost of RevenueUSD | 12,770,700,000Source | 12,031,500,000Source | 12,126,700,000Source | 11,684,100,000Source |
| Selling, General and Administrative ExpenseUSD | 1,678,200,000Source | 1,577,000,000Source | 1,600,500,000Source | 1,555,100,000Source |
| Operating Income (Loss)USD | 367,500,000Source | 461,500,000Source | 423,600,000Source | 314,000,000Source |
| Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | 100,000Source | -500,000Source | 100,000Source | 200,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling InterestUSD | 172,800,000Source | 256,100,000Source | 241,900,000Source | 190,000,000Source |
| Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | -54,100,000Source | 40,100,000Source | 63,700,000Source | 101,500,000Source |
| Net Income (Loss) Attributable to ParentUSD | 118,700,000Source | 216,000,000Source | 178,200,000Source | 88,500,000Source |
| Earnings Per Share, BasicUSD per share | 3.49Source | 6.34Source | 5.09Source | 2.29Source |
| Earnings Per Share, DilutedUSD per share | 3.42Source | 6.18Source | 4.97Source | 2.23Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basicshares | 34,000,000Source | 34,100,000Source | 35,000,000Source | 38,700,000Source |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Dilutedshares | 34,700,000Source | 35,000,000Source | 35,900,000Source | 39,700,000Source |
| Additional Financial Items | ||||
| Business Combination, Acquisition Related CostsUSD | — | — | — | 600,000Source |
| Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)USD | 79,900,000Source | 69,200,000Source | 82,300,000Source | 114,200,000Source |
| Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, NonproductionUSD | 163,400,000Source | 150,400,000Source | 142,300,000Source | 127,500,000Source |
| Goodwill, Impairment LossUSD | 0Source | 0Source | 0Source | 202,900,000Source |
| Gross ProfitUSD | 2,382,900,000Source | 2,192,800,000Source | 2,245,700,000Source | 2,317,000,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to ParentUSD | — | — | — | 88,500,000Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic ShareUSD per share | — | — | — | 2.29Source |
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted ShareUSD per share | — | — | — | 2.23Source |
| Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling InterestUSD | — | — | — | 0Source |
| Nonoperating Income (Expense)USD | -194,700,000Source | -205,400,000Source | -181,700,000Source | -124,000,000Source |