Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Income Statement
SAH 2025 at a glance
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 · U.S. dollarsSAH revenue and net income
Where SAH's revenue goes
2025Each bar shows an amount and its share of revenue. SAH kept 0.8% of revenue as net income.
SAH profit margins
SAH growth rates
to 2025| 1 year | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | +6.5% | +2.7% | +9.2% | +4.6% |
| Gross profit | +8.7% | +0.9% | +10.9% | +5.4% |
| Operating income | +16.3% | −5.2% | +74.0% | +9.6% |
| Net income | −45.0% | +10.3% | — | +3.2% |
| EPS (diluted) | +17.9% | −11.8% | +11.5% | +12.9% |
1-year change and average annual growth (CAGR) over 3, 5 and 10 fiscal years. "—" when a starting value was zero or negative.
SAH quarterly EPS vs estimates
Sonic Automotive beat the analyst EPS estimate in 5 of the last 8 quarters. Next report: October 29, 2026 (estimate $1.73).
SAH income statement
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $15.15B | $14.22B | $14.37B | $14.00B | $12.40B | $9.77B | $10.45B | $9.95B | $9.87B | $9.73B |
| Cost of revenue | $12.77B | $12.03B | $12.13B | $11.68B | $10.48B | $8.34B | $8.93B | $8.51B | $8.41B | $8.30B |
| Gross profit | $2.38B | $2.19B | $2.25B | $2.32B | $1.91B | $1.42B | $1.52B | $1.45B | $1.46B | $1.43B |
| Research & development | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | $0 | $0 |
| Sales, general & admin | $1.68B | $1.58B | $1.60B | $1.56B | $1.27B | $1.03B | $1.10B | $1.15B | $1.15B | $1.11B |
| Total operating expenses | $1.84B | $1.73B | $1.74B | $1.68B | $1.38B | $1.39B | $1.21B | $1.27B | $1.25B | $1.20B |
| Operating income | $541.3M | $465.4M | $502.9M | $634.4M | $538.4M | $33.9M | $307.7M | $177.7M | $211.6M | $232.9M |
| Interest income | $194.8M | $204.0M | $100,000 | $124.2M | $64.7M | $68.8M | $100.9M | $99.9M | $88.5M | $77.4M |
| Interest expense | $194.8M | $204.3M | $180.8M | $123.5M | $63.2M | $69.1M | $104.3M | $102.5M | $86.1M | $72.8M |
| Income before taxes | $172.8M | $256.1M | $241.9M | $190.0M | $458.2M | −$34.8M | $199.6M | $75.3M | $108.1M | $155.2M |
| Income taxes | $54.1M | $40.1M | $63.7M | $101.5M | $109.3M | $15.9M | $55.1M | $22.9M | $14.0M | $60.7M |
| Net income | $118.7M | $216.0M | $178.2M | $88.5M | $348.9M | −$51.4M | $144.1M | $51.6M | $93.0M | $93.2M |
| EBITDA | $503.2M | $585.1M | $547.9M | $428.1M | $611.9M | $119.0M | $391.0M | $272.0M | $286.6M | $303.6M |
| EPS (diluted) | $6.60 | $5.60 | $6.81 | $9.62 | $8.48 | $3.83 | $2.64 | $1.80 | $1.87 | $2.06 |
| Gross margin | 15.7% | 15.4% | 15.6% | 16.5% | 15.4% | 14.6% | 14.5% | 14.5% | 14.8% | 14.7% |
| Operating margin | 3.6% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Net margin | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.8% | −0.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Jun '26 | Mar '26 | Dec '25 | Sep '25 | Jun '25 | Mar '25 | Dec '24 | Sep '24 | Jun '24 | Mar '24 | Dec '23 | Sep '23 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.93B | $3.69B | $3.87B | $3.97B | $3.66B | $3.65B | $3.90B | $3.49B | $3.45B | $3.38B | $3.58B | $3.64B |
| Cost of revenue | $3.32B | $3.09B | $3.27B | $3.36B | $3.06B | $3.08B | $3.32B | $2.95B | $2.91B | $2.85B | $3.04B | $3.06B |
| Gross profit | $616.2M | $598.8M | $598.7M | $615.5M | $602.2M | $566.4M | $573.9M | $543.6M | $539.1M | $536.2M | $541.1M | $582.2M |
| Sales, general & admin | $444.6M | $427.0M | $433.7M | $451.6M | $412.6M | $380.3M | $399.6M | $392.1M | $393.0M | $392.2M | $386.3M | $409.6M |
| Total operating expenses | $484.6M | $465.7M | $475.5M | $492.8M | $453.1M | $420.0M | $438.9M | $430.0M | $431.4M | $429.5M | $439.6M | $444.8M |
| Operating income | $131.6M | $133.1M | $123.2M | $122.7M | $149.1M | $146.4M | $135.0M | $113.6M | $107.7M | $106.7M | $101.5M | $137.4M |
| Interest income | — | — | $50.0M | $51.1M | $45.7M | $47.4M | $51.1M | $52.7M | — | — | — | $46.4M |
| Interest expense | $49.5M | $47.7M | $50.0M | $51.4M | $45.7M | $47.5M | $51.0M | $52.7M | $51.4M | $49.1M | $46.6M | $46.2M |
| Income before taxes | $80.3M | $85.1M | $73.2M | $71.2M | −$69.1M | $97.4M | $82.1M | $60.8M | $55.7M | $57.5M | $54.6M | $91.2M |
| Income taxes | $22.9M | $24.3M | $26.3M | $24.4M | −$23.5M | $26.8M | $23.5M | −$13.4M | $14.5M | $15.5M | $15.9M | $22.8M |
| Net income | $57.4M | $60.8M | $46.9M | $46.8M | −$45.6M | $70.6M | $58.6M | $74.2M | $41.2M | $42.0M | $38.7M | $68.4M |
| EBITDA | $169.8M | $164.3M | $158.1M | $156.8M | $10.2M | $177.9M | $165.9M | $144.9M | $137.7M | $136.5M | $131.9M | $166.5M |
| EPS (diluted) | $1.82 | $1.62 | $1.52 | $1.41 | $2.19 | $1.48 | $1.51 | $1.26 | $1.47 | $1.36 | $1.63 | $2.02 |
| Gross margin | 15.7% | 16.2% | 15.5% | 15.5% | 16.5% | 15.5% | 14.7% | 15.6% | 15.6% | 15.8% | 15.1% | 16.0% |
| Operating margin | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| Net margin | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | −1.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
Quarterly columns are labeled by the month the quarter ended. Figures in U.S. dollars as reported in SAH's financial statements (latest annual report filed February 23, 2026); data from EODHD. Sales, general & administrative expenses include sales and marketing.
SAH financial results
In fiscal year 2025 (ended December 31, 2025), Sonic Automotive reported revenue of $15.2 billion, up 6.5% from the year before. It had net income of $118.7 million (down 45.0%), a net profit margin of 0.8%. Diluted earnings per share came to $6.60. Over five years revenue grew at an average rate of 9.2% a year.
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SAH income statement FAQ
What is Sonic Automotive's annual revenue?
Sonic Automotive reported total revenue of $15.2 billion for fiscal year 2025, which ended on December 31, 2025. That was up 6.5% from $14.2 billion the previous year.
Is Sonic Automotive profitable?
Yes. Sonic Automotive reported net income of $118.7 million in fiscal 2025, a net profit margin of 0.8%; its operating margin was 3.6%.
What is Sonic Automotive's gross margin?
Sonic Automotive's gross margin was 15.7% in fiscal 2025: for every $100 of revenue, Sonic Automotive kept $16 after the direct cost of its products and services.
How fast is Sonic Automotive growing?
Revenue grew 9.2% a year on average over the last five fiscal years, from $9.8 billion to $15.2 billion.
What are Sonic Automotive's earnings per share?
Sonic Automotive earned $6.60 per diluted share in fiscal 2025, compared with $5.60 a year earlier.
When will Sonic Automotive report its next earnings?
Sonic Automotive is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens.
When does Sonic Automotive's fiscal year end?
Sonic Automotive's fiscal year ends in December. The latest annual report covers the year ended December 31, 2025 and was filed on February 23, 2026.