Sonic Automotive, Inc. filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the SEC on October 29, 2026, covering the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Total revenues (Q3 2026): $3,988.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $3,973.8 million in the same period of 2025.
  • Nine-month revenues: $11,611.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, up from $11,282.3 million in the prior-year period.
  • Gross profit (Q3 2026): $617.5 million, compared to $615.5 million in Q3 2025.
  • Operating income (Q3 2026): $112.4 million, versus $122.7 million in Q3 2025.
  • Nine-month operating income: $376.7 million, compared to $244.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • Shares outstanding: As of October 27, 2026, 19,586,727 shares of Class A Common Stock and 12,029,375 shares of Class B Common Stock were outstanding.
  • Impairment charges: No impairment charges were recorded in Q3 2026; impairment charges of $0.4 million were recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, compared to $173.8 million in the prior-year nine-month period.

Sonic Automotive's Financial Results for the Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026

According to the filing, Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported total revenues of $3,988.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2026, a modest increase from $3,973.8 million in the comparable prior-year quarter. For the nine months ended September 30, 2026, total revenues reached $11,611.3 million, compared to $11,282.3 million for the same period in 2025. The company disclosed that revenues are generated across new vehicles, used vehicles, wholesale vehicles, parts and service, and finance and insurance.

New vehicle revenues for Q3 2026 totaled $1,782.0 million, down from $1,898.8 million in Q3 2025. Used vehicle revenues rose to $1,381.2 million from $1,253.1 million in the prior-year quarter. Parts, service and collision repair revenues were $543.3 million for Q3 2026, up from $533.9 million. Finance, insurance and other, net, came to $202.2 million, compared to $203.8 million in Q3 2025, according to the filing.

The registrant reported total cost of sales of $3,371.3 million for Q3 2026, resulting in gross profit of $617.5 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $466.8 million for the quarter, compared to $451.6 million a year earlier. Depreciation and amortization were $38.3 million for Q3 2026 versus $41.2 million in Q3 2025. The company disclosed no impairment charges in Q3 2026, while the nine-month impairment charge of $0.4 million compared to $173.8 million in the first nine months of 2025. Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was $376.7 million, versus $244.3 million in the prior-year period. The filing notes that it contains forward-looking statements subject to the company's cautionary language and the risks described therein.

What Was Disclosed

Sonic Automotive filed its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, reporting Q3 total revenues of $3,988.8 million, gross profit of $617.5 million, and operating income of $112.4 million, along with nine-month comparatives and share counts as of October 27, 2026.