Sonic Automotive posts record Q3 revenue, but net income falls 37%
Sonic Automotive reported third quarter 2025 total revenues of $4.0 billion, up 14% and an all-time quarterly record, with gross profit of $615.5 million, also a record. Net income fell 37% to $46.8 million and diluted earnings per share fell 38% to $1.33, driven by a significant increase in medical expenses and a higher effective tax rate. The board approved a quarterly dividend of $0.38 per share, up from $0.30 a year earlier.
Key points
- Total revenues of $4.0 billion rose 14% and gross profit of $615.5 million rose 13%, both all-time quarterly records.
- Net income of $46.8 million fell 37%; diluted earnings per share of $1.33 fell 38%.
- Excluding listed items, adjusted diluted earnings per share were $1.41, up 12%.
- Board approved a $0.38 quarterly dividend, payable January 15, 2026, to stockholders of record on December 15, 2025.
The filing
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