NYSE$SAH
Sonic Automotive Inc · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sonic Automotive reported all-time record quarterly revenues and announced strategic adjustments to EchoPark business expected to enhance near-term performance while maintaining long-term strategic plan.
Sonic Automotive reported all-time record quarterly revenues of $3.7 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year. However, net income decreased by 75% year-over-year to $23.4 million, with earnings per diluted share also down 72% to $0.65.
- All-time record quarterly revenues of $3.7 billion, up 4% year-over-year.
- Net income was $23.4 million, down 75% year-over-year, with EPS at $0.65, down 72% year-over-year.
- Adjusted net income was $66.0 million, down 33% year-over-year, with adjusted EPS at $1.83, down 25% year-over-year.
- EchoPark segment revenues were $600.6 million, down 9% year-over-year, and gross profit was $26.8 million, down 44% year-over-year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sonic Automotive · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.65B
Revenue by segment
Sonic Automotive · $3.05B total across 2 segments · Q2 2023
- Franchised Dealerships$3.01B+0.7%98.5%
- Powersports$45M—1.5%
Forward guidance
Sonic Automotive expects an return to breakeven EchoPark Segment adjusted EBITDA in the first quarter of 2024
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
+1.0%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.1%
Avg return
5 days after
+1.6%
Avg return
30 days after
46%
30 / 65 earnings
Positive
+30.2%
Q1 2019
Best reaction
-15.9%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +0.4% | +7.5% | +12.2% | |
| Q4 2025 | +7.9% | +7.7% | +3.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | -15.9% | -17.4% | -20.4% | |
| Q1 2025 | +1.8% | +3.9% | +13.7% | |
| Q4 2024 | -4.0% | -1.8% | -21.3% | |
| Q3 2024 | +2.5% | +6.1% | +20.0% | |
| Q2 2024 | +3.0% | +7.0% | +5.7% | |
| Q1 2024 | +21.9% | +13.1% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2023 | -5.9% | -8.3% | -8.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | +13.4% | +10.4% | +21.8% | |
| Q2 2023 | -3.7% | -2.9% | +1.4% | |
| Q1 2023 | -14.7% | -16.8% | -19.9% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.8% | -2.1% | -19.2% | |
| Q3 2022 | +5.7% | +8.1% | +13.6% | |
| Q2 2022 | +4.9% | +3.5% | +41.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.0% | +8.9% | +9.7% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.6% | +3.4% | -3.9% | |
| Q3 2021 | -0.4% | +1.8% | -5.6% | |
| Q2 2021 | +8.3% | +8.4% | +1.0% | |
| Q1 2021 | -3.4% | +3.9% | -5.6% | |
| Q4 2020 | -10.7% | -1.6% | +19.2% | |
| Q3 2020 | -2.6% | +4.9% | +14.4% | |
| Q2 2020 | -11.3% | -6.8% | +2.6% | |
| Q1 2020 | +14.4% | +12.8% | +40.3% | |
| Q4 2019 | -6.0% | -3.7% | -64.4% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.1% | +10.4% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.8% | +6.5% | -1.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +30.2% | +27.6% | +16.1% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.2% | +0.6% | -12.6% | |
| Q3 2018 | +5.1% | +6.2% | -6.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | +11.1% | +10.6% | +21.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -3.6% | -2.9% | +4.6% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.4% | -5.4% | -6.7% | |
| Q3 2017 | +5.0% | +6.8% | +4.5% | |
| Q2 2017 | -4.2% | -8.7% | -11.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | -0.7% | -4.4% | -10.4% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.3% | -4.8% | -14.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.6% | -5.6% | +19.8% | |
| Q2 2016 | -5.0% | -5.3% | -9.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | +13.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +11.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +13.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -2.2% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +4.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -2.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +2.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | -4.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +2.7% | — | — |
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