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Sonic Automotive Inc · Q3 2021 earnings
Q3 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Reported record revenues and earnings per share for Q3 2021.
Sonic Automotive reported record third-quarter revenues of $3.1 billion, a 20.6% increase year-over-year. Earnings per share from continuing operations were $1.96, compared to $1.35 in the third quarter of 2020. The company also announced a definitive agreement to acquire RFJ Auto Partners, expected to add $3.2 billion in annualized revenues.
- Record third quarter revenues of $3.1 billion, up 20.6% year-over-year
- Record third quarter income from continuing operations before taxes of $112.2 million, up 39.1% year-over-year
- Record third quarter earnings from continuing operations of $84.7 million ($1.96 per diluted share)
- All-time record quarterly EchoPark revenues of $663.3 million, up 72.3% year-over-year
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sonic Automotive · Revenue · Quarterly
$3.07B
Revenue by segment
Sonic Automotive · $3.02B total across 2 segments · Q3 2023
- Franchised Dealerships$2.96B+4.2%98.1%
- Powersports$57M—1.9%
Forward guidance
Sonic Automotive is set to exceed its previously-stated goal of $25 billion in total revenues by 2025, with the acquisition of RFJ Auto expected to add $3.2 billion in annualized revenues.
Tailwinds
- RFJ Auto acquisition expected to close in December 2021, propelling Sonic Automotive into the top-five largest dealer groups in the U.S.
- Acquisition expected to add $3.2 billion in annualized revenues, exceeding the company's $25 billion revenue target by 2025
- Credit facilities amended to increase revolver and floor plan commitments from $1.8 billion to $2.95 billion
- Upsized offering of $1.15 billion aggregate principal amount of unsecured senior notes due 2029 and 2031 at a blended rate of 4.73%
- Focus on expanding EchoPark distribution and digital network, aiming for 25% U.S. population coverage by the end of 2021 and 90% by 2025
Headwinds
- Industry-wide inventory headwinds and supply chain disruptions
- EchoPark pre-tax loss of $32.9 million and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $28.5 million (including market expansion-related losses of $18.0 million and $16.8 million, respectively)
- EchoPark loss reflects expansion-related losses and the effect of strategic price management to grow top line sales and market share amidst temporary used market pricing inversion
- Franchised dealerships new vehicle inventory of approximately 2,400 units, or 10 days’ supply, and used vehicle inventory of approximately 8,200 units, or 27 days’ supply
- EchoPark used vehicle inventory of approximately 9,800 units, or 41 days’ supply
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 Q3 2021
+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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