Sonic Automotive, Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2025. The company reported total revenues of $3.9 billion for the fourth quarter, representing a 1% decrease from the previous year. However, the total gross profit for the quarter reached a record high of $598.7 million, marking a 4% increase year-over-year.
The reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2025 was $46.9 million, down 20% from the previous year. Excluding certain items, adjusted net income was $52.2 million, down 2% from the previous year. The franchised dealerships segment saw revenues remaining flat year-over-year at $3.4 billion, with a record gross profit of $535.8 million, up 4% from the previous year.
The Echopark segment experienced a 5% decrease in revenues, amounting to $480.7 million, while achieving a record gross profit of $53.5 million, up 9% year-over-year. The segment also achieved a 238% improvement in income, reaching $3.6 million, compared to a loss in the prior year period.
For the full year 2025, Sonic Automotive reported all-time record annual total revenues of $15.2 billion, representing a 7% increase from the previous year. The total gross profit for the year also reached an all-time high of $2.4 billion, up 9% year-over-year. Reported net income for the full year 2025 was $118.7 million, down 45% from the previous year. However, adjusted net income showed a significant increase, reaching $229.2 million, up 17% year-over-year.
The franchised dealerships segment achieved all-time record annual revenues of $12.9 billion, up 8% year-over-year, with a gross profit of $2.1 billion, also up 8% year-over-year. The Echopark segment saw revenues decrease by 3% to $2.1 billion, but achieved an all-time record annual gross profit of $233.9 million, up 13% year-over-year. Additionally, the Powersports segment achieved all-time record annual revenues of $202.9 million, up 29% year-over-year, and a gross profit of $53.8 million, up 23% year-over-year.
Sonic Automotive's board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.38 per share, payable on April 15, 2026, to all stockholders of record on March 13, 2026. The company also repurchased approximately 1.3 million shares of its class A common stock for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $82.4 million during 2025.
Following these announcements, the company's shares moved -2.24%, and are now trading at a price of $62.92. If you want to know more, read the company's complete 8-K report here.
