Record Q2 revenues of $3.9B, a dividend raise, and an updated FY 2026 outlook highlight Sonic Automotive's latest report

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Record Q2 2026 revenues of $3.9 billion and record gross profit of $616.2 million were reported by Sonic Automotive, which also raised its quarterly dividend to $0.41 per share and updated full-year 2026 guidance across all segments.

check_boxKey Events · Earnings and Guidance · SAH

• Record Q2 Revenues and Gross Profit

  Consolidated revenues reached $3.9 billion (up 8% YoY) and gross profit hit an all-time quarterly record of $616.2 million (up 2% YoY), with growth in all three operating segments.

• EchoPark Volume Surge

  EchoPark retail used vehicle unit sales jumped 17% YoY to 19,601 units, driving record segment gross profit of $64.3 million, though total GPU declined 12% to $3,292.

• Powersports Revenue Up 53%

  Powersports segment posted record Q2 revenues of $73.5 million and record gross profit of $19.7 million, boosted by recent Harley-Davidson dealership acquisitions.

• Dividend Increase

  Board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share (up from $0.35), payable October 15, 2026 to shareholders of record September 15, 2026.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · SAH · Trade & Services

All three operating segments contributed to Sonic Automotive's record second-quarter consolidated revenues of $3.9 billion and an all-time quarterly gross profit record of $616.2 million. EchoPark delivered a 17% jump in retail used unit sales, while Powersports revenue surged 53% year-over-year. The board approved a $0.41 quarterly dividend, and management updated full-year 2026 guidance, narrowing new vehicle GPU expectations and raising EchoPark volume growth targets. The results and outlook reinforce the company's diversified business model and capital allocation strategy, though adjusted net income declined 23% year-over-year on a per-share basis, reflecting margin pressure in new vehicles and higher SG&A expenses.