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Sonic Automotive Q3 2026 Earnings Date & Estimates

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Sonic Automotive is scheduled to report Q3 2026 earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before market opens. The conference call is scheduled for 11:00 AM ET.

Upcoming Earnings Announcement

Quarter
Q3 2026
Announcement Date
Time
Before Market Opens
Conference Call
11:00 AM ET

What Analysts Expect from Sonic Automotive in Q3 2026

Sonic Automotive is expected to post earnings of $1.66 per share on revenue of $4.03 billion. In the same quarter a year earlier Sonic Automotive reported $1.41 per share on revenue of $3.97 billion. Sonic Automotive last reported on July 30, 2026, posting $1.82 per share and beating the $1.75 consensus estimate. Sonic Automotive has beaten the consensus EPS estimate in 5 of its last 8 quarters.

Consensus Estimates

Consensus EPS
$1.66
Expected Revenue
$4.03 billion
Prior-Year EPS
$1.41
Prior-Year Revenue
$3.97 billion
Expected EPS Growth
+17.7%
Expected Revenue Growth
+1.4%

Recent Track Record

Last Reported
Q2 2026
Last Quarter EPS
$1.82 (Beat by +$0.07)
Last Quarter Revenue
$3.93 billion
EPS Beat Rate
5 of last 8 quarters

Sonic Automotive Q3 2026 Earnings FAQ

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) has confirmed it will report Q3 2026 earnings on Thursday, October 29, 2026, before market opens.

Sonic Automotive's Q3 2026 earnings conference call is scheduled for Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET. MarketBeat streams the conference call audio and posts the transcript as soon as possible on the earnings announcement date.

Analysts expect Sonic Automotive to post earnings of $1.66 per share for Q3 2026.

The consensus revenue estimate for Sonic Automotive is $4.03 billion for Q3 2026.

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About Sonic Automotive

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) is a U.S.-based automotive retailer headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company operates franchised dealerships that sell new and pre-owned vehicles from a range of automobile manufacturers, along with related automotive products and services.

Its dealership operations provide vehicle financing and insurance products, maintenance and repair services, replacement parts, and collision-repair services. Sonic Automotive also operates EchoPark Automotive, a used-vehicle business focused on offering pre-owned vehicles and related finance and service products through dedicated retail locations.

Founded in 1997 by automotive entrepreneur O. Bruton Smith, Sonic Automotive has expanded into a multi-state dealership network serving customers across the United States. David B. Smith serves as the company’s chief executive officer and president.

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