Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported record fourth-quarter gross profit despite a slight dip in total revenue, as the company’s EchoPark used-vehicle segment continued its dramatic profitability turnaround.
The automotive retailer posted total revenues of $3.9 billion for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, a 1 percent decline from the prior year.
However, the company achieved a fourth-quarter record for total gross profit, which climbed 4 percent to $598.7 million.
On an adjusted basis, net income was $52.2 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, narrowly missing the Zacks consensus estimate of $1.53 but representing a 1 percent increase in per-share earnings year-over-year.
The standout performer was the EchoPark segment, which reported adjusted income of $3.6 million—a 300 percent improvement from the loss reported in the same period last year.
EchoPark’s adjusted EBITDA reached a record $8.8 million, up 110 percent, signaling that management’s efforts to optimize the used-car business are gaining significant traction despite a 6 percent decrease in retail unit volume.