Sonic Automotive reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.51, consensus $1.46

Reports Q4 revenue $3.9B, consensus $3.61B. David Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Automotive (SAH), stated, “I’m very proud of our team’s performance in the fourth quarter, building positive momentum heading into 2025. Our franchised dealerships segment achieved all-time record quarterly revenues, outperforming the industry in both new and used retail unit sales volume growth and generating all-time quarterly record parts and service revenues. In the fourth quarter, we accelerated our technician hiring and retention initiative, exceeding our goal of increasing technician headcount by 300 in 2024, with a final net increase of 335 technicians. This strong finish to 2024 positions us well for continued growth in 2025, and our entire team remains focused on executing our strategy and continuing to grow our business, creating long-term value for our stakeholders.”