SAH - NYSE
Sonic Automotive, Inc.
$83.29
-0.80%Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 brands of cars and light trucks; 17 collision repair centers in 17 states; and 46 EchoPark stores in 16 states, including 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSonic Automotive, Inc. Cash Conversion Engine
Cash Flow Quality Analysis
FCF Conversion Rate
Excellent cash generation. The company converts earnings to cash at or above 100%, indicating high-quality earnings.
CapEx Intensity
Moderate capital requirements typical of many stable businesses. Healthy balance between reinvestment and cash generation.
FCF Growth Trend
Strong FCF growth demonstrates improving cash generation and business momentum. Positive signal for sustainability.
Working Capital Impact
Working capital inflow boosted cash flow. Efficient management of receivables, inventory, and payables contributing positively.
Cash Flow Quality Insight
Exceptional cash generation: High-quality earnings converting to growing free cash flow. The company demonstrates strong pricing power, efficient operations, and disciplined capital allocation.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Cash Flow Statement
SAH • NYSE
| Sonic Automotive, Inc. Cash Flow Statement | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2017 | Dec 2016 | Dec 2015 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2013 | Dec 2012 | Dec 2011 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2008 | Dec 2007 | Dec 2006 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
118.7M | 216M | 178.2M | 88.5M | 348.9M | -50.7M | 144.5M | 52.3M | 94.1M | 94.5M | 88.1M | 98.2M | 84.1M | 89.9M | 76.7M | 95M | 55.6M | -634.1M | 114.8M | 98.6M | |
141.3M | 150.4M | 142.3M | 127.5M | 101.1M | 91M | 93.2M | 94.2M | 89.6M | 78.2M | 69.4M | 59.4M | 55.6M | 47.5M | 43.5M | 35.3M | 35.6M | 31.7M | 27.4M | 24.6M | |
-25.8M | -29.1M | -18.6M | -12.7M | 12.3M | -33.7M | -20.8M | -20.6M | -27.8M | 14.5M | 16M | 28.5M | 21.9M | 22.5M | 28.9M | -28.3M | -30.6M | -141.1M | 24M | 10.6M | |
23.1M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
207.3M | 10.1M | 73.2M | 323.2M | 23.5M | 274M | -38M | 1.9M | 29.1M | 22M | 29.1M | 2.6M | 38.7M | 23.8M | 14.9M | 24.8M | 68.2M | 835.9M | 2.2M | 18.9M | |
102.8M | -249.7M | -428M | -145.5M | 315.9M | 276.1M | -47.8M | -1.1M | 24.1M | 50.1M | -314.7M | -58.7M | -99.7M | -437.2M | -600K | 128.3M | 274.8M | 28.3M | -134.5M | -214.5M | |
567.4M | 97.7M | -52.9M | 381M | 801.7M | 556.7M | 131.1M | 126.8M | 209.2M | 259.3M | -112.1M | 130.1M | 100.6M | -253.5M | 163.4M | 255M | 403.6M | 120.6M | 34.1M | -61.9M | |
INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-149.9M | -187.3M | -203.6M | -227.1M | -298.2M | -127.2M | -125.6M | -163.6M | -234.2M | -206.2M | -173.2M | -146.4M | -157.6M | -95.4M | -158.7M | -85.2M | -43.3M | -137.1M | -78.3M | -99.8M | |
-349.1M | (9M) | -15.1M | -72.6M | -999.2M | (27M) | (261.6M) | (148.3M) | -37.9M | -14.5M | (9.4M) | (38.1M) | -87.4M | (73M) | (965K) | (25.9M) | (33.3M) | (21.2M) | -118.2M | -18.7M | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 400K | 500K | 700K | 0.0 | 600K | 300K | 600K | 0.0 | 600K | |
0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 805K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 729K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 900K | 0.0 | |
-499M | -178.3M | -218.7M | -299.7M | -1.3B | -100.2M | (136.8M) | -15.3M | -272.1M | -220.8M | -163.6M | -108M | -244.5M | -21.7M | -157M | -58.7M | -9.7M | -115.3M | -195.6M | -118M | |
FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||||||||||||||||||||
-81.9M | -28.7M | -164.9M | -253.2M | -85.6M | -71.7M | -2.3M | -23.8M | -37.3M | -99.9M | -30.8M | -49.8M | -14.9M | -80.6M | -10.3M | 628K | 101.2M | -23.5M | -35.4M | 4.2M | |
43.6M | 165.3M | 276.2M | 136.2M | 728.7M | -226.5M | -226.8M | -78.4M | 112.3M | 72.2M | 309.5M | 33.1M | 161.6M | 360.8M | 52.1M | 43.8M | -210.8M | 49.2M | 216.7M | 197.8M | |
-48.8M | -40.8M | -40M | -34.5M | -18.3M | -17.1M | -15.5M | -9.8M | -8.9M | -8.7M | -5.1M | -5.3M | -4M | -6.7M | -5.3M | (0.0) | -4.9M | -19.1M | -20.9M | -20.4M | |
-82.4M | -34.4M | -177.6M | -261.9M | -93.3M | -71.7M | -2.4M | -24.1M | -37.3M | -100M | -34.5M | -53M | -17.1M | -82.9M | -11M | -1.1M | -61K | -28.6M | -48.9M | -15.1M | |
-19M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -2.6M | 1.9M | 1M | 856K | 3.2M | -62.8M | -249M | -256.4M | -21.5M | 5.1M | 3.4M | |
-106.1M | 95.8M | 71.3M | -151.5M | 624.8M | -315.3M | -244.6M | -112M | 66.2M | -39M | 275.4M | -20.9M | 143.6M | 276.7M | -26.3M | -204.6M | -370.8M | -14.8M | 165.4M | 185M | |
CASH FLOW SUMMARY | ||||||||||||||||||||
0.0 | -100K | 0.0 | 0.0 | -13K | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | -74M | 74M | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
-37.7M | 15.1M | -200.3M | -70.2M | 129.1M | 141.2M | 23.2M | -498K | 3.2M | -74.5M | 73.4M | 1.2M | -355K | 1.5M | -19.9M | -8.2M | 23.1M | -9.5M | 3.8M | 5.1M | |
44M | 28.9M | 229.2M | 299.4M | 170.3M | 29.1M | 5.9M | 6.4M | 3.1M | 77.6M | 4.2M | 3M | 3.4M | 1.9M | 21.8M | 30M | 7M | 16.5M | 12.7M | 7.6M | |
6.3M | 44M | 28.9M | 229.2M | 299.4M | 170.3M | 29.1M | 5.9M | 6.4M | 3.1M | 77.6M | 4.2M | 3M | 3.4M | 1.9M | 21.8M | 30M | 7M | 16.5M | 12.7M | |
417.5M | -89.6M | -256.5M | 153.9M | 503.5M | 429.5M | 5.5M | -36.8M | -25.1M | 53.1M | -285.4M | -16.4M | -57M | -348.9M | 4.7M | 169.8M | 360.3M | -16.5M | -44.2M | -161.7M |
SEC Filings
SAH - Filing history and reports
| Filing Type | Filing Date | Period Ending | Fiscal Year | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 08, 2026 | May 06, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | May 01, 2026 | April 29, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2026 Q2 Q2 | April 30, 2026 | April 30, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | April 02, 2026 | March 27, 2026 | 2026 | |
DEF 14A DEF 14A 2025 N/A | March 06, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
10-K 10-K 2025 FY FY | February 23, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | 2025 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 18, 2026 | February 18, 2026 | 2026 | |
8-K 8-K 2026 N/A | February 13, 2026 | February 11, 2026 | 2026 | |
10-Q 10-Q 2025 Q3 Q3 | October 23, 2025 | September 30, 2025 | 2025 |
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