SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) earnings date, results and what the price requires
NYSE · SEC CIK 0001043509 · SEC filings checked Oct 17, 2026
Previous results (SEC filings)
| Quarter ended | Reported | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | $3.93B | $57.4M | $1.79 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026 | $3.69B | $60.8M | $1.79 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | $3.87B | $46.9M | $1.39 | Filing |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $3.97B | $46.8M | $1.33 | Filing |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Jul 24, 2025 | $3.66B | $-45.6M | $-1.34 | Filing |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $3.65B | $70.6M | $2.04 | Filing |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 12, 2025 | $3.90B | $58.6M | $1.67 | Filing |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | $3.49B | $74.2M | $2.13 | Filing |
What would SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC have to report for its valuation to change?
At $63.51, with a 9.0% required return and a 18× earnings multiple in 5 years, earnings per share must grow about -2.9% a year, to $5.43. On that path the next quarter needs diluted EPS near $1.29, against $1.33 in the quarter ended Sep 30, 2025.
Compare buying at the last close now with waiting for results: if the report moves the growth the price requires, the entry price you would accept changes with it.
| Result | Original | Yours |
|---|---|---|
| Required EPS growth / year | -2.9% | -2.9% |
| EPS needed in final year | $5.43 | $5.43 |
Changed: nothing yet. Model: EPS × (1+g)^years × final P/E, discounted at the required return, equals today's price. Inputs: SEC diluted EPS and the dated close above.
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Figures come from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Dates marked "estimated" are calculated from the company's past results filings and are not confirmed. Not investment advice.