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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q1 fiscal 2026 results covered quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Q1 fiscal 2026 results covered quarter ended March 31, 2026
- Earnings press release issued April 30, 2026
- Exhibit 99.1 contains detailed financial results and management commentary
- Exhibit 99.2 contains earnings-call presentation materials
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Quarterly cash dividend approved, signaling continued shareholder-return commitment
- Additional $500.0 million share repurchase authorization approved
- Total unused repurchase capacity increased to $528.0 million
- Buybacks remain discretionary and dependent on market conditions
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q1 2026 presentation raises FY 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook to $35–$40 million from $25–$35 million
- EchoPark Q1 adjusted EBITDA reached a record $18.6 million, supporting planned footprint expansion in Q4 2026
- FY 2026 used-vehicle GPU outlook increased to $1,350–$1,450, while new-vehicle GPU remains $2,700–$3,000
- Board added $500 million repurchase authorization, leaving $528 million available; net debt/adjusted EBITDA was 2.17
- Five Harley-Davidson dealerships acquired in April 2026, expected to add approximately $100 million annualized revenue
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