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Company Profile

  • Business description

    Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 108 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 25 EchoPark used-vehicle stores, 16 collision centers, and 13 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 58% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 25%. 2023's revenue was $14.4 billion, with EchoPark's portion totaling $2.4 billion. Sonic bought RFJ Auto in December 2021, which added $3.2 billion in sales.

  • Contact

    4401 Colwick Road
    Charlotte NC 28211
    USA

    T: +1 704 566-2400

    E: ir@sonicautomotive.com

    https://www.sonicautomotive.com

  • Sector

    Consumer Cyclical

    Stock type

    Cyclical

  • Industry

    Auto & Truck Dealerships

    Fiscal Year End

    31 December 2024

    Employees

    10,500

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