Company Description
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.
It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products.
The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations.
The Powersports segment engages in the sale of new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, personal watercraft, and all-terrain vehicles; and provision of fixed operations services, and finance and insurance services.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
| Country | United States |
| Founded | 1997 |
| IPO Date | Nov 12, 1997 |
| Industry | Auto & Truck Dealerships |
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary |
| Employees | 10,800 |
| CEO | David Smith |
Contact Details
Address: 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 United States | |
| Phone | 704 566 2400 |
| Website | sonicautomotive.com |
Stock Details
| Ticker Symbol | SAH |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Stock Type | Common Stock |
| Share Class | Class A Shares |
| Fiscal Year | January - December |
| Reporting Currency | USD |
| CIK Code | 0001043509 |
| CUSIP Number | 83545G102 |
| ISIN Number | US83545G1022 |
| Employer ID | 56-2010790 |
| SIC Code | 5500 |
Key Executives
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| David Bruton Smith | Chief Executive Officer and Chairman |
| Frank Jeff Dyke | President and Director |
| B. Scott Smith | Co-Founder and Director |
| Heath R. Byrd | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
| Thomas Keen | Chief Operating Officer |
| Stephen Carvelli | Chief Technology Officer |
| Danny Wieland | Vice President of Investor Relations and Financial Reporting |
| Stephen K. Coss | Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
| Dino Bernacchi | Chief Marketing Officer |
| Harry M Harden | Chief Human Resources Officer |
Latest SEC Filings
| Date | Type | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2025 | ARS | Filing |
| Mar 7, 2025 | DEFA14A | Additional definitive proxy soliciting materials and Rule 14(a)(12) material |
| Mar 7, 2025 | DEF 14A | Other definitive proxy statements |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 10-K | Annual Report |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Feb 7, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Jan 23, 2025 | SCHEDULE 13G/A | Filing |
| Jan 3, 2025 | 8-K | Current Report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 10-Q | Quarterly Report |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 8-K | Current Report |