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SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.’s top-line, gross profit, operating income, and bottom-line conversion. Values are shown in USD millions.
CAGR 5.1% (FY2021 to FY2025)
CAGR 5.6% (FY2021 to FY2025)
CAGR -9.1% (FY2021 to FY2025)
CAGR -23.6% (FY2021 to FY2025)
Change vs FY2021: +28 bps
Change vs FY2021: -192 bps
Change vs FY2021: -203 bps
Profitability profile tracked across FY2021 through FY2025.
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FY2025 versus FY2024
FY2025 versus FY2024
FY2025 versus FY2024
FY2025 versus FY2024
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Compounded annual growth across FY2021 to FY2025.
Compounded annual growth across FY2021 to FY2025.
Compounded annual growth across FY2021 to FY2025.
Compounded annual growth across FY2021 to FY2025.
Over the five-year period, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. demonstrated overall revenue growth despite some volatility in operating and net income. Revenue increased from USD 12,396 million in 2021 to USD 15,154 million in 2025. The most pronounced revenue growth occurred between 2021 and 2022, with an approximate 13% increase, followed by more modest movements afterward, including a slight dip from 2023 to 2024 and a recovery in 2025 (around 6.5% increase relative to 2024). Gross profit trends generally mirrored revenue growth, rising from USD 1,914 million in 2021 to USD 2,383 million in 2025, albeit with a slight decline after a peak in 2022. These figures suggest that while sales expanded, the cost of goods sold or related expenses may have fluctuated, impacting the gross profit margins to a degree. However, the operating income and net income figures revealed significant year-over-year swings that warrant attention. Operating income experienced a sharp decline of over 40% from USD 538 million in 2021 to USD 314 million in 2022 before partially rebounding to USD 462 million in 2024; such volatility indicates potential operational or strategic adjustments during this period. Net income was particularly volatile, plummeting by nearly 75% from USD 349 million in 2021 to USD 88.5 million in 2022, then recovering to USD 216 million in 2024 before falling again in 2025. These swings might be driven by changes in operational efficiency, cost management, or industry-specific challenges such as shifts in consumer demand and market conditions. Overall, despite a positive revenue trend, the fluctuations in operating and net margins suggest that SONIC AUTOMOTIVE needs to focus on stabilizing its cost structures and operational performance to ensure long-term financial sustainability in a competitive automotive retail sector.
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