{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"162821","rtpr_id":"nBw1dZpvTa-20261007","ticker":"SAH","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["SAH"],"title":"Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results","author":"Business Wire","published_at":"2026-10-07T10:45:00.112Z","article_body":"Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results\n\nSonic Automotive, Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicautomotive.com%2F&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=Sonic+Automotive%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=8d8397c855bee411c0aeacfa3b54522f)\n(“Sonic Automotive” or “Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com%2Fstock-data%2Fquote&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=NYSE%3ASAH&index=2&md5=19a36d61ad1fe8124fcbcdf9a0c8187b)\n), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it will\nrelease fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 29,\n2026 by 7:00 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call\nlater that morning at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern).\n\nInvestor presentation and earnings press release materials will be accessible\nbeginning the morning of the conference call on the Company’s website at\nir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=3&md5=f7a5040de9527571a35a88af19ae2432)\n.\n\nTo access the live webcast of the conference call, please go to\nir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=4&md5=1875e615aa28d3cd0ed66c891a16596c)\nand select the webcast link at the top of the page.\n\nTo dial in to the conference call via telephone, please dial (877) 407-8289\n(domestic) or +1 (201) 689-8341 (international) and ask to be connected to the\nSonic Automotive Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.\n\nDial-in access remains available throughout the live call, however, to ensure\nyou are connected for the full call we suggest dialing in at least 10 minutes\nbefore the start of the call. A webcast replay will be available following the\ncall for 14 days at ir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=5&md5=2a5c9d410a69660c4cc06abfbc2453a4)\n.\n\nAbout Sonic Automotive\n\nFor more than 60 years, Sonic Automotive has pursued a single purpose: to\ndeliver an experience for our guests and our teammates that fulfills dreams,\nenriches lives, and delivers happiness. We don't simply sell and service\nvehicles. We help people pursue their dreams, whether it's a guest purchasing\ntheir first vehicle, a family creating lifelong memories, or a teammate\nbuilding a meaningful career.\n\nFounded in 1966 by Bruton Smith, the company has grown into a Fortune 300\ncompany under the leadership of Chairman and CEO David B. Smith. Today, more\nthan 11,000 teammates bring the company's purpose to life across a nationwide\nnetwork of 174 automotive and powersports franchises in 146 locations in 90\ncities and 20 states. We are proud to represent 24 automotive and 15\npowersports brands and have helped more than 7 million guests purchase\nvehicles, delivered over 40 million service experiences, and earned more than\n1 million 5-star reviews by consistently putting people first.\n\nAt Sonic Automotive, we believe trust isn't claimed – it's earned through\ntransparency, consistency, integrity, and genuine care. That's why we were the\nonly automotive and powersports retailer recognized by Newsweek as one of\nAmerica's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2026. As the automotive and\npowersports industries continue to evolve, our mission remains constant: to\ninnovate, lead with integrity, and create exceptional experiences that inspire\nconfidence, build lifelong relationships, and positively impact every life we\ntouch.\n\nSonic Automotive. Driven By People. Inspired By Purpose. For more information,\nvisit www.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4761240-1%26h%3D2351989655%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.sonicautomotive.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=www.sonicautomotive.com&index=6&md5=f9571a335f79959951972f974c78b810)\nand ir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=7&md5=98f3ed768f0a1e1ed7cf12cc04c14d66)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261007953514/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261007953514/en/)\n\nHeath Byrd, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer\nDanny Wieland, Vice President, Investor Relations & Financial Reporting\nCody Karns, Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Capital Strategy\nir@sonicautomotive.com (mailto:ir@sonicautomotive.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nBw1dZpvTa-20261007","title":"Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results","author":"Business Wire","ticker":"SAH","created":"2026-10-07T10:45:00.112Z","tickers":["SAH"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results\n\nSonic Automotive, Inc.\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sonicautomotive.com%2F&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=Sonic+Automotive%2C+Inc.&index=1&md5=8d8397c855bee411c0aeacfa3b54522f)\n(“Sonic Automotive” or “Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com%2Fstock-data%2Fquote&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=NYSE%3ASAH&index=2&md5=19a36d61ad1fe8124fcbcdf9a0c8187b)\n), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today announced it will\nrelease fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 29,\n2026 by 7:00 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call\nlater that morning at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern).\n\nInvestor presentation and earnings press release materials will be accessible\nbeginning the morning of the conference call on the Company’s website at\nir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=3&md5=f7a5040de9527571a35a88af19ae2432)\n.\n\nTo access the live webcast of the conference call, please go to\nir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=4&md5=1875e615aa28d3cd0ed66c891a16596c)\nand select the webcast link at the top of the page.\n\nTo dial in to the conference call via telephone, please dial (877) 407-8289\n(domestic) or +1 (201) 689-8341 (international) and ask to be connected to the\nSonic Automotive Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call.\n\nDial-in access remains available throughout the live call, however, to ensure\nyou are connected for the full call we suggest dialing in at least 10 minutes\nbefore the start of the call. A webcast replay will be available following the\ncall for 14 days at ir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=5&md5=2a5c9d410a69660c4cc06abfbc2453a4)\n.\n\nAbout Sonic Automotive\n\nFor more than 60 years, Sonic Automotive has pursued a single purpose: to\ndeliver an experience for our guests and our teammates that fulfills dreams,\nenriches lives, and delivers happiness. We don't simply sell and service\nvehicles. We help people pursue their dreams, whether it's a guest purchasing\ntheir first vehicle, a family creating lifelong memories, or a teammate\nbuilding a meaningful career.\n\nFounded in 1966 by Bruton Smith, the company has grown into a Fortune 300\ncompany under the leadership of Chairman and CEO David B. Smith. Today, more\nthan 11,000 teammates bring the company's purpose to life across a nationwide\nnetwork of 174 automotive and powersports franchises in 146 locations in 90\ncities and 20 states. We are proud to represent 24 automotive and 15\npowersports brands and have helped more than 7 million guests purchase\nvehicles, delivered over 40 million service experiences, and earned more than\n1 million 5-star reviews by consistently putting people first.\n\nAt Sonic Automotive, we believe trust isn't claimed – it's earned through\ntransparency, consistency, integrity, and genuine care. That's why we were the\nonly automotive and powersports retailer recognized by Newsweek as one of\nAmerica's Most Trustworthy Companies in 2026. As the automotive and\npowersports industries continue to evolve, our mission remains constant: to\ninnovate, lead with integrity, and create exceptional experiences that inspire\nconfidence, build lifelong relationships, and positively impact every life we\ntouch.\n\nSonic Automotive. Driven By People. Inspired By Purpose. For more information,\nvisit www.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4761240-1%26h%3D2351989655%26u%3Dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.sonicautomotive.com%252F%26a%3Dwww.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=www.sonicautomotive.com&index=6&md5=f9571a335f79959951972f974c78b810)\nand ir.sonicautomotive.com\n(https://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=https%3A%2F%2Fir.sonicautomotive.com&esheet=54617111&newsitemid=20261007953514&lan=en-US&anchor=ir.sonicautomotive.com&index=7&md5=98f3ed768f0a1e1ed7cf12cc04c14d66)\n.\n\n\n\nView source version on businesswire.com:\nhttps://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261007953514/en/\n(https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261007953514/en/)\n\nHeath Byrd, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer\nDanny Wieland, Vice President, Investor Relations & Financial Reporting\nCody Karns, Senior Manager, Investor Relations & Capital Strategy\nir@sonicautomotive.com (mailto:ir@sonicautomotive.com)\n\n\nCopyright Business Wire 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-10-07T10:45:00.166986619Z","server_sent_at_ms":1791369900166},"received_at":"2026-10-07T10:45:00.322Z","source_url":"https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261007953514/en/"},"analysis":{"id":"151295","press_release_id":"162821","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Automotive Retail","sector":"Consumer Discretionary"},"redFlags":[],"eventType":"other","narrative":"Sonic Automotive will release fiscal 2026 third quarter financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026 by 7:00 A.M. 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