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Exhibit 99.1

Sonic Automotive Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Sonic Reported Second Quarter Record Consolidated Revenues and All-Time Record Quarterly Gross Profit

EchoPark Segment Retail Unit Sales Volume Increased 17% Year-Over-Year, Driving Second Quarter Record Segment Gross Profit

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – July 30, 2026 – Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive,” “Sonic,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.

Second Quarter 2026 Financial Summary

•Second quarter total revenues of $3.9 billion, up 8% year-over-year; second quarter record total gross profit of $616.2 million, up 2% year-over-year

•Reported net income in the second quarter was $57.4 million, up 226% year-over-year ($1.79 earnings per diluted share, up 234% year-over-year)

▪Adjusted net income* for the second quarter of 2026 was $58.3 million, down 23% year-over-year ($1.82 adjusted earnings per diluted share*, down 17% year-over-year)

•Total reported selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of gross profit of 72.2% (71.9% on a Franchised Dealerships Segment basis, 73.4% on an EchoPark Segment basis, and 73.5% on a Powersports Segment basis)

▪Total adjusted SG&A expenses as a percentage of gross profit* of 72.0% (71.7% on a Franchised Dealerships Segment basis, 73.4% on an EchoPark Segment basis, and 73.5% on a Powersports Segment basis)

•EchoPark Segment revenues of $582.9 million, up 15% year-over-year; second quarter record EchoPark Segment total gross profit of $64.3 million, up 4% year-over-year; EchoPark Segment retail used vehicle unit sales volume of 19,601, up 17% year-over-year

•Reported EchoPark Segment income of $7.2 million, as compared to $11.7 million in the prior year period, a 38% decrease year-over-year

◦Adjusted EchoPark Segment income* of $7.2 million, as compared to $10.9 million in the prior year period, a 34% decrease year-over-year

•EchoPark Segment adjusted EBITDA* of $13.9 million, as compared to $16.4 million in the prior year period, down 15% year-over-year

•Previously announced acquisition of Space Coast Harley-Davidson, Treasure Coast Harley-Davidson, Falcons Fury Harley-Davidson, Raging Bull Harley-Davidson, and San Diego Harley-Davidson in April 2026 is expected to add approximately $100 million in annualized revenue to Sonic's Powersports Segment

•Sonic’s Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on October 15, 2026 to all stockholders of record on September 15, 2026

* Represents a non-GAAP financial measure — please refer to the discussion and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures below.

Commentary

David Smith, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sonic Automotive, stated, “Our second quarter performance reflects the strength of Sonic’s diversified business model and the commitment of our teammates across the organization. We generated second quarter record consolidated revenues of $3.9 billion and all-time record quarterly gross profit of $616.2 million, driven by growth across our diversified operating segments. EchoPark delivered double-digit unit volume growth and second quarter record gross profit, while Powersports achieved record second quarter revenue and gross profit. Our latest results and outlook reaffirm our commitment to investing in differentiated platforms that broaden our earnings base and position Sonic to create sustainable long-term value for our stockholders.”

Jeff Dyke, President of Sonic Automotive, commented, “Our teams executed well in a quarter that included difficult year-over-year comparisons and a challenging consumer affordability backdrop. Our continued focus on opportunities in our used vehicle and fixed operations businesses led to our Franchised Dealerships segment delivering strong used vehicle volume growth and all-time record quarterly fixed operations gross profit, along with second quarter record F&I gross profit. At EchoPark, retail used vehicle volume increased 17% year-over-year, driving revenue and gross profit growth despite lower total gross profit per unit. We remain focused on improving our inventory sourcing mix, optimizing F&I performance, and positioning EchoPark for disciplined footprint expansion beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026.”

Heath Byrd, Chief Financial Officer of Sonic Automotive, added, “We ended the quarter with approximately $294 million of cash and floor plan deposits and approximately $676 million of total available liquidity resources. Our balance sheet and liquidity position provide the flexibility to fund our existing operations, support targeted growth investments and return capital to stockholders. We will continue to apply a disciplined approach to capital allocation, balancing strategic acquisitions, organic investment and share repurchas

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): February 18, 2026

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-1339556-2010790 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)

4401 Colwick Road

Charlotte,North Carolina28211 (Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per shareSAHNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company  ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 18, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 (the “Earnings Press Release”). A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the earnings call presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On February 18, 2026, in the Earnings Press Release, the Company announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)    Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description

99.1 Press Release of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated February 18, 2026.

99.2 Earnings Call Presentation Materials.

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.

February 18, 2026By:/s/ STEPHEN K. COSS Stephen K. Coss Senior Vice President and General Counsel