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title: "Sonic Automotive: Q4 Earnings Insights"
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description: "Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) reported its Q4 earnings on February 18, 2026, beating estimates with an EPS of $1.52, surpassing the expected $1.51 by 0.66%. However, revenue decreased by $24.70 million compared to the previous year. In the prior quarter, the company missed EPS estimates, resulting in a 1.76% drop in share price. Historical performance shows fluctuations in EPS and revenue across recent quarters."
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# Sonic Automotive: Q4 Earnings Insights

**Sonic Automotive** (NYSE:SAH) announced its Q4 earnings on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 06:45 AM.

Here's a breakdown of the earnings report.

### Earnings

Sonic Automotive beat estimated earnings by 0.66%, reporting an EPS of $1.52 versus an estimate of $1.51.

Revenue was down $24.70 million from the same period last year.

### Overview of Past Earnings

Last quarter the company missed on EPS by $0.36 which was followed by a 1.76% drop in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Sonic Automotive's past performance:

**Quarter**

**Q3 2025**

**Q2 2025**

**Q1 2025**

**Q4 2024**

**EPS Estimate**

1.77

1.61

1.44

1.48

**EPS Actual**

1.41

2.19

1.48

1.51

**Revenue Estimate**

3.65B

3.65B

3.52B

3.61B

**Revenue Actual**

3.97B

3.66B

3.65B

3.90B

To track all earnings releases for Sonic Automotive visit their earnings calendar here.

This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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