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Sonic Automotive First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Misses Expectations
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) First Quarter 2024 Results
Key Financial Results
- Revenue: US$3.38b (down 3.1% from 1Q 2023).
- Net income: US$42.0m (down 12% from 1Q 2023).
- Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 1.4% in 1Q 2023).
- EPS: US$1.24 (down from US$1.33 in 1Q 2023).
All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period
Sonic Automotive Revenues and Earnings Miss Expectations
Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.9%. Earnings per share (EPS) also missed analyst estimates by 8.2%.
Looking ahead, revenue is forecast to grow 6.8% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.9% growth forecast for the Specialty Retail industry in the US.
Performance of the American Specialty Retail industry.
The company's shares are up 22% from a week ago.
Risk Analysis
It is worth noting though that we have found 2 warning signs for Sonic Automotive (1 can't be ignored!) that you need to take into consideration.
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About NYSE:SAH
Sonic Automotive
Operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.
Established dividend payer and good value.