Sonic Automotive issued its FY 2026 outlook with mixed expectations across segments. In franchised dealerships, the company expects new-vehicle gross profit per unit of $2,700–$3,000 and used-vehicle GPU of $1,300–$1,400, alongside mid-single-digit growth in fixed-operations gross profit and F&I GPU of $2,600–$2,700. EchoPark is forecast to generate adjusted EBITDA of $25–$35 million with a high-single-digit increase in used retail unit sales and total GPU of $3,400–$3,600. Powersports adjusted EBITDA is expected at $12–$15 million, while consolidated adjusted SG&A is projected in the low-70% range of gross profit and floorplan interest expense is expected to rise about 10% versus FY 2025.

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