SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC 8-K

What Happened On February 18, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The company also announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend. The press release and the earnings call presentation materials were furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to the Form 8-K.

Key Details

• Filing date: February 18, 2026; reporting results for quarter and year ended December 31, 2025.
• Company furnished a press release (Exhibit 99.1) and earnings call presentation materials (Exhibit 99.2).
• The board approved a quarterly cash dividend (declared in the earnings release; no amount or payment date was specified in the 8-K).
• The Form 8-K states the included materials are being furnished and are not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act.

Why It Matters Earnings releases provide the first public view of Sonic’s recent revenue, profitability and trends for Q4 and full-year 2025; investors should review the attached press release and presentation for detailed figures and any forward guidance. The dividend approval is a concrete action returning cash to shareholders and may affect investor yield and near-term stock interest. Because the materials are furnished (not filed), they carry different legal implications for incorporation by reference in future SEC filings.