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Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 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 first quarter ended March 31, 2026.
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