sah-20260730 0001043509 FALSE 0001043509 2026-07-30 2026-07-30 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 ____________________________________ FORM 8-K ____________________________________ CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 30, 2026 ____________________________________ SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ____________________________________ Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-13395 56-2010790 (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 4401 Colwick Road Charlotte, North Carolina 28211 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400 Not Applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report.) ____________________________________ Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share SAH New York Stock Exchange Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐ Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On July 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026 (the “Earnings Press Release”). A copy of the Earnings Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the earnings call presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2. Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. On  July 30, 2026, in the Earnings Press Release, the Company announced the approval of a quarterly cash dividend. Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d) Exhibits. Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of Sonic Automotive, Inc., dated July 30, 2026. 99.2 Earnings Call Presentation Materials. 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including  Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in any such filing. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. July 30, 2026 By: Stephen K. Coss Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced Q1 fiscal 2026 financial results on July 30, 2026, including approval of a quarterly cash dividend, reflecting the company's financial health and operational performance.

On July 30, 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. announced its financial results for the first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2026. The company reported its quarterly earnings in a press release, which also included the approval of a quarterly cash dividend. This announcement reflects Sonic Automotive's ongoing financial health and may impact investor perception and stock performance. The attached exhibits provide further details on the financial results and presentation materials for the earnings call, emphasizing key performance indicators and future outlook.

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