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Asbury Automotive Group vs Sonic Automotive: ABG and SAH compared
Asbury Automotive Group is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.9B for Sonic Automotive (Q2 2026). Sonic Automotive is growing faster (+8% against -8% a year earlier). Asbury Automotive Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.7% against 3.3%.
Where the money goes: ABG and SAH
Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) · Q3 2026
Asbury Automotive Group, Q3 2026: revenue $4.4B (-8% year over year), operating margin 4.7%, net earnings $105M, operating cash flow $265M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) · Q2 2026
Sonic Automotive, Q2 2026: revenue $3.9B (+8% year over year), operating margin 3.3%, net earnings $57.4M, operating cash flow −$100M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Asbury Automotive Group (ABG) | Sonic Automotive (SAH) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $4.4B | $3.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -8% | +8% |
| Gross margin | 16.6% | 15.7% |
| Operating margin | 4.7% | 3.3% |
| Net earnings | $105M | $57.4M |
| Net margin | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $265M | −$100M |
| Free cash flow | $193M | — |
| Market value | $3.7B | $2.0B |
| P/E | 8.2× | 10.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $225.18 | $81.82 |
Where the revenue comes from
Asbury Automotive Group
- New and used vehicle: $3.6B (81%)
- Vehicle repair and maintenance services: $516M (12%)
- Finance and insurance, net: $182M (4%)
- Used vehicle wholesale: $140M (3%)
Sonic Automotive
- Total vehicles: $3.2B (81%)
- Parts, service and collision repair: $530M (13%)
- Finance, insurance and other, net: $210M (5%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Asbury Automotive Group or Sonic Automotive?
Asbury Automotive Group is the larger company: $4.4B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $3.9B for Sonic Automotive (Q2 2026).
Is Asbury Automotive Group or Sonic Automotive growing faster?
Sonic Automotive is growing faster (+8% against -8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Asbury Automotive Group or Sonic Automotive?
Asbury Automotive Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 4.7% against 3.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.