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Sonic Automotive vs Rush Enterprises: SAH and RUSHA compared
Sonic Automotive is the larger company: $3.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $2.1B for Rush Enterprises (Q3 2026). Rush Enterprises is growing faster (+12% against +8% a year earlier). Rush Enterprises is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.1% against 3.3%.
Where the money goes: SAH and RUSHA
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.
Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) · Q3 2026
Rush Enterprises, Q3 2026: revenue $2.1B (+12% year over year), operating margin 5.1%, net earnings $78.9M, operating cash flow $63.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) | Rush Enterprises (RUSHA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $3.9B | $2.1B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +8% | +12% |
| Gross margin | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Operating margin | 3.3% | 5.1% |
| Net earnings | $57.4M | $78.9M |
| Net margin | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Operating cash flow | −$100M | $63.9M |
| Market value | $2.0B | $5.4B |
| P/E | 10.0× | 19.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $81.82 | $54.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
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, Sonic Automotive or Rush Enterprises?
Sonic Automotive is the larger company: $3.9B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $2.1B for Rush Enterprises (Q3 2026).
Is Sonic Automotive or Rush Enterprises growing faster?
Rush Enterprises is growing faster (+12% against +8% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sonic Automotive or Rush Enterprises?
Rush Enterprises is more profitable, with an operating margin of 5.1% against 3.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.