Sonic Automotive (SAH) Tax Provisions (2010 - 2026)
Sonic Automotive's (SAH) quarterly Tax Provisions came in at $22.9 million in Q2 2026, up 197.45% on a YoY basis from $7.7 million in Q2 2025, and down 5.76% quarter-over-quarter from $24.3 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Tax Provisions (2010 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has reported Tax Provisions for 17 consecutive years, with $22.9 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- For the quarter ending Q2 2026, Tax Provisions rose 197.45% year-over-year to $22.9 million; the trailing twelve-month figure through Jun 2026 stood at -$10.3 million (down 176.87% YoY), and the FY2025 full-year result was -$54.1 million, down 234.91% from the prior year.
- Tax Provisions eased to $22.9 million in Q2 2026 per SAH's latest filing, from $24.3 million in the prior quarter.
- Across five years, Tax Provisions topped out at $32.4 million in Q2 2022 and bottomed at -$81.9 million in Q4 2025.
- Historically, Tax Provisions has averaged $11.0 million across 5 years, with a median of $19.3 million in 2023.
- The widest YoY moves for Tax Provisions: up 282.09% in 2025, down 448.51% in 2025.
- Over 5 years, Tax Provisions stood at $8.4 million in 2022, then jumped by 89.29% to $15.9 million in 2023, then soared by 47.8% to $23.5 million in 2024, then tumbled by 448.51% to -$81.9 million in 2025, then soared by 127.96% to $22.9 million in 2026.
- According to Business Quant data, Tax Provisions over the past three periods registered $22.9 million, $24.3 million, and -$81.9 million for Q2 2026, Q1 2026, and Q4 2025 respectively.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Taxes (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carvana | 71.60 Bn | 69.97 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 66.00 Mn |
| 2 | Penske Automotive | 13.96 Bn | 13.91 Bn | 1.36 Bn | 92.60 Mn |
| 3 | Carmax | 8.11 Bn | 7.52 Bn | 854.41 Mn | 72.93 Mn |
| 4 | Lithia Motors | 6.96 Bn | 6.62 Bn | 1.50 Bn | 90.50 Mn |
| 5 | Autonation | 5.57 Bn | 5.51 Bn | 1.23 Bn | 61.70 Mn |
| 6 | Sonic Automotive | 5.24 Bn | 5.22 Bn | 616.20 Mn | 22.90 Mn |
| 7 | Uxin | 5.15 Bn | 5.21 Bn | 10.88 Mn | - |
| 8 | Asbury Automotive | 3.29 Bn | 3.25 Bn | 753.10 Mn | 36.70 Mn |
| 9 | Group 1 Automotive | 2.94 Bn | 2.77 Bn | 860.60 Mn | 31.40 Mn |
| 10 | Marinemax | 1.16 Bn | 996.41 Mn | 218.08 Mn | 7.30 Mn |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | 22.90 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 24.30 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2025 | -81.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 24.40 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2025 | -23.50 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2025 | 26.80 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 23.50 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2024 | -13.40 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2024 | 14.50 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 15.50 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 15.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 22.80 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 9.10 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 15.90 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 8.40 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 29.10 Mn |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 32.40 Mn |
| Mar 31, 2022 | 31.60 Mn |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 25.90 Mn |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 27.50 Mn |