Company / Free Cash Flow
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$717.3M
FY2025
5-year range
$45.2M / $717.3M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+141.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#50 of 222
Consumer Discretionary
What the data says
Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow of $717M is higher than 77% of companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector (FY2025). Free Cash Flow has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $45M in FY2021 to $717M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$717M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +36.0%. Top quartile in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Improved from $188M to $717M over the past 2 years.
Consumer Discretionary sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +67.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +36.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-6.9% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +36.0%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow increased 141.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #50 out of 222 companies in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 3.05 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $717.3M | +141.9% |
| FY2024 | $296.5M | +57.8% |
| FY2023 | $187.9M | +22.1% |
| FY2022 | $153.9M | +240.5% |
| FY2021 | $45.2M | -70.6% |
| FY2020 | $153.9M | +240.5% |
| FY2019 | $45.2M | +326.6% |
| FY2018 | -$19.9M | +72.1% |
| FY2017 | -$71.4M | -588.2% |
| FY2016 | $14.6M | +146.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026