• Sonic Automotive raised FY 2026 EchoPark adjusted EBITDA guidance to $42 million-$45 million from $35 million-$40 million.
• Fourth-quarter EchoPark adjusted EBITDA is projected at $2 million-$4 million, reflecting $5 million-$7 million in incremental advertising expense.
• Full-year franchised new-vehicle gross profit per unit is forecast at $3,050-$3,100, up from $2,850-$3,000.
• Same-store fixed-operations gross profit growth is expected at 2%-3%, down from mid-single-digit growth.
• Consolidated adjusted selling, general and administrative expenses are projected at 73%-74% of gross profit, versus prior expectations in the low-70% range.

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