Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Q4 2025 Earnings call February 18, 2026 11:00 AM ET Speaker11Good morning, and welcome to the Sonic Automotive fourth quarter 2025 earnings conference call. This conference call is being recorded today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Presentation materials which accompany management's discussion on the conference call can be accessed at the company's website at ir.sonicautomotive.com. At this time, I would like to refer to the Safe Harbor statement under the Private Securities Lit ...

Group 1 - Polaris Inc. is recognized as one of the 14 Best Mid Cap Dividend Aristocrat Stocks to buy now [1] - Seaport Research initiated coverage of Polaris with a Buy rating and an $83 price target, citing strong outdoor demand and improving dealer conditions in the powersports market [2] - Polaris is viewed as undervalued, with the market not fully recognizing its earnings potential [2] Group 2 - Polaris announced plans to sell a majority stake in Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, which generated approximately $478 million, or about 7% of Polaris' revenue, over the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2025 [3] - The transaction is expected to increase annualized adjusted EBITDA by about $50 million and add roughly $1.00 to adjusted EPS, with closing anticipated in Q1 2026 [4] - Polaris intends to retain a small equity stake in Indian Motorcycle post-transaction and is confident in the brand's future under new ownership [4]

Core Insights - Artisan Mid Cap Value Fund's third-quarter 2025 performance was below the Russell Midcap Value Index, with returns of 0.97% for Investor Class and 0.98% for Advisor Class, compared to 6.18% for the index [1] Fund Performance - The fund's Investor Class returned 0.97%, Advisor Class returned 0.98%, and Institutional Class returned 0.97% in Q3 2025 [1] - The Russell Midcap Value Index achieved a return of 6.18% during the same period [1] Market Context - Equity markets rallied in Q3 2025, driven by strong corporate earnings, rising AI capital expenditures, and expectations of economic support from US fiscal policy and lower interest rates [1] Company Focus: Polaris Inc. - Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) is highlighted as a top contributor, with a one-month return of -0.28% and a 52-week gain of 13.91% [2] - As of January 2, 2026, Polaris Inc. shares closed at $66.48, with a market capitalization of $3.739 billion [2] Operational Challenges and Strategies - Polaris faced a weak retail environment and high dealer inventories, leading to margin pressures due to increased promotional activities and financing assistance [3] - The company is addressing tariff impacts by reducing sourcing from China and increasing sourcing from Mexico and other countries with lower trade barriers [3] - Historical management has shown operational discipline by divesting less profitable businesses and focusing on core powersports operations [3] - Despite a challenging retail backdrop, Polaris remains well financed, with strong returns on tangible capital typically in the mid-to-high teens [3]

Core Insights - Massimo Group reported significant financial improvements in Q3 2025, transitioning from a net loss in Q1 to net income in Q3, driven by operational efficiency and strategic pricing [3][5]. Financial Performance - Revenue for Q3 2025 was $16.99 million, a decrease from $25.60 million in Q3 2024, attributed to a refined pricing strategy and temporary sales volume adjustments [4][6]. - Gross profit increased to $7.13 million in Q3 2025 from $6.95 million in Q3 2024, with a gross margin of 42%, up from 27% in the prior year [4][6]. - Total operating expenses were reduced by 20% year-over-year to $5.35 million, reflecting effective cost control measures [4][6]. - The company achieved income from operations of $1.79 million, compared to $0.30 million in Q3 2024 [4]. Profitability - Massimo Group recorded net income of $1.53 million in Q3 2025, a significant turnaround from a net loss of $2.50 million in Q3 2024 [4][6]. - Earnings per share improved to $0.04 from a loss of $0.06 in the prior year [6]. Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted the focus on strategic execution, operational discipline, and cost leadership as key drivers for the recovery in gross margins and return to profitability [5].

Core Insights - QV Investors Inc. has initiated a new position in BRP, holding 482,623 shares valued at approximately $29.35 million as of September 30, 2025, representing 2.54% of the fund's U.S. equity AUM [1][2]. Company Overview - BRP, known for its powersports vehicles and marine products, reported trailing twelve-month revenue of $7.75 billion and a net loss of $37.6 million [2][3]. - The company's dividend yield stands at 0.95%, with shares priced at $64.42 as of October 29, 2025, reflecting a 25.8% increase over the past year, outperforming the S&P 500 by 7.89 percentage points [2][3]. Financial Performance - Despite macroeconomic challenges, BRP's revenue for the fiscal second quarter ending July 31 increased by 4% year-over-year to CA$1.9 billion [8]. - Net income rose by 36% year-over-year to CA$57.1 million, attributed to inventory adjustments [9]. - BRP anticipates fiscal year 2026 sales between CA$8.1 billion and CA$8.3 billion, up from CA$7.8 billion in the previous year [9]. Market Position - BRP operates a manufacturing and distribution model, leveraging a global network of independent dealers and OEM partnerships to reach a diverse customer base across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific [4][5]. - The company is recognized as a leader in the powersports industry, indicating strong long-term investment potential [10].

Core Insights - RumbleOn, Inc. reported financial results for Q4 and full year 2024, highlighting a focus on operational efficiency despite macroeconomic challenges [4][6][11] Financial Performance - Q4 2024 revenue was $269.6 million, a decrease of 13.4% from $311.2 million in Q4 2023 [5][6] - Full year 2024 revenue totaled $1,209.2 million, down 11.5% from $1,366.4 million in 2023 [5][6] - Q4 2024 net loss was $56.4 million, significantly improved from a net loss of $168.5 million in Q4 2023 [6][18] - Full year 2024 net loss was $78.6 million, compared to a net loss of $215.5 million in 2023 [6][18] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2024 was $2.2 million, compared to a loss of $0.3 million in Q4 2023 [6][23] - Full year 2024 Adjusted EBITDA was $32.9 million, down 12.0% from $37.4 million in 2023 [6][23] Operational Highlights - The company reduced inventories by $106.9 million and floor plan notes payable by $81.4 million during 2024 [6][11] - Operating cash inflows for 2024 totaled $99.4 million, a significant turnaround from cash outflows of $38.9 million in 2023 [6][11] - The company fully repaid $38.8 million of convertible senior notes upon maturity in January 2025 [6][11] Segment Performance - In the Powersports segment, total retail unit sales decreased by 9.3% year-over-year, with new powersports sales down 9.5% and pre-owned powersports sales down 8.8% [9][10] - Total Powersports revenue for Q4 2024 was $256.2 million, a decline of 14.1% from $298.2 million in Q4 2023 [9][10] - Vehicle Transportation Services revenue increased by 3.1% to $13.4 million in Q4 2024 [10] Balance Sheet and Liquidity - As of December 31, 2024, the company had $85.3 million in unrestricted cash, up 44.8% from $58.9 million in 2023 [11][20] - Long-term debt decreased to $251.1 million from $274.3 million in 2023 [11][20] - Non-Vehicle Net Debt was reduced by $60.8 million to $182.1 million [6][27] Future Outlook - The CEO expressed confidence in the company's ability to strengthen profitability in 2025 with the right inventory mix and operational plans [4]