Sonic Automotive Inc
$ 68.06
0.34%
10 Apr - close price
- Market Cap 2,285,174,000 USD
- Current Price $ 68.06
- High / Low $ 68.31 / 66.78
- Stock P/E 19.90
- Book Value 31.81
- EPS 3.42
- Next Earning Report 2026-04-30
- Dividend Per Share $1.46
- Dividend Yield 2.15 %
- Next Dividend Date 2026-04-15
- ROA 0.05 %
- ROE 0.11 %
- 52 Week High 88.12
- 52 Week Low 53.77
About
Sonic Automotive, Inc. is an automobile retailer in the United States. The company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Analyst Target Price
$75.91
Quarterly Earnings
| Dec 2025 | Sep 2025 | Jun 2025 | Mar 2025 | Dec 2024 | Sep 2024 | Jun 2024 | Mar 2024 | Dec 2023 | Sep 2023 | Jun 2023 | Mar 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-02-18 | 2025-10-22 | 2025-07-24 | 2025-04-23 | 2025-02-12 | 2024-10-24 | 2024-08-05 | 2024-04-25 | 2024-02-14 | 2023-10-26 | 2023-07-27 | 2023-04-27 |
| Reported EPS | 1.52 | 1.41 | -1.34 | 1.48 | 1.51 | 1.26 | 1.47 | 1.36 | 1.63 | 2.02 | 1.83 | 1.33 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.53 | 1.59 | 1.62 | 1.4363 | 1.4611 | 1.43 | 1.38 | 1.3 | 1.87 | 1.79 | 1.65 | 1.86 |
| Surprise | -0.01 | -0.18 | -2.96 | 0.0437 | 0.0489 | -0.17 | 0.09 | 0.06 | -0.24 | 0.23 | 0.18 | -0.53 |
| Surprise Percentage | -0.6536% | -11.3208% | -182.716% | 3.0425% | 3.3468% | -11.8881% | 6.5217% | 4.6154% | -12.8342% | 12.8492% | 10.9091% | -28.4946% |
Next Quarterly Earnings
| Mar 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Reported Date | 2026-04-30 |
| Fiscal Date Ending | 2026-03-31 |
| Estimated EPS | 1.48 |
| Currency | USD |
Previous Dividend Records
| Jan 1970 | Jan 2026 | Oct 2025 | Jul 2025 | Apr 2025 | Jan 2025 | Oct 2024 | Jul 2024 | Apr 2024 | Jan 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payment Date | None | 2026-01-15 | 2025-10-15 | 2025-07-15 | 2025-04-15 | 2025-01-15 | 2024-10-15 | 2024-07-15 | 2024-04-15 | 2024-01-12 |
| Amount | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.35 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $0.3 | $0.3 |
Next Dividend Records
| Dividend per share (year): | $1.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
| Next Dividend Date | 2026-04-15 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | 2026-03-13 |
Recent News: SAH
2026-04-07 18:10:41
This document is an Amended Statement of Ownership (Schedule 13G/A) filed by BlackRock, Inc. concerning its beneficial ownership of Class A Common Stock in SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (NYSE: SAH). As of December 31, 2018, BlackRock reported beneficial ownership of 4,261,659 shares, representing 13.9% of the class. The filing details BlackRock's voting and dispositive powers and certifies that the securities were acquired in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of the issuer.
2026-04-07 06:39:25
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has experienced recent share price softness despite positive longer-term returns, prompting a valuation assessment. The company is considered undervalued at $64.87 compared to an analyst fair value of $75.91, driven by anticipated growth in its EchoPark platform. However, a P/E ratio analysis suggests the shares may already reflect expected improvements, leading to a mixed outlook for investors.
2026-04-02 20:10:52
Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) has fully drawn a new $150 million unsecured bridge loan from PNC Bank, which serves as a short-term financing source alongside its existing PNC Mortgage Facility. The loan matures within 364 days or upon the refinancing of the PNC Mortgage Facility and bears interest at rates tied to Term SOFR or Base Rate. The agreement includes standard covenants and allows for prepayment without penalty, offering the company flexibility.
2026-04-02 19:10:52
Heath Byrd, EVP and CFO of Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH), reported performance-based equity activity where 5,872 restricted stock units (RSUs) vested and were settled in cash on March 31, 2026. These shares were then disposed of back to Sonic Automotive at $68.57 per share, leaving Byrd with 148,539 directly held shares. The activity stems from a 2025 grant of 23,487 performance-based RSUs vesting in tranches.
2026-04-02 19:10:52
Sonic Automotive's President, Jeff Dyke, had 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units (RSUs) vest on March 31, 2026, which were settled in cash at $68.57 per share, rather than in stock. This transaction was an issuer-related disposition, not an open-market sale. After this, Dyke directly holds 593,668 shares of Class A Common Stock, alongside indirect holdings.
2026-04-02 19:10:52
Sonic Automotive's Chairman and CEO, David Bruton Smith, had 13,259 performance-based Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) vest on March 31, 2026, which were settled in cash. This involved the disposition of an equivalent number of Class A shares back to the issuer at $68.57 per share. These RSUs were part of a larger grant from February 2025, with future vesting tranches scheduled for 2027 and 2028 contingent on performance criteria.
