Sonic Automotive Inc. (SAH)
NYSE: SAHConsumer DiscretionaryRetail-Auto Dealers and Gas StationsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
SAH stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $1.91B
- P/E (TTM)
- 9.65
- Forward P/E
- 8.23
- EPS (TTM)
- $6.27
- Dividend yield
- 2.56% ($1.55)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 54.11 – 113.67
- Day range
- 59.33 – 61.36
- Volume / Avg
- 452.91K / 307.16K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 19.59M
- Next earnings
- Oct 22, 2026
52-week range
SAH stock today
Shares of Sonic Automotive (SAH) finished lower on Oct 7 at $60.52, a drop of 0.79% or $0.48 per share, versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. At this level, SAH sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $54.11 to $113.67: 46.8% below the high, set on Jul 29, 2026 and 11.8% above the low. SAH is down 2.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 16.5%.
At 9.7x trailing earnings, Sonic Automotive trades above the peer-group median of 6.2x. Its forward P/E of 8.2x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. The company is scheduled to report Sep/2026 results on Oct 22; analysts expect EPS of $1.81. Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $1.55 per share, a 2.56% yield at the current price.
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About Sonic Automotive
Company profileSonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products.
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Retail-Auto Dealers and Gas Stations
- CEO
- Mr. David Bruton Smith
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, NC
- Employees
- 11,000
- IPO year
- 1997
- Website
- sonicautomotive.com
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (12 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$95.36+57.57%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 4
- Hold 4
- Sell 1
- Strong sell 1
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Oct 22, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $1.81
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.55
- Dividend yield
- 2.56%
- Last payment
- $0.41
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
Sonic Automotive peers
Consumer Discretionary sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPIGroup 1 Automotive Inc. | 232.61 | -1.84% | $2.77B | vs SAH |
| ABGAsbury Automotive Group Inc | 167.77 | -1.17% | $3.01B | vs SAH |
| CWHCamping World Holdings Inc. Class A | 4.52 | -0.22% | $288.50M | vs SAH |
| KXINKaixin Holdings | 1.44 | +0.70% | $65.20M | vs SAH |
| JZXNJiuzi Holdings Inc. | 1.18 | +7.27% | $60.79M | vs SAH |
| VRMVroom Inc. | 8.86 | -5.24% | $46.38M | vs SAH |
| NXXTNextNRG Inc. | 0.5981 | -8.39% | $10.17M | vs SAH |
| CRMTAmerica's Car-Mart Inc | 1.12 | +4.67% | $9.34M | vs SAH |
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Sonic Automotive stock FAQ
What is Sonic Automotive's stock price today?
SAH last traded at $60.52 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 0.79% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Sonic Automotive pay a dividend?
Yes. Sonic Automotive pays $1.55 per share annually, a 2.56% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.41 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Sonic Automotive's next earnings date?
Sonic Automotive is expected to report earnings on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $1.81.
What is SAH's P/E ratio?
SAH trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.65 and a forward P/E of 8.23, compared with a median of 6.2 for its closest peers.
Who is Sonic Automotive's CEO?
Mr. David Bruton Smith is the chief executive officer of Sonic Automotive Inc., which has about 11,000 employees.
Has SAH ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent SAH stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Jan 26, 1999.
What is the SAH 52-week high?
The 52-week high for SAH is $113.67 and the 52-week low is $54.11. The stock is currently 46.8% below its high.