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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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SAH Analyst Ratings

Moderate Buy
8Ratings
Moderate Buy
4 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Based on 8 analysts giving stock ratings to
Sonic
Automotive
in the past 3 months
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SAH Stock 12 Month Forecast

Average Price Target

$79.14
▲(11.94% Upside)
Based on 8 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets for Sonic Automotive in the last 3 months. The average price target is $79.14 with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $67.00. The average price target represents a 11.94% change from the last price of $70.70.
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Highest Price Target$95.00Average Price Target$79.14Lowest Price Target$67.00
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​

Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts​
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Citi
$82$95
Buy
34.37%
Upside
Reiterated
05/11/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $95 from $82 at CitiSonic Automotive price target raised to $95 from $82 at Citi
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on SAH
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$68$72
Hold
1.84%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $72 from $68 at Morgan StanleySonic Automotive price target raised to $72 from $68 at Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on SAH
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$67$77
Sell
8.91%
Upside
Assigned
05/07/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at JPMorganSonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at JPMorgan
Barclays Analyst forecast on SAH
Barclays
Barclays
$67$77
Hold
8.91%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at BarclaysSonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at Barclays
Needham
$90
Buy
27.30%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies: Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM), Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH)
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on SAH
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
Buy
Reiterated
04/12/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) and Carvana Co (NYSE: CVNA)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on SAH
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$76
Buy
7.50%
Upside
Initiated
03/04/26
Sonic Automotive reinstated with a Buy at BofASonic Automotive reinstated with a Buy at BofA
Stephens Analyst forecast on SAH
Stephens
Stephens
$68$67
Hold
-5.23%
Downside
Reiterated
02/19/26
Sonic Automotive price target lowered to $67 from $68 at StephensSonic Automotive price target lowered to $67 from $68 at Stephens
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on SAH
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
$85
Buy
20.23%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Sonic Automotive: Strong Core Performance and Attractive Valuation Justify Buy Rating
CFRA
$65$85
Hold
20.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/11/25
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Receives a Hold from CFRA
Analyst Type
Any
Any
Human Analysts
Ranks
Any
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Any
Action
Any
Any
Analyst Profile
Expert Firm
Price Target
Position
Upside / Downside
Action
Date
Follow
Article
Citi
$82$95
Buy
34.37%
Upside
Reiterated
05/11/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $95 from $82 at CitiSonic Automotive price target raised to $95 from $82 at Citi
Morgan Stanley Analyst forecast on SAH
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley
$68$72
Hold
1.84%
Upside
Reiterated
05/07/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $72 from $68 at Morgan StanleySonic Automotive price target raised to $72 from $68 at Morgan Stanley
J.P. Morgan Analyst forecast on SAH
J.P. Morgan
J.P. Morgan
$67$77
Sell
8.91%
Upside
Assigned
05/07/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at JPMorganSonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at JPMorgan
Barclays Analyst forecast on SAH
Barclays
Barclays
$67$77
Hold
8.91%
Upside
Reiterated
05/05/26
Sonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at BarclaysSonic Automotive price target raised to $77 from $67 at Barclays
Needham
$90
Buy
27.30%
Upside
Reiterated
05/01/26
Analysts Have Conflicting Sentiments on These Consumer Cyclical Companies: Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ: COLM), Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) and Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH)
Seaport Global Analyst forecast on SAH
Seaport Global
Seaport Global
Buy
Reiterated
04/12/26
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) and Carvana Co (NYSE: CVNA)
Bank of America Securities Analyst forecast on SAH
Bank of America Securities
Bank of America Securities
$76
Buy
7.50%
Upside
Initiated
03/04/26
Sonic Automotive reinstated with a Buy at BofASonic Automotive reinstated with a Buy at BofA
Stephens Analyst forecast on SAH
Stephens
Stephens
$68$67
Hold
-5.23%
Downside
Reiterated
02/19/26
Sonic Automotive price target lowered to $67 from $68 at StephensSonic Automotive price target lowered to $67 from $68 at Stephens
Benchmark Co. Analyst forecast on SAH
Benchmark Co.
Benchmark Co.
$85
Buy
20.23%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Sonic Automotive: Strong Core Performance and Attractive Valuation Justify Buy Rating
CFRA
$65$85
Hold
20.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/11/25
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Receives a Hold from CFRA
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Average Return
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Average Return
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SAH Analyst Recommendation Trends

Rating
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26
May 26
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
2
2
6
6
7
Hold
3
5
4
4
4
Sell
2
2
3
3
3
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
7
9
13
13
14
In the current month, SAH has received 7 Buy Ratings, 4 Hold Ratings, and 3 Sell Ratings. SAH average Analyst price target in the past 3 months is 79.14.
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.

SAH Financial Forecast

SAH Earnings Forecast

Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SAH is $1.72 with a range of $1.42 to $1.89. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.62. SAH beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SAH has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s earnings estimate for SAH is $1.72 with a range of $1.42 to $1.89. The previous quarter’s EPS was $1.62. SAH beat its EPS estimate ― of the time in the past 12 months, while its overall industry beat the EPS estimate 58.76% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SAH has Performed in-line its overall industry.

SAH Sales Forecast

Next quarter’s sales forecast for SAH is $3.78B with a range of $3.67B to $3.91B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $3.69B. SAH beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SAH has Performed in-line its overall industry.
Next quarter’s sales forecast for SAH is $3.78B with a range of $3.67B to $3.91B. The previous quarter’s sales results were $3.69B. SAH beat its sales estimates ― of the time in past 12 months, while its overall industry beat sales estimates 58.25% of the time in the same period. In the last calendar year SAH has Performed in-line its overall industry.

SAH Stock Forecast FAQ

What is SAH’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Sonic Automotive’s 12-month average price target is 79.14.
    What is SAH’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
    Sonic Automotive has 11.94% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
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          Is SAH a Buy, Sell or Hold?
          Sonic Automotive has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 4 buy ratings, 3 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
            What is Sonic Automotive’s price target?
            The average price target for Sonic Automotive is 79.14. This is based on 8 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
            The highest analyst price target is $95.00 ,the lowest forecast is $67.00. The average price target represents 11.94% Increase from the current price of $70.7.
              What do analysts say about Sonic Automotive?
              Sonic Automotive’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 8 Wall Streets Analysts.
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