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Sonic Automotive (SAH)
NYSE:SAH
SAH Stock Chart & Stats
$61.26
-$0.14(-0.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$61.26
-$0.14(-0.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$52.00 - $89.62
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.84K
Average Volume (3M)201.34K
Market Cap
$2.06B
Enterprise Value$6.32B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$6.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.23B
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.1
Beta1.17
Next Earnings
Apr 23, 2026EPS Estimate
1.44Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.27%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.52
Shares Outstanding21,546,494
10 Day Avg. Volume225,503
30 Day Avg. Volume201,338
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.39
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio5.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.42
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.85
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$73.00Price Target Upside19.16% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)6.7
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.73B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Earnings ModelAnalyst's confidence in Sonic Automotive's diversified earnings model suggests the company can better absorb volatility in vehicle sales through multiple revenue streams.
EchoPark Expansion And Inventory ImprovementsManagement's push to expand EchoPark with a low-cost operating model and improving used-vehicle sourcing and pricing could drive meaningful upside as used-car inventory normalizes.
High-margin Fixed Operations And Finance And InsuranceStrong fixed operations and solid finance and insurance performance generate steady cash flow and help anchor profitability despite fluctuations in new-car demand.
Bears Say
Earnings Pressure From Growth StrategySacrificing near-term profitability to fund EchoPark's growth could pressure reported earnings and weigh on investor sentiment while expansion is being funded.
Valuation Discount From Sum-of-the-parts AnalysisAnalyst's sum-of-the-parts valuation applies a discount to EchoPark's share of combined value, reducing the overall company valuation and potentially limiting stock appreciation.
Sonic Automotive News
SAH FAQ
What was Sonic Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sonic Automotive lowest stock price was $52.00 and its highest was $89.62 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonic Automotive’s market cap?
Sonic Automotive’s market cap is $2.06B.
When is Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 23, 2026 which is in 45 days.
How were Sonic Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive released its earnings results on Feb 18, 2026. The company reported $1.52 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.495 by $0.025.
Is Sonic Automotive overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Sonic Automotive’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Sonic Automotive pay dividends?
Sonic Automotive pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.27%. See more information on Sonic Automotive dividends here
What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate is 1.44.
How many shares outstanding does Sonic Automotive have?
Sonic Automotive has 21,546,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sonic Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sonic Automotive reported an EPS of $1.52 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.495. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.91%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sonic Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SAH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Sonic Automotive Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$73.00 (19.16% Upside)
$73.00 (19.16% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAH Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 150.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $6.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.51%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 brands of cars and light trucks; 17 collision repair centers in 17 states; and 46 EchoPark stores in 16 states, including 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SAH Company Deck
SAH Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
Overall the call presents a constructive picture: the company delivered multiple full-year and quarterly record financials (revenue, gross profit, adjusted EBITDA, EPS growth) and showed strong margin gains in fixed operations, F&I and EchoPark profitability. Management articulated clear strategic initiatives (EchoPark expansion, non-auction sourcing, technology and brand investment) and maintained a strong liquidity and capital-return posture. Offsetting these positives are near-term operational challenges in Q4 same-store vehicle volumes (notably an 11% decline in same-store new vehicle retail volume), some used-unit and warranty softness, EchoPark unit declines, and macro/industry risks from tariffs, OEM pass-throughs and BEV-related volatility which could pressure new vehicle affordability and future volumes. On balance, the positive outcome from record annual results, margin improvements and strategic initiatives outweighs the transitory volume and market headwinds cited.View all SAH earnings summariesSAH Revenue Breakdown
81.93% Franchised Dealerships
16.94% EchoPark
1.14% Powersports
SAH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$73.00
▲(19.16% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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