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SAH Stock Chart & Stats
$99.82
$0.71(0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$99.82
$0.71(0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$54.11 - $113.67
Previous Close$99.82
Volume139.65K
Average Volume (3M)201.34K
Market Cap
$2.89B
Enterprise Value$7.37K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.4
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Oct 22, 2026EPS Estimate
1.82Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.38
Shares Outstanding19,574,728
10 Day Avg. Volume225,503
30 Day Avg. Volume201,338
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.40
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
P/FCF Ratio5.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$100.13Price Target Upside0.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)6.94
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.65B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business Model And Record ResultsSonic's multi‑channel model (franchised dealerships, EchoPark, powersports, parts/service, F&I) produced record revenue and gross profit. That diversification reduces reliance on any single OEM cycle and supports more stable top-line and gross-profit generation over the next several months.
High-margin Recurring After-sales (Fixed Ops & F&I)Fixed operations and F&I are recurring, higher‑margin streams that historically drive most gross profit. Strong fixed ops and record F&I contributions improve margin resilience, cash flow predictability, and lessen sensitivity to new-vehicle volume swings over a multi-month horizon.
EchoPark Growth And Scale ExpansionRapid EchoPark unit and revenue growth plus management's expansion plan (new stores planned) supports durable scale benefits: sourcing, throughput, and platform economics that can improve used-vehicle margins and segment EBITDA as the platform matures over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage And Limited Equity CushionHigh debt relative to equity limits financial flexibility in a cyclical auto retail environment. Elevated leverage makes Sonic more sensitive to interest rates, inventory funding costs, and downturns, constraining capacity for opportunistic M&A or cushioning margin shocks over the medium term.
Inconsistent Cash Generation And Recent Negative FCFVolatile free cash flow after a strong prior-year outturn indicates working-capital and inventory timing risk typical of dealerships. Negative recent FCF weakens internal funding for expansion, dividends, and buybacks and raises reliance on debt markets over coming quarters.
Per-unit GPU Compression And EchoPark Margin PressureDeclining GPUs, BEV and high‑mileage mix, and lower F&I penetration structurally compress per‑unit economics. Management's volume‑first inventory stance may sustain throughput but can keep per‑unit profitability and margin expansion muted across the next several quarters.
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SAH FAQ
What was Sonic Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sonic Automotive lowest stock price was $54.11 and its highest was $113.67 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonic Automotive’s market cap?
Sonic Automotive’s market cap is $2.89B.
When is Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 22, 2026 which is in 78 days.
How were Sonic Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2026. The company reported $1.82 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.749 by $0.071.
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 $0.41 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.69%. See more information on Sonic Automotive dividends here
What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate is 1.82.
How many shares outstanding does Sonic Automotive have?
Sonic Automotive has 19,574,728 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sonic Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sonic Automotive reported an EPS of $1.82 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.749. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.936%.
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?
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Sonic Automotive Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$100.13 (0.31% Upside)
$100.13 (0.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SAH Sentiment 57%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 78.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
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
1.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as a significant automotive retailer across the United States, structuring its diverse business activities into two primary divisions: Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is responsible for selling both new and pre-owned cars and light trucks, in addition to supplying replacement parts. This division also provides a full range of services, including routine vehicle maintenance, authorized manufacturer warranty repairs, and specialized paint and collision repair. Moreover, it assists customers in securing supplementary products such as extended warranties, service contracts, financing options, insurance, and other aftermarket offerings. The EchoPark segment specializes in the retail of used cars and light trucks. Operating from its dedicated pre-owned vehicle specialty stores, this division also helps clients with the purchase of finance and insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, Sonic Automotive's extensive network included 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 distinct automotive brands. The company also managed 17 collision repair centers spread across 17 states, alongside 46 EchoPark stores located in 16 states, which comprised 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle outlets. Founded in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
SAH Company Deck
SAH Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call contained multiple strong operational and financial highlights — record company revenue and gross profit, robust EchoPark and Powersports growth, improved guidance for new GPU, solid liquidity and dividend authorization, and an active M&A pipeline. Offsetting these positives were margin pressures across new and used GPUs, EchoPark per-unit declines driven by mix shifts (BEVs and higher-mileage vehicles), a moderation in fixed operations growth, and short-term marketing timing and regulatory/competitive pricing noise. Management emphasized strategic responses (pricing optimization, inventory sourcing, F&I product work, targeted marketing) and remains constructive about growth prospects.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
$100.13
▲(0.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
46.01% Insiders
27.23% Mutual Funds
1.42% Other Institutional Investors
0.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors