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Sonic Automotive (SAH)
NYSE:SAH
SAH Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$47.82 - $76.78
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.84K
Average Volume (3M)301.65K
Market Cap
$1.98B
Enterprise Value$6.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$214.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.55B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.95
Next Earnings
Apr 24, 2025EPS Estimate
1.39Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield2.22%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.17
Shares Outstanding21,835,093
10 Day Avg. Volume367,986
30 Day Avg. Volume301,654
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.38
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.14
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)5.90
P/FCF Ratio4.70
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.19
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.88
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.39
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$83.75Price Target Upside42.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Echo Park Growth PotentialSAH's Echo Park segment is poised for durable, secular growth leveraging SAH's unique pricing strategy.
Franchise ExecutionThe execution on the franchise side is encouraging, leading to an updated standalone multiple.
Used Auto MarketThere is a positive risk/reward skew in the used auto market.
Bears Say
Echo Park GrowthEcho Park's growth is underappreciated due to a lower unit and earnings trajectory.
Echo Park PerformanceSAH printed a weaker than expected performance for their Echo Park segment.
Franchise Business OutlookSAH's franchise business was more mixed with wide initial FY25 retail GPU guidance as a potential headwind.
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Ownership Overview
22.81% Insiders
24.15% Mutual Funds
0.46% Other Institutional Investors
29.91% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Risk Analysis
Main Risk Category
Finance & CorporateFinancial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Website Traffic
Sorry, No Data AvailableThere is no website visitor data available for this stock.
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SAH FAQ
What was Sonic Automotive’s price range in the past 12 months?
Sonic Automotive lowest stock price was $47.82 and its highest was $76.78 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonic Automotive’s market cap?
Sonic Automotive’s market cap is $1.98B.
When is Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 24, 2025 which is in 6 days.
How were Sonic Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported $1.51 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.461 by $0.049.
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 $0.349 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.22%. See more information on Sonic Automotive dividends here
What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate is 1.39.
How many shares outstanding does Sonic Automotive have?
Sonic Automotive has 21,835,093 shares outstanding.
What happened to Sonic Automotive’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Sonic Automotive reported an EPS of $1.51 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.461. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.969%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Sonic Automotive?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in SAH
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Sonic Automotive Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$83.75 (42.60% Upside)
$83.75 (42.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
SAH Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 82.4K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 7.4%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
20.03%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
22.11%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
9.90%
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.
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SAH Company Deck
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SAH Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of strong performance in franchise revenues and strategic growth initiatives, alongside some challenges in the used vehicle market and a decrease in adjusted EPS. The company's proactive approach in strategic acquisitions and technician hiring shows a positive outlook, despite the shortfall in EchoPark's EBITDA and the decrease in EPS.Read More>---
SAH Revenue Breakdown
81.93% Franchised Dealerships
16.94% EchoPark
1.14% Powersports
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SAH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$83.75
▲(42.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering SAH
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
5/12 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-5.76%
reiterated a buy rating 22 days ago
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