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Sonic Automotive (SAH)
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SAH Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
3 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
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SAH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$77.67
▲(16.62% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$90.00 | Average Price Target$77.67 | Lowest Price Target$68.00 |
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
Morgan Stanley
$68
Hold
2.10%
Upside
Initiated
12/08/25
Barclays
$71
Hold
6.61%
Upside
Initiated
11/11/25
Citi
$82
Buy
23.12%
Upside
Upgraded
11/06/25
Optimistic Outlook for Sonic Automotive: Supply Improvements and Seasonal Trends Boost Buy RatingWe upgraded SAH to $82 price target. 30-day catalyst watch — We are opening up a 30-day catalyst watch for SAH based on our belief that supply constraints at EchoPark have improved and US light vehicle demand will once again follow the seasonal pattern with strength in luxury sales into year-end. Both trends, in our view, are positive for SAH. Earnings — SAH reported 3Q 2025 EPS of $1.41 versus $1.26 last year, Citi estimate for earnings of $1.63, and a consensus estimate of $1.76 (excluding unusual items). A higher-than-expected tax rate accounted for $0.14 of the miss relative to our estimate, and sourcing constraints led to lower than expected volume at EchoPark.
J.P. Morgan
$76→$70
Sell
5.11%
Upside
Reiterated
11/05/25
Benchmark Co.
$85
Buy
27.63%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Needham
$95→$90
Buy
35.14%
Upside
Reiterated
10/24/25
Buy Rating for Sonic Automotive: Strong Franchise Performance and Positive Long-Term Outlook Amid EchoPark ChallengesWe reiterate our Buy rating but lower our price target to $90 post 3Q results and commentary, Our updated view reflects steady outperformance from SAH's franchise business weighed against continued volatility at EchoPark against a choppy used auto recovery. We remain bullish longer term given SAH’s premium brand exposure and differentiated EchoPark model driving unit growth over an extended time horizon, with both legs to the SAH story carrying minimal subprime exposure. Our $90 target is driven by a $7.4B enterprise value: $6.8B for SAH's franchise dealership business (7.5x our FY26E adj EBITDA, a discount to SAH's franchise peer group) plus $600M for EchoPark (10x our FY26E adj 15x prior) and a 20% SOTP discount (up from 15% prior) given EchoPark's HSD share of our combined enterprise value and near term execution.
Stephens
$72→$82
Hold
23.12%
Upside
Downgraded
07/17/25
CFRA
$65→$85
Hold
27.63%
Upside
Reiterated
07/11/25
Bank of America Securities
$80→$94
Buy
41.14%
Upside
Reiterated
06/16/25
Unknown Analyst
JefferiesNot Ranked
Jefferies
$70→$65
Hold
-2.40%
Downside
Reiterated
04/25/25
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Upside/ Downside
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Morgan Stanley
$68
Hold
2.10%
Upside
Initiated
12/08/25
Barclays
$71
Hold
6.61%
Upside
Initiated
11/11/25
Citi
$82
Buy
23.12%
Upside
Upgraded
11/06/25
Optimistic Outlook for Sonic Automotive: Supply Improvements and Seasonal Trends Boost Buy RatingWe upgraded SAH to $82 price target. 30-day catalyst watch — We are opening up a 30-day catalyst watch for SAH based on our belief that supply constraints at EchoPark have improved and US light vehicle demand will once again follow the seasonal pattern with strength in luxury sales into year-end. Both trends, in our view, are positive for SAH. Earnings — SAH reported 3Q 2025 EPS of $1.41 versus $1.26 last year, Citi estimate for earnings of $1.63, and a consensus estimate of $1.76 (excluding unusual items). A higher-than-expected tax rate accounted for $0.14 of the miss relative to our estimate, and sourcing constraints led to lower than expected volume at EchoPark.
J.P. Morgan
$76→$70
Sell
5.11%
Upside
Reiterated
11/05/25
Benchmark Co.
$85
Buy
27.63%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Needham
$95→$90
Buy
35.14%
Upside
Reiterated
10/24/25
Buy Rating for Sonic Automotive: Strong Franchise Performance and Positive Long-Term Outlook Amid EchoPark ChallengesWe reiterate our Buy rating but lower our price target to $90 post 3Q results and commentary, Our updated view reflects steady outperformance from SAH's franchise business weighed against continued volatility at EchoPark against a choppy used auto recovery. We remain bullish longer term given SAH’s premium brand exposure and differentiated EchoPark model driving unit growth over an extended time horizon, with both legs to the SAH story carrying minimal subprime exposure. Our $90 target is driven by a $7.4B enterprise value: $6.8B for SAH's franchise dealership business (7.5x our FY26E adj EBITDA, a discount to SAH's franchise peer group) plus $600M for EchoPark (10x our FY26E adj 15x prior) and a 20% SOTP discount (up from 15% prior) given EchoPark's HSD share of our combined enterprise value and near term execution.
Stephens
$72→$82
Hold
23.12%
Upside
Downgraded
07/17/25
CFRA
$65→$85
Hold
27.63%
Upside
Reiterated
07/11/25
Bank of America Securities
$80→$94
Buy
41.14%
Upside
Reiterated
06/16/25
Unknown Analyst
JefferiesNot Ranked
Jefferies
$70→$65
Hold
-2.40%
Downside
Reiterated
04/25/25
Best Analysts Covering Sonic Automotive
1 Month
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Success Rate
11/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+0.85%
reiterated a xxx
rating 6 months ago
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3 Months
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Average Return
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1 Year
Success Rate
12/18 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+7.62%
reiterated a sell rating last month
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2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
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Average Return
+7.75%
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rating last month
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SAH Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
8
7
7
6
4
Hold
9
12
13
11
9
Sell
2
3
3
3
2
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
19
22
23
20
15
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
SAH Financial Forecast
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 77.67.
What is SAH’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Sonic Automotive has 16.62% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is SAH a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Sonic Automotive has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 3 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is Sonic Automotive’s price target?
The average price target for Sonic Automotive is 77.67. This is based on 6 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $90.00 ,the lowest forecast is $68.00. The average price target represents 16.62% Increase from the current price of $66.6.
The highest analyst price target is $90.00 ,the lowest forecast is $68.00. The average price target represents 16.62% Increase from the current price of $66.6.
What do analysts say about Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 6 Wall Streets Analysts.
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