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SAH Stock Chart & Stats
$70.70
-$0.14(-0.22%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$70.70
-$0.14(-0.22%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$54.11 - $104.30
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.84K
Average Volume (3M)201.34K
Market Cap
$3.04B
Enterprise Value$6.75K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$5.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.43B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.9
Beta0.91
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
1.76Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.59%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.22
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
$91.38Price Target Upside29.24% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering9
EPS Forecast (FY)6.93
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.58B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Top-line Momentum & Record Gross ProfitSonic’s record quarterly revenue and gross profit reflect durable scale across dealerships and EchoPark. Higher gross profit provides recurring capacity to absorb SG&A, invest in marketing and store expansion, and fund shareholder returns, supporting multi-quarter execution even if volumes ebb.
Fixed Operations And F&I StrengthFixed ops and F&I generate high-margin, recurring revenue that stabilizes earnings versus volatile new-vehicle sales. Contributing over three-quarters of gross profit, these businesses boost cash generation and margin resilience, making core profitability less dependent on cyclical retail volumes.
EchoPark Scale Gains And Improved SourcingShifting acquisitions off auction floors materially raises used-vehicle gross per unit and reduces exposure to wholesale volatility. Combined with EchoPark’s improved adjusted segment income, better sourcing and scale support sustainable margin improvement as EchoPark expands stores and marketing over the next 2-6 months.
Bears Say
High LeverageElevated leverage constrains flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk if volumes or margins deteriorate. With equity modest relative to assets, sustained high leverage increases vulnerability to rate increases or a downturn and limits capacity for acquisitions or aggressive buybacks.
Thin And Compressed MarginsMargins are slim and have compressed versus peaks, making earnings highly sensitive to retail/used GPU swings and wholesale spread changes. Even with revenue growth, thin margins reduce earnings power and the company’s ability to consistently fund operations and returns across cycles.
Inconsistent Free Cash FlowMaterial FCF variability undermines predictability for debt reduction, store rollouts, or sustained buybacks. Cash generation can swing with inventory turns, wholesale spreads and warranty costs, limiting management’s ability to consistently deploy capital or buffer downturns over a multi-quarter horizon.
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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 $104.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Sonic Automotive’s market cap?
Sonic Automotive’s market cap is $3.04B.
When is Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 8 days.
How were Sonic Automotive’s earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive released its earnings results on Apr 30, 2026. The company reported $1.62 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.403 by $0.217.
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 1.59%. See more information on Sonic Automotive dividends here
What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate is 1.76.
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 $1.62 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.403. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 7.421%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$91.38 (29.24% Upside)
$91.38 (29.24% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAH Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 78.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
3.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.12%
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 Revenue Breakdown
81.93% Franchised Dealerships
16.94% EchoPark
1.14% Powersports
SAH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.38
▲(29.24% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
46.01% Insiders
27.23% Mutual Funds
1.42% Other Institutional Investors
0.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors