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SAH Stock Chart & Stats
$77.01
$0.71(0.72%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$77.01
$0.71(0.72%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$54.11 - $113.67
Previous Close$99.82
Volume139.65K
Average Volume (3M)338.08K
Market Cap
$2.02B
Enterprise Value$7.37B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$19.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$4.67B
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.84
Next Earnings
Oct 29, 2026EPS Estimate
1.66Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.6%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.38
Shares Outstanding19,585,426
10 Day Avg. Volume287,342
30 Day Avg. Volume338,085
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 Cap3.64
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.48
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.04
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.36
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.86Price Target Upside15.38% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
EPS Forecast (FY)6.69
Revenue Forecast (FY)$15.70B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Gross-profit GrowthRecord revenue and gross profit across multiple operating areas indicate broad business momentum rather than reliance on a single dealership channel. Continued expansion in franchised retail, EchoPark, and powersports can strengthen scale, support reinvestment, and diversify earnings over the next several quarters.
Recurring After-sale Profit BaseThe substantial contribution from fixed operations and F&I gives Sonic a recurring, higher-margin profit base beyond vehicle transactions. These services and ancillary products can improve earnings resilience, deepen customer relationships, and cushion some cyclicality in new- and used-vehicle margins.
EchoPark Volume ExpansionEchoPark is expanding transaction volume and revenue, demonstrating growing reach in the used-vehicle market and greater operating scale. Management’s planned store openings could extend that platform, improve sourcing and fixed-cost leverage, and create a durable growth avenue if unit economics stabilize.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageA debt-heavy capital structure and relatively small equity cushion reduce Sonic’s financial flexibility when vehicle demand or margins weaken. Leverage can also constrain investment, acquisitions, and shareholder returns because more cash must remain available for debt-related obligations.
Weak And Volatile Free Cash FlowNegative recent free cash flow, following strongly positive free cash flow in 2025, shows that earnings are not converting consistently into discretionary cash. Persistent volatility could limit internally funded growth, reduce balance-sheet flexibility, and make capital allocation more dependent on financing conditions.
Vehicle Margin CompressionDeclining gross profit per vehicle threatens earnings conversion even while sales volumes remain healthy. Management expects additional pressure from affordability challenges, making sustained profitability dependent on pricing, inventory discipline, and throughput improvements across both new and used operations.
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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 $2.02B.
When is Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date?
Sonic Automotive’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 29, 2026 which is in 6 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 2.6%. See more information on Sonic Automotive dividends here
What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate?
Sonic Automotive’s EPS estimate is 1.66.
How many shares outstanding does Sonic Automotive have?
Sonic Automotive has 19,585,426 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?
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
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$88.86 (15.38% Upside)
$88.86 (15.38% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
SAH Sentiment 73%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 29.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-19.92%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
20.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.62%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
$88.86
▲(15.38% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
46.01% Insiders
27.23% Mutual Funds
1.42% Other Institutional Investors
0.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors