Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
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- symbol SAH
- Rev/Share 443.8041
- Book/Share 31.2661
- PB 1.9865
- Debt/Equity 3.8925
- CurrentRatio 1.0188
- ROIC 0.0738
- MktCap 2122465341.0
- FreeCF/Share 12.7953
- PFCF 4.8502
- PE 16.2896
- Debt/Assets 0.6918
- DivYield 0.023
- ROE 0.1227
- Rating B
- Score 3
- Recommendation Neutral
- P/E Score 3
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 1
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initiation | SAH | Barclays | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $71 | Nov. 12, 2025 |
| Upgrade | SAH | Citigroup | Neutral | Buy | -- | $82 | Nov. 7, 2025 |
| Downgrade | SAH | Stephens | Overweight | Equal Weight | -- | $82 | July 17, 2025 |
| Initiation | SAH | The Benchmark Company | -- | Buy | -- | $76 | May 28, 2025 |
| Initiation | SAH | Citigroup | -- | Neutral | -- | $64 | April 23, 2025 |
| Reiterated | SAH | Needham | -- | Buy | $100 | $93 | March 19, 2025 |
| Upgrade | SAH | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal Weight | $40 | $58 | Sept. 25, 2024 |
| Initiation | SAH | Stephens | -- | Equal Weight | -- | $64 | Sept. 12, 2024 |
| Initiation | SAH | Needham | -- | Buy | -- | $73 | Aug. 20, 2024 |
News
SAH Investors Have Opportunity to Join Sonic Automotive, Inc. Fraud Investigation with the Schall Law Firm
Published: November 05, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic” or “the Company”) (NYSE: SAH) for violations of the securities laws. The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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INVESTOR ALERT: Investigation of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Announced by Holzer & Holzer, LLC
Published: October 29, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
ATLANTA, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Holzer & Holzer, LLC is investigating whether Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive” or the “Company”) (NYSE: SAH) complied with federal securities laws. On October 23, 2025, Sonic Automotive announced financial results for the third quarter of 2025, revealing that net income decreased 37% year-over-year.
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Sonic Automotive Q3 Earnings Miss Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
SAH's Q3 earnings fall short of estimates, but revenues climb on strong dealership and powersports growth.
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Sonic Automotive: Q3 Performance Had Mixed Takeaways (Rating Downgrade)
Published: October 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
I lower my rating for Sonic Automotive from a "Buy" to a "Hold;" its latest quarterly earnings had both positive and negative read-throughs. Higher healthcare-related expenses were a drag on SAH's bottom line in 3Q 2025, and this headwind is expected to persist in Q4, judging by the management outlook. But the Powersports segment's record-breaking results and the luxury dealership's expansion are supportive of Sonic's medium-term growth prospects.
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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 23, 2025 11:00 AM EDT Company Participants David Smith - CEO & Chairman Frank Dyke - President & Director Heath R. Byrd - Executive VP & CFO Danny Wieland - Vice President of Investor Relations & Financial Reporting Conference Call Participants Jeffrey Lick - Stephens Inc., Research Division Michael Ward - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Patrick Buckley - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Christopher Pierce - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Michael Albanese - The Benchmark Company, LLC, Research Division Presentation …
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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
Published: October 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Sonic Automotive (SAH) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended September 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
Published: October 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive (SAH) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great Choice
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) have what it takes?
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4 Auto Retail Stocks to Buy as Digitization and M&A Fuel Growth
Published: October 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
With online platforms expanding and acquisitions fueling scale, auto retail stocks like PAG, AN, ABG and SAH look well-positioned to drive growth and investor returns.
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Here is Why Growth Investors Should Buy Sonic Automotive (SAH) Now
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive (SAH) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
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Down 11.5% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why You Should You Buy the Dip in Sonic Automotive (SAH)
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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Here's Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) Is a Great 'Buy the Bottom' Stock Now
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive (SAH) witnesses a hammer chart pattern, indicating support found by the stock after losing some value lately. This coupled with an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean a trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
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Should Value Investors Buy Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock?
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Are You Looking for a High-Growth Dividend Stock?
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) have what it takes?
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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 24th
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SAH, YARIY and MARUY made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on September 24, 2025.
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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Sonic Automotive (SAH) This Year?
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Sonic Automotive (SAH) and Somnigroup International (SGI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Are Investors Undervaluing Sonic Automotive (SAH) Right Now?
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: September 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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CVNA vs. SAH: Breaking Down Which Auto Retail Stock Stands Stronger
Published: August 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Carvana's digital-first growth and Sonic's dealership strength face off. See which auto retailer looks stronger for investors now.
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Sonic Automotive: A Cheap Way To Play The Automotive Retail Market
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive remains attractively priced, trading at low multiples both absolutely and relative to peers, supporting my continued "Buy" rating. Revenue and cash flow are growing, with strong performance in new vehicles, fixed operations, and finance/insurance segments offsetting some industry headwinds. Profitability was impacted by one-time impairment charges, but core cash flow and EBITDA metrics improved, demonstrating business resilience.
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SAH Surpasses Q2 Earnings Estimates, Hikes Dividend by 9%
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive beats second-quarter earnings estimates with a 49% year-over-year jump and lifts its dividend amid broad-based revenue growth.
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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 24, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Danny Wieland - Vice President of Investor Relations & Financial Reporting David Bruton Smith - CEO & Chairman Frank Jeff Dyke - President & Director Thomas Keen - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Christopher Alan Pierce - Needham & Company, LLC, Research Division Jeffrey Francis Lick - Stephens Inc., Research Division Patrick Neil Buckley - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Chase & Co, Research Division Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Sonic Automotive Second Quarter 2025 Earnings …
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Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
Published: July 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here is how Sonic Automotive (SAH) and Stitch Fix (SFIX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
Published: July 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
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Sonic Automotive (SAH)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
From a technical perspective, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is looking like an interesting pick, as it just reached a key level of support. SAH's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, which is known as a "golden cross" in the trading world.
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Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
Published: May 22, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) have what it takes?
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Sonic Automotive Is On Sale
Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Sonic Automotive has outperformed the S&P 500 recently, despite worries over tariffs. Recent data shows a 7.9% revenue increase, driven by new vehicle sales and higher average revenue per vehicle. Management is cautious about long-term conditions but remains focused on growth, with shares attractively priced relative to peers.
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Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Published: May 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) have what it takes?
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Sonic Automotive's Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Published: April 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
SAH surpasses top and bottom-line estimates in the first quarter and sees year-over-year growth in both metrics.
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Compared to Estimates, Sonic Automotive (SAH) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Published: April 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Although the revenue and EPS for Sonic Automotive (SAH) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
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About Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
- IPO Date 1997-11-12
- Website https://www.sonicautomotive.com
- Industry Auto - Dealerships
- CEO David Bruton Smith
- Employees 10800