NYSE:SAH Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Price, News & Analysis $57.71 -0.83 (-1.42%) (As of 09/6/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$57.07▼$58.7050-Day Range$51.32▼$63.1352-Week Range$41.19▼$64.68Volume169,867 shsAverage Volume155,788 shsMarket Capitalization$1.97 billionP/E Ratio11.83Dividend Yield2.08%Price Target$61.00 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrendsStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Get Sonic Automotive alerts: Email Address Sonic Automotive MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.60 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside5.7% Upside$61.00 Price TargetShort InterestHealthy12.41% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.41Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares$2.34 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings Growth6.64%From $5.87 to $6.26 Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.3.20 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector121st out of 194 stocksAutomotive Dealers & Gasoline Service Stations Industry11th out of 17 stocks 1.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSonic Automotive has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.60, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageSonic Automotive has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.Read more about Sonic Automotive's stock forecast and price target. Previous Next 3.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted12.41% of the float of Sonic Automotive has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSonic Automotive has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.7.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sonic Automotive has recently decreased by 10.23%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldSonic Automotive pays a meaningful dividend of 2.03%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthSonic Automotive does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Sonic Automotive is 24.59%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Sonic Automotive will have a dividend payout ratio of 19.17% next year. This indicates that Sonic Automotive will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.Read more about Sonic Automotive's dividend. Previous Next 0.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSonic Automotive has received a -89.38% net impact score from Upright. The largest negative impact of Sonic Automotive in category "GHG emissions" seems to be driven mostly by its "Physical retail of vehicle parts at a car dealer", "Truck repair", and "Online retail of cars" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Sonic Automotive is -3.41. Previous Next 2.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSonic Automotive has a news sentiment score of 1.00. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.51 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sonic Automotive insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $2,342,460.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders40.95% of the stock of Sonic Automotive is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions46.92% of the stock of Sonic Automotive is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.Read more about Sonic Automotive's insider trading history. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sonic Automotive are expected to grow by 6.64% in the coming year, from $5.87 to $6.26 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sonic Automotive is 11.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 127.44.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sonic Automotive is 11.83, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 22.16.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSonic Automotive has a P/B Ratio of 2.08. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.Read more about Sonic Automotive's valuation and earnings. 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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. The Powersports Segment sells new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, and personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles; and offers finance and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Read More SAH Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SAH Stock News HeadlinesAugust 28, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comBrokerages Set Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) PT at $61.00August 25, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) have seen strong returns of 153% over the past five yearsSeptember 7, 2024 | WealthPress (Ad)This P/L chart will make your eyes pop Today I want to show you how our research shows you could’ve grown a $25,000 account into $109,616.12 within the last TWO months. 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Email Address Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 7/15 Dividend6/14/2024Dividend Payable7/15/2024Last Earnings8/05/2024Today9/07/2024Ex-Dividend for 10/15 Dividend9/13/2024Dividend Payable10/15/2024Next Earnings (Estimated)10/24/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE SectorRetail/Wholesale Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail Current SymbolNYSE:SAH CUSIP83545G10 CIK1043509 Webwww.sonicautomotive.com Phone(704) 566-2400Fax302-655-5049Employees10,500Year Founded1997Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$61.00 High Stock Price Target$73.00 Low Stock Price Target$40.00 Potential Upside/Downside+5.7%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.60 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.88 Trailing P/E Ratio11.83 Forward P/E Ratio9.83 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$178.20 million Net Margins1.35% Pretax Margin1.84% Return on Equity25.31% Return on Assets4.21% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio2.04 Current Ratio1.10 Quick Ratio0.36 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$14.37 billion Price / Sales0.14 Cash Flow$10.79 per share Price / Cash Flow5.35 Book Value$27.69 per share Price / Book2.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares34,120,000Free Float20,013,000Market Cap$1.97 billion OptionableOptionable Beta1.61 Social Links 10 "Recession Proof" Stocks That Will Thrive in Any MarketWhich stocks are likely to thrive in today's challenging market? Click the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of ten stocks that will drive in any economic environment.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David Bruton Smith (Age 49)CEO & Chairman Comp: $3.45MMr. Frank Jeff Dyke (Age 57)President & Director Comp: $2.8MMr. Heath R. Byrd (Age 58)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $2.16MMr. B. Scott Smith (Age 56)Co-Founder & Director Comp: $51.91kMr. Thomas KeenChief Operating OfficerMr. Stephen CarvelliChief Technology OfficerMr. Danny WielandVice President of Investor Relations & Financial ReportingMr. Stephen K. CossSenior VP, General Counsel & SecretaryMs. Rachel M. RichardsChief Marketing Officer & VPMr. Harry M Harden (Age 66)Chief Human Resources Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsLithia MotorsNYSE:LADAutoNationNYSE:ANGroup 1 AutomotiveNYSE:GPIAsbury Automotive GroupNYSE:ABGAdvance Auto PartsNYSE:AAPView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsPoint72 Asset Management L.P.Sold 50,000 shares on 8/19/2024Ownership: 0.032%Algert Global LLCSold 46,764 shares on 8/16/2024Ownership: 0.031%Susquehanna Fundamental Investments LLCBought 11,838 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.035%Susquehanna Portfolio Strategies LLCSold 6,253 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.027%Point72 Asia Singapore Pte. Ltd.Sold 616 shares on 8/15/2024Ownership: 0.002%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SAH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have SAH shares performed this year? Sonic Automotive's stock was trading at $56.21 at the beginning of the year. Since then, SAH stock has increased by 2.7% and is now trading at $57.71. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Sonic Automotive's earnings last quarter? Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 5th. The company reported $1.47 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.38 by $0.09. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 5.5% on a year-over-year basis. What is O. Bruton Smith's approval rating as Sonic Automotive's CEO? 203 employees have rated Sonic Automotive Chief Executive Officer O. Bruton Smith on Glassdoor.com. O. Bruton Smith has an approval rating of 91% among the company's employees. This puts O. Bruton Smith in the top 30% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. Does Sonic Automotive have any subsidiaries? The following companies are subsidiaries of Sonic Automotive: AM GA LLC, AM Realty GA LLC, AnTrev LLC, Arngar Inc., Autobahn Inc., Avalon Ford Inc., Car Cash of North Carolina Inc., and more. Who are Sonic Automotive's major shareholders? Top institutional shareholders of Sonic Automotive include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.13%), Westwood Holdings Group Inc. (1.76%), Millennium Management LLC (1.35%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (0.75%). Insiders that own company stock include Paul P Rusnak, Jeff Dyke, David Bruton Smith and Heath Byrd. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Sonic Automotive? Shares of SAH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What other stocks do shareholders of Sonic Automotive own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sonic Automotive investors own include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Pfizer (PFE), Target (TGT), AbbVie (ABBV), NVIDIA (NVDA), QUALCOMM (QCOM) and Block (SQ). 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