Sonic Automotive (SAH) Dividend Yield, Date & History $68.39 +0.06 (+0.08%) As of 01/17/2025 03:59 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Polygon.io. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Sonic Automotive Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.05%Annual Dividend$1.40Recent Dividend Payment Jan. 15 Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 39.55%Dividend Payout Ratio 24.91% Sonic Automotive (SAH) pays an annual dividend of $1.40 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.05%. The next quarterly payment of $0.35 per share was paid on Wednesday, January 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, December 13. The company currently pays out 24.91% of its earnings and 11.75% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistorySAH Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Sonic Automotive's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Sonic Automotive in Dividend Calculator SAH Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Sonic Automotive's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Sonic Automotive in Dividend Yield Calculator Sonic Automotive vs. The CompetitionCompare Sonic Automotive's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Retail and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeSonic AutomotiveRetail CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.40$0.03$1.50Dividend Yield2.05%165.81%3.71%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth39.55%13.89%12.26%Sonic Automotive Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings24.91%Based on This Year's Estimate25.00%Based on Next Year's Estimate22.84%Based on Cashflow11.75% Sonic Automotive Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/24/2024quarterly$0.35+$0.0516.67%2.52%12/13/202412/13/20241/15/20258/5/2024Quarterly$0.30 - 2.08%9/13/20249/13/202410/15/20244/25/2024Quarterly$0.30 - 2.12%6/14/20246/14/20247/15/20242/14/2024Quarterly$0.30 - 2.13%3/14/20243/15/20244/15/202410/26/2023quarterly$0.30+$0.013.45%2.4%12/14/202312/15/20231/12/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for SAH and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Sonic Automotive and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 7/27/2023Quarterly$0.29 - 2.28%9/14/20239/15/202310/13/20234/27/2023quarterly$0.29+$0.013.57%2.5%6/14/20236/15/20237/14/20232/15/2023Quarterly$0.28 - 1.85%3/14/20233/15/20234/14/2023This table shows Sonic Automotive's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Sonic Automotive Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Sonic Automotive's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Sonic Automotive is 2.05%. Learn more on SAH's dividend yield history. How much is Sonic Automotive's annual dividend? The annual dividend for SAH shares is $1.40. Learn more on SAH's annual dividend history. How often does Sonic Automotive pay dividends? Sonic Automotive pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Sonic Automotive's most recent dividend payment? Sonic Automotive's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.35 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. When was Sonic Automotive's most recent ex-dividend date? Sonic Automotive's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, December 13, 2024. Is Sonic Automotive's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 39.55% per year. When did Sonic Automotive last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.05 on Thursday, October 24, 2024. What is Sonic Automotive's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for SAH is: 24.91% based on the trailing year of earnings 25.00% based on this year's estimates 22.84% based on next year's estimates 11.75% based on cash flow Is Sonic Automotive a good dividend stock? Sonic Automotive's dividend yield of 2.21% is lower than the average Retail/Wholesale company that issues a dividend. Sonic Automotive's dividend payout ratio of 24.91% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Sonic Automotive stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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