About Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
Sonic Automotive, Inc. is an automotive retailer in the United States. The Company's operating segments include Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. Its Franchised Dealerships segment consists of retail automotive franchises that sell new vehicles and buy and sell used vehicles, sell replacement parts, perform vehicle repair and maintenance services, and arrange finance and insurance products. The EchoPark segment consists of standalone specialty retail locations that provide customers an opportunity to search, buy, service, finance and sell pre-owned vehicles. Its franchised dealerships provide services, including sales of both new and used cars, and light trucks; sales of replacement parts and performance of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services (collectively, Fixed Operations), and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance and other aftermarket products (collectively, F&I) for its customers.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
SymbolNYSE:SAH
CUSIP83545G10
Phone704-566-2400
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio1.22%
Current Ratio1.03%
Quick Ratio0.26%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio10.41
Forward P/E Ratio8.52
P/E Growth2.89
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$9.87 billion
Price / Sales0.08
Cash Flow$3.9609 per share
Price / Cash4.86
Book Value$18.21 per share
Price / Book1.06
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.85
Net Income$92.98 million
Net Margins0.94%
Return on Equity11.17%
Return on Assets2.24%
Miscellaneous
Employees9,750
Outstanding Shares42,410,000
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonic Automotive's stock symbol?
Sonic Automotive trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "SAH."
How often does Sonic Automotive pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 27th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.06 per share on Friday, April 13th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.25%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, March 14th. This is an increase from Sonic Automotive's previous quarterly dividend of $0.05. View Sonic Automotive's Dividend History.
How were Sonic Automotive's earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH) released its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, February, 27th. The company reported $0.84 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.81 by $0.03. The firm earned $2.67 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.63 billion. Sonic Automotive had a return on equity of 11.17% and a net margin of 0.94%. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.66 EPS. View Sonic Automotive's Earnings History.
When is Sonic Automotive's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SAH?
4 analysts have issued 12-month target prices for Sonic Automotive's shares. Their forecasts range from $22.00 to $25.00. On average, they anticipate Sonic Automotive's stock price to reach $23.3333 in the next year. View Analyst Ratings for Sonic Automotive.
Who are some of Sonic Automotive's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sonic Automotive include Shake Shack (SHAK), Diplomat Pharmacy (DPLO), Wingstop (WING), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), GameStop (GME), MITCHELLS &BUTLERS (MBPFF), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Dine Brands Global (DIN), GMS (GMS), Insight Enterprises (NSIT), Chico's (CHS), Office Depot (ODP), Building Materials (BMCH), Weis Markets (WMK), Buckle (BKE), Overstock.com (OSTK), Denny's (DENN) and Systemax (SYX).
Who are Sonic Automotive's key executives?
Sonic Automotive's management team includes the folowing people:
- Ollen Bruton Smith, Executive Chairman of the Board
- B. Scott Smith, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director
- David Bruton Smith, Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Strategic Officer
- Heath R. Byrd, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Jeffrey Dyke, Executive Vice President - Operations
- William I. Belk, Lead Independent Director
- William R. Brooks, Director
- Victor H. Doolan, Independent Director
- John William Harris III, Independent Director
- Robert Heller, Independent Director
Has Sonic Automotive been receiving favorable news coverage?
Headlines about SAH stock have trended somewhat positive on Saturday, according to Accern Sentiment Analysis. Accern ranks the sentiment of press coverage by analyzing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Sonic Automotive earned a media sentiment score of 0.13 on Accern's scale. They also assigned news stories about the company an impact score of 46.88 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the next few days.
How do I buy shares of Sonic Automotive?
Shares of SAH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sonic Automotive's stock price today?
One share of SAH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.25.
How big of a company is Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive has a market capitalization of $831.29 million and generates $9.87 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $92.98 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.85 on an earnings per share basis. Sonic Automotive employs 9,750 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive's mailing address is 4401 COLWICK ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC, 28211. The company can be reached via phone at 704-566-2400 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for Sonic Automotive (SAH)
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Sonic Automotive and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe SAH will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe SAH will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
4 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for Sonic Automotive in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $23.3333, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 21.21%. The high price target for SAH is $25.00 and the low price target for SAH is $22.00. There are currently 3 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Hold."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Hold | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 2.25 | 2.25 | 2.25 | 1.83 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 2 Sell Rating(s)
3 Hold Rating(s)
1 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $23.3333 | $23.3333 | $22.6667 | $21.75 |
| Price Target Upside: | 21.21% upside | 16.09% upside | 14.77% upside | 5.33% upside |
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Consensus Price Target History
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/21/2016 forward)
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Dividend Information
Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.25%. SAH's most recent quarterly dividend payment was Friday, April 13. The company has grown its dividend for the last 2 consecutive years and is increasing its dividend by an average of 26.00% each year. Sonic Automotive pays out 12.97% of its earnings out as a dividend.
| Most Recent Dividend: | 4/13/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.24 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.25% |
| Dividend Growth: | 26.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio: | 12.97% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
10.62% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
10.91% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
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| Track Record: | 2 Years of Consecutive Dividend Growth |
| Frequency: | Quarterly Dividend |
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Dividend History by Quarter
| Announced | Period | Amount | Yield | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payable Date |
|---|
| 2/27/2018 | quarterly | $0.06 | 1.18226600985222% | 3/14/2018 | 3/15/2018 | 4/13/2018 |
| 10/24/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 1% | 12/14/2017 | 12/15/2017 | 1/12/2018 |
| 7/28/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 1.05% | 9/14/2017 | 9/15/2017 | 10/13/2017 |
| 4/26/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.98% | 6/13/2017 | 6/15/2017 | 7/14/2017 |
| 2/21/2017 | quarterly | $0.05 | 0.79% | 3/13/2017 | 3/15/2017 | 4/14/2017 |
| 11/1/2016 | quarterly | $0.05 | | 12/13/2016 | 12/15/2016 | 1/13/2017 |
| 7/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.05 | 1.1% | 9/13/2016 | 9/15/2016 | 10/14/2016 |
| 4/26/2016 | quarterly | $0.05 | 1.06% | 6/13/2016 | 6/15/2016 | 7/15/2016 |
| 2/23/2016 | quarterly | $0.05 | 1.09% | 3/11/2016 | 3/15/2016 | 4/15/2016 |
| 10/28/2015 | quarterly | $0.0375 | | 12/11/2015 | 12/15/2015 | 1/15/2016 |
| 7/20/2015 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.42% | 9/11/2015 | 9/15/2015 | 10/15/2015 |
| 4/21/2015 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.41% | 6/11/2015 | 6/15/2015 | 7/15/2015 |
| 2/24/2015 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.4% | 3/11/2015 | 3/13/2015 | 4/15/2015 |
| 10/21/2014 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.45% | 12/11/2014 | 12/15/2014 | 1/15/2015 |
| 7/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.4% | 9/11/2014 | 9/15/2014 | 10/15/2014 |
| 4/22/2014 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.42% | 6/11/2014 | 6/13/2014 | 7/15/2014 |
| 2/19/2014 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.43% | 3/12/2014 | 3/14/2014 | 4/15/2014 |
| 10/21/2013 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.41% | 12/11/2013 | 12/13/2013 | 1/15/2014 |
| 7/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.45% | 9/11/2013 | 9/13/2013 | 10/15/2013 |
| 4/23/2013 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.47% | 6/12/2013 | 6/14/2013 | 7/15/2013 |
| 2/20/2013 | quarterly | $0.0250 | 0.44% | 3/13/2013 | 3/15/2013 | 4/15/2013 |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sonic Automotive (NYSE SAH) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Insider Ownership Percentage: 32.30%
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 64.16%
Sonic Automotive (NYSE SAH) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
|---|
| 10/31/2017 | Jeff Dyke | EVP | Sell | 8,551 | $20.10 | $171,875.10 | 1,262,056 |  |
| 10/27/2017 | Heath Byrd | CFO | Sell | 11,000 | $20.43 | $224,730.00 | 143,306 | |
| 5/3/2017 | O Bruton Smith | Insider | Buy | 19,273 | $18.55 | $357,514.15 | 676,609 | |
| 3/21/2017 | O Bruton Smith | Insider | Buy | 100,000 | $20.14 | $2,014,000.00 | 578,494 | |
| 3/20/2017 | R Eugene Taylor | Director | Buy | 5,000 | $20.51 | $102,550.00 | 12,242 | |
| 8/24/2016 | O Bruton Smith | Insider | Buy | 50,000 | $16.83 | $841,500.00 | 525,242 | |
| 8/22/2016 | O Bruton Smith | Insider | Buy | 50,000 | $16.74 | $837,000.00 | 475,242 | |
| 3/9/2016 | Victor H Doolan | Director | Sell | 3,500 | $19.48 | $68,180.00 | 6,173 | |
| 11/3/2015 | Bryan Scott Smith | CEO | Sell | 124,778 | $25.02 | $3,121,945.56 | 287,121 | |
| 3/24/2015 | Bryan Scott Smith | Insider | Sell | 37,500 | $25.05 | $939,375.00 | | |
| 3/2/2015 | David Bruton Smith | Vice Chairman | Sell | 8,000 | $25.03 | $200,240.00 | | |
| 12/5/2014 | Bryan Scott Smith | Insider | Sell | 37,500 | $27.00 | $1,012,500.00 | | |
| 8/6/2014 | O Bruton Smith | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $24.20 | $242,000.00 | | |
| 8/1/2014 | O Bruton Smith | CEO | Buy | 10,000 | $24.10 | $241,000.00 | | |
| 6/4/2014 | Jeff Dyke | EVP | Sell | 20,000 | $27.00 | $540,000.00 | | |
| 3/4/2014 | David Bruton Smith | Chairman | Sell | 10,000 | $24.17 | $241,700.00 | 173,308 | |
| 5/14/2013 | Heath Byrd | CFO | Sell | 2,774 | $23.52 | $65,244.48 | | |
| 5/10/2013 | William I Belk | Director | Sell | 2,000 | $23.41 | $46,820.00 | | |
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
Sonic Automotive (NYSE SAH) News Headlines
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| Date | Headline |
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 | Sonic Automotive (SAH) and Its Competitors Head to Head Comparison
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 9:22 PM |
| Q1 2018 EPS Estimates for Sonic Automotive Inc Decreased by Jefferies Group (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 20 at 7:12 AM |
| $0.32 Earnings Per Share Expected for Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 19 at 1:16 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 4:11 AM |
| Jefferies Group Reaffirms Hold Rating for Sonic Automotive (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 17 at 12:40 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) vs. Its Competitors Financial Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 16 at 9:19 PM |
| Head to Head Comparison: Sonic Automotive (SAH) vs. Its Rivals
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 14 at 3:17 AM |
| Head-To-Head Analysis: Sonic Automotive (SAH) vs. Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 13 at 8:53 AM |
 | Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH): Did It Outperform The Industry?
finance.yahoo.com - April 12 at 10:06 AM |
| Reviewing Sonic Automotive (SAH) and Its Peers
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 11 at 8:47 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Downgraded to "Strong Sell" at BidaskClub
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 10 at 8:54 PM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Given Consensus Rating of "Hold" by Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 8 at 3:36 AM |
| Critical Comparison: Sonic Automotive (SAH) and The Competition
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 5 at 9:19 AM |
| $2.33 Billion in Sales Expected for Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 4 at 4:56 AM |
| Financial Survey: Sonic Automotive (SAH) vs. The Competition
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 7:17 PM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) versus Its Competitors Head-To-Head Contrast
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 3:12 PM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) versus Its Competitors Head to Head Survey
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 3 at 5:17 AM |
| Contrasting Sonic Automotive (SAH) and Its Competitors
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 3:10 PM |
| Analysts Anticipate Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Will Post Earnings of $0.36 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 1:14 AM |
| Zacks Investment Research Lowers Sonic Automotive (SAH) to Sell
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 31 at 10:56 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Upgraded to Neutral at Bank of America
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 12:35 PM |
| Contrasting Sonic Automotive (SAH) & The Competition
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 30 at 1:16 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Upgraded by Zacks Investment Research to "Hold"
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 29 at 10:48 PM |
| Why Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Down 10.2% Since its Last Earnings Report?
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 4:37 PM |
| What Does Sonic Automotive Inc’s (NYSE:SAH) Share Price Indicate?
finance.yahoo.com - March 27 at 9:39 AM |
| Comparable Companies Analysis Suggests Now Could Be The Time To Sell CarMax
finance.yahoo.com - March 21 at 4:44 PM |
| Used Car Market to Ride on Price Stability, Higher Demand
finance.yahoo.com - March 14 at 5:56 PM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Price Target Increased to $25.00 by Analysts at Morgan Stanley
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 14 at 11:12 AM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 14 at 3:42 AM |
| Should Value Investors Consider Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock?
finance.yahoo.com - March 13 at 6:30 PM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.22 Per Share, KeyCorp Forecasts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 12 at 1:52 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Upgraded by ValuEngine to Buy
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 11 at 9:46 PM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) to Post Q2 2018 Earnings of $0.47 Per Share, KeyCorp Forecasts
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 9 at 9:42 AM |
| Towle & Co. Buys 45,970 Shares of Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 2:24 PM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc to Post Q1 2018 Earnings of $0.43 Per Share, Jefferies Group Forecasts (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 1:46 AM |
| Suntrust Banks Inc. Raises Position in Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 6:14 PM |
 | Sonic Automotive's (SAH) Q4 Earnings, Revenues Beat, Up Y/Y
www.msn.com - February 28 at 9:10 AM |
| $2.61 Billion in Sales Expected for Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) This Quarter
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 2:02 AM |
| Sonic Automotive, Inc. Class A to Host Earnings Call
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 5:11 PM |
| Sonic Automotive touts record sales, eyes EchoPark openings in Charlotte
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 5:11 PM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.03 EPS
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 11:36 AM |
| Sonic Automotive beats earnings expectations, raises dividend 20%
finance.yahoo.com - February 27 at 9:17 AM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.06
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 8:58 AM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Expected to Announce Earnings of $0.79 Per Share
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 11:28 PM |
| KBC Group NV Has $1.11 Million Stake in Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 6:54 AM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Stake Lessened by Citadel Advisors LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 24 at 2:21 PM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 20 at 5:46 AM |
| Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Receives Consensus Recommendation of "Hold" from Analysts
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 17 at 3:20 AM |
| Zacks: Analysts Anticipate Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Will Announce Quarterly Sales of $2.61 Billion
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 12 at 8:32 AM |
| Sonic Automotive (SAH) Cut to Hold at ValuEngine
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 4 at 2:19 PM |
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