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About Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and Pre-Owned Stores. 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. The Pre-Owned Stores segment operates stand-alone pre-owned specialty retail locations, which enable customers to search, buy, service, finance, and sell pre-owned vehicles. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 114 new vehicle franchises in 13 states representing 25 brands of cars and light trucks; 18 collision repair centers; and 9 pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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 Ratio1.31
Current Ratio1.04
Quick Ratio0.22
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio11.54
Forward P/E Ratio9.49
P/E Growth1.72
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$9.87 billion
Price / Sales0.09
Cash Flow$4.0667 per share
Price / Cash5.25
Book Value$18.01 per share
Price / Book1.19
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.85
Net Income$92.98 million
Net Margins0.92%
Return on Equity11.09%
Return on Assets2.23%
Miscellaneous
Employees9,750
Outstanding Shares42,670,000
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 Friday, April 27th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 15th will be given a dividend of $0.06 per share on Friday, July 13th. This represents a $0.24 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 14th. View Sonic Automotive's Dividend History.
How were Sonic Automotive's earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) released its earnings results on Thursday, April, 26th. The company reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, meeting analysts' consensus estimates of $0.26. The business earned $2.40 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.35 billion. Sonic Automotive had a return on equity of 11.09% and a net margin of 0.92%. The company's revenue was up 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.23 EPS. View Sonic Automotive's Earnings History.
When is Sonic Automotive's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SAH?
4 equities research analysts have issued 1 year target prices for Sonic Automotive's stock. Their forecasts range from $22.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect Sonic Automotive's stock price to reach $23.3333 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for Sonic Automotive.
Who are some of Sonic Automotive's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sonic Automotive include Lithia Motors (LAD), Murphy USA (MUSA), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Camping World (CWH), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Fincera (YUANF), America's Car-Mart (CRMT), TravelCenters of America (TA), Andina II Holdco (LAZY), Nowauto Group (CAFI) and Lentuo International (LASLY).
Who are Sonic Automotive's key executives?
Sonic Automotive's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. O. Bruton Smith, Co-Founder & Exec. Chairman (Age 91)
- Mr. B. Scott Smith, Co-Founder, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 50)
- Mr. David Bruton Smith, Exec. Vice Chairman & Chief Strategic Officer (Age 43)
- Mr. Heath R. Byrd, EVP, Chief Accounting Officer & CFO (Age 52)
- Mr. Frank J. Dyke, Exec. VP of Operations (Age 51)
Has Sonic Automotive been receiving favorable news coverage?
News headlines about SAH stock have been trending very positive on Friday, Accern reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by reviewing more than twenty million news and blog sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative one to positive one, with scores nearest to one being the most favorable. Sonic Automotive earned a coverage optimism score of 0.52 on Accern's scale. They also assigned media headlines about the company an impact score of 47.94 out of 100, meaning that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are Sonic Automotive's major shareholders?
Sonic Automotive's stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (8.72%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.26%), LSV Asset Management (5.62%), Ceredex Value Advisors LLC (4.99%), Northern Trust Corp (3.01%) and Towle & Co. (2.60%). Company insiders that own Sonic Automotive stock include Heath Byrd, Jeff Dyke, O Bruton Smith and R Eugene Taylor. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sonic Automotive.
Which institutional investors are selling Sonic Automotive stock?
SAH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Towle & Co., Millennium Management LLC, Citadel Advisors LLC, California Public Employees Retirement System, Guggenheim Capital LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., OppenheimerFunds Inc. and Barclays PLC. Company insiders that have sold Sonic Automotive company stock in the last year include Heath Byrd and Jeff Dyke. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sonic Automotive.
Which institutional investors are buying Sonic Automotive stock?
SAH stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Ceredex Value Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Prudential Financial Inc., Mutual Advisors LLC, Schwab Charles Investment Management Inc., LSV Asset Management, JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Northern Trust Corp. Company insiders that have bought Sonic Automotive stock in the last two years include O Bruton Smith and R Eugene Taylor. View Insider Buying and Selling for Sonic Automotive.
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 $21.35.
How big of a company is Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive has a market capitalization of $904.60 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)
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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 9.29%. 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 | 2.00 |
| 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) | 1 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 | $23.6667 |
| Price Target Upside: | 9.29% upside | 16.09% upside | 14.77% upside | 14.61% upside |
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Consensus Price Target History
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 5/25/2016 forward)
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Dividend Information
Sonic Automotive pays an annual dividend of $0.24 per share, with a dividend yield of 1.12%. SAH's next quarterly dividend payment will be made on Friday, July 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.
| Next Dividend: | 7/13/2018 |
| Annual Dividend: | $0.24 |
| Dividend Yield: | 1.12% |
| Dividend Growth: | 26.00% (3 Year Average) |
| Payout Ratio(s): | 12.97% (Trailing 12 Months of Earnings)
10.67% (Based on This Year's Estimates)
10.91% (Based on Next Year's Estimates)
5.90% (Based on Cash Flow)
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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 |
|---|
| 4/27/2018 | quarterly | $0.06 | 1.21% | 6/14/2018 | 6/15/2018 | 7/13/2018 |
| 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: 63.63%
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 |
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| 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)
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Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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