Sonic Automotive, Inc operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. 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.
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Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Automotive dealers & gasoline service stations
Sub-IndustryAutomotive Retail
SectorRetail/Wholesale
Phone704-566-2400
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$9.95 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees9,700
Next Earnings Date10/24/2019 (Estimated)
OptionableOptionable
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 Thursday, July 25th. Investors of record on Friday, September 13th will be given a dividend of $0.10 per share on Tuesday, October 15th. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.34%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, September 12th. View Sonic Automotive's Dividend History.
How were Sonic Automotive's earnings last quarter?
Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July, 25th. The company reported $0.62 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.47 by $0.15. The firm earned $2.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.52 billion. Sonic Automotive had a net margin of 1.05% and a return on equity of 11.27%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 4.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.35 earnings per share. View Sonic Automotive's Earnings History.
When is Sonic Automotive's next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for SAH?
5 analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Sonic Automotive's shares. Their forecasts range from $20.00 to $30.00. On average, they anticipate Sonic Automotive's stock price to reach $25.80 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.3%. View Analyst Price Targets for Sonic Automotive.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Sonic Automotive?
5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sonic Automotive in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 1 buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Sonic Automotive.
Has Sonic Automotive been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about SAH stock have trended negative recently, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm scores the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. Sonic Automotive earned a news sentiment score of -2.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the company a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, meaning that recent media coverage is extremely likely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for Sonic Automotive.
Who are some of Sonic Automotive's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Sonic Automotive include AutoNation (AN), Penske Automotive Group (PAG), KAR Auction Services (KAR), Lithia Motors (LAD), Murphy USA (MUSA), Asbury Automotive Group (ABG), Group 1 Automotive (GPI), Rush Enterprises (RUSHB), Rush Enterprises (RUSHA), Camping World (CWH), America's Car-Mart (CRMT), Kaixin Auto (KXIN), TravelCenters of America (TA), Lazydays (LAZY) and Lentuo International (LASLY).
What other stocks do shareholders of Sonic Automotive own?
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 92)
- Mr. David Bruton Smith, CEO & Director (Age 44)
- Mr. Frank J. Dyke, Pres (Age 52)
- Mr. Heath R. Byrd, EVP, Chief Accounting Officer & CFO (Age 53)
- Mr. Stephen K. Coss, Sr. VP, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Who are Sonic Automotive's major shareholders?
Sonic Automotive's stock is owned by a number of of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.78%), Vanguard Group Inc. (5.49%), LSV Asset Management (4.45%), Northern Trust Corp (2.84%), Towle & Co. (2.44%) and Prudential Financial Inc. (1.71%). Company insiders that own Sonic Automotive stock include Heath Byrd, Jeff Dyke and O Bruton Smith. View Institutional Ownership Trends for Sonic Automotive.
Which major investors are selling Sonic Automotive stock?
SAH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Towle & Co., Bank of America Corp DE, Royal Bank of Canada, Wells Fargo & Company MN, LSV Asset Management, KBC Group NV and Municipal Employees Retirement System of Michigan. 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 major investors are buying Sonic Automotive stock?
SAH stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Invesco Ltd., Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Marshall Wace LLP, Marshall Wace North America L.P., D. E. Shaw & Co. Inc., Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley and Cubist Systematic Strategies LLC. 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, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Sonic Automotive's stock price today?
One share of SAH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $29.77.
How big of a company is Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive has a market capitalization of $1.28 billion and generates $9.95 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $51.65 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.77 on an earnings per share basis. Sonic Automotive employs 9,700 workers across the globe.View Additional Information About Sonic Automotive.
What is Sonic Automotive's official website?
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]
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