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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Company Overview

Profile

Full Name:

Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sector:

Consumer Cyclical

Industry:

Auto & Truck Dealerships

Country:

United States

IPO:

November 12, 1997

Indexes:

Not included

Website:

http://www.sonicautomotive.com

Description:

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer. Its services include the sale of both new and used cars and light trucks, sale of spare parts and vehicle maintenance services, warranty service, painting and repair services, extended maintenance contracts, financing, insurance, vehicle protection products, and other aftermarket products for the automotive industry. The franchised dealers segment provides comprehensive services, including the sale of both new and used cars and light trucks, sale of spare parts, and vehicle maintenance. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks. Sonic Automotive was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Key Details

Price

$73.45

Market Cap

$2.51 B(Mid cap)

Last Dividend

$0.35

TTM Dividend Yield

1.70%

Annual Revenue

$14.22 B(-1.03% YoY)

Annual EPS

$6.18(+24.35% YoY)

PE Ratio

11.89

Annual ROE

-

Annual Debt To Equity

-

Beta

1.06

Events Calendar

Earnings

Next earnings date:

Apr 25, 2025

Recent quarterly earnings:

Feb 12, 2025

Recent annual earnings:

Feb 12, 2025
Dividend

Next ex-dividend date:

Mar 14, 2025

Recent ex-dividend date:

Dec 13, 2024
Splits

Next split:

N/A

Recent split:

Jan 26, 1999

Analyst ratings

Recent major analysts updates

Feb 13, 25 Stephens & Co.
Overweight
Feb 13, 25 Needham
Buy
Jan 17, 25 JP Morgan
Overweight
Jan 16, 25 Needham
Buy
Nov 22, 24 Seaport Global
Buy
Oct 25, 24 Needham
Buy
Oct 14, 24 B of A Securities
Buy
Sep 25, 24 Morgan Stanley
Equal-Weight
Sep 12, 24 Stephens & Co.
Equal-Weight
Sep 10, 24 JP Morgan
Overweight

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Market Data

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Price

Current Price

$73.45
SAH price is $73.45

Price All-time High

$75.50
SAH price is currently -2.72% below its historical high of $75.50

Price Analysts Target

$72.00
SAH price is currently +2.01% higher than the consensus analysts' forecast

Price Most Recent Change

-0.16%
SAH price was down -0.16% on Feb 14, 2025

Price YTD Change

+16.87%
SAH price is up +16.87% since January 1st

Price 3-Year Change

+52.32%
SAH price is up +52.32% over the past 3 years

Market cap

Market Cap

$2.51 B
SAH market capitalization is $2.51 billion

Market Cap 3-Year Change

+27.89%
SAH market capitalization is up +27.89% over the past 3 years

Market Cap All-time High

$2.58 B
SAH market capitalization is currently -2.72% below its historical high of $2.58 billion

Market Cap Sector Rank

63.68%
SAH market capitalization is higher than 63.68% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

Technical

Beta

1.06
SAH beta is 1.06

200-day SMA

$60.73
SAH price is currently +20.95% above its 200-day simple moving average

14-day RSI

57.32
SAH 14-day relative strength index is 57.32

30-day Relative Volume

0.90
SAH 30-day relative volume is 0.90

Dividend

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Events

Last Paid Dividend

$0.35
SAH last dividend was $0.35 per share, with an ex-dividend date of December 13, 2024

Next Dividend

$0.35
SAH has announced a dividend of $0.35 per share, with an ex-dividend date set for March 14, 2025

Dividend per share

Annual Dividend Per Share

$1.20
SAH annual dividend per share is $1.20

Annual Dividend Per Share Sector Rank

58.91%
SAH annual dividend per share is higher than 58.91% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

Annual Dividend Per Share 1-Year Change

+3.45%
SAH annual dividend per share is up +3.45% year-on-year

Annual Dividend Per Share 3-Year Change

+160.87%
SAH annual dividend per share is up +160.87% over the past 3 years

Dividend yield

Annual Dividend Yield

1.63%
SAH annual dividend yield is 1.63%

Annual Dividend Yield Sector Rank

36.32%
SAH annual dividend yield is higher than 36.32% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

Other

Annual Payout Ratio

-
SAH annual payout ratio value is unknown

Annual Dividends Paid

-
SAH annual dividends paid value is unknown

Annual FCF

-
SAH annual free cash flow value is unknown

Profitability

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Revenue

Annual Revenue

$14.22 B
SAH annual revenue is $14.22 billion

Annual Revenue Analysts Estimate

$14.55 B
SAH annual revenue is currently -2.22% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual Revenue 1-Year Change

-1.03%
SAH annual revenue is down -1.03% year-on-year

Annual Revenue Sector Rank

90.54%
SAH annual revenue is higher than 90.54% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

Profit

Annual Gross Profit

$2.19 B
SAH annual gross profit is $2.19 billion

Annual Gross Margin

15.42%
SAH annual gross profit margin is 15.42%

Annual Operating Profit

$465.40 M
SAH annual operating income is $465.40 million

Annual Operating Margin

3.27%
SAH annual operating profit margin is 3.27%

Annual Net Income

$216.00 M
SAH annual net profit is $216.00 million

Annual Net Margin

1.52%
SAH annual net profit margin is 1.52%

EPS

Annual EPS

$6.18
SAH annual earnings per share is $6.18

Annual EPS Analysts Estimate

$6.26
SAH annual earnings per share is currently -1.20% lower than the consensus analysts' forecast

Annual EPS 1-Year Change

+24.35%
SAH annual earnings per share is up +24.35% year-on-year

Annual EPS Sector Rank

87.82%
SAH annual earnings per share is higher than 87.82% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

ROA & ROE

Annual ROA

-
SAH annual return on assets value is unknown

Annual ROE

-
SAH annual return on equity value is unknown

EBIT & EBITDA

Annual EBIT

$461.00 M
SAH annual earnings before interest & taxes is $461.00 million

Annual EBITDA

$611.40 M
SAH annual EBITDA is $611.40 million

Valuation

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PE Ratio

PE Ratio

11.89
SAH price to earnings ratio is 11.89

PE Ratio Sector Rank

22.3%
SAH price to earnings ratio is higher than 22.3% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

PB Ratio

PB Ratio

-
SAH price to book ratio value is unknown

PB Ratio Sector Rank

-
SAH price to book ratio is unknown

PS Ratio

PS Ratio

0.18
SAH price to sales ratio is 0.18

PS Ratio Sector Rank

13.96%
SAH price to sales ratio is higher than 13.96% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector

Enterprise value

Enterprise Value

-
SAH enterprise value value is unknown

Enterprise Value Sector Rank

-
SAH enterprise value is unknown

EV/EBITDA

EV/EBITDA

-
SAH EV/EBITDA value is unknown

EV/EBITDA Sector Rank

-
SAH EV/EBITDA is unknown

Financial Health

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Liquidity

Annual Current Ratio

-
SAH annual current ratio value is unknown

Annual Quick Ratio

-
SAH annual quick ratio value is unknown

Leverage

Annual Debt To Equity

-
SAH annual debt to equity ratio value is unknown

Annual Interest Coverage Ratio

2.25
SAH annual interest coverage ratio is 2.25

Risk & Stability

Piotroski F-Score

-
SAH piotroski f-score value is unknown

Altman Z-Score

-
SAH altman z-score value is unknown

Balance Sheet

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Assets

Annual Total Assets

-
SAH annual total assets value is unknown

Annual Non Current Assets

-
SAH annual long term assets value is unknown

Annual Current Assets

-
SAH annual total current assets value is unknown

Annual Cash & Cash Equivalents

-
SAH annual cash & cash equivalents value is unknown

Equity

Annual Book Value

-
SAH annual book value value is unknown

Annual Working Capital

-
SAH annual working capital value is unknown

Liabilities

Annual Total Liabilities

-
SAH annual total liabilities value is unknown

Annual Total Long Term Liabilities

-
SAH annual total long term liabilities value is unknown

Annual Current Liabilities

-
SAH annual total current liabilities value is unknown

Annual Accounts Payable

-
SAH annual accounts payable value is unknown

Debt

Annual Total Debt

$0.00
SAH annual total debt is $0.00

Annual Total Debt 1-Year Change

-100%
SAH annual total debt is down -100% year-on-year

Annual Long Term Debt

-
SAH annual long term debt value is unknown

Annual Short Term Debt

-
SAH annual short term debt value is unknown

Expenses

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Annual Total Expenses

$13.76 B
SAH annual total expenses is $13.76 billion

Annual Operating Expenses

$1.73 B
SAH annual total operating expenses is $1.73 billion

Annual Cost Of Goods Sold

$12.03 B
SAH annual cost of goods sold is $12.03 billion

Annual SGA

$1.58 B
SAH annual SGA is $1.58 billion

Annual D&A

-
SAH annual depreciation & amortization value is unknown

Annual Interest Expense

$204.90 M
SAH annual interest expense is $204.90 million

Cash Flow

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Cashflow Activities

Annual CFO

-
SAH annual cash flow from operations value is unknown

Annual CFO 1-Year Change

-
SAH annual cash flow from operations 1-year change is unknown

Annual CFI

-
SAH annual cash flow from investing activities value is unknown

Annual CFI 1-Year Change

-
SAH annual cash flow from investing activities 1-year change is unknown

Annual CFF

-
SAH annual cash flow from financing activities value is unknown

Annual CFF 1-Year Change

-
SAH annual cash flow from financing activities 1-year change is unknown

Free CashFlow

Annual FCF

-
SAH annual free cash flow value is unknown

Annual FCF 1-Year Change

-
SAH annual free cash flow 1-year change is unknown

CAPEX

Annual CAPEX

-
SAH annual capital expenditures value is unknown

Annual CAPEX 1-Year Change

-
SAH annual capital expenditures 1-year change is unknown

Institutional Ownership

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FAQ

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What is the ticker symbol for Sonic Automotive?

The ticker symbol for Sonic Automotive is NYSE:SAH

Does Sonic Automotive pay dividends?

Yes, Sonic Automotive pays dividends. The last payment was $0.35, with an ex-dividend date on December 13, 2024

What sector is Sonic Automotive in?

Sonic Automotive is in the Consumer Cyclical sector

What industry is Sonic Automotive in?

Sonic Automotive is in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry

What country is Sonic Automotive based in?

Sonic Automotive is headquartered in United States

When did Sonic Automotive go public?

Sonic Automotive's initial public offering (IPO) was on November 12, 1997

Is Sonic Automotive in the S&P 500?

No, Sonic Automotive is not included in the S&P 500 index

Is Sonic Automotive in the NASDAQ 100?

No, Sonic Automotive is not included in the NASDAQ 100 index

Is Sonic Automotive in the Dow Jones?

No, Sonic Automotive is not included in the Dow Jones index

When was Sonic Automotive's last earnings report?

Sonic Automotive's most recent earnings report was on Feb 12, 2025

When does Sonic Automotive report earnings?

The next expected earnings date for Sonic Automotive is Apr 25, 2025

Should I buy Sonic Automotive stock now?

As of today, analysts generally recommend a 'Buy' rating. However, it's important to do your own research and consider your financial situation before making any investment decisions