Annual Payout Ratio
18.89%3.56%-15.86%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SAH annual payout ratio is 18.89%, down -15.86% on
- Historical Performance
- SAH annual payout ratio is up +259.81% over the past 3 years, and up +76.21% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SAH annual payout ratio is currently -51.54% below its historical high of 38.98% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SAH annual payout ratio is at its 3-year low
- Sector Comparison
- SAH annual payout ratio is higher than 75.04% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 18.89% | -15.9% | +259.8% | +76.2% | +116.1% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.64% | +86.5% | +119.5% | +256.6% | +100.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 39.44% | +94.9% | -36.2% | +229.2% | +2206.4% | |
| Price | $61.23 | -11.4% | +25.3% | +30.5% | +382.9% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 2.04% | +12.7% | -3.3% | +140.0% | +920.0% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $40.80M | +2.0% | +123.0% | +163.3% | +739.5% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $1.25 | +7.8% | +171.7% | +212.5% | +160.4% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | -$78.10M | +64.4% | -1064.2% | -272.8% | -121.7% | |
| Annual Revenue | $14.22B | -1.0% | +14.8% | +36.1% | +132.0% | |
| Annual EPS | $6.17 | +24.3% | -23.4% | +86.6% | +487.8% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 38.98% | N/A | -51.5% |
| 5Y | 38.98% | -51.5% | |
| All | 38.98% | -51.5% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 18.89% | at low | |
| 5Y | -33.82% | N/A | +155.8% |
| All | -33.82% | +155.8% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of SAH?
As of today, SAH annual payout ratio is 18.89%
What is 1-year change in SAH annual payout ratio?
SAH annual payout ratio is down -15.86% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in SAH annual payout ratio?
SAH annual payout ratio is up +259.81% over the past 3 years
How far is SAH annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
SAH annual payout ratio is currently -51.54% below its historical high of 38.98% set on December 31, 2022
How does SAH annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SAH annual payout ratio is higher than 75.04% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is SAH next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for SAH is on
What is SAH next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SAH has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
39.44%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SAH TTM payout ratio is 39.44%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- SAH TTM payout ratio is up +94.86% year-over-year, and down -36.23% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SAH TTM payout ratio is currently -77.40% below its historical high of 174.52% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SAH TTM payout ratio is +136.68% above its 3-year low of -107.51% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- SAH TTM payout ratio is higher than 86.08% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 39.44% | +2.1% | +94.9% | -36.2% | +229.2% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.64% | +198.2% | +86.5% | +119.5% | +256.6% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 18.89% | – | -15.9% | +259.8% | +76.2% | |
| Price | $61.23 | -6.5% | -11.4% | +25.3% | +30.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.38% | +9.2% | +31.5% | +12.8% | +180.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $46.00M | +4.1% | +13.9% | +52.4% | +167.3% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.46 | +2.1% | +16.8% | +41.8% | +265.0% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $437.60M | +29.4% | +232.1% | +43.7% | -16.8% | |
| TTM Revenue | $15.18B | +3.3% | +9.1% | +11.6% | +56.2% | |
| TTM EPS | $3.70 | -17.6% | -34.2% | -59.5% | +335.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 39.44% | at high | |
| 3Y | 174.52% | -77.4% | |
| 5Y | 174.52% | -77.4% | |
| All | 174.52% | -77.4% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 18.54% | +112.7% | |
| 3Y | -107.51% | +136.7% | |
| 5Y | -107.51% | +136.7% | |
| All | -107.51% | +136.7% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of SAH?
As of today, SAH TTM payout ratio is 39.44%
What is SAH TTM payout ratio most recent change?
SAH TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 23, 2026
What is 1-year change in SAH TTM payout ratio?
SAH TTM payout ratio is up +94.86% year-over-year
How far is SAH TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
SAH TTM payout ratio is currently -77.40% below its historical high of 174.52% set on June 14, 2023
How does SAH TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SAH TTM payout ratio is higher than 86.08% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is SAH next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SAH is on
What is SAH next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SAH has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
25.64%51.74%+198.24%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, SAH quarterly payout ratio is 25.64%, up +198.24% on
- Historical Performance
- SAH quarterly payout ratio is up +86.47% year-over-year, and up +119.52% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- SAH quarterly payout ratio is currently -78.98% below its historical high of 122.00% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- SAH quarterly payout ratio is +198.24% above its 3-year low of -26.10% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- SAH quarterly payout ratio is higher than 78.90% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 25.64% | +198.2% | +86.5% | +119.5% | +256.6% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 18.89% | – | -15.9% | +259.8% | +76.2% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 39.44% | +2.1% | +94.9% | -36.2% | +229.2% | |
| Price | $61.23 | -6.5% | -11.4% | +25.3% | +30.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 2.38% | +9.2% | +31.5% | +12.8% | +180.0% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $12.00M | +0.8% | +17.6% | +17.6% | +178.4% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.46 | +2.1% | +16.8% | +41.8% | +265.0% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $138.20M | +42.5% | +255.3% | -38.4% | +84.2% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $3.97B | +8.7% | +13.8% | +15.3% | +55.9% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.33 | +199.7% | -37.3% | -40.1% | -0.9% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 25.64% | at high | |
| 3Y | 42.74% | -40.0% | |
| 5Y | 42.74% | -40.0% | |
| All | 122.00% | -79.0% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -26.10% | +198.2% | |
| 3Y | -26.10% | +198.2% | |
| 5Y | -26.10% | +198.2% | |
| All | -11.19% | +100.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of SAH?
As of today, SAH quarterly payout ratio is 25.64%
What is SAH quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
SAH quarterly payout ratio was up +198.24% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in SAH quarterly payout ratio?
SAH quarterly payout ratio is up +86.47% year-over-year
How far is SAH quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
SAH quarterly payout ratio is currently -78.98% below its historical high of 122.00% set on March 31, 2009
How does SAH quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
SAH quarterly payout ratio is higher than 78.90% of companies in Consumer Cyclical sector
When is SAH next earnings release?
The next earnings release for SAH is on
What is SAH next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for SAH has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- SAH Official Website www.sonicautomotive.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000162828025046077/0001628280-25-046077-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1043509/000104350925000003/0001043509-25-000003-index.htm
- SAH Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/SAH
- SAH Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/sah