Sonic Automotive, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $1.97B
- P/E (TTM)
- 9.28
- Forward P/E
- 7.52
- Dividend yield
- 2.50%
- 52-week range
- $54.11$113.67
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 332.98K
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $60.15 - $64.21 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $113.67 |
| 52-Week Low | $54.11 |
| Open | $62.52 |
| Volume (last close) | 240.92K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 332.98K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 15.47B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 211.90M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 29.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.25 |
| Profit Margin | 1.37% |
| Operating Margin | 3.30% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 20.66% |
| Debt to Equity | 3.71 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.58 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.50% |
| Payout Ratio | 25.28% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 1.97B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 32.10M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 9.28 |
| Forward P/E | 7.52 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.13 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.92 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.82 |
| 50-Day MA | $70.56 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $73.27 |
| 1-Year Change | −3.57% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Sonic Automotive at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a market capitalization of $1.97B. The stock trades at 9.3× trailing earnings, 7.5× forward earnings and 0.1× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $211.90M on revenue of $15.47B (a 1.4% profit margin) and generated $29.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 5.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $19.20M in cash and securities against $3.81B of debt, a net debt position of $3.79B.
Sonic Automotive pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.58 per share a year, a 2.50% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close, with a 25% payout ratio and 5 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 3.6% over the past year. At $61.28 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $54.11 to $113.67, below its 200-day moving average of $73.27.
Based on 8 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $88.86, 45.0% above the Oct 23, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sonic Automotive
What is the current stock price for SAH?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, SAH stock trades at $61.28. The 52-week range is $54.11–$113.67, with a day range of $60.15–$64.21.
What is the P/E ratio for SAH?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sonic Automotive's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 9.3, meaning investors pay $9.3 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 7.5, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Sonic Automotive operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Does SAH pay dividends?
Yes, Sonic Automotive pays a 2.50% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($1.58 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 25.3%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for SAH?
Based on ratings from 8 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for SAH is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $88.86, a 45.0% upside from the Oct 23, 2026 close of $61.28.
What is the market cap of SAH?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Sonic Automotive's market capitalization is $1.97B, classifying it as a small-cap company. Sonic Automotive operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector within the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.