SAH Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of SAH?

Mr. Steve WittmanChief Digital Retail OfficerMr. B. Scott SmithCo-Founder & DirectorMr. Thomas KeenChief Operating OfficerMs. Angela BroadwayChief HR OfficerMr. Heath R. ByrdExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMr. Stephen K. CossSenior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Mr. Frank Jeff DykePres & DirectorMr. David Bruton SmithChief Executive Officer & ChairmanMr. Danny WielandVice President of Investor Relations & Financial ReportingMr. Stephen CarvelliChief Technology OfficerMs. Rachel M. RichardsChief Marketing Officer & Vice President

NYSE : SAH

Sonic Automotive

$60.40

-2.18-3.48%

At Close 4:00 PM

67.01

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Stock Price Today

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) stock declined over -3.48%, trading at $60.40 on NYSE, down from the previous close of $62.58. The stock opened at $65.11, fluctuating between $59.97 and $65.11 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

62.58

Prev. Close

2.06B

Market Cap

59.97

Day Low

16.24

P/E Ratio

3.72

EPS (TTM)

-7.33

Cash Flow per Share

65.11

Open

34.17M

Number of Shares

65.11

Day High

58.61%

Free Float in %

26.31

Book Value

272.16K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 05, 2026	65.11	65.11	59.97	60.40	320.18K
Feb 04, 2026	60.83	62.58	59.10	62.58	168.46K
Feb 03, 2026	59.81	61.80	58.99	60.20	167.28K
Feb 02, 2026	59.95	60.67	59.71	60.44	168.12K
Jan 30, 2026	59.78	60.34	59.02	59.96	228.72K
Jan 29, 2026	61.06	61.42	59.97	60.27	163.81K
Jan 28, 2026	61.31	62.69	61.14	61.70	211.11K
Jan 27, 2026	61.03	61.68	60.35	61.29	82.24K
Jan 26, 2026	61.53	62.09	60.43	61.07	127.85K
Jan 23, 2026	62.61	63.08	60.49	61.23	150.55K
Jan 22, 2026	64.35	65.42	62.77	63.41	159.36K
Jan 21, 2026	62.62	64.33	62.62	64.00	162.33K
Jan 20, 2026	61.82	62.41	60.39	62.38	207.58K
Jan 16, 2026	63.93	64.29	62.55	62.92	158.16K
Jan 15, 2026	62.71	64.71	62.44	64.36	304.5K
Jan 14, 2026	62.97	63.27	62.01	63.10	166.95K
Jan 13, 2026	64.10	64.79	62.29	63.25	130.48K
Jan 12, 2026	63.99	65.29	62.85	64.05	118.04K
Jan 09, 2026	64.61	64.77	63.10	64.75	116.5K
Jan 08, 2026	62.42	65.26	62.42	64.47	146.12K

Contact Details

Charlotte, NC 28211

United States

https://www.sonicautomotive.com 704 566 2400

About Company

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 for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 brands of cars and light trucks; 17 collision repair centers in 17 states; and 46 EchoPark stores in 16 states, including 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Company Overview

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) closed at $60.40 USD, losing -$2.18 (-3.48%) from the previous close of $62.58. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $52.00 and $89.62. With a market capitalization of about $2.06 billion, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.92). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 184.85 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Auto - Dealerships industry. Led by CEO David Bruton Smith, the company employs approximately 10,800 people and listed since November 12, 1997. Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bullishly aligned (SMA20 -3.04%, SMA50 -4.47%, SMA200 -14.89%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 42.57 (neutral), while the ATR of 2.24 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -32.6% below its high and over 16.15% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 188.74 thousand shares is in line with the 3-month average of 180.34 thousand, indicating normal recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Sonic Automotive, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 15.79, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 0.14 and a price-to-book ratio of 1.93 suggesting the stock is closer to book value. The P/FCF stands at 4.7, also below market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Sonic Automotive, Inc. last paid a dividend of 1.52 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 2.2%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around -$77.11. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Sonic Automotive, Inc. generated EPS of $3.70 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 13.29%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 10.75% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.75. The next quarter is forecast at $1.50. Next year's EPS is expected at -$0.21. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 3 Strong Buy ratings, 11 Buy ratings, 5 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 4 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $100.00 to $65.00. The high target offers 65.56% upside. The low target suggests 7.62% downside. The mean target is $81.78. This offers 35.4% upside. Sonic Automotive, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended October 23, 2025, missed forecasts by 51.1%. The prior quarter beat by 34.36%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -15.11% in August 05, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Sonic Automotive, Inc. has 22.12 million shares outstanding. The public float is 14.60 million shares, elevated short interest at 14.28% of float. This equals 1.75 million shares. The short ratio is 6.38 days. Institutional investors hold 106.13% of the float. Insiders own 31.93%. SMITH O BRUTON holds 9.86 million shares, SONIC FINANCIAL CORP has 9.86 million shares and Rusnak Paul P. has 5.00 million shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Sonic Automotive generated $14.37B in revenue, or $400.35 per share. Gross margin was 14.63%, operating margin 3.64%, and net profit margin 1.24%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 3.32% and ROE at 19.98%.
On valuation metrics, Sonic Automotive trades at a P/E of 15.79, P/S of 0.14 and P/B of 1.93. The current ratio is 1.02 and quick ratio is 0.27. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 6.31 and cash conversion cycle is 62.50 days. Debt-to-equity is 3.89, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.14.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Sonic Automotive posted revenue of $14.37B, down slightly from $14.00B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $2.10B (margin 14.63%). Operating income was $523.60M (margin 3.6%). Net income was$178.20M (EPS $5.09).
The company ended the quarter with $28.90M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $3.86B, and net debt of $3.83B. Total assets were $5.36B, with equity of $891.90M. Financials further reflected weakness, with operating cash flow of - $52.90M, free cash flow of - $256.50M, and capital expenditures of - $203.60M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Sonic Automotive, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected decline of -2.81%, with price expected at $58.70 by February 19, 2026, within a range of $57.64 to $59.82 3-Month Outlook: Projected fall of -21.03%, reaching $47.70 by May 06, 2026, with a range of $45.46 to $49.71. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 12.5%, with price at $67.95 by February 05, 2027, within a range of $65.63 to $70.37.

Key Takeaways

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) shares are flat 0.84% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been negative over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Sonic Automotive, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 15.79. Analyst sentiment is cautious, with the majority of ratings in Equal-Weight territory and a mean price target of $64.08, suggesting 6.09% upside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term weakness (-2.81% over two weeks), a medium-term fall (-21.03% over three months), and a longer-term gain (12.5% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) stock price?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH) stock price is $60.40 in the last trading session. During the trading session, SAH stock reached the peak price of $65.11 while $59.97 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in SAH stock occurred in the recent session was -3.48% while the dollar amount for the price change in SAH stock was - $2.18.

SAH's industry and sector of operation?

The NYSE listed SAH is part of Auto - Dealerships industry that operates in the broader Consumer Cyclical sector. Sonic Automotive, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of SAH?

Mr. Steve Wittman
Chief Digital Retail Officer
Mr. B. Scott Smith
Co-Founder & Director
Mr. Thomas Keen
Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Angela Broadway
Chief HR Officer
Mr. Heath R. Byrd
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Stephen K. Coss
Senior Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Frank Jeff Dyke
Pres & Director
Mr. David Bruton Smith
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman
Mr. Danny Wieland
Vice President of Investor Relations & Financial Reporting
Mr. Stephen Carvelli
Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Rachel M. Richards
Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President

How SAH did perform over past 52-week?

SAH's closing price is 16.15% higher than its 52-week low of $52.00 where as its distance from 52-week high of $89.62 is -32.6%.

How many employees does SAH have?

Number of SAH employees currently stands at 10,800.

Link for SAH official website?

Official Website of SAH is: https://www.sonicautomotive.com

How do I contact SAH?

SAH could be contacted at phone 704 566 2400 and can also be accessed through its website. SAH operates from 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC 28211, United States.

How many shares of SAH are traded daily?

SAH stock volume for the day was 272.16K shares. The average number of SAH shares traded daily for last 3 months was 184.85K.

What is the market cap of SAH currently?

The market value of SAH currently stands at $2.06B with its latest stock price at $60.40 and 34.17M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	10800
Beta	0.93
Sales or Revenue	$14.37B
5Y Sales Change%	0.762%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Consumer Cyclical
Industry	Auto - Dealerships

SAH Company Profile and Key Details

Sonic Automotive

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