Sonic Automotive/$SAH
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About Sonic Automotive
Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 108 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores, 16 collision centers, and 15 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 59% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 25%. 2024's revenue was $14.2 billion, with Texas and California comprising 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.
Ticker
$SAH
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Specialty Retail
Headquarters
Employees
10,800
ISIN
US83545G1022
Website
Sonic Automotive Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$2.9B
12.14
$7.02
1.05
$1.35
1.64%
Price and volume
Market cap
$2.9B
Beta
1.05
52-week high
$89.62
52-week low
$52.00
Average daily volume
201K
Dividend rate
$1.35
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.092
Quick ratio
0.36
Long term debt to equity
187.23
Total debt to equity
371.278
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
17.38%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
612
Gross margin (TTM)
15.34%
Net profit margin (TTM)
1.69%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.30%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
17.36%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$1,340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.30%
Return on equity (TTM)
24.52%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
12.141
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.2
Price to book
2.65
Price to tangible book (TTM)
9.54
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
36.052
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.77%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
236.24%
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.59%
Forward dividend yield
1.64%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
1.59%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
43.79%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.51%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.54%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-8.48%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
14.88%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
28.69%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
29.24%
What the Analysts think about Sonic Automotive
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Sonic Automotive stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Sonic Automotive reported record total revenues of $3.7 billion in Q1 2025, an 8% year-over-year increase, indicating strong operational performance. (stocktitan.net)
The company's EchoPark segment achieved all-time record quarterly performance with gross profit of $63.9 million, up 21%, and segment income of $10.3 million, a 455% improvement, showcasing significant growth in the used vehicle market. (stocktitan.net)
Sonic Automotive expanded its dealership network by acquiring four Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in California, becoming the largest Jaguar Land Rover retailer in the U.S., which is expected to generate approximately $500 million in annual revenue. (stocktitan.net)
Despite strong Q1 performance, Sonic Automotive updated its guidance due to uncertainty around tariff effects on vehicle pricing, inventory levels, and consumer demand, which could impact future profitability. (stocktitan.net)
Analysts have expressed caution due to potential volatility in U.S. vehicle sales linked to tariff uncertainties, leading to a more conservative outlook on the company's stock. (tipranks.com)
The company's EchoPark used vehicle segment saw revenues decline 9% year-over-year to $506.2 million in Q4 2024, indicating potential challenges in the used vehicle market. (investing.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 11 Jul 2025.
Sonic Automotive Financial Performance
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Sonic Automotive Earnings Performance
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Sonic Automotive News
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Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Business Wire·1 week ago
Sonic Automotive Announces First Motorcycle Sale at the New Sturgis Harley-Davidson Dealership in Historic Downtown Sturgis, South Dakota
Business Wire·2 months ago
Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Business Wire·3 months ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Sonic Automotive stock?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a market cap of $2.9B as of July 17, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Sonic Automotive stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Sonic Automotive (SAH) stock is 12.14 as of July 17, 2025.
Does Sonic Automotive stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Sonic Automotive (SAH) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 17, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.35 and the yield is 1.64%. Sonic Automotive has a payout ratio of 17.38% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Sonic Automotive dividend payment date?
The next Sonic Automotive (SAH) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Sonic Automotive?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a beta rating of 1.05. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.