Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) Stock Price & Analysis
Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH) rose 2.58% to USD 84.82 as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
SAH last closed at USD 82.69; the session ranged USD 83.47–85.55 on volume of 167,391 shares. Market capitalization is $2.68B, with a 52-week range of USD 54.11–89.62 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC)
| Price | USD 84.82 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.58% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 82.69 |
| Open | USD 83.55 |
| Day Range | USD 83.47 – 85.55 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 54.11 – 89.62 |
| Volume | 167,391 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.68B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SAH)
Nexqual's technical model rates SAH "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 65.16 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 74.68) |
| MACD | 2.73 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (SAH)
Wall Street analysts rate SAH "Buy" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 83.58 (range USD 70–96), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 83.58 |
| High Target | USD 96 |
| Low Target | USD 70 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 5 / 1 |
Earnings (SAH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-30 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.76 |
| Revenue Estimate | $3.78B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 1.62 vs est 1.4 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 1.52 vs est 1.5 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.41 vs est 1.74 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 2.19 vs est 1.63 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SAH)
| Total Revenue | $15.19B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +1.00% |
| Gross Margin | +15.90% |
| Operating Margin | +3.47% |
| Profit Margin | +0.72% |
| ROE | +10.51% |
| Debt / Equity | 451.31 |
| Current Ratio | 1.03 |
| Total Cash | $381.00M |
| Total Debt | $4.43B |
| Free Cash Flow | $81.61M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SAH)
Nexqual rates Sonic Automotive Inc's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 16%, operating 3% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $381M cash vs $4.43B debt |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $82M, slim 0.5% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 11%, ROA 5.4% |
Ownership (SAH)
| Insider Ownership | +39.50% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +75.11% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.57M |
| Float | 11.86M |
| Short % of Float | +25.66% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
Leadership (SAH)
Sonic Automotive Inc is led by David Bruton Smith (age 50), CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | David Bruton Smith (age 50) |
|---|---|
| President & Director | Frank Jeff Dyke (age 58) |
| Co-Founder & Director | B. Scott Smith (age 57) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Heath R. Byrd (age 59) |
| Chief Operating Officer | Thomas Keen |
Major Backers & Investors (SAH)
Notable institutional backers of Sonic Automotive Inc include Invesco, Nomura Asset Management International Inc, Westwood Holdings Group Inc., according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Invesco | 3.67% |
| Nomura Asset Management International Inc | 3.24% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 3.11% |
| Delaware Group Equity Funds V-Nomura Small Cap Core Fund | 2.68% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 1.67% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 19.24% |
| Vanguard Group | 11.7% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.71% |
| State Street | 3.45% |
| Geode Capital | 1.84% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC.
From Sonic Automotive Inc's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-23)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.
- It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports.
- The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products.
- The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges third-party finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
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|---|---|---|---|
| GPI | Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | USD 328.29 | ▲ 5.56% |
| ABG | Asbury Automotive Group Inc | USD 201.04 | ▲ 5.27% |
| PAG | Penske Automotive Group, Inc. | USD 180.2 | ▲ 5.37% |
| LAD | Lithia Motors, Inc. | USD 303.87 | ▲ 5.2% |
| AN | AutoNation, Inc. | USD 195 | ▲ 3.88% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 00:48 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.