Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Stock Price & Analysis
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) closed at USD 63.14 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 4.05% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 60.68; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 60.94–63.63 on volume of 221,273 shares. Market capitalization is $2.00B, with a 52-week range of USD 54.11–113.67 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (SAH)
- Analysts: Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale) (12 analysts), mean target USD 87.55 (range 57–139).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -1.4% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y +35.1% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-10-29, EPS estimate USD 1.66, revenue estimate $4.03B.
Analysts (SAH)
Consensus Hold (mean 2.58 on a 1–5 scale), 12 analysts; mean target USD 87.55 (low 57, high 139).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-07 | UBS | Target lowered | Buy | $107 → $74 |
| 2026-10-06 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Underweight | $72 → $64 |
| 2026-10-06 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $87 → $75 |
| 2026-10-05 | Morgan Stanley | Target lowered | Underweight | $72 → $57 |
| 2026-08-19 | Barclays | Target lowered | Equal-Weight | $92 → $87 |
| 2026-08-04 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Underweight | $76 → $72 |
| 2026-08-03 | Citigroup | Target raised | Buy | $95 → $115 |
| 2026-07-31 | Needham | Target raised | Buy | $90 → $139 |
| 2026-07-17 | Seaport Global | Downgrade | Buy → Neutral | $185 → $205 |
| 2026-07-15 | Barclays | Target raised | Equal-Weight | $77 → $92 |
| 2026-07-13 | JP Morgan | Target lowered | Underweight | $77 → $76 |
| 2026-07-10 | UBS | Target raised | Buy | $90 → $109 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (SAH)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -1.4% | +35.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | -1.4% | +6.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 42.9% | 41.0% |
| Max drawdown | -46.6% (Jul 2026→Sep 2026) | -39.3% (Jul 2026→Oct 2026) |
SAH analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Sep 2026) | $1.66 | $1.87 | -11.6% | $4.03B | 10 |
| Next quarter (ends Dec 2026) | $1.59 | $1.76 | -9.8% | $4.04B | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Dec 2026) | $6.69 | $6.92 | -3.4% | $15.69B | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Dec 2027) | $7.26 | $7.60 | -4.5% | $16.37B | 11 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 63.14 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 4.05% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 60.68 |
| Open | USD 60.85 |
| Day Range | USD 60.94 – 63.63 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 54.11 – 113.67 |
| Volume | 221,273 shares |
| Market Cap | $2.00B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (SAH)
Nexqual's technical model rates SAH "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 4 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 42.24 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 69.8) |
| MACD | -2.07 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (SAH)
Wall Street analysts rate SAH "Hold" based on 12 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 87.55 (range USD 57–139), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 12 |
| Mean Target | USD 87.55 |
| High Target | USD 139 |
| Low Target | USD 57 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 6 / 4 / 2 |
Earnings (SAH)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-10-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 1.66 |
| Revenue Estimate | $4.03B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 1.82 vs est 1.75 ▲ beat |
| 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 |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (SAH)
| Total Revenue | $15.47B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +7.60% |
| Gross Margin | +15.70% |
| Operating Margin | +3.38% |
| Profit Margin | +1.37% |
| ROE | +20.63% |
| Debt / Equity | 4.56 |
| Current Ratio | 1.01 |
| Total Cash | $294.40M |
| Total Debt | $4.67B |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (SAH)
Nexqual rates Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Solid — Revenue +7% YoY (annual) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Weak — Gross margin 16%, operating 3% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $294M cash vs $4.67B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $170M (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Strong — ROE 21%, ROA 5.3% |
Ownership (SAH)
| Insider Ownership | +39.34% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +76.71% |
| Shares Outstanding | 19.59M |
| Float | 11.99M |
| Short % of Float | +24.43% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (SAH)
Sonic Automotive, Inc. is led by David Bruton Smith, CEO & Chairman, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| CEO & Chairman | David Bruton Smith |
|---|---|
| President & Director | Frank Jeff Dyke |
| Co-Founder & Director | B. Scott Smith |
| Executive VP & CFO | Heath R. Byrd |
| Chief Operating Officer | Thomas Keen |
Major Backers & Investors (SAH)
Notable institutional backers of Sonic Automotive, Inc. include LSV Asset Management, Nomura Asset Management International Inc, Westwood Holdings Group Inc., according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| LSV Asset Management | 3.75% |
| Nomura Asset Management International Inc | 3% |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc. | 2.53% |
| Delaware Group Equity Funds V-Nomura Small Cap Core Fund | 2.46% |
| Invesco | 1.98% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 12.29% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 6.81% |
| Vanguard Group | 6.62% |
| State Street | 3.24% |
| Nuveen | 1.97% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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