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Sonic Automotive Inc

Closed

SectorConsumer cyclical

80.59 0.2

Overview

Share price change

24h

Current

Min

79.2

Max

81.3

Key metrics

By Trading Economics

Income

-3.3M

58M

Sales

246M

3.9B

P/E

Sector Avg

13.118

38.555

EPS

1.82

Dividend yield

1.88

Profit margin

1.462

Employees

11,000

EBITDA

-300K

170M

Recommendations

By TipRanks

Recommendations

Neutral

12 Months Forecast

+24.22% upside

Dividends

By Acuity

Dividend yield

Sector Avg

1.88%

2.95%

Next Earnings

22 Oct 2026

Next Dividend date

15 Oct 2026

Next Ex Dividend date

15 Sept 2026

Market Stats

By TradingEconomics

Market Cap

-625M

2.5B

Previous open

80.39

Previous close

80.59

News Sentiment

By Acuity

50%

50%

134 / 330 Consumer cyclical

Sonic Automotive Inc Chart

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

Related News

12 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are modestly higher today, with no specific news identified. Broader market trends also reflect a slight uptick amid cautious investor sentiment.

11 Aug 2026, 20:06 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are higher during Tuesday's session, having advanced since Monday. The stock pulled back from an earlier session high.

10 Aug 2026, 23:02 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are higher in after-market trading, though no specific news was identified for the movement. The stock has seen five consecutive lower daily closes.

7 Aug 2026, 20:02 UTC

News

Sonic Automotive shares are lower following a downgrade by Morgan Stanley to "underweight" with a price target of $72.00.

6 Aug 2026, 21:02 UTC

News

Sonic Automotive Inc shares declined in after-market hours following a downgrade from Morgan Stanley, continuing a recent trend of negative performance.

5 Aug 2026, 20:02 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are lower, reflecting broader market declines and volatility amid negative sentiment and falling oil prices.

4 Aug 2026, 19:21 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc is rising amid broader market strength and a drop in crude oil prices, despite mixed signals on economic stability.

3 Aug 2026, 22:56 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc. shares are trading slightly higher in after-market hours, reflecting a modest gain since Monday's close amid recent market volatility.

31 Jul 2026, 23:02 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are lower in after-market trading, amid broader market declines following a significant drop in Apple Inc shares.

30 Jul 2026, 19:44 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive reports first-quarter adjusted EPS of -$0.29, missing estimates. Shares are lower amid broader market pressures and declining vehicle sales.

29 Jul 2026, 22:03 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are lower in after-market trading, reflecting a decline since Wednesday's close amid cautious broader market sentiment.

28 Jul 2026, 19:41 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc is trading higher, supported by gains in the Automotive Retail sector and strong performance above its 20-day moving average.

27 Jul 2026, 19:36 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive shares are higher today, supported by positive trends in the retail sector and a decline in oil prices.

24 Jul 2026, 17:36 UTC

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are higher, recovering from early lows amid easing crude oil prices and improved investor sentiment, despite no specific company news.

23 Jul 2026, 19:51 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are lower as the market declines. Broader retail sector trends and bond market turmoil contribute to the downward movement.

22 Jul 2026, 20:06 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc shares are higher, supported by gains in the broader automotive sector and a notable rise in Penske Automotive Group Inc's stock.

21 Jul 2026, 19:56 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc is trading higher, reflecting positive sentiment amid a rising Russell 2000 Index and growing interest in AI-related stocks ahead of earnings.

20 Jul 2026, 22:51 UTC

Correlated Moves

Sonic Automotive Inc shares declined in after-market hours, continuing a trend of lower trading amid broader market conditions and three consecutive sessions of lower finishes.

Peer Comparison

Price change

Sonic Automotive Inc Forecast

Price Target

By TipRanks

24.22% upside

12 Months Forecast

Average 100.13 USD  24.22%

High 139 USD

Low 72 USD

Based on 9 Wall Street analysts offering 12 month price targets forSonic Automotive Inc - Dist in the last 3 months.

Rating Consensus

By TipRanks

Neutral

9 ratings

4

Buy

3

Hold

2

Sell

Sentiment

By Acuity

134 / 330 Consumer cyclical

News Sentiment

Neutral

Volatility

Below average

News Volume (RCV)

Below average

Financials

Selling and administration expenses

Operating expenses

Pre-tax profit

Sales

Cost of sales

Gross profit on sales

Interest expense on debt

EBITDA

Operating profit

$

About Sonic Automotive Inc

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments, Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. 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. The Powersports Segment sells new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, and personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles; and offers finance and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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