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SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.
$62.37$2.1B
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Sonic Automotive, Inc.

SAH
NYSE · Auto Dealerships
$62.37
At close - Sep 23, 4:00 PM EDT - USD
Market Cap$2.08B
P/E18.2x
52W High$113.67
Volume282.34K
OverviewTerminalAnalysisFinancialsValuationEarningsBreakoutsOwnership
VCP Research Verdict2026Q2

Leverage and Cash Erode Despite Stabilizing Revenue

Sonic Automotive's revenue growth has stabilized at 7.6% year-over-year in 2026Q2, but persistent gross margin compression (15.7%) and elevated leverage (D/E of 4.56) with a razor-thin cash position ($19.2M) raise significant financial risk. The company's aggr...

GrowthStable
ProfitabilityStable
ValuationAttractive
TechnicalsWeak
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MARKET ACTION

SAH price & volume

Price trend, volume and key moving averages

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Decision Checklist4 Core Signals

What matters now

The signals most likely to change the investment case.

01

Earnings momentum

8/12 Beats

EPS beat 8 of last 12 quarters

02

Valuation risk

+12% Peers

P/E is 12% above peer median

03

Market leadership

RS 24 · Lag

Laggard (Underperforming 76% of market)

04

Weak Trend

Below 200DMA

Price < 200DMA

Next CatalystEstimated earnings · Oct 30

Market performance

Price History →

Trailing total returns as of 9/24/2026, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 (^GSPC).

YTD Return
SAH+3.13%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+12.39%
1-Year Return
SAH-18.94%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+15.77%
3-Year Return
SAH+34.59%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+69.58%
5-Year Return
SAH+21.83%
S&P 500 (^GSPC)+62.85%
02

Test the fundamentals

Check whether operating performance supports the current valuation.

VALUATION & INTRINSIC VALUE

Valuation Scenarios

Valuation Analysis
Trailing P/E5Y High
18.2x
Forward P/EExpansion
9.0x
EV/EBITDA40th %ile
8.9x
FCF YieldCash Flow
20.1%

Valuation vs 5-Year History

Multiple Range
Metric
Current
5Y Median
Historical Range
Percentile
P/E
18.2x
11.3x
80th· High
EV/EBITDA
8.9x
9.0x
40th· Fair
Price/FCF
5.0x
5.1x
33rd· Fair
Current Multiple
5Y Median (50th %ile)

Intrinsic Value Scenarios

DCF Projection
No DCF Model AvailableIntrinsic value modeling is not supported for this equity.

Growth & profitability

Annual revenue & EPS trend
Revenue
$15.15B+6.5% YoY
Net income
$119M-45.0% YoY
Free cash flow
$418M+566.0% YoY
Operating margin
3.6%+0.3 pts YoY
ROIC (TTM)7.8%
Avg ROIC 5Y-
ROE (TTM)11.1%
Piotroski Score6 / 9
Financial Statements →
03

Monitor what changed

Recent results and news deserve attention only when they alter the forward view.

OPERATING RESULTS

Recent Earnings

Earnings History
EPS Beat Rate8/12 (67%)
Revenue Beat Rate6/12 (50%)
QuarterEPS (Act vs Est)Revenue (Act vs Est)
Q3 2026Latest
Jul 30, 2026
$1.82+4.0%
vs $1.75
$3.9B+4.0%
vs $3.8B
Q2 2026
Apr 30, 2026
$1.62+11.0%
vs $1.46
$3.7B-1.1%
vs $3.7B
Q1 2026
Feb 18, 2026
$1.52-0.7%
vs $1.53
$3.9B-1.7%
vs $3.9B
Q4 2025
Oct 23, 2025
$1.41-22.5%
vs $1.82
$4.0B+0.8%
vs $3.9B
Historical baseline: 12 quarters analyzedGAAP / Adjusted
MARKET COVERAGE

Latest News

5 Stories
PRNewsWire·Sep 9, 2026
Sonic Powersports Sets Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sales Record With 1,135 Motorcycles Sold, Showcasing Strength of Expanded National Network Strategy

Fastest-growing powersports retailer delivers record 511 new Harley-Davidson motorcycle sales; Black Hills Harley-Davidson ranks No. 1 nationally in year-to-date new-bike sales CHARLOTTE, N.C.

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 28, 2026
Here's Why You Should Retain Sonic Stock in Your Portfolio

SAH's diversification, Powersports gains and EchoPark growth support the stock, but leverage and affordability pressures weigh.

Zacks Investment Research·Aug 27, 2026
Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) have what it takes?

PRNewsWire·Aug 27, 2026
Sonic Automotive Expands Luxury Portfolio with Acquisition of Porsche Walnut Creek

Newsweek's 2026 Most Trustworthy Company Honoree Strengthens Sonic's Northern California Presence and Expands Its Porsche Portfolio to Six Dealerships CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation's largest automotive and powersports retailers and a recipient of Newsweek's 2026 Most Trustworthy Companies in America recognition, today announced the acquisition of Porsche Walnut Creek, further expanding its presence in the Bay Area market.

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04

Compare before deciding

Benchmark SAH against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.

Peers Comparison

Key metrics vs top competitors for Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)

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CompanyPriceMarket CapP/E RatioRev Growth (1Y)Net MarginROEDiv Yield
SAH logoSAHSonic Automotive, Inc.Current
$62.37$2.08B18.246.53%0.78%11.14%2.25%
AN logoANAutoNation, Inc.
$165.05$5.52B9.693.24%2.82%33.18%—
PAG logoPAGPenske Automotive Group, Inc.
$209.66$13.78B14.84-0.18%2.84%16.41%—
LAD logoLADLithia Motors, Inc.
$307.02$6.75B9.504%1.88%10.88%—
ABG logoABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.
$181.52$3.38B7.224.71%2.83%13.04%—
GPI logoGPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.
$247.51$2.95B9.8513.23%1.31%9.96%—

Compare SAH vs Peers

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.

Closest Rival

vs AN

Most directly comparable listed peer for SAH.

Scale Benchmark

vs TM

Larger-name benchmark to compare SAH against a more recognizable public peer.

Peer Set

Compare Top 5

vs AN, PAG, LAD, ABG

05

Keep researching

Verify the primary filings, follow material updates, and answer the remaining questions.

SAH SEC Filings & Documents

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)

8-K Announcements

6
Material company update

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 8, 2026·SEC

Material company update

May 1, 2026·SEC

10-K Annual Reports

4
FY 2026

Feb 23, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Feb 19, 2025·SEC

FY 2024

Feb 22, 2024·SEC

10-Q Quarterly Reports

6
FY 2026

Jul 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2026

Apr 30, 2026·SEC

FY 2025

Oct 23, 2025·SEC

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SAH Frequently Asked Questions

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained

Growth & Financials
What is Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s revenue?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) reported $15.47B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4004% increase from $376.9M in 1996.

How fast is Sonic Automotive, Inc. growing?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) grew revenue by 6.5% over the past year. This is steady growth.

Is SAH profitable?

Yes, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is profitable, generating $211.9M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.8% net margin).

Dividend & Returns
Does SAH pay dividends?

Yes, Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.25%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.

What is SAH's return on equity?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) has a return on equity (ROE) of 11.1%. This is reasonable for most industries.

What is Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s free cash flow?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) had negative free cash flow of $51.4M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.

What if you invested $1,000 in SAH back in 1996?

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