Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.41
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2003 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.8%
Payout Ratio
41.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
10 years
SAH Dividend Income Check
Safety
41.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
10 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.8% and trend is rising.
SAH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.8%
Trailing DPS$1.41
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout41.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout11.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak10 years
3Y CAGR12.3%
5Y CAGR29.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.8%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.8%
1Y Total Return28.1%
5Y Total Return61.6%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,16210Y ago$48,77120Y ago$33,009
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SAH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
SAH Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sonic Automotive, Inc. distributes 41.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 11.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SAH has raised its dividend for 10 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 12.3% and 5-year CAGR of 29.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SAH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.8% dividend yield, 3.1% buyback yield, 4.8% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.8% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 61.6%, with dividends contributing 10.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $48,771 today.
SAH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$5.93
Avg/Payment$0.2965
Latest Change+7.9%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | ↑ +7.9% | 2.03% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3800 | — | 2.49% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | — | 2.22% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | ↑ +8.6% | 1.81% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 1.80% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3500 | — | 2.21% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3500 | ↑ +16.7% | 1.88% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.14% | Oct 15, 2024 |
SAH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.8%
#2 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
41.1% payout
Streak
10Y
29.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.8%
#3 of 4
PAG
LAD
GPISAH Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.79 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.0% |
| 2025 | $1.46 | 16.8% | 4 | $3.42 | 42.7% | 2.34x | 3.8% |
| 2024 | $1.25 | 7.8% | 4 | $6.18 | 20.2% | 4.94x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 12.6% | 4 | $4.96 | 23.4% | 4.28x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $1.03 | 123.9% | 4 | $2.23 | 46.2% | 2.17x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.46 | 15.0% | 4 | $8.06 | 5.7% | 17.52x | 1.2% |
| 2020 | $0.40 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.19 | — | — | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 66.7% | 4 | $3.31 | 12.1% | 8.28x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $0.24 | 20.0% | 4 | $1.20 | 20.0% | 5.00x | 0.6% |
| 2017 | $0.20 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.09 | 9.6% | 10.45x | 0.5% |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SAH stock.
How much dividend does SAH pay per share?
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.41 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is SAH's next ex-dividend date?
SAH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SAH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is SAH's dividend safe?
SAH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +41.1% and FCF payout ratio of +11.3%. The 10-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is SAH a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 10 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +29.6%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does SAH pay dividends?
Sonic Automotive, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.41 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 23+ years from 2003 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SAH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SAH five years ago would be worth approximately $16,162 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SAH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SAH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.