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Sonic Automotive

60.72 USD
-0.62
1.01%
At close Apr 30, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
60.72
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.01%
5 days
4.55%
1 month
6.60%
3 months
-19.30%
6 months
2.97%
Year to date
-2.61%
1 year
4.98%
5 years
183.34%
10 years
160.04%
 

About: Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 108 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores, 16 collision centers, and 15 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 59% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 25%. 2024's revenue was $14.2 billion, with Texas and California comprising 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.

Employees: 10,800

0
Funds holding %
of 7,425 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 4 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

321% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $1.34M | Put options by funds: $317K

6% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $902M [Q3] → $954M (+$51.1M) [Q4]

4% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 24 | Existing positions closed: 23

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 1 [Q3] → 1 (+0) [Q4]

1% less funds holding

Funds holding: 188 [Q3] → 187 (-1) [Q4]

2.99% less ownership

Funds ownership: 70.89% [Q3] → 67.9% (-2.99%) [Q4]

24% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 58 | Existing positions reduced: 76

Research analyst outlook

4 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$64
5%
upside
Avg. target
$74
21%
upside
High target
$92
52%
upside

4 analyst ratings

positive
75%
neutral
25%
negative
0%
Needham
Chris Pierce
26% 1-year accuracy
19 / 72 met price target
22%upside
$74
Buy
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Michael Ward
58% 1-year accuracy
11 / 19 met price target
5%upside
$64
Neutral
Initiated
23 Apr 2025
JP Morgan
Rajat Gupta
61% 1-year accuracy
27 / 44 met price target
7%upside
$65
Overweight
Maintained
27 Mar 2025
Stephens & Co.
Jeff Lick
64% 1-year accuracy
7 / 11 met price target
52%upside
$92
Overweight
Maintained
13 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 7 articles about SAH published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
Sonic Automotive's Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
SAH surpasses top and bottom-line estimates in the first quarter and sees year-over-year growth in both metrics.
Sonic Automotive's Q1 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call April 24, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants David Smith - Chairman and CEO Jeff Dyke - President Danny Wieland - VP, IR Heath Byrd - CFO Conference Call Participants John Murphy - Bank of America Patrick Buckley - Jefferies Jeff Lick - Stephens, Inc. Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Daniela Haigian - Morgan Stanley Michael Ward - Citi Research Chris Pierce - Needham & Company Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Sonic Automotive First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. This conference call is being recorded today, Thursday, April 24, 2025.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Compared to Estimates, Sonic Automotive (SAH) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Although the revenue and EPS for Sonic Automotive (SAH) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
Compared to Estimates, Sonic Automotive (SAH) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
6 days ago
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Sonic Automotive (SAH) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.48 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.46 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.36 per share a year ago.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results.
Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks ago
Strength Seen in Sonic Automotive (SAH): Can Its 10.0% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
Strength Seen in Sonic Automotive (SAH): Can Its 10.0% Jump Turn into More Strength?
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonic Automotive, Inc. (“Sonic Automotive” or “Sonic” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SAH), one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, today announced it will release fiscal 2025 first quarter financial results on Thursday, April 24, 2025 by 7:00 A.M. (Eastern). Senior management will hold a conference call later that morning at 11:00 A.M. (Eastern). Investor presentation and earnings press release materials will be accessible beginning the morning of the confer.
Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
EV Explosion In The United States May No Longer Push Sonic Automotive's Price
EV Explosion In The United States May No Longer Push Sonic Automotive's Price
EV Explosion In The United States May No Longer Push Sonic Automotive's Price
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Sonic Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
SAH's fourth-quarter earnings and sales surpass the Zacks Consensus Estimate. However, earnings decline year over year.
Sonic Q4 Earnings Surpass Expectations, Revenues Rise Y/Y
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 12, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants David Smith - Chairman and CEO Jeff Dyke - President Danny Wieland - VP, IR Heath Byrd - EVP and CFO Tim Keen - EchoPark COO Conference Call Participants John Murphy - Bank of America Rajat Gupta - JPMorgan Bret Jordan - Jefferies Jeff Lick - Stephens Chris Pierce - Needham & Company Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Sonic Automotive Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call. This conference call is being recorded today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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