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Sonic Automotive

68.11 USD
-1.03
1.49%
At close May 14, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
68.11
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.49%
5 days
6.91%
1 month
15.89%
3 months
-7.27%
6 months
5.19%
Year to date
9.24%
1 year
14.97%
5 years
244.69%
10 years
184.86%
 

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 3 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

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

Low target
$64
6%
downside
Avg. target
$68
1%
downside
High target
$74
9%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
67%
neutral
33%
negative
0%
Needham
Chris Pierce
50% 1-year accuracy
36 / 72 met price target
9%upside
$74
Buy
Maintained
24 Apr 2025
Citigroup
Michael Ward
65% 1-year accuracy
13 / 20 met price target
6%downside
$64
Neutral
Initiated
23 Apr 2025
JP Morgan
Rajat Gupta
69% 1-year accuracy
27 / 39 met price target
5%downside
$65
Overweight
Maintained
27 Mar 2025

Financial journalist opinion

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

Positive
Seeking Alpha
6 days ago
Sonic Automotive Is On Sale
Sonic Automotive has outperformed the S&P 500 recently, despite worries over tariffs. Recent data shows a 7.9% revenue increase, driven by new vehicle sales and higher average revenue per vehicle. Management is cautious about long-term conditions but remains focused on growth, with shares attractively priced relative to peers.
Sonic Automotive Is On Sale
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 week ago
Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
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?
Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
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