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Sonic Automotive

79.68 USD
+0.39
0.49%
At close Updated Aug 28, 4:00 PM EDT
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79.68
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3.17%
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-23.89%
3 months
-4.85%
6 months
29.62%
Year to date
29.27%
1 year
-5.51%
5 years
57.13%
10 years
367.06%
 

About: Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 107 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores in 10 states, 16 collision centers, and 20 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 56% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 23%. 2025 revenue was $15.2 billion, with Texas and California constituting 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.

Employees: 11,000

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Sentiment 3-Months
Positive 59.5%
Neutral 32.4%
Negative 8.1%
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Zacks Investment Research
2 days ago
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.
Here's Why You Should Retain Sonic Stock in Your Portfolio
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Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
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?
Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now
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PRNewsWire
3 days ago
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.
Sonic Automotive Expands Luxury Portfolio with Acquisition of Porsche Walnut Creek
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Business Wire
3 days ago
The Presidio Group Exclusively Advised Fletcher Jones Automotive Group on the Sale of a Northern California Porsche Dealership to Sonic Automotive
WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #AutoDealers--The Presidio Group LLC ("Presidio"), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Fletcher Jones Automotive Group ("Fletcher Jones") on the sale of Porsche Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, Calif., and its related real estate, to Sonic Automotive, Inc. ("Sonic") (NYSE: SAH). The transaction closed on August 25. With the trans.
The Presidio Group Exclusively Advised Fletcher Jones Automotive Group on the Sale of a Northern California Porsche Dealership to Sonic Automotive
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Seeking Alpha
13 days ago
Sonic Automotive: A Good Time For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors To Pounce
Sonic is now a $2.5 billion (by market cap) major dealership player employing more than 10,000 people. Sonic has increased its dividend for 11 consecutive years. Its 10-year dividend growth rate is 30.5%, which is obviously incredible and one of the highest I've yet come across. SAH has a tenuous financial position. Its long-term debt/equity ratio is 1.8, while the interest coverage ratio is approximately 2.
Sonic Automotive: A Good Time For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors To Pounce
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Zacks Investment Research
19 days ago
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great Choice
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?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great Choice
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Zacks Investment Research
19 days ago
SAH Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, EchoPark Total Unit Sales Rise 16%
Sonic's Q2 revenues rise 8% and beat estimates as EchoPark and Powersports grow. Adjusted earnings fall 17%.
SAH Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, EchoPark Total Unit Sales Rise 16%
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Seeking Alpha
23 days ago
Heartland Value Strategy Q2 2026 Attribution Analysis And Portfolio Activity
In the second quarter, the Heartland Value Strategy (HRTVX) gained 17.15%, compared with the 17.19% return for the Russell 2000® Value Index. PLAB is the largest merchant photomask maker, in an industry where roughly 60% of production is fulfilled in-house by the semiconductor companies themselves. Sonic's EchoPark used-car operation has reached profitability and has grown into a nationwide retailer specializing in stress-free, haggle-less sales.
Heartland Value Strategy Q2 2026 Attribution Analysis And Portfolio Activity
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PRNewsWire
24 days ago
EchoPark Automotive Relocates North Houston Dealership to Better Serve Spring and The Woodlands
Expanding to one of North Houston's fastest-growing communities, the new location celebrates with a public open house and a youth baseball equipment drive dedicated to supporting local families CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- EchoPark Automotive, a subsidiary of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation's largest automotive and powersports retailers, and recipient of Newsweek's 2026 "Most Trustworthy Companies in America" award, announced the recent opening of its relocated North Houston dealership, now serving guests from its new, state-of-the-art facility at 18310 North Freeway in Houston, Texas.
EchoPark Automotive Relocates North Houston Dealership to Better Serve Spring and The Woodlands
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MarketBeat
1 month ago
Sonic Automotive Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
Sonic Automotive NYSE: SAH reported record second-quarter revenue of $3.9 billion, up 8% from a year earlier, and all-time quarterly gross profit of $616.2 million, up 2%. Reported GAAP earnings were $1.79 per diluted share, while adjusted earnings were $1.82 per diluted share, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer David Smith said on the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings call.
Sonic Automotive Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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