Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Report azionario NYSE:SAH

Capitalizzazione di mercato: US$2.7b

Sonic Automotive Performance degli utili passati

Criteri Il passato verificati 0/6

Gli utili di Sonic Automotive sono diminuiti a un tasso medio annuo di -17.6%, mentre il settore Specialty Retail ha visto gli utili diminuire a un tasso medio annuo di 3.9%. I ricavi sono cresciuti crescere a un tasso medio annuo di 5.3%. Il ritorno sul capitale proprio di Sonic Automotive è 11.1% e ha margini netti di 0.7%.

Informazioni chiave

-17.63%

Tasso di crescita degli utili

-11.80%

Tasso di crescita dell'EPS

Specialty Retail Crescita del settore26.64%
Tasso di crescita dei ricavi5.28%
Rendimento del capitale proprio11.10%
Margine netto0.72%
Ultimo aggiornamento sugli utili31 Mar 2026

Aggiornamenti sulle prestazioni recenti

Recent updates

Aggiornamento della narrazione Jun 06

SAH: Aggressive Buybacks And Modest Margins Will Likely Limit Future Upside

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sonic Automotive to $70 from $67, citing updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, modestly stronger profit margins and a lower forward P/E multiple. What's in the News Sonic Automotive shareholders ratified Grant Thornton LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2026 at the April 29, 2026 annual meeting of stockholders.
Aggiornamento della narrazione May 04

SAH: Share Repurchases And Modest Margins Will Restrain Future Returns

Analysts have maintained their $67.00 price target for Sonic Automotive, noting minor adjustments to long-term revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions, rather than any major change in the outlook. What's in the News Sonic Automotive declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.41 per share, with an ex-date and record date on June 15, 2026, and payment scheduled for July 15, 2026 (Key Developments).
Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 19

SAH: Share Repurchases And Modest Outlook Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sonic Automotive from $72.00 to $67.00, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, profit margins, and a reduced future P/E multiple. What's in the News Sonic Automotive repurchased 600,000 shares between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, for a total of US$38.3 million, representing 1.76% of the company (Key Developments).
Aggiornamento della narrazione Apr 05

SAH: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Sonic Automotive by about $1 to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate of $75.91. The change balances modest adjustments to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 22

SAH: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts held their price target for Sonic Automotive steady at $76.73. They pointed to largely unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as the basis for keeping their view intact.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Mar 07

SAH: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly lowered their price target for Sonic Automotive to about $76.73 from $77.20, reflecting updated assumptions for more moderate revenue growth and profit margins while keeping the long term P/E outlook broadly similar. What's in the News Sonic Automotive reported repurchasing 600,000 shares between October 1, 2025 and December 31, 2025, using about US$38.3 million in cash (Key Developments).
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 20

SAH: Ongoing Share Repurchases Will Continue To Support Upside Potential

The analyst price target for Sonic Automotive has been trimmed slightly to $77.20 from $77.60, as analysts now factor in a higher revenue growth assumption of 6.97% and a P/E of 13.33x, alongside a lower profit margin outlook of 1.50% and a discount rate of 12.33%. What's in the News From October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025, Sonic Automotive repurchased 600,000 shares for $38.3 million, equal to 1.76% of its shares under its ongoing buyback program (Key Developments).
Seeking Alpha Feb 16

Sonic Automotive Deserves To Move Higher

Summary Sonic Automotive remains a 'buy,' despite a 13.6% share price decline and mixed profitability, driven by compelling valuation versus cash flows. SAH's Q3 revenue rose to $3.97 billion, fueled by front-loaded demand and higher per-unit pricing, but net income contracted due to margin pressures. Management continues to pursue growth via acquisitions and EchoPark expansion, expecting margin improvement in the upcoming quarter, despite industry headwinds. Inventory levels remain stable, providing pricing flexibility as U.S. new vehicle sales are projected to decline from 16.3 million to 15.8 million this year. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Feb 09

Cautious Investors Not Rewarding Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Performance Completely

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SAH ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 16.4x might make it look like a buy right...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Feb 05

SAH: Steady Assumptions Will Continue To Support Upside Potential

Analysts kept their fair value estimate for Sonic Automotive steady at US$77.60. This reflects unchanged assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, discount rate and future P/E that together support a consistent price target view.
Articolo di analisi Jan 25

At US$61.23, Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Worth Looking At Closely?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE:SAH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 22

SAH: Modest Model Tweaks Will Still Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have slightly reduced their fair value estimate for Sonic Automotive to US$77.60 from US$78.10. This reflects modest tweaks to revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in their models.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Jan 07

SAH: Long Running Buyback Completion Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have held their price target on Sonic Automotive steady at US$78.10, citing unchanged assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E as the basis for maintaining their view. What's in the News Between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, Sonic Automotive reported no share repurchases under its existing buyback program, with 0 shares repurchased for US$0 million in that period (Key Developments).
Articolo di analisi Jan 01

An Intrinsic Calculation For Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Suggests It's 31% Undervalued

Key Insights Sonic Automotive's estimated fair value is US$89.60 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonic...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 24

SAH: Completed Buyback And Stable Fundamentals Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts left their price target for Sonic Automotive unchanged at $78.10 per share, citing stable assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future valuation multiples that continue to support their existing outlook. What's in the News Completed a long running share repurchase program, cumulatively buying back 37,196,257 shares, or 84.3 percent of the authorized amount, for a total of approximately $1.1 billion under the buyback initiated on July 27, 2004 (Key Developments).
Aggiornamento della narrazione Dec 10

SAH: Share Repurchase Progress Will Drive Strong Upside Potential Ahead

Narrative Update Analysts have maintained their price target on Sonic Automotive at approximately 78 dollars per share. This reflects steady expectations, as modest revenue growth and stable profit margin assumptions remain intact.
Articolo di analisi Dec 01

Investors Met With Slowing Returns on Capital At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Nov 26

SAH: Share Repurchase Completion Will Support Robust Future Performance

Narrative Update on Sonic Automotive: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Sonic Automotive at $78.10. They cite unchanged expectations for key financial metrics such as revenue growth and profit margins.
Aggiornamento della narrazione Nov 12

SAH: Share Repurchase Completion Expected To Support Stronger Future Performance

Analysts have revised their fair value estimate for Sonic Automotive downward from $82.33 to $78.10. They cite slight decreases in projected revenue growth and profit margin, as well as a modest increase in the discount rate.
Articolo di analisi Sep 26

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Sonic Automotive fair value estimate is US$70.27 Current share...
Articolo di analisi Sep 10

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.38

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SAH ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.38...
Aggiornamento della narrazione Sep 05

US Auto Trends Will Fuel Expansion In Fixed Operations

With no analyst reasoning provided, the top metrics for Sonic Automotive—including the consensus price target of $82.33 and a nearly flat future P/E of 12.72x—remained essentially unchanged, indicating stable fair value expectations. What's in the News Board approved a 9% increase to the quarterly cash dividend, raising it to $0.38 per share.
Articolo di analisi Aug 18

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.38

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SAH ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.38...
Articolo di analisi Jul 27

Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s ( NYSE:SAH ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to $0.38...
Articolo di analisi Jul 15

Returns On Capital At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have Stalled

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...
Articolo di analisi Jun 29

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Shares Lagging The Market But So Is The Business

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11.2x Sonic Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE:SAH ) may be sending bullish signals...
Articolo di analisi Jun 14

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Sonic Automotive is US$85.06 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonic...
Articolo di analisi May 30

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Has No Shortage Of Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Articolo di analisi Apr 29

Why Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Could Be Worth Watching

While Sonic Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE:SAH ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a double-digit share...
Articolo di analisi Mar 29

Lacklustre Performance Is Driving Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Low P/E

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 18x, you may...
Articolo di analisi Mar 13

Are Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Key Insights Sonic Automotive's estimated fair value is US$50.60 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Sonic...
Seeking Alpha Feb 25

EV Explosion In The United States May No Longer Push Sonic Automotive's Price

Summary Sonic Automotive's revenue and gross profit declined in 2024, due to higher inventory costs, lower selling prices, and increased competition. New joint ventures and acquisitions in 2025 are expected to boost revenue and free cash flow, with analysts predicting significant EPS growth in 2026 and 2027. Risks include potential declines in federal and state EV tax credits, new tariffs affecting imports, and high-interest rates impacting consumer financing. Despite long-term free cash flow growth potential, the stock is no longer cheap, leading me to close my position in Sonic Automotive. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Feb 22

Returns On Capital At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have Hit The Brakes

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...
Articolo di analisi Feb 03

Here's Why Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Articolo di analisi Jan 18

Is It Time To Consider Buying Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE:SAH ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of...
Seeking Alpha Dec 30

Sonic Automotive: An Appealing Prospect In The Current Environment

Summary Despite mixed fundamentals, Sonic Automotive shares remain attractively priced, warranting a 'buy' rating due to their low valuation both absolutely and relative to peers. The Franchised Dealerships segment, accounting for 82% of revenue, showed slight revenue contraction but higher same-store retail new vehicle sales. EchoPark segment faced challenges with unit sales and revenue decline, but management expects market normalization and better pricing post-2025. Improved net income and reduced SG&A costs, impairment charges, and tax rates contributed positively, despite a drop in operating cash flow and EBITDA. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Articolo di analisi Dec 11

Investors Interested In Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Revenues

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.4x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United States...
Articolo di analisi Nov 10

Returns On Capital At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have Stalled

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Amongst...
Articolo di analisi Oct 08

These 4 Measures Indicate That Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Articolo di analisi Sep 22

When Should You Buy Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. ( NYSE:SAH ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a decent share price growth of...
Seeking Alpha Sep 18

Sonic Automotive's Strategic Response To Digital Car-Buying Trends

Summary Sonic Automotive is adapting to digital car-buying trends with its EchoPark platform, enhancing its position in the growing pre-owned vehicle market. Despite a 7.5% revenue decline, Sonic maintains stable gross profit through cost-control measures and focuses on certified pre-owned vehicles. Challenges include adapting to the electric vehicle market, requiring significant investments in infrastructure and training for EV servicing. I am cautiously bullish on Sonic Automotive due to its undervaluation and potential growth from digital initiatives, making it a buy for used car market exposure. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 12

Sonic Automotive: Online Presence Expansion, Inorganic Growth, Very Undervalued

Summary Sonic Automotive is investing in online platforms and dealership acquisitions, enhancing customer experience and expanding revenue growth across the U.S. The decline in late-model used vehicles and ongoing inflation could increase the value of SAH's car inventory and boost sales. Stock repurchases and conservative FCF forecasts suggest SAH is undervalued. Risks include high debt, failed acquisitions, and potential manufacturer direct sales, but SAH's strategic moves appear promising for future growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
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Nuova narrazione Sep 11

EchoPark's Tactical Moves Forge Path Towards Robust Profitability And Diverse Revenue Streams

EchoPark's operational efficiency exemplifies potential for future growth and profitability, indicating sustained margin and earnings improvement.
Articolo di analisi Sep 06

Investors Appear Satisfied With Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Prospects

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.4x in the Specialty Retail industry in the United States...

Ripartizione dei ricavi e delle spese

Come Sonic Automotive guadagna e spende denaro. In base agli ultimi utili dichiarati, su base LTM.


Storico di utili e ricavi

NYSE:SAH Ricavi, spese e utili (USD Millions )
DataRicaviUtiliSpese G+ASpese di R&S
31 Mar 2615,1911091,7300
31 Dec 2515,1541191,7080
30 Sep 2515,1781301,6820
30 Jun 2514,6961581,6390
31 Mar 2514,4922451,5830
31 Dec 2414,2242161,5620
30 Sep 2413,9131961,5690
30 Jun 2414,0651901,5750
31 Mar 2414,2651731,5870
31 Dec 2314,3721781,6010
30 Sep 2314,378-511,5740
30 Jun 2314,183-321,5680
31 Mar 2314,036391,5790
31 Dec 2214,001891,5550
30 Sep 2213,5953761,5290
30 Jun 2213,2203731,4520
31 Mar 2213,0663931,3690
31 Dec 2112,3963491,2750
30 Sep 2112,0103101,1900
30 Jun 2111,4862851,1260
31 Mar 2110,2462021,0360
31 Dec 209,767-511,0290
30 Sep 209,717-621,0310
30 Jun 209,871-931,0700
31 Mar 2010,373-971,1340
31 Dec 1910,4541451,0990
30 Sep 1910,2801201,1400
30 Jun 1910,0481061,1300
31 Mar 199,940971,0760
31 Dec 189,952521,1400
30 Sep 1810,045921,1110
30 Jun 1810,080971,1050
31 Mar 189,980921,1530
31 Dec 179,867941,1480
30 Sep 179,756701,1420
30 Jun 179,808691,1460
31 Mar 179,785801,1350
31 Dec 169,732941,1230
30 Sep 169,646881,1140
30 Jun 169,582961,1110
31 Mar 169,623881,1150
31 Dec 159,624881,1070
30 Sep 159,505831,0950
30 Jun 159,367811,0810

Guadagni di qualità: SAH ha un grande una tantum perdita di $167.4M che ha avuto un impatto sui suoi ultimi 12 mesi di risultati finanziari pari a 31st March, 2026.

Margine di profitto in crescita: Gli attuali margini di profitto netti di SAH (0.7%) sono inferiori rispetto allo scorso anno (1.7%).


Flusso di cassa libero e analisi degli utili


Analisi della crescita degli utili nel passato

Andamento degli utili: Gli utili di SAH sono diminuiti del 17.6% all'anno negli ultimi 5 anni.

Accelerare la crescita: SAH ha avuto una crescita negativa degli utili nell'ultimo anno, quindi non può essere confrontata con la sua media quinquennale.

Guadagni vs Settore: SAH ha avuto una crescita negativa degli utili ( -55.5% ) nell'ultimo anno, rendendo difficile il confronto con la media del settore Specialty Retail ( 2.7% ).


Rendimento del capitale proprio

ROE elevato: Il Return on Equity ( 11.1% ) di SAH è considerato basso.


Rendimento delle attività


Rendimento del capitale investito


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Analisi aziendale e situazione dei dati finanziari

DatiUltimo aggiornamento (ora UTC)
Analisi dell'azienda2026/06/10 18:25
Prezzo dell'azione a fine giornata2026/06/10 00:00
Utili2026/03/31
Utili annuali2025/12/31

Fonti dei dati

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PacchettoDatiTempisticaEsempio Fonte USA *
Dati finanziari della società10 anni
  • Conto economico
  • Rendiconto finanziario
  • Bilancio
Stime di consenso degli analisti+3 anni
  • Previsioni finanziarie
  • Obiettivi di prezzo degli analisti
Prezzi di mercato30 anni
  • Prezzi delle azioni
  • Dividendi, scissioni e azioni
Proprietà10 anni
  • Top azionisti
  • Insider trading
Gestione10 anni
  • Team di leadership
  • Consiglio di amministrazione
Sviluppi principali10 anni
  • Annunci aziendali

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Fonti analitiche

Sonic Automotive, Inc. è coperta da 19 analisti. 11 di questi analisti ha fornito le stime di fatturato o di utile utilizzate come input per il nostro report. Le stime degli analisti vengono aggiornate nel corso della giornata.

AnalistaIstituzione
John BabcockBarclays
Michael AlbaneseBenchmark Company
Alexander PerryBofA Global Research