Sonic Automotive Future Growth
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Sonic Automotive is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 10.7% and 6.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.3% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 20.4% in 3 years.
Key information
10.7%
Earnings growth rate
11.3%
EPS growth rate
| Specialty Retail earnings growth | 9.2% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.2% |
| Future return on equity | 20.4% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 26 Nov 2024 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Investors Interested In Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Revenues
Dec 11
Returns On Capital At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have Stalled
Nov 10These 4 Measures Indicate That Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Oct 08When Should You Buy Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?
Sep 22Sonic Automotive's Strategic Response To Digital Car-Buying Trends
Sep 18Sonic Automotive: Online Presence Expansion, Inorganic Growth, Very Undervalued
Sep 12Investors Appear Satisfied With Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Prospects
Sep 06Estimating The Fair Value Of Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
Jul 15Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
Jun 24Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt
Jun 06Many Still Looking Away From Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
May 22Sonic Automotive: Focus On Pre-Owned Vehicle Business And Share Repurchases
Apr 29Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) Potentially Undervalued?
Apr 26Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital
Mar 21Does Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Feb 12Sonic Automotive: Despite Issues, Shares Still Offer Upside
Feb 11Investors Holding Back On Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)
Jan 02Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Dec 08Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At $0.30
Nov 23Sonic Automotive: Watch Q4 Outlook And Potential Acquisitions (Rating Upgrade)
Nov 14Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $0.30
Oct 30The Return Trends At Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Look Promising
Oct 18Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Use Of Debt Could Be Considered Risky
Sep 23Sonic Automotive: Uncertain Near-Term Outlook
Aug 31Sonic Automotive: Capital Allocation And EchoPark Breakeven In The Limelight
Aug 07Is Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) A Risky Investment?
Jun 11Sonic Automotive: Consider Near-Term Outlook And Financial Strength
May 29We Like Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Returns And Here's How They're Trending
Apr 28What Is Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s (NYSE:SAH) Share Price Doing?
Apr 09Sonic Automotive Q4 2022 Earnings Preview
Feb 14Is Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Using Too Much Debt?
Feb 14Investors Shouldn't Overlook Sonic Automotive's (NYSE:SAH) Impressive Returns On Capital
Jan 11Sonic Automotive: Aggressive Buybacks Should Limit Share Price Downside
Jan 02Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH)?
Dec 28Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2026 | 15,242 | 229 | 157 | 325 | 5 |
| 12/31/2025 | 14,433 | 205 | 168 | 330 | 9 |
| 12/31/2024 | 13,935 | 200 | 20 | 86 | 9 |
| 9/30/2024 | 13,913 | 196 | -98 | -98 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 14,065 | 190 | -73 | -63 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 14,265 | 173 | 82 | 88 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 14,372 | 178 | -16 | -16 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 14,378 | -51 | 63 | -135 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 14,183 | -32 | 106 | 81 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 14,036 | 39 | 141 | 120 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 14,001 | 89 | 406 | 406 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 13,595 | 376 | 669 | 685 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 13,220 | 373 | 652 | 647 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 13,066 | 393 | 477 | 469 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 12,396 | 349 | 306 | 306 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 12,010 | 310 | 185 | 275 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 11,486 | 285 | -25 | 19 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 10,246 | 202 | 371 | 419 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 9,767 | -51 | 281 | 281 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 9,717 | -62 | 326 | 470 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 9,871 | -93 | 319 | 456 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 10,373 | -97 | 103 | 218 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 10,454 | 145 | 171 | 171 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 10,280 | 120 | -142 | -37 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 10,048 | 106 | -67 | 49 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 9,940 | 97 | -134 | -5 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 9,952 | 52 | -20 | 144 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 10,045 | 92 | -56 | 130 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 10,080 | 97 | N/A | 108 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 9,980 | 92 | N/A | 138 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 9,867 | 94 | N/A | 163 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 9,756 | 70 | N/A | 163 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 9,808 | 69 | N/A | 203 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 9,785 | 80 | N/A | 192 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 9,732 | 94 | N/A | 216 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 9,646 | 88 | N/A | 180 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 9,582 | 96 | N/A | 122 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 9,623 | 88 | N/A | 130 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 9,624 | 88 | N/A | 70 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 9,505 | 83 | N/A | 137 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 9,367 | 81 | N/A | 161 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 9,296 | 93 | N/A | 190 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 9,197 | 98 | N/A | 161 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 9,161 | 101 | N/A | 101 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 9,047 | 101 | N/A | 150 | N/A |
| 3/31/2014 | 8,896 | 82 | N/A | 52 | N/A |
| 12/31/2013 | 8,843 | 84 | N/A | 126 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: SAH's forecast earnings growth (10.7% per year) is above the savings rate (2.6%).
Earnings vs Market: SAH's earnings (10.7% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (15.3% per year).
High Growth Earnings: SAH's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: SAH's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (9.1% per year).
High Growth Revenue: SAH's revenue (6.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: SAH's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (20.4%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2024/12/19 10:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2024/12/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2023/12/31 |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Sonic Automotive, Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 9 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| John Murphy | BofA Global Research |
| Glenn Chin | Buckingham Research Group Inc. |
| Garrett Nelson | CFRA Equity Research |