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Sonic Automotive (SAH)
$99.82+0.71 (+0.72%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States.
Historical Price
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The Narrative
Sonic Automotive, Inc. in the Consumer Cyclical sector is trading at $99.82 with a market capitalization of $2.6B. Wall Street consensus targets $89.27 (11 analysts), implying a -10.6% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week high of $104.30, remaining 42.8% above its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 85/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply -10.6% downside over 12 months
Long-term trend bullish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.69B↓ | $3.87B↓ | $3.97B↑ | $3.66B↑ | $3.65B |
| Gross Profit | $598.80M | $598.70M↓ | $615.50M↑ | $602.20M↑ | $566.40M |
| Operating Income | $133.10M↑ | $123.20M↑ | $122.70M↓ | $149.10M↑ | $146.40M |
| Net Income | $60.80M↑ | $46.90M↑ | $46.80M↑ | -$45.60M↓ | $70.60M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$2.62B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
1.49%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
11.10%
Volume
Today's trading volume
101,882
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