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Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)

$64.05+5.55%
Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted
Nov 4, 2026$64.05▲ 4.32% in range
Nov 4, 2025Low $58.28 · High $112.66Nov 4, 2026
What changed · written from our data
As of Nov 4, 2026

Sonic Automotive closed at $64.05 on Nov 4, up 5.55%, 43.1% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 323.4K shares was 1.09× its 20-day average (close to normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +5.0% over one month, -18.9% over six months, +1.5% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $3.99B, up 3.0% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 1.0%.

Short interest was 2.5M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 4.2% from the prior report (19.6% of float, 7.8 days to cover).

Market cap$2.03B31.6M shares
Revenue · quarter$3.99B+3.0% YoY
Diluted EPS$1.28−4.5% YoY
P/E · TTM9.8×P/S 0.1×
Net margin1.0%Gross 15.5%
Dividend yield2.56%$0.41 last paid
52-week range58.28 – 112.66−43.1% from high
Volume323.4K1.09× 20-day avg
Volatility · 60d45.9%Annualised
Short % of float19.6%7.9 days to cover
Net cash-$4.43BCash $10.7M
Next earnings—Not scheduled
Split-adjusted performance
1W +1.5%1M +5.0%3M −24.5%6M −18.9%YTD +3.5%1Y +1.5%3Y +34.8%5Y +29.1%

Earnings reactions

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Rank within Retail Trade

Percentile among 144 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum22
Revenue growth48
Net margin29
Value (low P/E)85
Size52

Industry medians: 6-month return −0.4%, revenue growth +3.8%, net margin 2.9%, P/E 20.4×.

Short interest

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Shares short2.5M+4.2% vs prior
Days to cover7.9Settled Oct 15
% of float19.6%
Short vol. 10d67.3%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Retail Trade

CompanyPriceToday6MRev. growthNet marginP/EMkt cap
SAHSonic Automotive$64.05+5.55%−18.9%+3.0%1.0%9.8$2.03B
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WMKWeis Markets$79.62+7.00%+11.1%+4.6%1.8%20.2$1.97BCompare
ARHSArhaus$13.15+9.04%+73.3%+7.4%10.3%26.9$1.86BCompare
EZPWEzcorp$29.52+2.71%−11.7%+34.7%9.1%11.5$1.81BCompare
SBHSally Beauty Holdings$19.24+7.49%+37.6%+0.2%5.8%9.4$1.80BCompare
BOBSBobs Discount Furniture$18.33+7.57%+86.1%—9.3%—$2.40BCompare
REALThe RealReal$13.57+6.85%+4.4%+18.7%7.8%—$1.69BCompare
BKEThe Buckle$47.88+3.59%−12.2%+4.6%13.9%11.2$2.47BCompare

News about Sonic Automotive

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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus EstimatesZacks Investment Research · 6d ago▼ NegativeSonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great ChoiceZacks Investment Research · Oct 1, 2026▲ PositiveWhy Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Great Dividend Stock Right NowZacks Investment Research · Aug 27, 2026▲ PositiveSonic Automotive President Sells 50,000 SharesThe Motley Fool · Jun 16, 2026Neutral

Quick answers

What does Sonic Automotive do?
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.
What is SAH's market cap?
$2.03B, based on the Nov 4 close of $64.05.
What is SAH's P/E ratio?
9.8× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $206.20M.
Does Sonic Automotive pay a dividend?
Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.41 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 2.56%.
How much of SAH is sold short?
2.5M shares, 19.6% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is SAH in?
Consumer Discretionary, in the Retail Trade industry.

About Sonic Automotive

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.

HQ: Charlotte, NC11,000 employeesListed Nov 11, 1997sonicautomotive.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology