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SAH Stock Forecast: Sonic Automotive, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 8 Oct 2026
$62
+1.64% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sonic Automotive, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $98 — +59.3% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.9B
Ticker Nerd rank
55 / 100
Median analyst target
$98
Analysts covering
12
Revenue$3.9B+7.6% y/y
Operating income$131.6M
Net income$57.4M
Free cash flow−$217.7M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−3.5%
1M
−18.6%
YTD
+1.1%
1Y
−12.7%
From 52W high
−45.1%
From 52W low
+7.3%
$57
$112
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SAH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sonic Automotive, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 8 Oct 2026
55 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
78
Volatility
74
Quality
67
Growth
59
Issuance
58
Momentum
53
Revisions
48
Size
35
Accruals
25

Value (78): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Accruals (25): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.

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Wall Street

SAH stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SAH, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$80$100$120$140Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SAHHigh $139Median $98Low $57

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says12 analysts
6 Buy4 Hold2 Sell
Low $57Median $98High $139

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +59.3% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 6 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
19 Aug 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$92 → $87
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$76 → $72
4 Aug 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
3 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
3 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$95 → $115
31 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy—
31 July 2026NeedhamMaintainsBuy$90 → $139
17 July 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral$185 → $205
17 July 2026Seaport GlobalDowngradeNeutral—
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$77 → $92
15 July 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight—
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight$77 → $76
13 July 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—
10 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$90 → $109
10 July 2026UBSMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$91 → $108
9 July 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
27 May 2026UBSInitiatesBuy—
11 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026JP MorganMaintainsUnderweight—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SAH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SAH vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 8 Oct 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. returned −12.7% against +16.2% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SAH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26SAHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SAH analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.5%
Analysts raising
6
Analysts cutting
5
Fundamentals

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
9.7×

Cheaper than 59% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.1×

Cheaper than 95% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
9.6×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
7.6%

Higher than 46% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
7.6%

Higher than 45% of US stocks

Gross margin
15.7%

Higher than 15% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.4%

Higher than 51% of US stocks

Net margin
1.4%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
20.6%

Higher than 82% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.7%

Higher than 83% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. has a market value of $1.9B and an enterprise value of $6.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $15.5B. The latest quarter grew 7.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $211.9M, a 1.4% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $6.27.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$55.2M.

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. spent $180.3M on share buybacks and $50.3M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 31.6M.

  • Trailing P/E: 9.7×; forward P/E: 8.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.70%, paying out 25% of earnings.

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc. employs 11,000 people — $1.4M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 7 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SAH vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelAuto & Truck Dealerships
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SAHSonic Automotive, Inc.$1.9B
55
DRVNDriven Brands Holdings, Inc.$1.9B
75
ACVAACV Auctions, Inc.$1.8B
56
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$2.8B
34
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$3.1B
41
VVVValvoline, Inc.$3.9B
50
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.4B
69

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News

Latest SAH news & analysis

Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Business Wire · 7 Oct 2026neutral

Sonic Automotive announced it will release fiscal 2026 third-quarter financial results by 7:00 a.m. Eastern on October 29, 2026. Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern that morning, with investor presentation and earnings materials available beginning that morning.

Why it matters — SAH watchers can note the scheduled date and times for the company’s quarterly results and management call.

Sonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research · 1 Oct 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlights Sonic Automotive (SAH) as a potentially strong dividend stock, noting that identifying a great dividend stock is challenging and raising the question of whether SAH has what it takes. The piece is a feature examining SAH's appeal to dividend-focused shareholders.

Why it matters — SAH watchers would care because the piece draws attention to Sonic Automotive's dividend profile and its potential appeal as a shareholder income opportunity.

Sonic Powersports Sets Another Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Sales Record With 1,135 Motorcycles Sold, Showcasing Strength of Expanded National Network Strategy

PRNewsWire · 9 Sept 2026positive

Sonic Powersports reported a record 1,135 motorcycles sold at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, including 511 new Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Black Hills Harley-Davidson ranked No. 1 nationally in year-to-date new-bike sales, highlighting the strength of the company's expanded national network strategy.

Why it matters — For Sonic Automotive watchers, the record sales and top national ranking reflect the growing performance of its powersports division within the broader company.

Here's Why You Should Retain Sonic Stock in Your Portfolio

Zacks Investment Research · 28 Aug 2026positive

A Zacks article advises retaining Sonic Automotive stock, citing diversification, Powersports gains, and EchoPark growth as supporting factors, while noting that leverage and affordability pressures remain headwinds for the company.

Why it matters — SAH watchers would care because the piece highlights the balance between the company's growth drivers and the ongoing financial and consumer-demand pressures that could affect its outlook.

Why Sonic Automotive (SAH) is a Great Dividend Stock Right Now

Zacks Investment Research · 27 Aug 2026positive

Zacks Investment Research highlighted Sonic Automotive as a strong dividend stock, examining whether the company has the qualities that make it attractive to dividend-focused shareholders. The article frames SAH as a compelling option for investors seeking dividend income.

Why it matters — SAH watchers would care because the piece affirms Sonic Automotive's dividend appeal, reinforcing its position as a company worth considering for income-focused investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SAH stock

What is the SAH stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sonic Automotive, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $98, with estimates ranging from $57 to $139. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SAH stock a buy right now?

Of the 12 analysts covering Sonic Automotive, Inc., 6 rate it a Buy, 4 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sonic Automotive, Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 8 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SAH?

As at 8 Oct 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. ranks 55 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (78 of 100).

Will SAH stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 12 analysts implies +59.3% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sonic Automotive, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 8 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SAH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Sonic Automotive, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SAH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $57 to $139 over the next 12 months.

How has SAH stock performed over the past year?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. returned -12.7% over the 12 months to 8 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sonic Automotive, Inc. do?

Sonic Automotive Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Sonic Automotive, an automotive retailer based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is the latest news on SAH?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 7 Oct 2026): "Sonic Automotive Schedules Release of Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results". Sonic Automotive announced it will release fiscal 2026 third-quarter financial results by 7:00 a.m. Eastern on October 29, 2026. Senior management will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern that morning, with investor presentation and earnings materials available beginning that morning.

Company

About Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sonic Automotive Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Sonic Automotive, an automotive retailer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company operates a broad network of franchised dealerships, used-vehicle retail locations, and powersports businesses across the United States. Its current operations center on vehicle sales, parts and service, collision repair, financing, insurance products, extended service contracts, and other aftermarket offerings. Sonic Automotive also serves pre-owned vehicle customers through its EchoPark segment and supports recreational vehicle buyers through its powersports segment. The business plays a significant role in the automotive retail market by combining new and used vehicle distribution with recurring service and protection revenue streams. As a public company, its Class A Common Stock provides investors with exposure to a diversified retail automotive platform serving consumer transportation and vehicle ownership needs.

CEO Mr. David Bruton Smith · 11,000 employees · United States · https://www.sonicautomotive.com