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

Last close, 21 Aug 2026
$77
−0.41% on the day

The 12 Wall Street analysts covering Sonic Automotive, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $98 — +26.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 69 of 100 as at 22 Aug 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$2.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
69 / 100
Median analyst target
$98
Analysts covering
12
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.2%
1M
−20.6%
YTD
+26.6%
1Y
+1.1%
From 52W high
−31.2%
From 52W low
+34.4%
$58
$113
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 22 Aug 2026
69 / 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
79
Momentum
73
Volatility
70
Quality
67
Revisions
66
Growth
60
Issuance
58
Size
34
Accruals
24

Value (79): 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 (24): 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$140Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SAHHigh $139Median $98Low $72

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

What Wall Street says12 analysts
6 Buy4 Hold2 Sell
Low $72Median $98High $139

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +26.5% 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

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

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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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
+3.4%
Analysts raising
5
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
12.3×

Cheaper than 53% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.2×

Cheaper than 94% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 41% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.4×

Cheaper than 37% 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
2.1%

Higher than 47% of US dividend payers

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

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.$2.4B
69
DRVNDriven Brands Holdings, Inc.$2.2B
75
GPIGroup 1 Automotive, Inc.$3.1B
37
CARGCargurus, Inc.$3.3B
99
ABGAsbury Automotive Group, Inc.$4.0B
58
OPLNOPENLANE, Inc.$4.1B
71
VVVValvoline, Inc.$4.3B
56

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News

Latest SAH news & analysis

Sonic Automotive: A Good Time For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors To Pounce

Seeking Alpha · 17 Aug 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha highlights Sonic Automotive as a $2.5 billion market-cap dealership with over 10,000 employees, noting 11 consecutive years of dividend increases and a 30.5% 10-year dividend growth rate. At the same time, the article points to the company's tenuous financial position, citing a 1.8 long-term debt/equity ratio and interest coverage of approximately 2.

Why it matters — SAH watchers would care because the piece weighs Sonic's strong and sustained dividend track record against its leveraged balance sheet, offering a balanced view of its financial standing.

Sonic Automotive (SAH) Could Be a Great Choice

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026positive

A Zacks Investment Research article highlights Sonic Automotive (SAH) as a potentially strong choice for dividend-seeking investors.

Why it matters — SAH watchers may view the positive dividend assessment as a signal that the company's dividend stability and shareholder returns remain attractive to the investment community.

SAH Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates, EchoPark Total Unit Sales Rise 16%

Zacks Investment Research · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Sonic Automotive reported Q2 revenues up 8%, beating estimates, driven by growth at EchoPark and Powersports, while adjusted earnings declined 17%.

Why it matters — The mixed result — revenue beating expectations alongside a drop in earnings — highlights the trade-off Sonic faces as it scales its EchoPark and Powersports segments.

EchoPark Automotive Relocates North Houston Dealership to Better Serve Spring and The Woodlands

PRNewsWire · 6 Aug 2026positive

EchoPark Automotive, a subsidiary of Sonic Automotive, announced the opening of its relocated North Houston dealership at a new facility on the North Freeway in Houston, Texas. The location is celebrating with a public open house and a youth baseball equipment drive to support local families.

Why it matters — This expansion of a Sonic Automotive subsidiary into a fast-growing Houston community signals ongoing growth in the company's EchoPark retail footprint.

Sonic Automotive Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 1 Aug 2026positive

Sonic Automotive reported record second-quarter revenue of $3.9 billion, up 8% from a year earlier, and all-time quarterly gross profit of $616.2 million, up 2%. GAAP earnings were $1.79 per diluted share and adjusted earnings were $1.82 per diluted share, according to CEO David Smith on the Q2 2026 earnings call.

Why it matters — The company achieved record quarterly revenue and all-time quarterly gross profit, signaling strong financial performance in the period.

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 $72 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. 69 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 22 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SAH?

As at 22 Aug 2026, Sonic Automotive, Inc. ranks 69 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 (79 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 +26.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sonic Automotive, Inc. 69 out of 100 as at 22 Aug 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: $72 to $139 over the next 12 months.

How has SAH stock performed over the past year?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. returned +1.1% over the 12 months to 21 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sonic Automotive, Inc. do?

Sonic Automotive Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States.

What is the latest news on SAH?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 17 Aug 2026): "Sonic Automotive: A Good Time For Long-Term Dividend Growth Investors To Pounce". Seeking Alpha highlights Sonic Automotive as a $2.5 billion market-cap dealership with over 10,000 employees, noting 11 consecutive years of dividend increases and a 30.5% 10-year dividend growth rate. At the same time, the article points to the company's tenuous financial position, citing a 1.8 long-term debt/equity ratio and interest coverage of approximately 2.

Company

About Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sonic Automotive Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States. As a publicly traded company, it operates a vast network of franchised dealerships, offering a diverse range of new and used vehicles, as well as related services including vehicle repair, maintenance, and financing. The company's primary function is to facilitate the purchase and servicing of automobiles for consumers, embodying a critical role in the automotive sales and dealership sector. Sonic Automotive significantly impacts various industries, namely automotive manufacturing, consumer finance, and insurance, given its extensive dealership operations. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Sonic Automotive plays an integral role in the automotive market, not only in terms of direct sales and customer service but also through its influence on customer purchasing trends and automotive dealer standards. By maintaining a consistent presence in the retail automobile industry, Sonic Automotive Inc. supports mobility needs and transportation infrastructure within the regions it operates.

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