Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for Sonic Automotive (SAH)

by · The Cerbat Gem

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH):

  • 5/11/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $82.00 to $95.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 5/7/2026 – Sonic Automotive was given a new $72.00 price target by Morgan Stanley.
  • 5/7/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $67.00 to $77.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
  • 5/5/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $67.00 to $77.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 4/28/2026 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by Zacks Research from “strong sell” to “hold”.
  • 4/17/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $65.00 to $67.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
  • 3/31/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Needham & Company LLC. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock.
  • 3/27/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.

Sonic Automotive Increases Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, July 15th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.41 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th. This is a positive change from Sonic Automotive’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.38. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. Sonic Automotive’s payout ratio is presently 48.41%.

Insider Activity at Sonic Automotive

In other Sonic Automotive news, major shareholder Paul P. Rusnak acquired 11,481 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 17th. The stock was bought at an average price of $59.95 per share, with a total value of $688,285.95. Following the completion of the acquisition, the insider owned 5,100,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $305,745,000. This trade represents a 0.23% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Insiders own 43.68% of the company’s stock.

Sonic Automotive, Inc is a publicly traded automotive retailer that operates a network of franchised new-car dealerships and used-vehicle dealerships across the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company offers a range of services that include vehicle sales, leasing, finance and insurance products, service and parts, and collision repair. Sonic Automotive’s dealerships represent numerous major automotive brands, and the company also markets a broad selection of pre-owned vehicles under its own banner.

In addition to its core dealership operations, Sonic Automotive has developed digital retail capabilities that allow customers to research, shop and complete transactions online.

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