Recent Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Sonic Automotive (SAH)

Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

• 11/11/2025 – Sonic Automotive is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $71.00 price target on the stock.
• 11/11/2025 – Sonic Automotive is now covered by analysts at Barclays PLC. They set an “equal weight” rating and a $71.00 price target on the stock.
• 11/6/2025 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $82.00 price target on the stock.
• 11/5/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $76.00 to $70.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/31/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its “hold (c+)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/24/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its price target lowered by analysts at Needham & Company LLC from $95.00 to $90.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 10/22/2025 – Sonic Automotive was downgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 10/18/2025 – Sonic Automotive was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
• 10/14/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $74.00 to $76.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 10/8/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 10/2/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Needham & Company LLC. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock.
• 9/27/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its “hold (c)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
• 9/25/2025 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $81.00 to $82.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 9/23/2025 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating.

Sonic Automotive Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, January 15th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th will be issued a $0.38 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 15th. This represents a $1.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.5%. Sonic Automotive’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 41.08%.

Sonic Automotive, Inc operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments, Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests.