Sonic Automotive (SAH) – Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

A number of firms have modified their ratings and price targets on shares of Sonic Automotive (NYSE: SAH) recently:

• 8/7/2026 – Sonic Automotive was downgraded by Morgan Stanley from “equal weight” to “underweight”. They now have a $72.00 price target on the stock.
• 8/6/2026 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 8/4/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $76.00 to $72.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 8/3/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $95.00 to $115.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/31/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Needham & Company LLC from $90.00 to $139.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/23/2026 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 7/17/2026 – Sonic Automotive was downgraded by Seaport Research Partners from “buy” to “neutral”. They now have a $205.00 price target on the stock, up from $185.00.
• 7/15/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $77.00 to $92.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/13/2026 – Sonic Automotive was given a new $89.00 price target by Stephens.
• 7/13/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target lowered by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $77.00 to $76.00. They now have an “underweight” rating on the stock.
• 7/10/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $90.00 to $109.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/9/2026 – Sonic Automotive had its price target raised by Bank of America Corporation from $91.00 to $108.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 7/7/2026 – Sonic Automotive was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “hold (c)”.
• 6/18/2026 – Sonic Automotive was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.

Sonic Automotive Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.41 dividend. This represents a $1.64 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, September 15th. Sonic Automotive’s dividend payout ratio is presently 26.16%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Sonic Automotive

In other news, President Jeff Dyke sold 35,114 shares of Sonic Automotive stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.22, for a total transaction of $2,992,415.08. Following the completion of the sale, the president directly owned 543,668 shares in the company, valued at $46,331,386.96. The trade was a 6.07% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last three months, insiders sold 100,000 shares of company stock worth $8,408,160. 43.68% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.