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Sonic Automotive - SAH Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $80.75
  • Forecasted Upside: 24.71%
  • Number of Analysts: 10
  • Breakdown:
  • 1 Sell Ratings
  • 5 Hold Ratings
  • 4 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$64.75 As of 12/4/2025 04:59 PM ET
▲ +0.52 (0.81%)

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Analyst Price Target for SAH

Analyst Price Target is $80.75
▲ +24.71% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 10 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Sonic Automotive in the last 3 months. The average price target is $80.75, with a high forecast of $94.00 and a low forecast of $70.00. The average price target represents a 24.71% upside from the last price of $64.75.

This chart shows the closing price for SAH for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 10 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Sonic Automotive. This rating has held steady since October 2025, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 2 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/12/2024
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 0 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/10/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/9/2024
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 1 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
3/9/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 5 buy ratings
  • 2 hold ratings
  • 0 sell ratings
Ratings as of
6/7/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 4 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
9/5/2025
  • 1 strong buy ratings
  • 3 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
11/4/2025
  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings
Ratings as of
12/4/2025

Latest Recommendations

  • 0 strong buy ratings
  • 4 buy ratings
  • 5 hold ratings
  • 1 sell ratings

Display Ratings By
DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
11/11/2025BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$71.00
11/11/2025BarclaysInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$71.00
11/6/2025CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$82.00
11/5/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$76.00 ➝ $70.00
10/31/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C+) ➝ Hold (C+)
10/24/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$95.00 ➝ $90.00
10/22/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/14/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$74.00 ➝ $76.00
10/8/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
10/2/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00
9/27/2025Weiss RatingsReiterated RatingHold (C) ➝ Hold (C)
9/25/2025CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$81.00 ➝ $82.00
9/23/2025Zacks ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
9/18/2025BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $85.00
8/22/2025Zacks ResearchDowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
8/14/2025Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$60.00 ➝ $72.00
8/6/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$95.00
7/25/2025BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$76.00 ➝ $80.00
7/25/2025Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $95.00
7/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Underweight$65.00 ➝ $72.00
7/17/2025StephensDowngradeOverweight ➝ Equal Weight$72.00 ➝ $82.00
6/16/2025Bank of AmericaBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $94.00
5/28/2025BenchmarkInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$76.00
4/24/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$93.00 ➝ $74.00
4/23/2025CitigroupInitiated CoverageNeutral$64.00
3/27/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $65.00
3/19/2025Needham & Company LLCLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$100.00 ➝ $93.00
2/19/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$74.00 ➝ $80.00
2/13/2025StephensBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$83.00 ➝ $92.00
2/13/2025Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $100.00
1/24/2025StephensUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
1/17/2025JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $74.00
1/16/2025Needham & Company LLCReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$74.00 ➝ $74.00
11/21/2024Seaport Res PtnUpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy
10/25/2024Needham & Company LLCBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $74.00
10/14/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$67.00 ➝ $66.00
9/25/2024Morgan StanleyUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Equal Weight$40.00 ➝ $58.00
9/12/2024StephensInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$64.00
9/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$63.00 ➝ $75.00
8/20/2024Needham & Company LLCInitiated CoverageBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $73.00
8/6/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$58.00 ➝ $63.00
7/22/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$68.00 ➝ $67.00
6/10/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$53.00 ➝ $58.00
5/2/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$48.00 ➝ $53.00
4/26/2024Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Buy$55.00 ➝ $68.00
2/29/2024Bank of AmericaLower TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$60.00 ➝ $55.00
2/29/2024Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$35.00 ➝ $40.00
10/31/2023BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$58.00 ➝ $62.00
10/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$50.00
10/12/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$50.00 ➝ $52.00
8/1/2023BenchmarkLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$71.00 ➝ $58.00
7/31/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower TargetNeutral$55.00 ➝ $50.00
7/19/2023StephensBoost Target$55.00 ➝ $60.00
5/1/2023BenchmarkLower Target$71.00 ➝ $58.00
2/28/2023Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$33.00 ➝ $35.00
2/21/2023BenchmarkBoost TargetBuy$62.00 ➝ $71.00
2/21/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$60.00 ➝ $55.00
1/17/2023Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$35.00 ➝ $33.00
10/31/2022BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$71.00 ➝ $62.00
10/6/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$60.00
9/9/2022Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ Underperform
9/1/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$33.00 ➝ $35.00
8/9/2022BenchmarkLower Target$71.00
8/1/2022BenchmarkLower TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $71.00
7/15/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.Lower Target$51.00 ➝ $47.00
7/14/2022Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $33.00
5/20/2022Morgan StanleyLower Target$43.00 ➝ $40.00
4/29/2022Seaport Res PtnDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral
4/7/2022JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$70.00 ➝ $57.00
3/8/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $43.00
11/17/2021Morgan StanleyDowngradeEqual Weight ➝ Underweight$40.00
8/5/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$52.00 ➝ $55.00
7/26/2021Morgan StanleyReiterated RatingEqual Weight$51.00 ➝ $49.02
5/7/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$48.00 ➝ $51.00
1/15/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$55.00
12/7/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetEqual Weight$38.00 ➝ $48.00
(Data available from 12/4/2020 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

1.03 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 15 very positive mentions
  • 15 positive mentions
  • 2 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
5/8/2025
  • 29 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
6/7/2025
  • 6 very positive mentions
  • 11 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
7/7/2025
  • 14 very positive mentions
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  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
8/6/2025
  • 22 very positive mentions
  • 6 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
9/5/2025
  • 14 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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Mentions as of
10/5/2025
  • 8 very positive mentions
  • 22 positive mentions
  • 3 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
11/4/2025
  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Mentions as of
12/4/2025

Current Sentiment

  • 12 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

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Sonic Automotive logo
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. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. The Powersports Segment sells new and used powersports vehicles, such as motorcycles, and personal watercraft and all-terrain vehicles; and offers finance and insurance services. The company was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Today's Range

Now: $64.75
Low: $63.70
High: $65.79

50 Day Range

MA: $67.32
Low: $59.56
High: $77.87

52 Week Range

Now: $64.75
Low: $52.00
High: $89.62

Volume

119,238 shs

Average Volume

205,476 shs

Market Capitalization

$2.21 billion

P/E Ratio

17.50

Dividend Yield

2.37%

Beta

0.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Sonic Automotive?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Sonic Automotive in the last year: Bank of America Corporation, Barclays PLC, Benchmark Co., Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Needham & Company LLC, Stephens, Wall Street Zen, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research.
View the latest analyst ratings for SAH.

What is the current price target for Sonic Automotive?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Sonic Automotive in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $80.75, suggesting a possible upside of 24.7%. Bank of America Corporation has the highest price target set, predicting SAH will reach $94.00 in the next twelve months. JPMorgan Chase & Co. has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $70.00 for Sonic Automotive in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Sonic Automotive?

Sonic Automotive currently has 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in SAH, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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What other companies compete with Sonic Automotive?

Other companies that are similar to Sonic Automotive include Asbury Automotive Group, AutoNation, Group 1 Automotive, Lithia Motors and Penske Automotive Group. Learn More about companies similar to Sonic Automotive.

How do I contact Sonic Automotive's investor relations team?

Sonic Automotive's physical mailing address is 4401 COLWICK ROAD, CHARLOTTE NC, 28211. The company's listed phone number is (704) 566-2400 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Sonic Automotive is www.sonicautomotive.com. Learn More about contacing Sonic Automotive investor relations.