Sonic Automotive Inc.
S&P 500SAH/Consumer Cyclical · Auto & Truck Dealerships/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.92%
$1.55 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
SAH's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 47.0% earnings payout ratio & 18.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 1.9x interest coverage & 70.7% net debt / total assets. The dividend has been growing at a 29.56% 5-year CAGR.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 47.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 18.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 13.3%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Net Debt / Total Assets: 70.7%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
- Interest Coverage: 1.9xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Debt-to-Equity: 451.3Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
Payout & Coverage
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Very SafeAbout 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.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.92%
Annual Dividend
$1.55
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
47.00%
FCF Payout Ratio
18.74%
52-Week Range
$54.11 - $89.62
Dividend History (2016–2025)
SAH annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
SAH earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 15, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
12.33%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
29.56%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
29.22%
3-Year Total Growth
41.75%
5-Year Total Growth
265.00%
10-Year Total Growth
1197.78%
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