Is Sonic Automotive, Inc. a good dividend stock?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.04%. Review its dividend history, payout consistency and growth to judge whether it fits your income strategy.

What is SAH's dividend yield?

The dividend yield for SAH stock is currently 2.04%.

How much does SAH pay in dividends per year?

Sonic Automotive, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.5500 per share over the trailing twelve months.

How often does SAH pay dividends?

SAH stock pays dividends quarterly.

Is SAH's dividend growing?

Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s 3-year dividend CAGR is 12.11%.

SAH Stock Price, Chart, Stats & News

Sonic Automotive, Inc.

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Overview Dividend safety Dividends Fundamentals

Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) is a dividend-paying stock with a current dividend yield of 2.04% as of Sep 11, 2026. It pays $1.55 per share over the trailing twelve months and distributes quarterly. Its dividend has grown at a 29.84% 5-year compound annual rate.

2.53B

Market cap

11.92x

Current P/E

10.73x

Forward P/E

2.04%

Dividend yield

$1.55

SAH dividend

Dividend safety

Strong

Dividend coverage looks healthy — SAH pays out about 24% of earnings.

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Fundamentals

Gross margin	14.65%
Operating margin	3.57%
Pretax margin	1.14%
Net margin	0.78%
Effective tax rate	31.27%
ROA	1.99%
ROE	11.15%
D/E	3.96x
Interest coverage ratio	2.78x

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SAH valuation

P/E	11.92x
P/S	0.15x
P/B	2.09x
P/CF	3.88x
P/FCF	5.28x
P/OCF	3.88x
PEG	-2.18x
EV multiple	-3.73x

About

Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as a significant automotive retailer across the United States, structuring its diverse business activities into two primary divisions: Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is responsible for selling both new and pre-owned cars and light trucks, in addition to supplying replacement parts. This division also provides a full range of services, including routine vehicle maintenance, authorized manufacturer warranty repairs, and specialized paint and collision repair.