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Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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SAH Stock Forecast

Sonic Automotive (SAH) stock forecast, based on 16 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $72.00, with a high of $77.00 and a low of $67.00. This represents a -11.33% decline from the last price of $81.20.

$50 $57 $64 $71 $78 $85 High: $77 Avg: $72 Low: $67 Last Closed Price: $81.2

SAH Stock Rating

Sonic Automotive stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 5 Buy (31.25%), 8 Hold (50.00%), 3 Sell (18.75%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 16 0 3 8 5 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSonic Automotive-11.33%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 12.30%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks17.83%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts249
Avg Price Target$74.50$70.75$74.00
Last Closing Price$81.20$81.20$81.20
Upside/Downside-8.25%-12.87%-8.87%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 26244-111
Apr, 26244-111
Mar, 26234-110
Feb, 26234-110
Jan, 26234-110
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 07, 2026Morgan Stanley$72.00$80.43-10.48%-11.33%
May 05, 2026Barclays$77.00$75.591.87%-5.17%
Feb 23, 2026Barclays$67.00$66.630.56%-17.49%
Feb 19, 2026Stephens$67.00$62.896.54%-17.49%
Jan 21, 2026John BabcockBarclays$69.00$62.3810.61%-15.02%
Dec 08, 2025Morgan Stanley$68.00$64.305.75%-16.26%
Nov 11, 2025Barclays$71.00$62.1114.31%-12.56%
Oct 24, 2025Needham$90.00$67.4433.45%10.84%
Sep 18, 2025Michael AlbaneseBenchmark Co.$85.00$80.215.97%4.68%
Dec 02, 2024Garrett NelsonCFRA$65.00$69.32-6.23%-19.95%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Nov 11, 2025BarclaysNeutralinitialise
Nov 06, 2025CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Sep 25, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Sep 18, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Jul 25, 2025NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Jul 25, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
May 28, 2025BenchmarkBuyBuyinitialise
Apr 23, 2025CitigroupNeutralinitialise
Dec 02, 2024CFRAHoldHoldhold
Nov 22, 2024Seaport GlobalNeutralBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$8.43$2.29$5.09$6.33$3.49---
Avg Forecast$7.66$9.19$6.95$5.54$6.14$7.51$7.99-
High Forecast$7.92$9.38$7.08$5.94$6.42$8.07$8.91-
Low Forecast$7.40$9.01$6.82$5.41$6.02$6.53$7.06-
Surprise %10.05%-75.08%-26.76%14.26%-43.16%---

Revenue Forecast

$12B $13B $14B $16B $17B $18B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$12.40B$14.00B$14.37B$14.22B$15.15B---
Avg Forecast$12.35B$14.13B$14.39B$13.94B$14.42B$14.97B$16.14B$17.25B
High Forecast$12.68B$14.36B$14.47B$13.96B$14.57B$15.13B$16.74B$17.63B
Low Forecast$12.03B$13.93B$14.33B$13.91B$14.11B$14.82B$15.54B$16.83B
Surprise %0.37%-0.93%-0.09%2.03%5.06%---

Net Income Forecast

Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$348.90M$88.50M$178.20M$216.00M$118.70M---
Avg Forecast$226.22M$308.24M$178.20M$196.10M$223.37M$262.05M$270.85M-
High Forecast$271.47M$369.89M$213.84M$213.36M$230.57M$289.80M$319.87M-
Low Forecast$180.98M$246.59M$142.56M$194.23M$216.16M$234.31M$253.45M-
Surprise %54.23%-71.29%-10.15%-46.86%---

SAH Forecast FAQ

Is Sonic Automotive stock a buy?

Sonic Automotive stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 16 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 5 Buy, 8 Hold, 3 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Sonic Automotive is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Sonic Automotive's price target?

Sonic Automotive's price target, set by 16 Wall Street analysts, averages $72 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $67 at the low end to $77 at the high end, suggesting a potential -11.33% change from the previous closing price of $81.2.

How does Sonic Automotive stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Sonic Automotive's stock forecast shows a -11.33% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (12.30%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (17.83%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Sonic Automotive over the past three months?

  • May 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 18.18% Strong Buy, 36.36% Buy, 36.36% Hold, 0% Sell, 9.09% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 20.00% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 40.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 10.00% Strong Sell.

What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS forecast?

Sonic Automotive's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $7.51, marking a 115.19% increase from the reported $3.49 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $7.99 in 2027, and $0 in 2028.

What is Sonic Automotive’s revenue forecast?

Sonic Automotive's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $14.97B, reflecting a -1.19% decrease from the reported $15.15B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $16.14B, and $17.25B for 2028.

What is Sonic Automotive’s net income forecast?

Sonic Automotive's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $262.05M, representing an 120.77% increase from the reported $118.7M in 2025. Projections indicate $270.85M in 2027, and $0 in 2028.