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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 6 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $62.33, with a high of $65.00 and a low of $58.00. This represents a -14.91% decline from the last price of $73.25.

$50 $55 $60 $65 $70 $75 High: $65 Avg: $62.33 Low: $58 Last Closed Price: $73.25

SAH Stock Rating

Sonic Automotive stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 3 Buy (50.00%), 3 Hold (50.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 6 0 3 3 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAH Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSonic Automotive-14.91%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 4.57%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks-3.70%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-13
Avg Price Target-$65.00$62.33
Last Closing Price$73.25$73.25$73.25
Upside/Downside--11.26%-14.91%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25235--10
Dec, 24226--10
Nov, 242262-12
Oct, 242262-12
Sep, 242262-12
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 02, 2024Garrett NelsonCFRA$65.00$69.32-6.23%-11.26%
Sep 25, 2024Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$58.00$57.440.97%-20.82%
Sep 11, 2024Jeff LickStephens$64.00$53.5419.54%-12.63%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 02, 2024CFRAHoldHoldhold
Nov 22, 2024Seaport GlobalNeutralBuyupgrade
Sep 25, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightEqual-Weightupgrade
Sep 11, 2024StephensEqual-Weightinitialise
Sep 10, 2024J.P. MorganUnderperformUnderperformhold
Aug 20, 2024NeedhamBuyBuyhold
Aug 20, 2024NeedhamBuyinitialise
Feb 29, 2024Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
May 01, 2023BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Feb 21, 2023J.P. MorganNeutraldowngrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-5 $-2 $1 $4 $7 $10 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-1.19$8.43$2.29$4.96-----
Avg Forecast$3.76$7.66$9.19$6.95$5.54$6.14$7.51$7.99-
High Forecast$3.63$7.40$9.01$6.82$5.41$6.02$6.53$7.06-
Low Forecast$3.89$7.92$9.38$7.08$5.94$6.42$8.07$8.91-
Surprise %-131.65%10.05%-75.08%-28.63%-----

Revenue Forecast

$10B $11B $13B $15B $16B $18B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$9.77B$12.40B$14.00B$14.37B-----
Avg Forecast$9.78B$12.35B$14.13B$14.39B$13.94B$14.42B$14.97B$16.14B$17.25B
High Forecast$9.52B$12.03B$13.93B$14.33B$13.91B$14.11B$14.82B$15.54B$16.83B
Low Forecast$10.04B$12.68B$14.36B$14.47B$13.96B$14.57B$15.13B$16.74B$17.63B
Surprise %-0.11%0.37%-0.93%-0.09%-----

Net Income Forecast

$-100M $0 $100M $200M $300M $400M Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$-50.66M$348.90M$88.50M$178.20M-----
Avg Forecast$27.06M$226.22M$308.24M$178.20M$196.10M$223.37M$262.05M$270.85M-
High Forecast$-19.70M$180.98M$246.59M$142.56M$194.23M$216.16M$234.31M$253.45M-
Low Forecast$73.82M$271.47M$369.89M$213.84M$213.36M$230.57M$289.80M$319.87M-
Surprise %-287.23%54.23%-71.29%------

SAH Forecast FAQ

Is Sonic Automotive stock a buy?

Sonic Automotive stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 6 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 3 Buy, 3 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Sonic Automotive is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Sonic Automotive's price target?

Sonic Automotive's price target, set by 6 Wall Street analysts, averages $62.33 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $58 at the low end to $65 at the high end, suggesting a potential -14.91% change from the previous close price of $73.25.

How does Sonic Automotive stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Sonic Automotive stock forecast shows a -14.91% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (4.57%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (-3.70%).

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

  • January 2025: 20.00% Strong Buy, 30.00% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 20.00% Strong Buy, 20.00% Buy, 60.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 16.67% Strong Buy, 16.67% Buy, 50.00% Hold, 16.67% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Sonic Automotive’s EPS forecast?

Sonic Automotive's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 5.54 for 2024, a 11.69% increase from the reported $4.96 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $6.14, $7.51 for 2026, $7.99 for 2027, and $0 for 2028.

What is Sonic Automotive’s revenue forecast?

Sonic Automotive's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $13.94B for 2024, a -3.00% decrease from the reported $14.37B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $14.42B, $14.97B for 2026, $16.14B for 2027, and $17.25B for 2028.

What is Sonic Automotive’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Sonic Automotive's average annual net income forecast is $196.1M for 2024, reflecting an 10.04% increase from the reported $178.2M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $223.37M, $262.05M for 2026, $270.85M for 2027, and $0 for 2028.