Sonic Automotive (SAH) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions
SAH Stock Forecast
Sonic Automotive stock forecast is as follows: an average price target of $62.33 (represents a -1.06% downside from SAH’s last price of $63.00) and a rating consensus of 'Buy', based on 6 wall street analysts offering a 1-year stock forecast.
SAH Price Target
The average price target for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is $62.33 based on 1-year price targets from 6 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months, with a price target range of $65.00 to $58.00. This represents a potential -1.06% downside from SAH's last price of $63.00.
SAH Analyst Ratings
According to 6 Wall Street analysts, Sonic Automotive's rating consensus is 'Buy'. The analyst rating breakdown for SAH stock is 0 'Strong Buy' (0.00%), 3 'Buy' (50.00%), 3 'Hold' (50.00%), 0 'Sell' (0.00%), and 0 'Strong Sell' (0.00%).
Sonic Automotive Price Target by Analyst
| Date | Analyst | Company | Price Target | Price when Published | Price Target/Price when Published | Price Target/Last Closing Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2024 | Garrett Nelson | CFRA | $65.00 | $69.32 | -6.23% | 3.17% |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Adam Jonas | Morgan Stanley | $58.00 | $57.44 | 0.97% | -7.94% |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Jeff Lick | Stephens | $64.00 | $53.54 | 19.54% | 1.59% |
The latest Sonic Automotive stock forecast, released on Dec 02, 2024 by Garrett Nelson from CFRA, set a price target of $65.00, which represents a -6.23% decrease from the stock price at the time of the forecast ($69.32), and a 3.17% increase from SAH last price ($63.00).
Sonic Automotive Price Target by Period
| 1M | 3M | 12M | |
|---|---|---|---|
| # Anlaysts | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Price Target | $65.00 | $61.50 | $62.33 |
| Last Closing Price | $63.00 | $63.00 | $63.00 |
| Upside/Downside | 3.17% | -2.38% | -1.06% |
In the current month, the average price target of Sonic Automotive stock is $65.00, according to 1 Wall Street analyst offering twelve months forecast. The average price target represents a 3.17% increase as opposed to Sonic Automotive's last price of $63.00. This month's average price target is up 5.69% compared to last quarter, and up 4.28% compared to last year.
Analyst Ratings Upgrades/Downgrades
| Date | Company | Previous Rating | New Rating | Rating Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 02, 2024 | CFRA | Hold | Hold | Hold |
| Nov 22, 2024 | Seaport Global | Neutral | Buy | Upgrade |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal-Weight | Upgrade |
| Sep 11, 2024 | Stephens | Equal-Weight | Initialise | |
| Sep 10, 2024 | J.P. Morgan | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Sep 10, 2024 | Needham | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Needham | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 20, 2024 | J.P. Morgan | Underperform | Underperform | Hold |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Needham | Buy | Initialise | |
| Feb 29, 2024 | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Underweight | Hold |
| May 01, 2023 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Feb 21, 2023 | J.P. Morgan | Neutral | Downgrade | |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Aug 01, 2022 | Benchmark | Buy | Buy | Hold |
| Apr 29, 2022 | Seaport Global | Neutral | Downgrade |
Sonic Automotive's last stock rating was published by CFRA on Dec 02, 2024. The company gave SAH a "Hold" rating, the same as its previous rate.
Sonic Automotive Financial Forecast
Sonic Automotive Revenue Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $3.64B | $3.65B | $3.49B | $3.59B | $3.45B | $3.65B | $3.59B | $3.18B | $3.07B | $3.35B | $2.79B | $2.80B | $2.55B | $2.11B | $2.31B | $2.75B | $2.70B |
| Avg Forecast | $3.65B | $3.63B | $3.61B | $3.43B | $3.72B | $3.61B | $3.58B | $3.44B | $3.59B | $3.55B | $3.54B | $3.45B | $3.61B | $3.55B | $3.60B | $3.55B | $3.55B | $3.75B | $3.90B | $3.70B | $3.11B | $3.07B | $3.00B | $2.53B | $2.82B | $2.60B | $2.16B | $2.33B | $2.74B | $2.60B |
| High Forecast | $3.70B | $3.68B | $3.65B | $3.47B | $3.77B | $3.65B | $3.62B | $3.47B | $3.62B | $3.58B | $3.55B | $3.45B | $3.69B | $3.66B | $3.64B | $3.59B | $3.59B | $3.75B | $3.90B | $3.70B | $3.11B | $3.07B | $3.00B | $2.53B | $2.82B | $2.60B | $2.16B | $2.33B | $2.74B | $2.60B |
| Low Forecast | $3.60B | $3.59B | $3.56B | $3.39B | $3.67B | $3.56B | $3.53B | $3.41B | $3.54B | $3.52B | $3.53B | $3.45B | $3.55B | $3.43B | $3.55B | $3.50B | $3.50B | $3.75B | $3.90B | $3.70B | $3.11B | $3.07B | $3.00B | $2.53B | $2.82B | $2.60B | $2.16B | $2.33B | $2.74B | $2.60B |
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.03% | 1.01% | 0.98% | 1.01% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 0.97% | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.12% | 1.10% | 0.99% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 0.99% | 1.00% | 1.04% |
Sonic Automotive's average Quarter revenue forecast for Dec 23 based on 4 analysts is $3.61B, with a low forecast of $3.55B, and a high forecast of $3.69B. SAH's average Quarter revenue forecast represents a -0.97% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter revenue of $3.64B (Sep 23).
Sonic Automotive EBITDA Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| EBITDA | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $172.80M | $177.10M | $140.90M | $209.90M | $181.70M | $184.70M | $183.50M | $167.39M | $147.90M | $187.64M | $109.45M | $126.25M | $117.70M | $75.02M | $-200.57M | $107.68M | $88.08M |
| Avg Forecast | $125.17M | $124.54M | $123.65M | $117.61M | $127.56M | $123.65M | $122.56M | $117.85M | $123.07M | $121.69M | $121.33M | $221.85M | $123.69M | $121.62M | $123.46M | $201.68M | $110.68M | $173.29M | $180.21M | $183.34M | $143.99M | $141.76M | $138.75M | $72.57M | $130.63M | $120.04M | $99.84M | $-104.00M | $126.96M | $120.40M |
| High Forecast | $126.68M | $126.03M | $125.14M | $119.03M | $129.09M | $125.13M | $124.04M | $118.88M | $124.09M | $122.64M | $121.72M | $266.21M | $126.46M | $125.56M | $124.94M | $242.01M | $132.81M | $173.29M | $180.21M | $220.01M | $143.99M | $141.76M | $138.75M | $87.09M | $130.63M | $120.04M | $99.84M | $-83.20M | $126.96M | $120.40M |
| Low Forecast | $123.56M | $122.93M | $122.05M | $116.09M | $125.91M | $122.05M | $120.98M | $116.83M | $121.36M | $120.73M | $120.94M | $177.48M | $121.62M | $117.57M | $121.86M | $161.34M | $88.54M | $173.29M | $180.21M | $146.67M | $143.99M | $141.76M | $138.75M | $58.06M | $130.63M | $120.04M | $99.84M | $-124.80M | $126.96M | $120.40M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.42% | 1.43% | 0.70% | 1.90% | 1.05% | 1.02% | 1.00% | 1.16% | 1.04% | 1.35% | 1.51% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.75% | 1.93% | 0.85% | 0.73% |
4 analysts predict SAH's average Quarter EBITDA for Dec 23 to be $123.69M, with a high of $126.46M and a low of $121.62M. This is -28.42% lower than Sonic Automotive's previous annual EBITDA (Sep 23) of $172.80M.
Sonic Automotive Net Income Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| Net Income | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $68.40M | $23.40M | $47.70M | $-190.90M | $87.30M | $94.80M | $97.30M | $96.53M | $84.48M | $113.84M | $54.22M | $57.34M | $59.82M | $30.79M | $-199.33M | $46.31M | $29.01M |
| Avg Forecast | $75.04M | $76.08M | $52.00M | $48.16M | $56.42M | $59.45M | $50.14M | $46.88M | $50.79M | $49.93M | $48.18M | $119.72M | $63.71M | $61.78M | $57.41M | $108.84M | $63.71M | $86.15M | $88.85M | $98.94M | $64.47M | $67.11M | $54.39M | $35.95M | $49.01M | $39.74M | $10.89M | $-103.36M | $30.71M | $19.96M |
| High Forecast | $76.21M | $77.27M | $52.81M | $48.92M | $57.30M | $60.38M | $50.92M | $48.71M | $52.19M | $51.98M | $48.84M | $143.66M | $67.25M | $70.41M | $58.31M | $130.60M | $76.45M | $86.15M | $88.85M | $118.73M | $65.24M | $67.11M | $54.39M | $43.14M | $49.01M | $39.74M | $10.89M | $-82.69M | $30.71M | $19.96M |
| Low Forecast | $73.77M | $74.80M | $51.13M | $47.35M | $55.47M | $58.45M | $49.30M | $44.68M | $49.39M | $47.88M | $47.52M | $95.78M | $60.17M | $52.81M | $56.45M | $87.07M | $50.96M | $86.15M | $88.85M | $79.15M | $63.69M | $67.11M | $54.39M | $28.76M | $49.01M | $39.74M | $10.89M | $-124.03M | $30.71M | $19.96M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.11% | 0.41% | 0.44% | -3.00% | 1.01% | 1.07% | 0.98% | 1.50% | 1.26% | 2.09% | 1.51% | 1.17% | 1.51% | 2.83% | 1.93% | 1.51% | 1.45% |
Sonic Automotive's average Quarter net income forecast for Dec 23 is $63.71M, with a range of $60.17M to $67.25M. SAH's average Quarter net income forecast represents a -6.85% decrease compared to the company's last Quarter net income of $68.40M (Sep 23).
Sonic Automotive SG&A Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| SG&A | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $409.60M | $391.90M | $412.80M | $366.30M | $399.00M | $402.80M | $387.00M | $343.35M | $321.37M | $320.62M | $289.36M | $258.98M | $257.17M | $230.36M | $282.16M | $260.92M | $296.83M |
| Avg Forecast | $391.23M | $389.23M | $386.47M | $367.59M | $398.67M | $386.46M | $383.06M | $368.34M | $384.64M | $380.33M | $379.20M | $476.17M | $386.60M | $380.14M | $385.87M | $432.88M | $227.02M | $400.35M | $416.35M | $393.53M | $332.67M | $327.52M | $320.55M | $191.86M | $301.80M | $277.35M | $230.67M | $146.30M | $293.32M | $278.16M |
| High Forecast | $395.93M | $393.92M | $391.12M | $372.01M | $403.47M | $391.11M | $387.67M | $371.55M | $387.85M | $383.31M | $380.42M | $571.41M | $395.24M | $392.43M | $390.51M | $519.46M | $272.43M | $400.35M | $416.35M | $472.24M | $332.67M | $327.52M | $320.55M | $230.23M | $301.80M | $277.35M | $230.67M | $175.56M | $293.32M | $278.16M |
| Low Forecast | $386.17M | $384.20M | $381.48M | $362.84M | $393.52M | $381.46M | $378.11M | $365.14M | $379.30M | $377.35M | $377.99M | $380.94M | $380.12M | $367.47M | $380.88M | $346.31M | $181.62M | $400.35M | $416.35M | $314.83M | $332.67M | $327.52M | $320.55M | $153.48M | $301.80M | $277.35M | $230.67M | $117.04M | $293.32M | $278.16M |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.08% | 1.02% | 0.95% | 1.61% | 1.00% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 1.03% | 0.98% | 1.00% | 1.51% | 0.86% | 0.93% | 1.00% | 1.93% | 0.89% | 1.07% |
Sonic Automotive's average Quarter SG&A projection for Dec 23 is $386.60M, based on 4 Wall Street analysts, with a range of $380.12M to $395.24M. The forecast indicates a -5.62% fall compared to SAH last annual SG&A of $409.60M (Sep 23).
Sonic Automotive EPS Forecast
| Dec 26 | Sep 26 | Jun 26 | Mar 26 | Dec 25 | Sep 25 | Jun 25 | Mar 25 | Dec 24 | Sep 24 | Jun 24 | Mar 24 | Dec 23 | Sep 23 | Jun 23 | Mar 23 | Dec 22 | Sep 22 | Jun 22 | Mar 22 | Dec 21 | Sep 21 | Jun 21 | Mar 21 | Dec 20 | Sep 20 | Jun 20 | Mar 20 | Dec 19 | Sep 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # Analysts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
| EPS | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $1.96 | $0.66 | $1.33 | $-5.23 | $2.28 | $2.40 | $2.41 | $2.36 | $2.03 | $2.74 | $1.31 | $1.37 | $1.41 | $0.72 | $-4.68 | $1.07 | $0.67 |
| Avg Forecast | $2.15 | $2.18 | $1.49 | $1.38 | $1.62 | $1.70 | $1.44 | $1.34 | $1.46 | $1.43 | $1.38 | $1.30 | $1.83 | $1.77 | $1.64 | $1.83 | $2.20 | $2.47 | $2.55 | $2.37 | $1.85 | $1.92 | $1.56 | $0.92 | $1.40 | $1.14 | $0.31 | $0.22 | $0.88 | $0.57 |
| High Forecast | $2.18 | $2.21 | $1.51 | $1.40 | $1.64 | $1.73 | $1.46 | $1.40 | $1.50 | $1.49 | $1.40 | $1.30 | $1.93 | $2.02 | $1.67 | $1.86 | $2.23 | $2.47 | $2.55 | $2.37 | $1.87 | $1.92 | $1.56 | $0.92 | $1.40 | $1.14 | $0.31 | $0.22 | $0.88 | $0.57 |
| Low Forecast | $2.11 | $2.14 | $1.46 | $1.36 | $1.59 | $1.67 | $1.41 | $1.28 | $1.42 | $1.37 | $1.36 | $1.30 | $1.72 | $1.51 | $1.62 | $1.80 | $2.16 | $2.47 | $2.55 | $2.37 | $1.82 | $1.92 | $1.56 | $0.92 | $1.40 | $1.14 | $0.31 | $0.22 | $0.88 | $0.57 |
| Surprise % | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1.11% | 0.40% | 0.73% | -2.38% | 0.92% | 0.94% | 1.02% | 1.28% | 1.06% | 1.76% | 1.43% | 0.98% | 1.24% | 2.31% | -21.33% | 1.22% | 1.17% |
According to 4 Wall Street analysts, Sonic Automotive's projected average Quarter EPS for Dec 23 is $1.83, with a low estimate of $1.72 and a high estimate of $1.93. This represents a -6.86% decrease compared to SAH previous annual EPS of $1.96 (Sep 23).
Sonic Automotive Peer Comparison by Price Target
| Ticker | Company | Last Closing Price | Avg Price Target | Upside/Downside | Avg Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN | AutoNation | $170.49 | $229.00 | 34.32% | Buy |
| PAG | Penske Automotive Group | $161.76 | $180.00 | 11.28% | Buy |
| GPI | Group 1 Automotive | $421.48 | $430.00 | 2.02% | Buy |
| LAD | Lithia Motors | $370.77 | $363.00 | -2.10% | Buy |
| SAH | Sonic Automotive | $65.41 | $62.33 | -4.71% | Buy |
| ABG | Asbury Automotive Group | $252.30 | $236.50 | -6.26% | Hold |