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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 12 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $65.00, with a high of $65.00 and a low of $65.00. This represents a 10.68% increase from the last price of $58.73.

$50 $54 $58 $62 $66 $70 High: $65 Avg: $65 Low: $65 Last Closed Price: $58.73

SAH Stock Rating

Sonic Automotive stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (50.00%), 5 Hold (41.67%), 1 Sell (8.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 12 0 1 5 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

SAH Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockSonic Automotive10.68%
SectorConsumer Cyclical Stocks 28.52%
IndustryCar Dealership Stocks10.69%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts--3
Avg Price Target--$62.33
Last Closing Price$58.73$58.73$58.73
Upside/Downside--6.13%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 25234--9
Mar, 25234--9
Feb, 25234--9
Jan, 25235--10
Dec, 24226--10
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 02, 2024Garrett NelsonCFRA$65.00$69.32-6.23%10.68%
Sep 25, 2024Adam JonasMorgan Stanley$58.00$57.440.97%-1.24%
Sep 11, 2024Jeff LickStephens$64.00$53.5419.54%8.97%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
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$5.09$6.33----
Avg Forecast$3.76$7.66$9.19$6.95$5.54$6.14$7.51$7.99-
High Forecast$3.89$7.92$9.38$7.08$5.94$6.42$8.07$8.91-
Low Forecast$3.63$7.40$9.01$6.82$5.41$6.02$6.53$7.06-
Surprise %-131.65%10.05%-75.08%-26.76%14.26%----

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$14.22B----
Avg Forecast$9.78B$12.35B$14.13B$14.39B$13.94B$14.42B$14.97B$16.14B$17.25B
High Forecast$10.04B$12.68B$14.36B$14.47B$13.96B$14.57B$15.13B$16.74B$17.63B
Low Forecast$9.52B$12.03B$13.93B$14.33B$13.91B$14.11B$14.82B$15.54B$16.83B
Surprise %-0.11%0.37%-0.93%-0.09%2.03%----

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$216.00M----
Avg Forecast$27.06M$226.22M$308.24M$178.20M$196.10M$223.37M$262.05M$270.85M-
High Forecast$73.82M$271.47M$369.89M$213.84M$213.36M$230.57M$289.80M$319.87M-
Low Forecast$-19.70M$180.98M$246.59M$142.56M$194.23M$216.16M$234.31M$253.45M-
Surprise %-287.23%54.23%-71.29%-10.15%----

SAH Forecast FAQ

Is Sonic Automotive stock a buy?

Sonic Automotive stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 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 12 Wall Street analysts, averages $65 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $65 at the low end to $65 at the high end, suggesting a potential 10.68% change from the previous closing price of $58.73.

How does Sonic Automotive stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Sonic Automotive's stock forecast shows a 10.68% upside, underperforming the average forecast for the consumer cyclical stocks sector (28.52%) and underperforming the car dealership stocks industry (10.69%).

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

  • April 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 22.22% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 0% 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 2025 is $6.14, marking a -3.00% decrease from the reported $6.33 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $7.51 in 2026, $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 2025 is $14.42B, reflecting a 1.41% increase from the reported $14.22B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $14.97B, followed by $16.14B for 2027, 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 2025 stands at $223.37M, representing an 3.41% increase from the reported $216M in 2024. Projections indicate $262.05M in 2026, $270.85M in 2027, and $0 in 2028.