Sonic AutomotiveSAH +2.69%82 Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates SAH with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $64.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 842 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sonic Automotive ranks worse than 57.72% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Sonic Automotive is 1.93%.
As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Sonic Automotive is 1.82%.
SAH's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than 57.72% of 842
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 2.56
vs SAH: 1.93
During the past 12 months, Sonic Automotive's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 14.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 12.30% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 31.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 29.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Sonic Automotive was 58.70% per year. The lowest was -62.70% per year. And the median was 26.00% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
Sonic Automotive Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms
SAH vs CARG, MCW, DRVN: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Sonic Automotive Forward Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.
Sonic Automotive Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Sonic Automotive Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.410000
2026-06-15
2026-06-15
2026-07-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.380000
2026-03-13
2026-03-13
2026-04-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.380000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2026-01-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.380000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-10-15
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Sonic Automotive's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.93% mean?
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.93% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #486 out of 842 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 57.7%.
Is Sonic Automotive's Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93%. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56. Sonic Automotive's value of 1.93% is 24.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #486 out of 842 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Forward Dividend Yield % compare to CARG and MCW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sonic Automotive ranks #486 out of 842 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Sonic Automotive in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56. Sonic Automotive's value of 1.93% is 24.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 2.56, based on 842 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Sonic Automotive's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 1.93% is 24.6% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 2.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sonic Automotive's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sonic Automotive stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $64.31, compared to a current price of $83.62 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93% and 24.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 2.56. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 1.93% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Sonic Automotive (SAH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sonic Automotive stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $83.62 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.31.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Forward Dividend Yield %: 1.93%
GF Value™: $64.31 vs. price of $83.62 (30% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#486 of 842)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sonic Automotive is one of the largest auto dealership groups in the United States. The company has 107 franchised stores in 18 states, primarily in metropolitan areas in California, Texas, and the Southeast, plus 18 EchoPark used-vehicle stores in 10 states, 16 collision centers, and 20 powersports locations. The franchise stores derive revenue from new and used vehicles plus parts and collision repair, finance, insurance, and wholesale auctions. Luxury and import dealerships make up about 86% of franchise new-vehicle revenue, while Honda, BMW, Mercedes, and Toyota constitute about 56% of new-vehicle revenue. BMW is the largest brand at about 23%. 2025 revenue was $15.2 billion, with Texas and California constituting 51% of the total. EchoPark's portion was $2.1 billion.
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