Sonic Automotive's dividends per share for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.38. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.49. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.24. As of today, Sonic Automotive's Dividend Yield % is 1.85%.
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.
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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.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Dividends per Share Explanation
1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.
Sonic Automotive's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Sonic Automotive was 0.22. The lowest was 0.05. And the median was 0.12.
2. 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 Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is $83.73.
Sonic Automotive's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.55.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Sonic Automotive was 3.63%. The lowest was 0.75%. And the median was 1.38%.
* 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.
Sonic Automotive Dividends per Share Related Terms
Sonic Automotive Dividends per Share Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sonic Automotive's Dividends per Share can be seen below:
* 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.
SAH vs CARG, DRVN, GPI: Dividends per Share Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Sonic Automotive's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and 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 Dividend Yield % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sonic Automotive's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sonic Automotive's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Sonic Automotive (SAH) has a Dividends per Share of $1.49 as of Mar. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors.
Is Sonic Automotive's Dividends per Share too high?
Sonic Automotive's current Dividends per Share is $1.49. Overall, Sonic Automotive has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sonic Automotive's Dividends per Share compare to CARG and DRVN?
Sonic Automotive's Dividends per Share of $1.49 can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for a Vehicles & Parts company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Vehicles & Parts industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Sonic Automotive and its competitors. Sonic Automotive's current Dividends per Share is $1.49. 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 $64.40, compared to a current price of $83.73 — trading 30% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $1.49. Sonic Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sonic Automotive (SAH), the current Dividends per Share is $1.49 as of Mar. 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 $83.73 is trading 30% above its estimated GF Value™ of $64.40.
GuruFocus considers Sonic Automotive to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAH:
Dividends per Share: $1.49
GF Value™: $64.40 vs. price of $83.73 (30% above fair value)
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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