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Sonic Automotive (SAH): analyst forecast and price target
Analyst consensus
Moderate Sell0 Buy1 Hold1 Sell
Ratings of 2 analysts in the last 3 months · top analysts only12-month forecast
Based on 2 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $69.50, the highest $75.00, the lowest $64.00. The average is +9.3% from the last price of $63.61.
Analyst ratings 15
| Analyst | Firm | Price target | Rating | Upside | Action | Date | Move vs SPY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Perry★★★★★★★★★★#6720 · hits 46% · avg +0.9% | Bank of America Securities | $115 → $98.00−14.8% | Buy | +54.1% | Reiterated | 15.10.26on TipRanks Oct 16 04:50 | +5.5%next day +1.3% | ↗ |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $107 → $74.00−30.8% | Buy | +16.3% | Reiterated | 07.10.26on TipRanks 06:40 | −0.5%next day +2.1% · 5 days +0.2% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $72.00 → $64.00−11.1% | Sell | +0.6% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 | −3.2%next day −0.5% · 5 days +0.2% | ↗ |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $87.00 → $75.00−13.8% | Hold | +17.9% | Reiterated | 06.10.26on TipRanks 04:50 | −3.2%next day −0.5% · 5 days +0.2% | ↗ |
| Daniela Haigian★★★★★★★★★★#9261 · hits 48% · avg −1.5% | Morgan Stanley | $72.00 → $57.00−20.8% | Sell | −10.4% | Assigned | 04.10.26on TipRanks Oct 5 05:31 | −1.0%next day −3.2% · 5 days −3.3% | ↗ |
| AI xAi Auto - DealershipsxAI Grok-3 | TipRanks - xAI | $81.00 → $70.00−13.6% | Hold | +10.0% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI DeepSeek Auto - DealershipsDeepSeek R1-0528 | TipRanks - DeepSeek | $77.00 → $66.00−14.3% | Hold | +3.8% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI OpenAI Auto - DealershipsOpenAI 4o | TipRanks - OpenAI | $77.00 → $67.00−13.0% | Hold | +5.3% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI Anthropic Auto - DealershipsAnthropic Opus-4.1 | TipRanks - Anthropic | $75.00 → $66.00−12.0% | Hold | +3.8% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI Google Auto - DealershipsGemini 2.5Pro | TipRanks - Google | $82.00 → $69.00−15.9% | Hold | +8.5% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| AI PerPlexity Auto - DealershipsPerPlexity SonarPro | TipRanks - PerPlexity | $80.00 → $69.00−13.7% | Hold | +8.5% | Reiterated | 18.09.26on TipRanks 12:06 | — | |
| John Babcock★★★★★★★★★★#1716 · hits 59% · avg +11.8% | Barclays | $92.00 → $87.00−5.4% | Hold | +36.8% | Reiterated | 19.08.26on TipRanks 03:11 | +1.8%next day −0.5% · 5 days −0.7% | ↗ |
| Daniela Haigian★★★★★★★★★★#9261 · hits 48% · avg −1.5% | Morgan Stanley | $72.00 | Sell | +13.2% | Downgrade | 07.08.26on TipRanks Aug 6 16:34 | −3.5%next day −2.9% · 5 days −2.4% | ↗ |
| Rajat Gupta CFA★★★★★★★★★★#2112 · hits 51% · avg +7.4% | J.P. Morgan | $76.00 → $72.00−5.3% | Sell | +13.2% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 08:40 | −0.6%next day −1.5% · 5 days −8.6% | ↗ |
| Joseph Spak★★★★★★★★★★#12325 · hits 44% · avg −9.1% | UBS | $109 → $107−1.8% | Buy | +68.2% | Reiterated | 04.08.26on TipRanks 08:40 | −0.6%next day −1.5% · 5 days −8.6% | ↗ |
| Michael Ward★★★★★★★★★★#1599 · hits 60% · avg +9.6% | Citi | $95.00 → $115+21.1% | Buy | +80.8% | Reiterated | 03.08.26on TipRanks 06:50 | −6.2%next day −0.6% · 5 days −10.3% | ↗ |
| Chris Pierce★★★★★★★★★★#11893 · hits 42% · avg −5.3% | Needham | $90.00 → $139+54.4% | Buy | +118.5% | Reiterated | 31.07.26on TipRanks 05:33 | −9.5%next day −6.2% · 5 days −13.5% | ↗ |
| Alexander Perry★★★★★★★★★★#6720 · hits 46% · avg +0.9% | Bank of America Securities | $108 → $115+6.5% | Buy | +80.8% | Reiterated | 30.07.26on TipRanks Jul 31 06:51 | −12.6%next day −9.5% · 5 days −19.0% | ↗ |
| Glenn Chin★★★★★★★★★★#3964 · hits 58% · avg +6.0% | Seaport Global | — | Hold | — | Downgrade | 16.07.26on TipRanks Jul 17 05:50 | +3.5%next day −1.3% · 5 days −1.8% | ↗ |
| Jeff Lick★★★★★★★★★★#3870 · hits 44% · avg +8.6% | Stephens | $89.00 | Hold | +39.9% | Assigned | 13.07.26on TipRanks 07:55 | −3.5%next day +1.7% · 5 days +7.4% | ↗ |
| Michael Albanese★★★★★★★★★★#12159 · hits 37% · avg −12.1% | Benchmark Co. | $85.00 | Buy | +33.6% | Reiterated | 30.10.25on TipRanks Oct 28 07:45 | −1.2%next day −2.1% · 5 days −2.8% | ↗ |
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Best analysts covering Sonic Automotive
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How the average price target moved
The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $99.50 at a price of $60.35 (+64.9%); now: $88.86 at $63.61 (+39.7%).
PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target
Recommendation trend · top analysts
Strong BuyBuyHoldSell
| Rating | 05.26 | 06.26 | 07.26 | 08.26 | 09.26 | 10.26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hold | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sell | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Earnings and sales forecast
Next report: 29.10.26 (Q3 2026, date not confirmed)
Earnings per share
Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $1.66 (from $1.53 to $1.78). Last quarter: $1.82.
Sales
Next quarter’s sales estimate — $4.0B (from $3.9B to $4.1B). Last quarter: $3.9B.
Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical
About Sonic Automotive
- CEO: David Bruton Smith
- Employees: 11,000
- 4401 Colwick Road, Charlotte, NC, 28211, US
- www.sonicautomotive.com
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as a significant automotive retailer across the United States, structuring its diverse business activities into two primary divisions: Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is responsible for selling both new and pre-owned cars and light trucks, in addition to supplying replacement parts. This division also provides a full range of services, including routine vehicle maintenance, authorized manufacturer warranty repairs, and specialized paint and collision repair. Moreover, it assists customers in securing supplementary products such as extended warranties, service contracts, financing options, insurance, and other aftermarket offerings. The EchoPark segment specializes in the retail of used cars and light trucks. Operating from its dedicated pre-owned vehicle specialty stores, this division also helps clients with the purchase of finance and insurance products. As of December 31, 2021, Sonic Automotive's extensive network included 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 distinct automotive brands. The company also managed 17 collision repair centers spread across 17 states, alongside 46 EchoPark stores located in 16 states, which comprised 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle outlets. Founded in 1997, Sonic Automotive, Inc. is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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