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Sonic Automotive, Inc.
$83.29
-0.80%Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and EchoPark. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products for its guests. The EchoPark segment sells used cars and light trucks; and arranges finance and insurance product sales for its guests in pre-owned vehicle specialty retail locations. As of December 31, 2021, the company operated 140 new vehicle franchises representing 28 brands of cars and light trucks; 17 collision repair centers in 17 states; and 46 EchoPark stores in 16 states, including 11 Northwest Motorsport pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was incorporated in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.
At a Glance
Live SnapshotSonic Automotive, Inc. Dividend History
SAH Dividend Payment History
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.4100
Annual Amount
$1.5500
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.4100 | $0.4100 | Quarterly | +7.89% |
Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 23, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 24, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.3800 | $0.3800 | Quarterly | +8.57% |
Apr 24, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 24, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.3500 | $0.3500 | Quarterly | +16.67% |
Aug 5, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 | Quarterly | +3.45% |
Jul 27, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 27, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 | Quarterly | +3.57% |
Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $0.2800 | $0.2800 | Quarterly | +12.00% |
Jul 28, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 28, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | $0.2500 | $0.2500 | Quarterly | +108.33% |
Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 29, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Oct 15, 2021 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 29, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jul 15, 2021 | $0.1200 | $0.1200 | Quarterly | +20.00% |
Feb 17, 2021 | Mar 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 29, 2020 | Dec 15, 2020 | Jan 15, 2021 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 30, 2020 | Sep 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 29, 2020 | Jun 15, 2020 | Jul 15, 2020 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2020 | Mar 13, 2020 | Apr 15, 2020 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 24, 2019 | Dec 13, 2019 | Jan 15, 2020 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 25, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 | Oct 15, 2019 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 25, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jul 15, 2019 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | Apr 15, 2019 | $0.1000 | $0.1000 | Quarterly | +66.67% |
Oct 25, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Jan 15, 2019 | $0.0600 | $0.0600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 27, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 | $0.0600 | $0.0600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 26, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jul 13, 2018 | $0.0600 | $0.0600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 27, 2018 | Mar 15, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | $0.0600 | $0.0600 | Quarterly | +20.00% |
Oct 24, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 28, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Oct 13, 2017 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 26, 2017 | Jun 15, 2017 | Jul 14, 2017 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | Apr 14, 2017 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 1, 2016 | Dec 15, 2016 | Jan 13, 2017 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 26, 2016 | Sep 15, 2016 | Oct 14, 2016 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 26, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | Jul 15, 2016 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 23, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | Apr 15, 2016 | $0.0500 | $0.0500 | Quarterly | +31.58% |
Oct 28, 2015 | Dec 15, 2015 | Jan 15, 2016 | $0.0380 | $0.0380 | Quarterly | +52.00% |
Jul 20, 2015 | Sep 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 21, 2015 | Jun 15, 2015 | Jul 15, 2015 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 24, 2015 | Mar 13, 2015 | Apr 15, 2015 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Oct 21, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 | Jan 15, 2015 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Jul 22, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Apr 22, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 | Jul 15, 2014 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2014 | Mar 14, 2014 | Apr 15, 2014 | $0.0250 | $0.0250 | Quarterly | - |
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis
Dividend Sustainability Analysis
Payout Ratio
Conservative payout with excellent safety margin. Company retains significant earnings for growth, acquisitions, or building cash reserves. Dividend is highly sustainable.
FCF Payout Ratio
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Dividend Growth
Significant dividend reduction signals serious challenges. Company prioritizing financial stability over shareholder returns. High risk of further cuts.
Sustainability
Sustainable dividend with adequate coverage. Some areas for improvement but overall appears safe for dividend investors.
Key Insight
Recent dividend cut signals distress: Management forced to reduce payout, indicating financial pressure. Evaluate whether business challenges are temporary or structural before reinvesting.
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