Sonic Automotive (SAH) Projected to Post Earnings on Wednesday

Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) is expected to be announcing its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Wednesday, February 18th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $1.56 per share and revenue of $3.9427 billion for the quarter. Individuals can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET.

Sonic Automotive Trading Down 1.0%

Shares of NYSE:SAH opened at $60.06 on Tuesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.68, a quick ratio of 0.27 and a current ratio of 1.02. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.05 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.23 and a beta of 0.93. Sonic Automotive has a 1-year low of $52.00 and a 1-year high of $89.62. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $62.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $69.05.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Sonic Automotive

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. lifted its position in shares of Sonic Automotive by 8.6% in the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,577 shares of the company’s stock worth $221,000 after purchasing an additional 284 shares in the last quarter. Creative Planning increased its stake in Sonic Automotive by 12.4% in the 3rd quarter. Creative Planning now owns 3,000 shares of the company’s stock valued at $228,000 after buying an additional 332 shares during the period. Franklin Resources Inc. lifted its position in Sonic Automotive by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 11,927 shares of the company’s stock worth $738,000 after buying an additional 448 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of Sonic Automotive by 5.8% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 8,853 shares of the company’s stock valued at $504,000 after buying an additional 483 shares during the period. Finally, Swiss National Bank boosted its stake in shares of Sonic Automotive by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Swiss National Bank now owns 27,600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,100,000 after buying an additional 500 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 46.92% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Sonic Automotive in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Morgan Stanley set a $68.00 target price on Sonic Automotive in a report on Monday, December 8th. Wall Street Zen cut Sonic Automotive from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, January 11th. Needham & Company LLC cut their price objective on Sonic Automotive from $95.00 to $90.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Sonic Automotive from $71.00 to $69.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Four analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, five have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $79.63.

Sonic Automotive Company Profile

Sonic Automotive, Inc is a publicly traded automotive retailer that operates a network of franchised new-car dealerships and used-vehicle dealerships across the United States. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company offers a range of services that include vehicle sales, leasing, finance and insurance products, service and parts, and collision repair. Sonic Automotive’s dealerships represent numerous major automotive brands, and the company also markets a broad selection of pre-owned vehicles under its own banner.

In addition to its core dealership operations, Sonic Automotive has developed digital retail capabilities that allow customers to research, shop and complete transactions online.