SAH Sonic Automotive dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Sonic Automotive's last dividend was on Mar 14, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.35 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.3 per share, the stock yields 2.21%.
Key dates
- SAH last dividend date: Mar 14, 2025
SAH dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
Sonic Automotive's dividend yield of 2.21% is higher than the industry and its peers average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 3.08%, Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is 28% lower. Historically SAH's dividend yield has averaged at 1.7% in the last 5 years, which is lower than the current one.
Dividend history
Sonic Automotive has a long history of dividend payments, including the last 15 consecutive years with dividend payouts. SAH has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 10% for the last twelve months. However with the stock price up by 21% from a year ago, the dividend yield has decreased by 9%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.35 | 2.21% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.35 | 1.88% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.14% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.12% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.3 | 2.28% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.3 | 2.09% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.11% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.29 | 2.45% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.28 | 1.99% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.28 | 2.05% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.89% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.85% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.34% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.97% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.87% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.12 | 0.92% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.1 | 0.75% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.1 | 1% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.1 | 0.97% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.1 | 1.39% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.1 | 2.31% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.1 | 1.17% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.1 | 1.13% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.1 | 1.37% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.1 | 2.02% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.06 | 1.71% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.06 | 1.08% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.06 | 1.01% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.06 | 1.04% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.05 | 1% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.05 | 1.08% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.05 | 1.02% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.05 | 0.99% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.9% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | $0.05 | 1.07% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.97% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | $0.05 | 0.68% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.038 | 0.48% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | $0.025 | 0.47% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | $0.025 | 0.41% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | $0.025 | 0.43% |
Sonic Automotive dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Sonic Automotive's payout ratio of 20.5% is above the industry and its peers average but below the Consumer Cyclical sector average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 41%, Sonic Automotive's payout ratio is 50% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SAH dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc | 2.97% | $4.44 | 32.3% |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 2.25% | $1.3 | 20.5% |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 1.44% | $0.71 | 18.4% |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 0.75% | $2.12 | 7.1% |
| GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc | 0.5% | $1.91 | 5.2% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonic Automotive pay a dividend?
Yes, Sonic Automotive has been paying dividends for the last 15 years.
When was SAH's last dividend?
Sonic Automotive's last dividend ex-date was on Mar 14, 2025. The dividend amount was $0.35 per share.
How much dividend does Sonic Automotive pay (per share)?
SAH's annualized dividend per share is $1.3.
What is Sonic Automotive's dividend yield?
Currently Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is 2.21%.
How often does Sonic Automotive pay dividends?
Sonic Automotive pays dividends quarterly.
What is Sonic Automotive's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Sonic Automotive is 20.5%.
Does Sonic Automotive pay a good dividend?
Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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