SAH Sonic Automotive dividend history, payout ratio & dates

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 40
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 64
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 68
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 37

Last dividend date: Jun 15, 2026

Dividend yield: 1.91%

Payout ratio: 48.1%

Sonic Automotive's last dividend was on Jun 15, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.41 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.55 per share, the stock yields 1.92%. The latest dividend has increased by $0.03, or 8% from the prior dividend.

SAH dividend stats
DPS
$1.55
Dividend yield
1.91%
Payout ratio
48.1%
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
2.52%
Payout ratio
43.8%

Sonic Automotive Dividend yield

What is Sonic Automotive current dividend yield

Sonic Automotive's dividend yield of 1.92% is higher than its peers average but lower than the Consumer Cyclical sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.52%, Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is 24% lower. Historically SAH's dividend yield has averaged at 1.9% in the last 5 years, which is in line with the current one.

SAH Dividend history

What is SAH dividend payout history and dates

Sonic Automotive has a long history of dividend payments, including the last 16 consecutive years with dividend payouts. SAH has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has increased by 15% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price up by 3% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 11%.

Sonic Automotive Dividend history chart

Ex-date Amount Yield (TTM)
Jun 15, 2026 $0.41 1.85%
Mar 13, 2026 $0.38 2.49%
Dec 15, 2025 $0.38 2.22%
Sep 15, 2025 $0.38 1.81%
Jun 13, 2025 $0.35 1.8%
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

What is Sonic Automotive dividend payout ratio compared to the sector

Payout ratio

Sonic Automotive's payout ratio of 48.1% is above the Consumer Cyclical sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Cyclical sector average of 43.8%, Sonic Automotive's payout ratio is 10% higher.

Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)

SAH dividend vs peer dividends

How does SAH dividend compare to its peers' dividends
Name Dividend yield DPS Payout ratio
PAG Penske Automotive Group Inc 3.12% $5.52 39.3%
SAH Sonic Automotive Inc 1.91% $1.55 48.1%
RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc 1.09% $0.76 22.3%
LAD Lithia Motors Inc 0.75% $2.22 7.7%
GPI Group 1 Automotive Inc 0.66% $2.1 8%

Frequently asked questions

Does Sonic Automotive pay a dividend?

Yes, Sonic Automotive has been paying dividends for the last 16 years.

When was SAH's last dividend?

Sonic Automotive's last dividend ex-date was on Jun 15, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.41 per share.

How much dividend does Sonic Automotive pay (per share)?

SAH's annualized dividend per share is $1.55.

What is Sonic Automotive's dividend yield?

Currently Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is 1.92%.

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 48.1%.

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.