SAH dividend stats
vs. Consumer Cyclical sector
Dividend yield
Sonic Automotive's dividend yield of 2.28% 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 2.89%, Sonic Automotive's dividend yield is 21% 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. And with the stock price up by 0% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 10%.
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% |
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 43.7%, Sonic Automotive's payout ratio is 53% 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 | 3.08% | $4.44 | 32.3% |
| SAH Sonic Automotive Inc | 2.28% | $1.3 | 20.5% |
| RUSHA Rush Enterprises Inc | 1.33% | $0.71 | 18.4% |
| LAD Lithia Motors Inc | 0.72% | $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 2.28%.
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 
and Sharadar.