sonic automotive, as a fortune 500 company and member of the russell 2000 index, is among the largest automotive retailers in the united states. these dealerships provide comprehensive services, including sales of both new and used cars and light trucks, sales of replacement parts, performance of vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint and collision repair services, and arrangement of extended warranty contracts, financing and insurance for the company's customers. sonic automotive operates over 100 dealerships spread across 14 states and 25 major metropolitan markets. we represent approximately 30 different automotive brands with the majority of our dealerships being luxury and import brands. we are an industry-leading automotive retailer committed to providing our customers with an outstanding automotive experience that is delivered with professionalism, integrity and enthusiasm.
Company profile
Ticker
SAH
Exchange
Website
CEO
David Smith
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Industry (SIC)
SEC CIK
Corporate docs
Subsidiaries
AnTrev, LLC • Arngar, Inc. • Autobahn, Inc. • Avalon Ford, Inc. • Car Cash of North Carolina, Inc. • Cornerstone Acceptance Corporation • EP: AM Realty GA, LLC • EP: EchoPark AL, LLC • EP: EchoPark Automotive, Inc. • EP: EchoPark AZ, LLC ...
IRS number
562010790
SAH stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
8-K
Changes in Control of Registrant
25 Apr 24
10-Q
2024 Q1
Quarterly report
25 Apr 24
8-K
Sonic Automotive Reports First Quarter Financial Results
25 Apr 24
8-K
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
27 Mar 24
8-K
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
19 Mar 24
ARS
2023 FY
Annual report to shareholders
15 Mar 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
15 Mar 24
DEF 14A
Definitive proxy
15 Mar 24
10-K
2023 FY
Annual report
22 Feb 24
8-K
Sonic Automotive Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results
14 Feb 24
Transcripts
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2024 Q1
25 Apr 24
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q3
26 Oct 23
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q2
27 Jul 23
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q2
27 Jul 23
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2023 Q1
27 Apr 23
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q4
15 Feb 23
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q3
30 Oct 22
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q2
28 Jul 22
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2022 Q1
28 Apr 22
SAH
Earnings call transcript
2021 Q4
16 Feb 22
Latest ownership filings
4
JEFF DYKE
28 May 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
28 May 24
4
DAVID BRUTON SMITH
15 May 24
4
DAVID BRUTON SMITH
14 May 24
4
DAVID BRUTON SMITH
9 May 24
4
DAVID BRUTON SMITH
1 May 24
144
Notice of proposed sale of securities
29 Apr 24
4
Michael Edward Hodge
26 Apr 24
4
Keri A Kaiser
26 Apr 24
4
MARCUS G SMITH
25 Apr 24
Financial summary
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Diluted EPS |
Cash burn rate (est.) | Burn method: Change in cash | Burn method: Operating income | Burn method: FCF (opex + capex) | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q | Last Q | Avg 4Q |
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Cash on hand (at last report) | 15.10 mm | 15.10 mm | 15.10 mm | 15.10 mm | 15.10 mm | 15.10 mm |
Cash burn (monthly) | 4.60 mm | 12.09 mm | (no burn) | (no burn) | (no burn) | (no burn) |
Cash used (since last report) | 9.50 mm | 24.97 mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Cash remaining | 5.60 mm | -9.87 mm | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Runway (months of cash) | 1.2 | -0.8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Institutional ownership, Q4 2023
13F holders | Current |
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Total holders | 18 |
Opened positions | 2 |
Closed positions | 164 |
Increased positions | 2 |
Reduced positions | 10 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 8.69 bn |
Total shares | 98.72 mm |
Total puts | 0.00 |
Total calls | 0.00 |
Total put/call ratio | – |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
---|---|---|
Sonic Financial | 98.58 mm | $3.59 bn |
Assenagon Asset Management | 31.48 k | $1.77 bn |
New York State Teachers Retirement System | 31.24 k | $1.76 mm |
Denali Advisors | 27.80 k | $1.56 bn |
Raymond James & Associates | 22.25 k | $1.25 bn |
State of Alaska, Department of Revenue | 9.14 k | $513.00 k |
Nisa Investment Advisors | 4.31 k | $242.43 mm |
Arizona State Retirement System | 4.26 k | $239.17 mm |
Valley National Advisers | 3.28 k | $184.00 k |
SG Americas Securities | 2.06 k | $116.00 k |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
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28 May 24 | Dyke Jeff | Class A Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | Yes | Yes | 56.7617 | 15,000 | 851.43 k | 161,622 |
15 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 59.3599 | 16,646 | 988.10 k | 583,054 |
15 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 16.76 | 16,646 | 278.99 k | 599,700 |
15 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Options to purchase Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 16.76 | 16,646 | 278.99 k | 0 |
14 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 59.2681 | 41,770 | 2.48 mm | 583,054 |
14 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 16.76 | 41,770 | 700.07 k | 624,824 |
14 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Options to purchase Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 16.76 | 41,770 | 700.07 k | 16,646 |
13 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Sell | Dispose S | No | No | 59.2631 | 20,653 | 1.22 mm | 583,054 |
13 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 16.76 | 20,653 | 346.14 k | 603,707 |
13 May 24 | Smith David Bruton | Options to purchase Class A Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 16.76 | 20,653 | 346.14 k | 58,416 |
News
JP Morgan Maintains Underweight on Sonic Automotive, Raises Price Target to $53
2 May 24
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26 Apr 24
B of A Securities Upgrades Sonic Automotive to Buy, Raises Price Target to $68
26 Apr 24
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25 Apr 24
Sonic Automotive Jumps Over 10% After Earnings: 'Well-Positioned To Adapt To Evolving Market Conditions'
25 Apr 24