SAH Dividend History & Yield
Sonic Automotive, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.41 | $41.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 142 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.41 | $41.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 233 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.41 | $41.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 324 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.41 | $41.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SAH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.64 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much SAH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 732 | $44,839 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,659 | $224,195 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,318 | $448,390 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.68%. $10,000 in SAH would currently pay about $268 a year ($22 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
SAH dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.41 | +0.0% |
| Jun 15, 2026 | — | $0.41 | +7.9% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.38 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.38 | +8.6% |
| Jun 13, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2025 | — | $0.35 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | — | $0.35 | +16.7% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +3.6% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.28 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.28 | +12.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.25 | +108.3% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Mar 12, 2021 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 14, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2020 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2019 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2019 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2019 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2019 | — | $0.10 | +66.7% |
| Dec 13, 2018 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2018 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2018 | — | $0.06 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2018 | — | $0.06 | +20.0% |
| Dec 14, 2017 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2017 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2017 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2017 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2016 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2016 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2016 | — | $0.05 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2016 | — | $0.05 | +31.6% |
| Dec 11, 2015 | — | $0.038 | +52.0% |
| Sep 11, 2015 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2015 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2015 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2014 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2014 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2014 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2014 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2013 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2013 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2013 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2013 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2012 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2012 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2012 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2012 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2011 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2011 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2011 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2011 | — | $0.025 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2010 | — | $0.025 | -79.2% |
| Dec 11, 2008 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2008 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 11, 2008 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 12, 2008 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2007 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 12, 2007 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2007 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2007 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2006 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2006 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2006 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2006 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 13, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2005 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2004 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 13, 2004 | — | $0.12 | +20.0% |
| Jun 14, 2004 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Mar 11, 2004 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Dec 11, 2003 | — | $0.10 | +0.0% |
| Sep 11, 2003 | — | $0.10 | — |
SAH dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2026 | Raised 7.9% | $0.38 | $0.41 | Paid |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Raised 8.6% | $0.35 | $0.38 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
SAH scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Sonic Automotive, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in three segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The Franchised Dealerships segment engages in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repairs, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of third-party financing, extended warranties, service contracts, insurance, and other aftermarket products.
Sector: Consumer Cyclical. Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships. First dividend on our records: Sep 11, 2003. 86 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
SAH dividend FAQ
When is SAH's next ex-dividend date?
SAH's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 51 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.41 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does SAH pay dividends?
SAH pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.41 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is SAH's dividend yield?
SAH's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.58%, based on $1.58 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $61.28. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.64 per share, is 2.68%.
How much does SAH pay per share?
SAH pays about $0.41 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.64 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $164.00 a year.
Has SAH grown or cut its dividend?
SAH has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 29.1% a year (+10.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of SAH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.68%, you would need about 732 shares of SAH (roughly $44,839 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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