SAH Dividend History & Yield

Sonic Automotive, Inc. · NYSE

Stock Consumer Cyclical Quarterly payer Consumer Discretionary
$76.25
+0.33% today
as of Sep 10, 2026
TTM yield
2.03%
$1.55/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
2.15%
$1.64/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$1.64
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.41
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Sep 15, 2026 Declared
in 5 days
Next pay date
Oct 15, 2026
in 35 days
Last ex-dividend date
Jun 15, 2026
$0.41 per share
Payout ratio
25%
of earnings
Market cap
2.4B
P/E 12.1
5y dividend CAGR
+29.8%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
5 yrs
consecutive annual raises
Years paying
23.0
since Sep 11, 2003
1y total return
-5.3%
price -7.2% + dividends 1.9%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 5 days) Oct 15, 2026 $0.41 $41.00 Declared
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 96 days) Dec 29, 2026 $0.41 $41.00 Estimated
Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 187 days) Mar 30, 2027 $0.41 $41.00 Estimated
Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 278 days) Jun 29, 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

Last 40 payments per share from Sep 13, 2016 to Jun 15, 2026; most recent $0.41$0.00$0.25$0.50Sep 13, 2016: $0.05Sep '16Dec 13, 2016: $0.05Mar 13, 2017: $0.05Jun 13, 2017: $0.05Sep 14, 2017: $0.05Dec 14, 2017: $0.05Dec '17Mar 14, 2018: $0.06Jun 14, 2018: $0.06Sep 13, 2018: $0.06Dec 13, 2018: $0.06Mar 14, 2019: $0.10Mar '19Jun 13, 2019: $0.10Sep 12, 2019: $0.10Dec 12, 2019: $0.10Mar 12, 2020: $0.10Jun 12, 2020: $0.10Jun '20Sep 14, 2020: $0.10Dec 14, 2020: $0.10Mar 12, 2021: $0.10Jun 14, 2021: $0.12Sep 14, 2021: $0.12Sep '21Dec 14, 2021: $0.12Mar 14, 2022: $0.25Jun 14, 2022: $0.25Sep 14, 2022: $0.25Dec 14, 2022: $0.28Dec '22Mar 14, 2023: $0.28Jun 14, 2023: $0.29Sep 14, 2023: $0.29Dec 14, 2023: $0.30Mar 14, 2024: $0.30Mar '24Jun 14, 2024: $0.30Sep 13, 2024: $0.30Dec 13, 2024: $0.35Mar 14, 2025: $0.35Jun 13, 2025: $0.35Jun '25Sep 15, 2025: $0.38Dec 15, 2025: $0.38Mar 13, 2026: $0.38Jun 15, 2026: $0.41

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$1.00$2.002017: $0.20$0.2020172018: $0.24$0.2420182019: $0.40$0.4020192020: $0.40$0.4020202021: $0.46$0.4620212022: $1.03$1.0320222023: $1.16$1.1620232024: $1.25$1.2520242025: $1.46$1.4620252026 (YTD): $0.79$0.792026 YTD

How much SAH do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month732$55,793$1,200
$500 / month3,659$278,963$6,000
$1,000 / month7,318$557,927$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 2.15%. $10,000 in SAH would currently pay about $215 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

SAH dividend history

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Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
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-dateChangeOldNewStatus
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

Yield-trap heuristicLow risk

SAH scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).

No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.

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. 85 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 10, 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 Sep 15, 2026 (in 5 days, declared by the company). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.41 per share, expected on Oct 15, 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 Jun 15, 2026.

What is SAH's dividend yield?

SAH's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.03%, based on $1.55 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $76.25. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.64 per share, is 2.15%.

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 29.8% a year (+14.8% 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 2.15%, you would need about 732 shares of SAH (roughly $55,793 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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