Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Stock Forecast
SAH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.58 / 5 from 12 analysts
- Price target
- $87.55 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +37.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.73
- 52-week range
- $58.28 – $112.66
SAH analyst ratings
12 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SAH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SAH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.66 | $1.53 | $1.78 | $1.41 | +17.4% | 10 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.69 | $6.25 | $7.11 | $6.60 | +1.3% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.26 | $6.25 | $8.76 | $6.69 | +8.6% | 11 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SAH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $4.03B | $3.92B | $4.12B | +1.4% | 9 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $15.69B | $15.55B | $15.84B | +3.5% | 11 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $16.37B | $16.00B | $17.05B | +4.3% | 11 |
SAH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SAH revenue: reported and forecast
SAH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.87 | $1.84 | $1.82 | $1.72 | $1.66 | −11.6% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $6.92 | $6.95 | $6.92 | $6.75 | $6.69 | −3.4% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.60 | $7.58 | $7.65 | $7.31 | $7.26 | −4.5% | 0 up · 4 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SAH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SAH beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from SAH
12 analysts cover Sonic Automotive; their consensus rating is buy (3.58 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $87.55, 37.6% above the latest close of $63.61. Analysts expect earnings of $6.69 per share for 2026, +1.3% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $7.26 per share on revenue of $16.4 billion. Sonic Automotive beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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SAH forecast FAQ
What is Sonic Automotive's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sonic Automotive is $87.55, 37.6% above the latest close of $63.61.
Is Sonic Automotive a buy, hold or sell?
Of 12 analysts covering Sonic Automotive, 4 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sonic Automotive's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $6.69 per share for 2026 (range $6.25 to $7.11); for 2027 the estimate is $7.26.
What is Sonic Automotive's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $15.7 billion, growth of 3.5%; for 2027 it is $16.4 billion.
When does Sonic Automotive report earnings?
Sonic Automotive is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.73.
Does Sonic Automotive usually beat earnings estimates?
Sonic Automotive reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.