SAH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield

SAH has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.46 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.12%
Payout Ratio 94.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 33.47%
Consistency Lifetime 90.2%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.60%
Payout FCF 10.5%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 73.09%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -14.9%
Total Return 5y: 53.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Retail

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PAG 10,404 M 3.11% 8.70%
MUSA 7,445 M 0.54% 1.71%
GPI 4,304 M 0.47% 1.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
PAG 10,404 M 30.6% 85.5%
MUSA 7,445 M 19.9% 100%
LAD 7,843 M 12.5% 90.3%
GPI 4,304 M 10.7% 87.6%
ARKO 599 M 10.1% 98.0%

SAH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2026-01-15 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.58%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.38 8.6% 0.47%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.46%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-15 Quarterly 0.35 0% 0.58%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-15 Quarterly 0.35 16.7% 0.52%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.55%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.54%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.57%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-12 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% 0.55%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-13 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.56%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-07-14 Quarterly 0.29 3.6% 0.63%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-04-14 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.51%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2023-01-13 Quarterly 0.28 12% 0.57%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-10-14 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.54%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-07-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 0.64%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-04-14 Quarterly 0.25 108.3% 0.53%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2022-01-14 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.25%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-10-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% 0.23%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-07-15 Quarterly 0.12 20% 0.26%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-04-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.19%
2020-12-14 2020-12-15 2021-01-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-06-12 2020-06-15 2020-07-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-15 Quarterly 0.1 66.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-15 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-13 Quarterly 0.06 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-13 Quarterly 0.06 20% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-12 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-13 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-14 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-15 Quarterly 0.05 0% N/A
2016-03-11 2016-03-15 2016-04-15 Quarterly 0.05 31.6% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-15 Quarterly 0.038 52% N/A
2015-09-11 2015-09-15 2015-10-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-06-11 2015-06-15 2015-07-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-04-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A

SAH Dividend FAQ

Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH) is a U.S. automotive retailer organized into three segments: Franchised Dealerships (new/used vehicle sales, parts, service, and aftermarket financing), EchoPark (specialty used-car locations with bundled finance and insurance), and Powersports (motorcycles, personal watercraft, ATVs, plus related service and financing). The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAH?

As of February 2026, SAH`s dividend yield is 2.12%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.46 USD by the current share price of 62.46.

Does SAH pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SAH paid a dividend of 1.46 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does SAH pay dividends?

SAH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SAH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

SAH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAH for the next 4 payments are between 0.391 (+2.9%) and 0.428 (+12.6%).
This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment.

Will SAH pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAH?

SAH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 33.5% per year.
Strong growth: SAH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SAH?

SAH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.60%. If you bought SAH's shares at 40.58 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.46 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.60% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAH?

SAH Payout Consistency is 90.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Sonic Automotive has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAH have a good Dividend Yield?

SAH`s 2.12% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SAH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAH is 94.2%. Very high - REITs and BDCs are required by law to distribute 90% or more of their taxable income as dividends, making high payout ratios standard. Otherwise, proceed with caution.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAH?

SAH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 73.09%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SAH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SAH's Outstanding Shares?

Sonic Automotive's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.43% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has SAH ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 26, 1999 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1997 21,000,000
1998 24,814,800 +18.17%
1999 42,088,000 +69.61%
2000 41,271,000 -1.94%
2001 40,627,000 -1.56%
2002 40,931,000 +0.75%
2003 41,193,000 +0.64%
2004 41,748,000 +1.35%
2005 42,161,000 +0.99%
2006 42,871,000 +1.68%
2007 40,774,000 -4.89%
2008 40,099,000 -1.66%
2009 51,889,000 +29.4%
2010 52,416,000 +1.02%
2011 52,224,000 -0.37%
2012 54,763,000 +4.86%
2013 52,974,000 -3.27%
2014 51,834,000 -2.15%
2015 46,950,000 -9.42%
2016 45,341,000 -3.43%
2017 42,789,000 -5.63%
2018 42,911,000 +0.29%
2019 44,463,000 +3.62%
2020 44,022,000 -0.99%
2021 42,786,000 -2.81%
2022 36,500,000 -14.69%
2023 34,800,000 -4.66%
2024 35,200,000 +1.15%
2025 35,100,000 -0.28%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21