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SAH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

SAH has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.73 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.30%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.73
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 25.59%
Overall Dividend Rating 70.25%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.49%
Payout Ratio 22.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 99.09%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 34.8% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 113.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
PAG 12,367 M 2.88% 11.9%
MNRO 523 M 6.64% 2.86%
MEKO 509 M 3.69% 4.56%
SAH 2,673 M 2.30% 4.49%
CWH 1,094 M 2.73% 2.25%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
MUSA 7,183 M 48.3% 100%
PAG 12,367 M 37.2% 85.1%
GPI 5,781 M 25.7% 87.0%
SAH 2,673 M 25.6% 89.8%
LAD 8,293 M 11.4% 89.9%

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SAH Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-10-15 Quarterly 0.38 8.6% N/A
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% 0.24%
2020-09-14 2020-09-15 2020-10-15 Quarterly 0.1 0% 0.24%
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
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-07-15 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A

SAH Dividend FAQ

Sonic Automotive Inc (NYSE:SAH) is a leading automotive retailer in the United States, operating through three distinct segments: Franchised Dealerships, EchoPark, and Powersports. The companys diversified business model enables it to capitalize on various revenue streams, including new and used vehicle sales, replacement parts, maintenance and repair services, and financing and insurance products.

What is the Dividend Yield of SAH?

As of August 2025, SAH`s dividend yield is 2.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.73 USD by the current share price of 82.19.

Does SAH pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, SAH paid a dividend of 1.73 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-15 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 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-15.

Will SAH pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is 2025-09-15.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SAH?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is 2025-09-15.

What is the Dividend Growth of SAH?

SAH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.6% 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 4.49%. If you bought SAH's shares at 38.55 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.73 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.49% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SAH?

SAH Payout Consistency is 89.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Sonic Automotive has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SAH have a good Dividend Yield?

SAH`s 2.30% 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 22.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SAH?

SAH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 70.25%. 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 (CAGR)?

Sonic Automotive`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -5.51% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Sonic Automotive ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1999-01-26 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 34,100,000 -3.13%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-15 11:45