SAH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
SAH has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 1.55 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Automotive Retail
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAG NYSE Penske Automotive |
12,001 M | 3.34% | 8.21% |
| SAH NYSE Sonic Automotive |
3,012 M | 2.16% | 3.78% |
| ARKO NASDAQ Arko |
905 M | 2.27% | 1.60% |
| DIE BR D'Ieteren |
10,390 M | 1.27% | 2.74% |
| MUSA NYSE Murphy USA |
10,902 M | 0.59% | 1.77% |
| GPI NYSE Group 1 Automotive |
3,568 M | 0.58% | 1.34% |
| LAD NYSE Lithia Motors |
6,908 M | 0.78% | 0.68% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAG NYSE Penske Automotive |
12,001 M | 34.67% | 100.0% |
| MUSA NYSE Murphy USA |
10,902 M | 19.12% | 100.0% |
| SAH NYSE Sonic Automotive |
3,012 M | 15.44% | 100.0% |
| LAD NYSE Lithia Motors |
6,908 M | 10.59% | 100.0% |
| GPI NYSE Group 1 Automotive |
3,568 M | 9.52% | 100.0% |
| ARKO NASDAQ Arko |
905 M | 5.16% | 98.0% |
SAH Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-15 | 2026-06-15 | 2026-07-15 | Quarterly | 0.41 | +7.9% | 0.49% |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-13 | 2026-04-15 | Quarterly | 0.38 | 0% | 0.62% |
| 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% | 0.55% |
| 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% |
SAH Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, SAH's dividend yield is 2.16%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.55 USD by the current share price of 99.73.
As of July 2026, SAH paid a dividend of 1.55 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-15 and the payout was 0.41 USD.
SAH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SAH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SAH for the next payments are between 0.405 (-1.2%) and 0.448 (+9.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.69%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.41 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Sonic Automotive (SAH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
SAH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 15.4% per year. Strong growth: SAH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
SAH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.78%. If you bought SAH's shares at 40.97 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.55 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.78% of your original purchase price.
SAH Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
SAH's 2.16% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of SAH is 23.0%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
SAH's Overall Dividend Rating is 71.76%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
SAH Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-13 02:05 UTC