Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH) has reported E.P.S. of $1.37 for its third fiscal quarter (ending September 30) versus $2.18 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -37%. Relative to the consensus estimate of $1.73, this was a shortfall of $-0.36. E.P.S. were $3.83 for the latest four quarters through September 30 versus $5.77 for the same period a year ago — a decline of -34%.
Recent Price Action
Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH) stock suffered a major decline of -15.9% on 10/23/25. The shares closed at $65.48. Moreover, exceptionally high trading volume at 263% of normal accompanied the decline. The stock has been strong relative to the market over the last nine months but has declined -13.0% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Sonic Automotive has a current Value Trend Rating of B (Positive). With this rating, PTR’s two proprietary measures of a stock’s current attractiveness are providing highly consistent signals. Sonic Automotive has a slightly positive Power Rating of 62 and a slightly positive Appreciation Score of 69, triggering the Positive Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this new information and highly negative price change we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of B. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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