Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) to go ex-dividend.On 2/19/2019 Sonic Automotive ( NYSE:SAH ) announced that it will be issuing a quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.10 down from $0.10 making the yield 2.52%.Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Ex- dividend dateSonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) is set to go ex-dividend on and will be payable on 4/15/2019 Dividend History for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) The next payable dividend for Sonic Automotive is scheduled for 4/15/2019. There is an annual dividend of $$0.24 with a yield of 1.64% The company’s dividend has increased by 32.00% on a 3 Year AverageRecent Dividend History for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
- On 2/20/2013 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
- On 4/23/2013 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
- On 7/23/2013 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
- On 10/21/2013 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
- On 2/19/2014 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
- On 4/22/2014 Sonic Automotive announced a quarterly dividend of $0.0250.
About Company Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. It operates in two segments, Franchised Dealerships and Pre-Owned Stores. The Franchised Dealerships segment is involved in the sale of new and used cars and light trucks, and replacement parts; provision of vehicle maintenance, manufacturer warranty repair, and paint and collision repair services; and arrangement of extended warranties, service contracts, financing, insurance, and other aftermarket products. The Pre-Owned Stores segment operates stand-alone pre-owned specialty retail locations, which enable customers to search, buy, service, finance, and sell pre-owned vehicles. As of December 31, 2017, the company operated 114 new vehicle franchises in 13 states representing 25 brands of cars and light trucks; 18 collision repair centers; and 9 pre-owned vehicle stores. Sonic Automotive, Inc. was founded in 1997 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Recent Insider Trading for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
- On 6/20/2018 Heath Byrd, CFO, sold 8,500 with an average share price of $23.00 per share and the total transaction amounting to $195,500.00.
- On 5/25/2018 O Bruton Smith, Chairman, bought 15,000 with an average share price of $21.41 per share and the total transaction amounting to $321,150.00.
- On 10/31/2017 Jeff Dyke, EVP, sold 8,551 with an average share price of $20.10 per share and the total transaction amounting to $171,875.10.
- On 10/27/2017 Heath Byrd, CFO, sold 11,000 with an average share price of $20.43 per share and the total transaction amounting to $224,730.00.
- On 5/3/2017 O Bruton Smith, Insider, bought 19,273 with an average share price of $18.55 per share and the total transaction amounting to $357,514.15.
- On 3/21/2017 O Bruton Smith, Insider, bought 100,000 with an average share price of $20.14 per share and the total transaction amounting to $2,014,000.00.
Recent Analyst Rating for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH)
- On 2/19/2019 JPMorgan Chase & Co., Initiated Coverage, fromUnderweight to Underweight with a price target of $14.00
- On 8/15/2018 Morgan Stanley, Lower Price Target, fromUnderweight to Sell with a price target of $19.00 to $16.00
- On 7/27/2018 Stephens, Reiterated Rating, to Hold with a price target of $19.00
- On 7/18/2018 Buckingham Research, Lower Price Target, fromNeutral to $19.55 with a price target of $21.00 to $19.00
- On 1/8/2018 Bank of America, Upgrade, fromUnderperform to Neutral with a price target of $23.00
- On 9/1/2017 KeyCorp, Reiterated Rating, to Hold
Recent Trading for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) Shares of Sonic Automotive closed the previous trading session at with 269213 shares trading hands.