Sonic Automotive (SAH) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.58
- Forward yield
- 2.59%
- Payout ratio
- 24.8%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Sonic Automotive pays a quarterly dividend of $0.41 per share. The most recent ex-date was September 15, 2026, with payment on October 15, 2026. Over the trailing 12 months, dividends totaled $1.58 per share, offering a 2.59% yield at a share price of $61.04.
The company holds a 5-year dividend growth streak. Calendar-year payout totals were $0.40 per share in 2020, $0.46 in 2021, $1.03 in 2022, $1.16 in 2023, $1.25 in 2024, and $1.46 in 2025. Annual distribution totals increased by 15.0% in 2021, 123.9% in 2022, 12.6% in 2023, 7.8% in 2024, and 16.8% in 2025.
Per-share rates were $0.10 in 2020 before stepping up to $0.12 in June 2021, $0.25 in March 2022, $0.28 in December 2022, $0.29 in June 2023, $0.30 in December 2023, $0.35 in December 2024, $0.38 in September 2025, and $0.41 in June 2026. Most recent increases include a 3-cent or 8.6% step-up in September 2025 and a 3-cent or 7.9% raise in June 2026. Raises have occurred across different quarters over time. If the established schedule continues, the next ex-date would fall in December 2026.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Sep 15, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.41 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jul 15, 2026 | $0.41 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 | Apr 15, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 | $0.38 |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 | $0.35 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Mar 14, 2025 | Apr 15, 2025 | $0.35 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 | Jan 15, 2025 | $0.35 |
| Aug 5, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jul 15, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Mar 14, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Jun 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Feb 15, 2023 | Mar 14, 2023 | Apr 14, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | $0.28 |
| Jul 28, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Oct 14, 2022 | $0.25 |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Jun 14, 2022 | Jul 15, 2022 | $0.25 |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Mar 14, 2022 | Apr 14, 2022 | $0.25 |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Dec 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2022 | $0.12 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonic Automotive (SAH) pay a dividend?
Yes. Sonic Automotive pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.41 per share.
What is SAH's dividend yield?
Sonic Automotive paid $1.58 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 2.59% at the last price of $61.06. Click here to learn more
When is SAH's most recent ex-dividend date?
Sonic Automotive's most recent ex-dividend date is Sep 15, 2026, payable on Oct 15, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has SAH been raising its dividend?
Yes — Sonic Automotive has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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