Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
$61.71
-1.09 (-1.74%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield2.56%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$1.58paid in the last year
Payout ratio25%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised5 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+29.6%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $1.20 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $1.46 | 4 | +16.8% |
| 2024 | $1.25 | 4 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 4 | +12.6% |
| 2022 | $1.03 | 4 | +123.9% |
| 2021 | $0.4600 | 4 | +15.0% |
| 2020 | $0.4000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.4000 | 4 | +66.7% |
| 2018 | $0.2400 | 4 | +20.0% |
| 2017 | $0.2000 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.0500 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.4100 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.4100 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.3800 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.3800 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.3800 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.3500 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3500 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.3500 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.3000 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.2800 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.2800 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.2500 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.2500 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.2500 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.1200 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.1200 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.1200 |
| Mar 12, 2021 | $0.1000 |
| Dec 14, 2020 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 14, 2020 | $0.1000 |
| Jun 12, 2020 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 12, 2020 | $0.1000 |
| Dec 12, 2019 | $0.1000 |
| Sep 12, 2019 | $0.1000 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.1000 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.1000 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.0600 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.0600 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.0600 |
| Mar 14, 2018 | $0.0600 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.0500 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.0500 |
| Jun 13, 2017 | $0.0500 |
| Mar 13, 2017 | $0.0500 |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.0500 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Sonic Automotive pay in dividends?
Sonic Automotive paid $1.58 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 2.56% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Sonic Automotive's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 15, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.