Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH) has reported E.P.S. of $1.72 for its fourth fiscal quarter (ending December 31) versus $1.14 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 51%. This result exceeded the consensus estimate of $1.46 by $0.26. For the latest four quarters through December 31, E.P.S. were $6.34 versus $5.09 for the same period a year ago — an increase of 25%.
Recent Price Action
Sonic Automotive Inc. (NYSE: SAH) stock closed at $71.79 on 2/12/25 after a decline of -4.0%. Moreover, trading volume in this decline was exceptionally high at 304% of normal. Relative to the market the stock has been strong over the last nine months but has declined -3.5% during the last week.
Current PriceTarget Research Rating
Sonic Automotive has a current Value Trend Rating of C (High Neutral). This rating combines inconsistent signals from two proprietary PTR measures of a stock’s attractiveness. Sonic Automotive has a neutral Appreciation Score of 48 but a good Power Rating of 75, leading to the High Neutral Value Trend Rating.
Rating Review
In light of this encouraging new earnings information we are reviewing our current Overall Rating of C. This review will be completed in the next several days.
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