Fintel reports that on November 7, 2025, Citigroup upgraded their outlook for Sonic Automotive (NYSE:SAH) from Neutral to Buy.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 30.74% Upside
As of October 30, 2025, the average one-year price target for Sonic Automotive is $80.71/share. The forecasts range from a low of $68.68 to a high of $94.50. The average price target represents an increase of 30.74% from its latest reported closing price of $61.73 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for Sonic Automotive is 16,046MM, an increase of 5.72%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 7.13.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 507 funds or institutions reporting positions in Sonic Automotive. This is an increase of 13 owner(s) or 2.63% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to SAH is 0.10%, an increase of 4.32%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.06% to 20,333K shares. 
The put/call ratio of SAH is 0.74, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
IJR - iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF holds 868K shares representing 3.92% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 904K shares , representing a decrease of 4.12%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SAH by 33.62% over the last quarter.
Macquarie Group holds 865K shares representing 3.91% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 778K shares , representing an increase of 10.08%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SAH by 72.08% over the last quarter.
DCCAX - Delaware Small Cap Core Fund holds 704K shares representing 3.18% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 622K shares , representing an increase of 11.68%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SAH by 21.79% over the last quarter.
Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management holds 566K shares representing 2.56% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 659K shares , representing a decrease of 16.36%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SAH by 17.13% over the last quarter.
Westwood Holdings Group holds 493K shares representing 2.23% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 641K shares , representing a decrease of 30.04%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in SAH by 2.90% over the last quarter.
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