Sonic Automotive stock price fluctuates downward, with institutional outlooks diverging

Economic Observer Network Sonic Automotive (SAH.N) has experienced a volatile downward trend in its stock price over the past seven days, with a total decline of 2.70% and an amplitude of 8.31%. Specifically, the stock price fluctuated from $60.40 to $60.89, with some days showing declines and rebounds. The total trading volume over the past week was approximately 878,100 shares, with a trading value of about $53.6357 million, notably shrinking to 12,800 shares on February 11. During the same period, the automotive retail sector declined by 2.27%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Index fell by 0.43% and 0.06%, respectively. The company’s stock performance underperformed the broader market but exhibited higher volatility.

Institutional Opinions

Institutions have mixed outlooks on Sonic Automotive recently, but overall they are neutral. Currently, nine institutions have a target average price of $76.78, which is a premium over the February 11 closing price of $60.89. In the February 2026 analyst ratings, 45% recommend buying or increasing holdings, 45% suggest holding, and 10% recommend reducing or selling. Analysts forecast a Q3 2025 EPS of $1.74 (actual reported was $1.41), which falls short of expectations; however, revenue for Q4 2025 is projected to increase by 9.18% year-over-year, indicating optimism for long-term business recovery.

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