Rating Change
Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) on July 31, 2026.
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Needham Reiterates Buy Rating on Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH)
Rating Change Needham analysts reiterated a Buy rating on Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) on July 31, 2026. Market Context Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Market Context
Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector. The stock currently trades at $89.84 with a market capitalization of $2.3B.
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Recent Analyst Activity for Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 5 Buy, 3 Hold, 2 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Needham | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Seaport Global | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Jul 13, 2026 | JP Morgan | Underweight | N/A |
| Jul 10, 2026 | UBS | Buy | N/A |
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