SAH · Sonic Automotive Inc
Trades by corporate insiders — officers, directors and holders of more than 10% of the shares — disclosed to the SEC on Forms 3, 4 and 5. Form 4 must be filed within two business days of the trade.
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| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Security | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $85.00 per share to $85.82 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. |
Class A Common Stock
|
35,114 |
| 2026-06-09 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $85.00 per share to $85.55 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. |
Class A Common Stock
|
14,886 |
| 2026-06-08 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Indirect)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $80.50 per share to $83.885 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. The reporting person disclaims beneficial ownership of such shares of Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s Class A Common Stock, except to the extent of his pecuniary interest therein. |
Class A Common Stock
(I)
|
50,000 |
| 2026-06-02 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,061 |
| 2026-05-28 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. |
Class A Common Stock
|
9,526 |
| 2026-05-06 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
26,183 |
| 2026-05-06 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
38,175 |
| 2026-05-06 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of Sonic Automotive, Inc. If the performance criteria are met, this award will vest in three installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2027, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2028, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 11, 2029. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
69,872 |
| 2026-04-30 | BROOKS WILLIAM R |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
2,916 |
| 2026-04-30 | SMITH MARCUS G |
Director, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,373 |
| 2026-04-30 | Hodge Michael Edward |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,608 |
| 2026-04-30 | TAYLOR R EUGENE |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
2,843 |
| 2026-04-30 | BELK WILLIAM I |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
2,843 |
| 2026-04-30 | SMITH BRYAN SCOTT |
Director, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,373 |
| 2026-04-30 | Kaiser Keri A |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of April 29, 2026. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,061 |
| 2026-03-31 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Other↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
13,259 |
| 2026-03-31 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Other↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
5,872 |
| 2026-03-31 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
13,259 |
| 2026-03-31 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
5,872 |
| 2026-03-31 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 23,487 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 5,872 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,872 |
| 2026-03-31 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 53,035 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 13,259 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Class A Common Stock
|
13,259 |
| 2026-03-31 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Convert↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,534 |
| 2026-03-31 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Other↓
|
Class A Common Stock
|
7,534 |
| 2026-03-31 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Convert↓
Filing footnotes — Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units (Direct)
Each performance-based restricted stock unit represents a contingent right to receive, upon the satisfaction of certain performance criteria, one share of Class A Common Stock, the equivalent cash value, or a combination of both, at the option and sole discretion of the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Sonic Automotive, Inc. On February 5, 2025, the reporting person was granted 30,135 performance-based restricted stock units that, if the performance criteria are met, vest in three annual installments, with twenty-five percent (25%) of the units vesting on March 31, 2026, thirty percent (30%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2027, and forty-five percent (45%) of the units vesting on February 5, 2028. On March 31, 2026, 7,534 performance-based restricted stock units vested and were settled in cash. |
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units
|
7,534 |
| 2026-02-17 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
11,481 |
| 2026-02-13 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
48,540 |
| 2026-02-12 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
11,483 |
| 2026-02-11 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
1,931 |
| 2026-02-10 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
7,827 |
| 2026-02-08 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
12,348 |
| 2026-02-08 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,346 |
| 2026-02-08 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,167 |
| 2026-02-07 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,020 |
| 2026-02-07 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
9,245 |
| 2026-02-07 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
6,379 |
| 2026-02-05 | Rusnak Paul P. |
10% Owner |
Buy↑
|
SAH
|
18,738 |
| 2025-06-02 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.05 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. |
Class A Common Stock
|
576 |
| 2025-05-30 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.18 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. |
Class A Common Stock
|
31,152 |
| 2025-05-29 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. |
Class A Common Stock
|
1,838 |
| 2025-05-28 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Sell↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. This transaction was executed in multiple trades at prices ranging from $70.00 per share to $70.23 per share. The price reported reflects the weighted average sales price. The reporting person hereby undertakes to provide upon request to the SEC staff, the issuer or a security holder of the issuer full information regarding the number of shares purchased at each separate price within the range set forth in this footnote. |
Class A Common Stock
|
16,434 |
| 2025-05-06 | DYKE JEFF |
Director, President |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
145,334 |
| 2025-04-24 | BELK WILLIAM I |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,342 |
| 2025-04-24 | Kaiser Keri A |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,599 |
| 2025-04-24 | Hodge Michael Edward |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,241 |
| 2025-04-24 | SMITH BRYAN SCOTT |
Director, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,141 |
| 2025-04-24 | TAYLOR R EUGENE |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,342 |
| 2025-04-24 | SMITH MARCUS G |
Director, 10% Owner |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
5,141 |
| 2025-04-24 | BROOKS WILLIAM R |
Director |
Award↑
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Restricted stock units granted pursuant to the Sonic Automotive, Inc. 2012 Formula Restricted Stock and Deferral Plan for Non-Employee Directors, Amended and Restated Effective as of May 15, 2023. |
Class A Common Stock
|
3,428 |
| 2025-03-31 | Byrd Heath |
EVP and CFO |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
4,162 |
| 2025-03-31 | SMITH DAVID BRUTON |
Director, Chairman and CEO, 10% Owner |
Tax↓
Filing footnotes — Class A Common Stock (Direct)
Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. |
Class A Common Stock
|
7,753 |