SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 23 corporate insiders have executed 818 transactions totaling $130.2M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$89.0M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Jul 18, 2024 involved a sale of 19,827 shares valued at $1.2M.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for SAH in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for SAH in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for SAH is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 16/100 and a net flow of -$89.0M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 23 insiders are actively trading SAH stock, having executed 818 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is Jeff Dyke (Executive), who has made 120 transactions totaling $46.4M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 2024 | Byrd Heath | Executive | Sale | 19,827 | $60.00 | $1.2M | Large10b5-1 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Dyke Jeff | Executive | Sale | 16,734 | $60.00 | $1.0M | Large10b5-1 |
| Jun 12, 2024 | Byrd Heath | Executive | Sale | 2,480 | $60.00 | $148.8K | 10b5-1 |
| May 28, 2024 | Dyke Jeff | Executive | Sale | 15,000 | $56.76 | $851.4K | Large10b5-1 |
| May 15, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 16,646 | $59.36 | $988.1K | Large |
| May 15, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Option Exercise | 16,646 | $16.76 | $279.0K | |
| May 14, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Option Exercise | 41,770 | $16.76 | $700.1K | Large |
| May 14, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 41,770 | $59.27 | $2.5M | Large |
| May 13, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Option Exercise | 20,653 | $16.76 | $346.1K | |
| May 13, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 20,653 | $59.26 | $1.2M | Large |
| May 10, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 1,747 | $58.50 | $102.2K | |
| May 10, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,747 | $16.76 | $29.3K | |
| May 9, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 67,703 | $58.43 | $4.0M | Large |
| May 9, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Option Exercise | 67,703 | $16.76 | $1.1M | Large |
| May 7, 2024 | Bruton Smith David | Executive | Sale | 21 | $58.49 | $1.2K |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 151 | $109.6M | 46.8% |
Payment(F) | 168 | $41.7M | 17.8% |
Exercise(M) | 124 | $38.4M | 16.4% |
Other(J) | 44 | $23.6M | 10.1% |
Purchase(P) | 45 | $20.6M | 8.8% |
Award(A) | 217 | $0 | 0.0% |
Disposition(D) | 56 | $0 | 0.0% |
Will Acquisition(W) | 6 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 7 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider selling pressure at SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC has increased, with 23 insiders executing 818 transactions across all time. Total sales of $109.6M significantly outpace purchases of $20.6M, resulting in a net outflow of $89.0M. This selling activity appears largely discretionary, which may warrant closer attention from investors.