SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) Insider Trading & SEC Filings
Last SEC filing
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) has filed 7 SEC Form 4 insider transactions in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-06-10. Insider sales over the same period: 5 transactions worth $9.65M. 2 Form 8-K material event filings were reported by SAH in the last 90 days. 4 Form 144 notices of proposed sale were filed for SAH stock. InsiderAlpha tracks every SAH SEC filing - Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K - in real time, including Rule 10b5-1 plan detection.
About SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH)
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC trades under the ticker SAH. InsiderAlpha tracks 29 primary SEC Form 4 filings from 11 reporting insiders for SAH since 2024, sourced directly from SEC EDGAR.
| Sector | Consumer Discretionary insider trading |
|---|---|
| SIC classification | Retail-Auto Dealers & Gasoline Stations (SIC 5500) |
| SEC CIK | 0001043509 |
90-Day SEC Filing Activity
| Insider sales (90d) | 5 ($9.65M) |
|---|---|
| Form 4 filings (90d) | 7 |
| Form 8-K filings (90d) | 2 |
| Form 144 notices (90d) | 4 |
| Latest Form 4 filing | 2026-06-10 |
Recent SAH Insider Transactions (Form 4)
| Date | Insider | Role | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dyke | President | S - Open-market sale [10b5-1] | 35.1K | $85.22 | $2.99M | SEC | |
| Jeff Dyke | President | S - Open-market sale [10b5-1] | 14.9K | $85.13 | $1.27M | SEC | |
| Jeff Dyke | President | S - Open-market sale [10b5-1] | 50.0K | $82.97 | $4.15M | SEC | |
| Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | S - Open-market sale [10b5-1] | 5.1K | $85.00 | $430K | SEC | |
| Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | S - Open-market sale [10b5-1] | 9.5K | $85.00 | $810K | SEC | |
| Bryan Scott Smith | Director | A - Grant or award | 4.4K | $0.00 | - | SEC | |
| David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | D - Derivative transaction | 13.3K | $68.57 | $909K | SEC | |
| Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | D - Derivative transaction | 5.9K | $68.57 | $403K | SEC | |
| Jeff Dyke | President | M - Option exercise | 7.5K | - | - | SEC | |
| Jeff Dyke | President | D - Derivative transaction | 7.5K | $68.57 | $517K | SEC | |
| David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | M - Option exercise | 13.3K | - | - | SEC | |
| Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | M - Option exercise | 5.9K | - | - | SEC | |
| Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | P - Open-market purchase | 11.5K | $59.95 | $688K | SEC | |
| Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | P - Open-market purchase | 48.5K | $59.92 | $2.91M | SEC | |
| Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | P - Open-market purchase | 11.5K | $59.97 | $689K | SEC |
All transactions sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings for SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH). Updated in real time as new filings are submitted to the SEC.
Most-Active SAH Insiders - Last 90 Days
| Insider | Form 4 filings | Total transaction value |
|---|---|---|
| Jeff Dyke | 4 | $8.41M |
| Heath Byrd | 3 | $1.24M |
| David Bruton Smith | 1 | - |
Recent SAH Form 8-K Material Events
- - Item 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 5.02 [SEC]
- - Item 5.02, 5.07, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 2.02, 7.01, 9.01 [SEC]
- - Item 1.01, 2.03, 9.01 · Financing · negative [SEC]
Sonic Automotive entered into a $150 million senior unsecured bridge facility credit agreement with PNC Bank on March 27, 2026, borrowing the full amount immediately. The bridge loan matures in 364 days or upon refinancing of the existing PNC Mortgage Facility, suggesting the com
Recent SAH Form 144 Notices of Proposed Sale
Form 144 must be filed before insiders sell restricted or control stock above SEC thresholds. A cluster of Form 144 notices often precedes a wave of insider distribution.
Recent Insider Filings
- - Jeff Dyke (President)
- - Jeff Dyke (President)
- - Heath Byrd (EVP and CFO)
- - Heath Byrd (EVP and CFO)
- - Heath Byrd (EVP and CFO)
Form 4 Transaction Code Reference
SEC Form 4 transactions are reported with a one-letter code indicating the type of transaction. Common codes you'll see in SAH insider filings:
| P | Open-market purchase by the insider |
|---|---|
| S | Open-market sale by the insider |
| A | Grant, award, or other acquisition from the issuer |
| M | Exercise or conversion of derivative security (e.g. options) |
| F | Payment of exercise price or tax liability via share withholding |
| G | Bona-fide gift of securities |
| D | Disposition to the issuer (e.g. share buyback participation) |
| J | Other acquisition or disposition |
| X | Exercise of in-the-money or at-the-money derivative security |
| C | Conversion of derivative security |
| V | Transaction voluntarily reported earlier than required |
SAH Insider Trading - FAQ
- What is the latest insider trade for SAH?
- SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH) had 7 insider filings in the last 90 days, with the most recent on 2026-06-10. InsiderAlpha tracks every Form 4, Form 144, and 8-K filing in real time.
- How many insiders are buying SAH stock?
- 0 insider purchases of SAH were filed in the last 90 days.
- How many insiders are selling SAH stock?
- 5 insider sales of SAH were filed in the last 90 days, totaling $9.65M.
- Where can I see SAH SEC filings (Form 4, 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K)?
- This page tracks SAH Form 4 insider transactions, Form 144 sale notices, and 8-K material event disclosures in one timeline. Annual 10-K and quarterly 10-Q reports live on the company's SEC EDGAR page.
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Learn More
- What is SEC Form 4?
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