Sonic Automotive Inc
Ownership
Ownership Structure
Who owns Sonic Automotive Inc (SAH)? This page shows the largest institutions and funds, the ownership structure and the latest insider transactions. 61.2% of the shares are freely tradable; institutional investors hold 74.4%.
Largest Shareholders
Institutions
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Inc | 7.61 | 2,406,210 | -4.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors, Inc. | 4.22 | 1,334,018 | +1.5 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Portfolio Management, LLC | 2.41 | 760,863 | -8.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| LSV Asset Management | 2.32 | 733,977 | +0.0 | 06/30/2026 |
| State Street Corp | 2.01 | 634,362 | -6.1 | 06/30/2026 |
| Delaware Management Holdings Inc | 1.86 | 588,516 | -7.3 | 06/30/2026 |
| Vanguard Capital Management, LLC | 1.70 | 536,078 | -7.2 | 06/30/2026 |
| Westwood Holdings Group Inc | 1.57 | 494,907 | -18.6 | 06/30/2026 |
Funds
| Name | Stake (%) | Shares | Change (%) | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 2.25 | 710,915 | +0.0 | 09/30/2026 |
| Nomura Small Cap Core I | 1.51 | 477,462 | +0.0 | 08/31/2026 |
Largest reported positions according to regulatory filings; stake as a percentage of shares outstanding, change versus the previous filing. Source: fundamentals data.
Insider holdings
| Person | Role | Shares | Value | As of | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | 5,176,776 | 327,172,243 $ | Oct 14, 2026 | direct |
Holdings as of each person's most recent SEC Form 4 filing — excluding options and RSUs, which are not shares yet. Holdings may have changed between two filings.
Insiders
Insider Transactions
| Date | Person | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | Buy | 12,555 | 59.90 | 752,045 |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | Buy | 13,701 | 59.78 | 819,046 |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | Buy | 1,119 | 59.90 | 67,028 |
| Oct 5, 2026 | Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | Buy | 27,756 | 59.76 | 1,658,699 |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Rusnak Paul P. | 10% Owner | Buy | 21,645 | 59.50 | 1,287,878 |
Reportable transactions by officers and major shareholders from SEC Form 4 filings. "Other" includes things like stock grants and option exercises without a buy/sell character. View all insider transactions →
Data as of: October 30, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.