Last 12 months
Inside the activity.
10 purchase rows · 5 sale rows
Disclosed non-derivative P/S rows, by transaction month. Includes amendments and private transactions.Monthly counts
| Month | Purchases | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 2025 | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| May 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 2026 | 0 | 4 |
| Jul 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2026 | 4 | 0 |
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| Transaction date | Owner / reported role | Activity / security | Shares / units | Reported price | Reported value | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 07, 2026 Filed Oct 9, 2026 20:33 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 13,701 | $59.78 | $819,045.78 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000008 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,164,221 Read SEC document |
| October 06, 2026 Filed Oct 7, 2026 18:45 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 1,119 | $59.90 | $67,028.10 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000007 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,150,520 Read SEC document |
| October 05, 2026 Filed Oct 6, 2026 23:03 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 27,756 | $59.76 | $1,658,698.56 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000006 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,149,401 Read SEC document |
| October 01, 2026 Filed Oct 6, 2026 18:39 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 21,645 | $59.50 | $1,287,877.50 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000005 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,121,645 Read SEC document |
| June 10, 2026 Filed Jun 10, 2026 20:48 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 35,114 | $85.22 | $2,992,439.66 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001448228-26-000005 · wk-form4_1781124531.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 543,668 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F3 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| June 09, 2026 Filed Jun 10, 2026 20:48 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 14,886 | $85.13 | $1,267,303.24 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001448228-26-000005 · wk-form4_1781124531.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 578,782 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| June 08, 2026 Filed Jun 8, 2026 21:28 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 50,000 | $82.97 | $4,148,335.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001448228-26-000003 · wk-form4_1780954105.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Indirect · by Ash & Erin, LLC Disclosed balance after: 111,622 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: 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. F3 · ownership.nature: 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. Read SEC document |
| June 02, 2026 Filed Jun 3, 2026 20:03 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 5,061 | $85.00 | $430,185.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001574017-26-000005 · wk-form4_1780516990.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 133,952 F1 · kind: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| May 28, 2026 Filed Jun 1, 2026 20:07 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
SaleClass A Common Stock | 9,526 | $85.00 | $809,710.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001574017-26-000003 · wk-form4_1780344470.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 139,013 F1 · kind: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:04 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 38,175 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-031228 · wk-form4_1778097876.xml · derivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 60,776 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 38,175 shares Expires not disclosed F1 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F2 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F2 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:06 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 26,183 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-031247 · wk-form4_1778097995.xml · derivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 43,798 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 26,183 shares Expires not disclosed F1 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F2 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F2 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| May 06, 2026 Filed May 6, 2026 20:03 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
GrantPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 69,872 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-031224 · wk-form4_1778097809.xml · derivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 109,648 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 69,872 shares Expires not disclosed F1 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F2 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F2 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 16:19 UTC |
BELK WILLIAM IDirector
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 2,843 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028922 · wk-form4_1777580365.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 BELK WILLIAM I · CIK 0001079523 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 107,168 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 16:17 UTC |
BROOKS WILLIAM RDirector
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 2,916 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028917 · wk-form4_1777580267.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 117,898 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:18 UTC |
Kaiser Keri ADirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,061 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028918 · wk-form4_1777580319.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Kaiser Keri A · CIK 0001820192 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 25,470 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:17 UTC |
TAYLOR R EUGENEDirector
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 2,843 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028913 · wk-form4_1777580222.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 TAYLOR R EUGENE · CIK 0001189895 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 63,926 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:16 UTC |
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 4,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028908 · wk-form4_1777580158.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 104,494 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed Apr 30, 2026 20:15 UTC |
Hodge Michael EdwardDirector
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,608 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-028905 · wk-form4_1777580114.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Hodge Michael Edward · CIK 0001915472 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 21,415 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 30, 2026 Filed May 1, 2026 14:29 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
|
GrantClass A Common Stock | 4,373 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-029158 · wk-form4_1777645758.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 401,830 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 5,872 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · derivative · entry 4 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 17,615 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 5,872 shares Expires not disclosed Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F3 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F1 · price: 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. F1 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F1 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 5,872 | $68.57 | $402,643.04 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 148,539 Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:05 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 5,872 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023068 · wk-form4_1775156718.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 154,411 Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 7,534 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · derivative · entry 4 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 22,601 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 7,534 shares Expires not disclosed Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F3 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F1 · price: 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. F1 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F1 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
|
Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 7,534 | $68.57 | $516,606.38 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 593,668 Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 19:04 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 7,534 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023064 · wk-form4_1775156637.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 601,202 Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionPerformance-Based Restricted Stock Units · Derivative | 13,259 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · derivative · entry 4 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 39,776 Underlying: Class A Common Stock · 13,259 shares Expires not disclosed Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F3 · derivative.exercise_price: 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. F1 · price: 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. F1 · derivative.exercise_date: 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. F1 · derivative.expiration_date: 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. Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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Disposition to issuerClass A Common Stock | 13,259 | $68.57 | $909,169.63 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 532,000 Read SEC document |
| March 31, 2026 Filed Apr 2, 2026 18:59 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
|
Exercise / conversionClass A Common Stock | 13,259 | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-023057 · wk-form4_1775156369.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 545,259 Exercise/conversion can include RSU settlement. Transaction price and option strike are different fields; a missing price is not zero. Derivative and underlying rows can describe the same event. F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| February 17, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 11,481 | $59.95 | $688,285.95 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 6 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,100,000 Read SEC document |
| February 13, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 48,540 | $59.92 | $2,908,516.80 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 5 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,088,519 Read SEC document |
| February 12, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 11,483 | $59.97 | $688,635.51 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 4 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,039,979 Read SEC document |
| February 11, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 1,931 | $59.98 | $115,821.38 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,028,496 Read SEC document |
| February 10, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
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PurchaseSAH | 7,827 | $59.96 | $469,306.92 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,026,565 Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:49 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 4,167 | $62.46 | $260,270.82 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006779 · wk-form4_1770752955.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 148,539 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:47 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 5,346 | $62.46 | $333,911.16 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006776 · wk-form4_1770752848.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 593,668 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 08, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:46 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 12,348 | $62.46 | $771,256.08 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006775 · wk-form4_1770752815.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 532,000 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:49 UTC |
Byrd HeathEVP and CFO
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 5,020 | $62.46 | $313,549.20 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006779 · wk-form4_1770752955.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Byrd Heath · CIK 0001574017 · EVP and CFO 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 152,706 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:47 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 6,379 | $62.46 | $398,432.34 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006776 · wk-form4_1770752848.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 599,014 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 07, 2026 Filed Feb 10, 2026 19:46 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 9,245 | $62.46 | $577,442.70 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-006775 · wk-form4_1770752815.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 544,348 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| February 05, 2026 Filed Feb 18, 2026 23:46 UTC |
Rusnak Paul P.10% owner
|
PurchaseSAH | 18,738 | $59.98 | $1,123,905.24 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001460471-26-000003 · primary_doc.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 Rusnak Paul P. · CIK 0001460471 · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 5,018,738 Read SEC document |
| July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 6, 2026 15:25 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-000792 · wk-form5_1767713098.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 397,457 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. Read SEC document |
| July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 6, 2026 15:24 UTC |
SMITH DAVID BRUTONDirector · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-000791 · wk-form5_1767713043.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH DAVID BRUTON · CIK 0001448501 · Director · Chairman and CEO · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 553,593 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. Read SEC document |
| July 07, 2025 Filed Jan 9, 2026 17:15 UTC |
SMITH MARCUS GDirector · 10% owner
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OtherClass A Common Stock | 1,250 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001628280-26-001497 · wk-form5_1767978906.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH MARCUS G · CIK 0001170912 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 100,121 F1 · shares: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. F1 · price: The reported securities were acquired by the reporting person from The Estate of Bonita Smith under the laws of descent and distribution. Read SEC document |
| June 02, 2025 Filed Jun 2, 2025 21:13 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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SaleClass A Common Stock | 576 | $70.02 | $40,333.82 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000025 · wk-form4_1748898811.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 605,393 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| May 30, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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SaleClass A Common Stock | 31,152 | $70.05 | $2,182,315.98 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 3 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 605,969 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F3 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| May 29, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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SaleClass A Common Stock | 1,838 | $70.00 | $128,660.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 2 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 637,121 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. Read SEC document |
| May 28, 2025 Filed May 30, 2025 20:46 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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SaleClass A Common Stock | 16,434 | $70.03 | $1,150,871.38 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000024 · wk-form4_1748637866.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: Plan reported Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 638,959 F1 · shares: Shares sold pursuant to pre-established 10b5-1 Trading Plan. F2 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| May 06, 2025 Filed May 8, 2025 12:11 UTC |
DYKE JEFFDirector · President
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Tax withholdingClass A Common Stock | 145,334 | $62.82 | $9,129,881.88 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000023 · wk-form4_1746706272.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 DYKE JEFF · CIK 0001448228 · Director · President 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 655,393 F1 · shares: Represents shares delivered by the reporting person to Sonic Automotive, Inc. to satisfy withholding tax obligations due upon vesting of restricted stock units. Read SEC document |
| April 24, 2025 Filed Apr 24, 2025 16:10 UTC |
BROOKS WILLIAM RDirector
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 3,428 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000016 · wk-form4_1745525437.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 BROOKS WILLIAM R · CIK 0001049979 · Director 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 114,982 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
| April 24, 2025 Filed Apr 24, 2025 20:13 UTC |
SMITH BRYAN SCOTTDirector · 10% owner
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GrantClass A Common Stock | 5,141 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
DisclosureSEC source: 0001043509-25-000019 · wk-form4_1745525610.xml · nonDerivative · entry 1 SMITH BRYAN SCOTT · CIK 0001049982 · Director · 10% owner 10b5-1 filing: No plan indicated Ownership: Direct Disclosed balance after: 396,207 F1 · price: 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. Read SEC document |
Value uses the disclosed total when available, otherwise shares × reported transaction price. It is not an estimate of exercise cash cost or investment performance.