SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC Insider Trading Activity
Every SEC Form 4 insider transaction reported for SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC (SAH), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR and updated as new filings are accepted.
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Compiled automatically from SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings and refreshed daily. Figures count purchases (code P) and sales (code S) only — not grants, option exercises, or gifts. How this page is built. Not investment advice.
Quick Answer
Are SAH insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC insiders reported 6 open-market purchases ($10.6M) and 4 sales ($9.6M) — net buying of $931.2K. Since May 2018, Trabud has recorded 52 Form 4 filings for SAH: 9 buys ($16.6M) and 43 sells ($79.7M).
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4
What stands out
- The largest open-market purchase in the last 12 months was $6.0M by Paul P. Rusnak (10% Owner) on Feb 18, 2026. SEC ↗
- The most recent open-market purchase was reported on Oct 16, 2026 (2 days ago).
Key Statistics (May 2018 – Oct 16, 2026)
Total Form 4 filings
52
SEC EDGAR
Insider filers
7
Insider buys (9)
$16.6M
Insider sells (43)
$79.7M
Insider sentiment
Net sellingNet insider flow of $63.1M in net selling since May 2018, and $931.2K in net buying over the last 12 months. 5 insider buys in the last 90 days.
Recent SAH insider transactions
| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 12.6K | $59.90 | $752.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 13.7K | $59.78 | $819.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 1.1K | $59.90 | $67.0K | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 27.8K | $59.76 | $1.7M | SEC ↗ |
| Oct 6, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 21.6K | $59.50 | $1.3M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 50.0K | $85.19 | $4.3M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 8, 2026 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 50.0K | $82.97 | $4.1M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 5.1K | $85.00 | $430.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 1, 2026 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 9.5K | $85.00 | $809.7K | SEC ↗ |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Paul P. Rusnak | 10% Owner | Purchase | 100.0K | $59.94 | $6.0M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 576 | $70.02 | $40.3K | SEC ↗ |
| May 30, 2025 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 49.4K | $70.04 | $3.5M | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 19.8K | $60.00 | $1.2M | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 2.5K | $60.00 | $148.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Jun 14, 2024 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 16.7K | $60.00 | $1.0M | SEC ↗ |
| May 28, 2024 | Jeff Dyke | President | Sale | 15.0K | $56.76 | $851.4K | SEC ↗ |
| May 15, 2024 | David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | Sale | 16.6K | $59.36 | $988.1K | SEC ↗ |
| May 14, 2024 | David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | Sale | 64.2K | $59.25 | $3.8M | SEC ↗ |
| May 9, 2024 | David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | Sale | 67.7K | $58.43 | $4.0M | SEC ↗ |
| May 1, 2024 | David Bruton Smith | Chairman and CEO | Sale | 3.9K | $61.43 | $237.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 34.2K | $54.01 | $1.8M | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 3.8K | $54.00 | $205.2K | SEC ↗ |
| Sep 1, 2023 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 1.6K | $54.00 | $86.9K | SEC ↗ |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 5.5K | $54.06 | $295.8K | SEC ↗ |
| Apr 18, 2023 | Heath Byrd | EVP and CFO | Sale | 22.4K | $54.02 | $1.2M | SEC ↗ |
Showing the 25 most recent of 52 Form 4 filings for SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC.
Most active SAH insiders
- Heath Byrd17 filings
- Jeff Dyke17 filings
- David Bruton Smith7 filings
- Paul P. Rusnak7 filings
- Victor H Doolan2 filings
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Are SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC insiders buying or selling?
In the last 12 months, SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC insiders reported 6 open-market purchases ($10.6M) and 4 sales ($9.6M) — net buying of $931.2K. Since May 2018, Trabud has recorded 52 Form 4 filings for SAH: 9 buys ($16.6M) and 43 sells ($79.7M). Over the full record that is net selling of $63.1M.
How many insiders trade SAH stock?
7 distinct insider filers — officers, directors, 10%+ owners, and investment groups filing jointly — have reported Form 4 transactions for SONIC AUTOMOTIVE INC. The most recent filing was accepted on Oct 16, 2026.
Where does Trabud get SAH insider trading data?
All SAH insider trading data comes directly from official SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings, which corporate insiders must submit within two business days of a transaction under Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.