Sonic Automotive, Inc. operates as an automotive retailer in the United States. As of February 22, 2008, the company operated 169 dealership franchises at 144 dealership locations, representing 33 brands of cars and light trucks, and 34 collision repair centers in 15 states. Its dealerships provide various services, including the sale of new and used cars and light trucks; sale of replacement parts, performance of vehicle maintenance, warranty repairs, and paint and repair services; and arrangement of extended service contracts, financing and insurance, and various aftermarket products for its automotive customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Analysts' Recommendation: Hold 30 Days Ago: Hold SAH Market Data Currency US Dollars Share Price $11.88 Change Today -$0.10 52 Week High $30.26 52 Week Low $12.11 Volume 207,216 Beta 1.26 RiskGrade 240 What The Brokers Say Strong Buy 4 Buy 2 Neutral 1 Sell 0 Strong Sell 1 Total 8 buy Trades for 03-Jul-2008 Time Volume / Share Price 13:04 29 @ $11.88 13:04 2 @ $11.88 12:59 1 @ $11.90 12:59 2 @ $11.89 12:55 1 @ $11.92