Sonic Automotive, Inc. (SAH) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for SAH — the calendar windows where Sonic Automotive, Inc. has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
SAH seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, SAH's strongest seasonal window has been Apr 6 – Apr 26: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +11.99% across a 20-day hold. On the weak side, SAH has historically declined between Oct 4 – Oct 14, falling in 10 of 10 years (average -3.82%).
In total, our analysis finds 844 recurring seasonal windows for Sonic Automotive, Inc. — 571 bullish and 273 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Aug 2 – Aug 12, opens in 6 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
SAH's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 3d ago | Jun 24 – Jul 24 | 30d | +6.62% | 80% | +18.52% |
| Completedended 4d ago | Jun 23 – Jul 23 | 30d | +6.57% | 80% | +21.71% |
| Upcomingin 6d | Aug 2 – Aug 12 | 10d | +5.47% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 6d | Aug 2 – Sep 1 | 30d | +8.24% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 7d | Aug 3 – Aug 13 | 10d | +4.73% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 7d | Aug 3 – Sep 2 | 30d | +6.75% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 8d | Aug 4 – Aug 14 | 10d | +4.47% | 90% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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SAH seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy SAH stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, SAH's strongest seasonal window starts in April: Apr 6 to Apr 26, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +11.99%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is SAH's strongest seasonal pattern?
SAH's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Apr 6 – Apr 26 window (20-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +11.99%.
When has SAH historically performed worst?
SAH's weakest recurring window has been Oct 4 to Oct 14, declining in 10 of 10 years with an average return of -3.82%.
How reliable are SAH's seasonal patterns?
Each SAH pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. SAH currently shows 844 recurring windows (571 bullish, 273 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is SAH stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing Sonic Automotive, Inc.'s price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where SAH has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.