David Bruton Smith
Chairman and CEO at Sonic Automotive Inc.
Sits on 1 board. Last updated September 28, 2026
Time on boards
- Boards served
- 1
- Current seats
- 1
- Board service
- 4 years
- Director since
- 2023
4 years of board service in total across 1 board, counting each seat separately. Longest: Sonic Automotive Inc., 3 years.
Chief executive roles
Shareholder support
Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.
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Sonic Automotive Inc. April 29, 202693.3%
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Sonic Automotive Inc. April 23, 202592.4%
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Sonic Automotive Inc. May 15, 202396.4%
Insider trades
All notable trades →From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.
| Date | Company | Transaction | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Option exercise | +13,259 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Sold back to the company | −13,259 | $68.57 | $909,170 |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −12,348 | $62.46 | $771,256 |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −9,245 | $62.46 | $577,443 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Inheritance | +1,250 | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2025 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −7,753 | $56.96 | $441,611 |
| Feb 9, 2025 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −14,635 | $72.97 | $1,067,916 |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Shares withheld for tax | −8,323 | $72.97 | $607,329 |
| May 15, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Option exercise | +16,646 | $16.76 | $278,987 |
| May 15, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Open-market sale | −16,646 | $59.36 | $988,107 |
| May 14, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Option exercise | +41,770 | $16.76 | $700,065 |
| May 14, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Open-market sale | −41,770 | $59.27 | $2,475,708 |
| May 13, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Option exercise | +20,653 | $16.76 | $346,144 |
| May 13, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Open-market sale | −20,653 | $59.26 | $1,223,897 |
| May 10, 2024 | Sonic Automotive Inc. | Option exercise | +1,747 | $16.76 | $29,280 |
Questions about David Bruton Smith
What boards is David Bruton Smith on?
David Bruton Smith sits on the board of Sonic Automotive Inc.
What company is David Bruton Smith the CEO of?
David Bruton Smith is Chairman and CEO of Sonic Automotive Inc.
How long has David Bruton Smith served on boards?
Our records show at least 4 years of board service across 1 board, the earliest from 2023.
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