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Sinclair(NASDAQ) SBGI

Market Cap$1.04BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+238%
5 Year-35%
1 Year+5%
1 Month+1%
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$14.07
-0.21%
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Sinclair last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 14.102026-08-28
Sinclair stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.42%USD 14.162026-08-21
1 month+1.06%USD 13.952026-07-29
3 month+3.76%USD 13.592026-05-29
Year to date-2.85%USD 14.512025-12-31
1 year+5.03%USD 13.422025-08-28
3 year+36.95%USD 10.302023-08-29
5 year-35.27%USD 21.782021-08-27
Since inception+238.44%USD 4.241995-06-07

Sinclair Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$1.04BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.26B

Net Income (TTM)

$52.00M

EPS (TTM)

$0.77

P/E Ratio

18.63

Dividend

$1.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.08 (Average)

Price

$14.07

Volume

67,562.917

Open

$14.16

Previous Close

$14.10

Daily Range

$13.86 - $14.22

52-Week Range

$12.46 - $17.88

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 4, 2026

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About Sinclair

Sinclair, Inc. helps people watch news, sports, and entertainment through local television stations. It lets advertisers reach viewers across digital and broadcast platforms. The company provides communities with local news and programming.

Where the Shows Begin

  • Local Media: Operates U.S. television stations; generated $731 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Tennis: Features the Tennis Channel and coverage of professional tournaments; generated $70 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026.
  • Other Media: Includes digital solutions and technical services; generated $45 million in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

Expanding the Media Footprint

  • Acquired station WSWB in Wilkes Barre, PA, in May 2026.
  • Acquired station KFXA in Cedar Rapids, IA, in June 2026.
  • Launched the weekly Style of Play women's soccer podcast in June 2026.
  • Acquired Digital Remedy in the first quarter of 2025 to increase digital advertising revenue.

What Makes the Company Different?

Sinclair holds a significant position in local journalism, having earned 166 awards during the first half of 2026. The company is actively implementing NextGen TV, a broadcast standard designed to improve mobile television and data services.

Checking the Performance

  • Total revenue was $840 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, compared to $784 million in 2025.
  • Local media revenue reached $731 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026, up 8% year over year.
  • Political advertising revenue rose to $59 million for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026, up from $6 million in 2025.
  • Local media operating income grew 5% to $68 million for the three months ended June 30, 2026.

The Bottom Line

Sinclair has evolved from a traditional broadcaster into a multiplatform media entity with specialized sports and digital offerings. Its focus on local news and the adoption of new technical standards supports its long-term operational strategy.

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Industry

Media

Employees

7,100

CEO

Christopher Stewart Ripley

Website

sbgi.net

Headquarters

Hunt Valley, MD 21030, US

SBGI Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

42.41%

Operating Margin

6.82%

Net Income Margin

1.60%

Return on Equity

12.71%

Return on Capital

3.10%

Return on Assets

0.95%

Earnings Yield

5.37%

Dividend Yield

6.97%

Payout Ratio

1.37%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$1.04BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

72.32M

Volume

67.56K

Avg. Volume

524.09K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.38B

Operating Income

$222.00M

EBITDA

$727.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$171.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$76.00M

Free Cash Flow

$95.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$604.00M

Total Debt

$4.19B

Sinclair Performance Analysis

Sinclair annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3,928,000,000-36.0%
20232023-12-31USD 3,134,000,000-20.2%
20242024-12-31USD 3,548,000,00013.2%
20252025-12-31USD 3,169,000,000-10.7%
Sinclair sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-1.4%
Q42025-12-318.2%
Q12026-03-31-3.5%
Q22026-06-304.1%
Sinclair annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 37.53N/A
20232023-12-31USD -4.47N/A
20242024-12-31USD 4.69N/A
20252025-12-31USD -1.62N/A
Sinclair sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-3098.4%
Q42025-12-3110863.9%
Q12026-03-31-81.9%
Q22026-06-30-478.6%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$840.00M

+7.1%

Gross Profit

$385.00M

+5.8%

Gross Margin

45.83%

N/A

Market Cap

$1.04BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$146.16K

N/A

Employees

7,100

N/A

Net Income

-$76.00M

-18.8%

EBITDA

$201.00M

+145.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$604.00M

-1.9%

Total Debt

$4.19B

-1.4%

Accounts Receivable

$647.00M

+3.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$4.14B

-1.4%

Short Term Debt

$48.00M

+0.0%

Return on Assets

0.95%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

4.66%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$46.00M

-56.2%

Operating Cash Flow

$66.00M

-45.9%

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Questions About SBGI

What is the current price of Sinclair?

Sinclair is trading at $14.05 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Sinclair?

Over the past 52 weeks, Sinclair has traded between $12.46 and $17.88.

How much debt does Sinclair have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Sinclair reported total debt of $4.19B.

How much cash does Sinclair have on hand?

Sinclair reported $604.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Sinclair’s dividend yield?

Sinclair currently has a dividend yield of 6.97%.

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