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Sinclair

(NASDAQ) SBGI

Current Price$14.07
Market Cap$997.33MMarket 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)+226%
5 Year-34%
1 Year+3%
1 Month+3%
Sinclair last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 14.102026-07-20
Sinclair stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.05%USD 14.252026-07-13
1 month+3.15%USD 13.672026-06-18
3 month-12.76%USD 16.162026-04-21
Year to date-4.54%USD 14.772025-12-31
1 year+2.64%USD 13.742025-07-18
3 year+26.36%USD 11.162023-07-21
5 year-34.13%USD 21.412021-07-21
Since inception+225.94%USD 4.241995-06-07

Sinclair Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$997.33MMarket 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)

$3.20B

Net Income (TTM)

$64.00M

EPS (TTM)

$0.90

P/E Ratio

15.29

Dividend

$1.00

Beta (Volatility)

1.10 (Average)

Price

$14.07

Volume

27,409

Open

$13.95

Previous Close

$14.07

Daily Range

$13.69 - $14.10

52-Week Range

$11.89 - $17.88

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 5, 2026

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About Sinclair

Sinclair brings local news and sports to millions of viewers. It helps people stay connected to their local communities. Businesses use its platforms to reach large local audiences.

What Sinclair Puts on Screens

  • Local Media: Broadcasts content through 179 stations across 81 U.S. markets; includes news, sports, and network programming.
  • Tennis Channel: Shows major professional tournaments and tennis lifestyle programs through cable and streaming services.
  • Owned Networks: Operates national channels like Comet and Charge! that are available for free with a digital antenna.
  • Technical Services: Designs broadcast equipment and new technical systems for sending television signals over the air.

Recent Moves and Partnerships

  • Acquired KMTR, KMCB, and KTCW in February 2026 from Roberts Media to expand its Oregon presence.
  • Formed EdgeBeam Wireless in January 2025 with three industry peers to provide nationwide wireless data services.
  • Launched a new podcast division in 2024 to distribute sports and news content on major audio platforms.
  • Completed a corporate reorganization in June 2023 to form Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC as a subsidiary.

The Next Generation of Broadcasting

The company produces more than 2,300 hours of local news every week across its station network. It also leads the industry in launching NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0), a technical system that combines broadcast signals with internet data.

A Look at the Numbers

  • Revenue was $807 million in Q1 2026, up 4% from $776 million in Q1 2025.
  • Operating income reached $27 million in Q1 2026, up 92.9% from $14 million in Q1 2025.
  • Net income reached $20 million in Q1 2026, improved from a $156 million loss in Q1 2025.
  • Operating cash flow reached $98 million in Q4 2025.

Bottom Line

Sinclair has transitioned from a local broadcaster into a diversified media and technology firm. Its focus on news, sports, and new technical standards helps the company adapt to changing viewer habits.

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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

42.50%

Operating Margin

6.03%

Net Income Margin

2.00%

Return on Equity

15.82%

Return on Capital

3.10%

Return on Assets

1.11%

Earnings Yield

6.54%

Dividend Yield

7.24%

Payout Ratio

1.09%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$997.33MMarket 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

72.17M

Volume

27.41K

Avg. Volume

500.93K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$1.36B

Operating Income

$193.00M

EBITDA

$608.00M

Operating Cash Flow

$227.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$73.00M

Free Cash Flow

$154.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$844.00M

Total Debt

$4.51B

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
Q22025-06-301.0%
Q32025-09-30-1.4%
Q42025-12-318.2%
Q12026-03-31-3.5%
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
Q22025-06-3060.0%
Q32025-09-3098.4%
Q42025-12-3110863.9%
Q12026-03-31-81.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$807.00M

+4.0%

Gross Profit

$297.00M

-17.0%

Gross Margin

36.80%

N/A

Market Cap

$997.33MMarket 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

$140.47K

N/A

Employees

7,100

N/A

Net Income

$20.00M

+112.8%

EBITDA

$31.00M

+24.0%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$844.00M

+33.8%

Total Debt

$4.51B

+4.0%

Accounts Receivable

$631.00M

-6.7%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$4.47B

+4.1%

Short Term Debt

$48.00M

+2.1%

Return on Assets

1.11%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.78%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$28.00M

+354.5%

Operating Cash Flow

$43.00M

+760.0%

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Questions About SBGI

What is the current price of Sinclair?

Sinclair is trading at $14.07 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Sinclair?

Over the past 52 weeks, Sinclair has traded between $11.89 and $17.88.

How much debt does Sinclair have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Sinclair reported total debt of $4.51B.

How much cash does Sinclair have on hand?

Sinclair reported $844.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Sinclair’s dividend yield?

Sinclair currently has a dividend yield of 7.24%.

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