Sinclair's investment case is dominated by extreme financial leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 13.79 as of Q2 2026, creating a capital structure that offers minimal margin for error amid volatile operational results.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Nov 4, 2026 | $0.60+125.6% vs $0.27 | $893M+2.1% vs $874M |
Q3 2026 Aug 5, 2026 | -$1.06-341.7% vs -$0.24 | $840M+0.1% vs $839M |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | $0.28+141.2% vs -$0.68 | $807M+1.8% vs $793M |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $1.55+5266.7% vs -$0.03 | $836M-0.3% vs $839M |
Sinclair NASDAQ: SBGI raised its 2026 revenue and earnings outlook after political advertising fueled a 16% increase in third-quarter revenue. The broadcaster also said it would not separate its Ventures portfolio on a standalone basis, though it continues to consider larger broadcast transactions.
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Sinclair (SBGI) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.54 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.23 per share. This compares to a loss of $0.02 per share a year ago.
Sinclair cashed in on political advertising during the third quarter, riding a 55% gain in the category compared with the previous midterm election in 2022 to post better-than-expected financial results.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $13.68 | $956.06M | 10.33 | -10.68% | 2.84% | 27.45% | 7.3% | |
| $190.02 | $5.8B | 15.80 | -8.47% | 4.72% | 16.68% | 2.9% | |
| $4.92 | $480.5M | 7.78 | -15.07% | 1.84% | 2.37% | 6.91% | |
| $3.05 | $242.8M | -0.25 | -14.31% | -55.74% | -172.2% | — | |
| $21.92 | $769.77M | -78.99 | 19.26% | -1.4% | -2.38% | 0.54% | |
| $59.50 | $26.09B | 12.55 | 5.07% | 11.3% | 17.39% | 1.12% |
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) reported $3.38B in revenue over the trailing twelve months. Revenue was $3.17B in fiscal year 2025. That is 737% more than the $378.5M of fiscal year 1996.
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) grew revenue by 1.2% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) earned $96.0M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 2.8% net margin).
Yes. Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays a dividend that yields 7.30% at the current price, a high yield.
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) had a return on equity (ROE) of 27.4% over the trailing twelve months. That is well above the market's typical 10-15%.
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) generated $262.0M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
