Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.00
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.0%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
0 years
SBGI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
SBGI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.0%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout60.7%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score2/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.0%
1Y Total Return-3.3%
5Y Total Return-43.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,68610Y ago$7,11420Y ago$34,030
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
SBGI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
SBGI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sinclair, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 60.7%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBGI does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 4.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, SBGI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.0% dividend yield, 7.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -43.1%, with dividends contributing 14.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $7,114 today.
SBGI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$4.85
Avg/Payment$0.2425
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.2500 | — | 6.99% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 6.54% | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 6.91% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 7.13% | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.2500 | — | 7.25% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 5.60% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 7.18% | Sep 13, 2024 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.2500 | — | 7.32% | Jun 17, 2024 |
SBGI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.0%
#2 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
0Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.0%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd SBGISinclair, Inc. | $991M | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.9B | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  GTNGray Media, Inc. | $412M | 7.7% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 TGNATEGNA Inc. | $3.2B | 2.5% | 36.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
 MEGMontrose Environment… | $798M | 0.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FOXFox Corporation | $13.3B | 1.1% | 12.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FOXAFox Corporation | $14.0B | 1.0% | 12.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
SBGI Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.25 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.61 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2024 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.69 | 21.3% | 4.69x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.00 | 0.0% | 4 | $-4.47 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $1.00 | 25.0% | 4 | $37.53 | 2.7% | 37.53x | 3.2% |
| 2021 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-5.52 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.80 | 0.0% | 4 | $-30.20 | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | 8.1% | 4 | $1.13 | 70.8% | 1.41x | 2.5% |
| 2018 | $0.74 | 2.8% | 4 | $3.35 | 22.1% | 4.53x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 2.1% | 4 | $5.72 | 12.6% | 7.94x | 2.3% |
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Start ComparisonSBGI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SBGI stock.
How much dividend does SBGI pay per share?
Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.00 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.0%. Payments are made Annual.
When is SBGI's next ex-dividend date?
SBGI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. SBGI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is SBGI's dividend safe?
SBGI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +60.7%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has SBGI increased its dividend?
SBGI has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%.
How often does SBGI pay dividends?
Sinclair, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.00 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in SBGI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in SBGI five years ago would be worth approximately $5,686 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is SBGI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
SBGI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.0% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.