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
6.1%
Payout Ratio
21.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
21.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield6.1%
Trailing DPS$1.00
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout31.3%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR4.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield6.1%
1Y Total Return19.4%
5Y Total Return-35.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)14.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,47510Y ago$8,06820Y ago$43,074
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Sinclair, Inc. distributes 21.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 31.3%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
SBGI has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, 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: 6.1% dividend yield, 6.1% 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 -35.3%, with dividends contributing 14.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $8,068 today.
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 | — | 6.12% | 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 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Broadcast and Local TV Stations
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
6.1%
#1 of 4
Safety
Sustainable
21.3% payout
Streak
11Y
4.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
6.1%
#3 of 4
Annual Dividend History
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 | — | — | — | 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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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 +6.1%. 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 "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.3% and FCF payout ratio of +31.3%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is SBGI a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Sinclair, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +4.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
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 $6,475 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 +6.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.