Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Analysts

Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) has been given an average rating of “Hold” by the six research firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, three have given a hold recommendation and two have issued a buy recommendation on the company. The average 12-month target price among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $19.20.

SBGI has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Guggenheim lowered their target price on shares of Sinclair from $20.00 to $19.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, May 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Sinclair from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, May 9th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Sinclair from $17.00 to $16.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 1st. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $17.00 price objective on Sinclair in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings upgraded Sinclair from a “sell (d+)” rating to a “hold (c-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 30th.

Sinclair News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Sinclair this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Potential FCC ownership-cap repeal could support growth. Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley welcomed the expected FCC vote to eliminate the federal limit restricting a single owner from controlling stations reaching more than 39% of U.S. households. Removing the cap could enable industry consolidation and provide Sinclair with more acquisition and operating opportunities. Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley “Couldn’t Be Happier” About Expected FCC Repeal Of Federal Ownership Cap
• Positive Sentiment: Sinclair maintained its quarterly cash dividend. The company declared a $0.25-per-share dividend payable September 15 to shareholders of record August 31. The implied annual payout of $1.00 per share represents an approximately 7.2% yield, which may appeal to income-focused investors despite the company’s weak earnings. Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue grew but only slightly exceeded expectations. Second-quarter revenue increased 7.1% year over year to $840 million, narrowly topping the $838.99 million consensus estimate. Management’s earnings-call discussion provides additional context on operating trends and the outlook. Sinclair Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Adjusted profitability was substantially worse than expected. Sinclair reported a second-quarter loss of $1.06 per share, compared with the consensus expectation of a $0.24 loss and a $0.91 loss in the prior-year quarter. The $0.82-per-share miss highlights pressure on profitability and is the primary negative catalyst for SBGI. Sinclair Reports Q2 Loss, Tops Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Full-year revenue guidance was below consensus. Sinclair projected fiscal 2026 revenue of $3.4 billion to $3.5 billion, versus analyst expectations of approximately $3.5 billion, adding to concerns about limited growth and earnings visibility.

Sinclair Stock Performance

Shares of SBGI stock opened at $13.91 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 2.42, a quick ratio of 2.42 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 11.10. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $14.05 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $14.35. Sinclair has a 12 month low of $11.89 and a 12 month high of $17.88. The firm has a market capitalization of $1.00 billion, a PE ratio of 15.46 and a beta of 1.06.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported ($1.06) earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.24) by ($0.82). The business had revenue of $840.00 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $838.99 million. Sinclair had a net margin of 2.00% and a negative return on equity of 12.62%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 7.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the business posted ($0.91) earnings per share. Analysts forecast that Sinclair will post 1.68 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Sinclair Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, September 15th. Investors of record on Monday, August 31st will be given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, August 31st. Sinclair’s dividend payout ratio is presently 111.11%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Sinclair news, Director Daniel C. Keith sold 17,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, July 2nd. The stock was sold at an average price of $15.02, for a total transaction of $255,340.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 25,122 shares in the company, valued at approximately $377,332.44. This trade represents a 40.36% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 42.10% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Sinclair

Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Madison Avenue Partners LP purchased a new position in Sinclair in the fourth quarter worth $13,918,000. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its stake in Sinclair by 143.6% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 906,872 shares of the company’s stock valued at $13,875,000 after purchasing an additional 534,573 shares during the period. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. increased its position in shares of Sinclair by 23.8% during the 4th quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 1,946,274 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,778,000 after purchasing an additional 373,566 shares during the last quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC increased its position in shares of Sinclair by 890.3% during the 3rd quarter. Verition Fund Management LLC now owns 306,637 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,630,000 after purchasing an additional 275,674 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Sinclair by 5.9% during the 4th quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 3,934,311 shares of the company’s stock worth $60,195,000 after purchasing an additional 220,623 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 41.71% of the company’s stock.

Sinclair Company Profile

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc (NASDAQ: SBGI) is a media and entertainment company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Founded in 1971 as a single UHF television station operator, Sinclair has grown through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to become one of the largest owners of local television stations in the United States. Over its history, the company has pursued a diversified portfolio that includes both traditional broadcast assets and newer digital platforms.

At its core, Sinclair operates over 190 television stations affiliated with the major national broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, The CW and MyNetworkTV.