Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) stock
Close on Nov 13, 2026Market cap $1.09BP/E 11.0Yield –
Earnings
Sinclair's quarterly results as reported in its earnings releases, with the company's own outlook. Hover a number to see the sentence it came from.
Quarterly results
Revenue and earnings per share from each of Sinclair's earnings releases, newest first
| Quarter | Reported | Revenue | YoY | EPS | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2026ended Dec 31, 2026 | Feb 24, 2027Expected | – | – | – | – |
| Q3 FY2026ended Sep 30, 2026 | Nov 4, 2026after the close | $893.00M | +15.5% | $0.60 | Release |
| Q2 FY2026ended Jun 30, 2026 | Aug 5, 2026after the close | $840.00M | +7.1% | -$1.06 | Release |
| Q1 FY2026ended Mar 31, 2026 | Apr 30, 2026after the close | $807.00M | +4.0% | $0.28 | Release |
| Q4 FY2025ended Dec 31, 2025 | Feb 25, 2026after the close | $836.00M | -16.7% | $1.55 | Release |
| Q3 FY2025ended Sep 30, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025after the close | $773.00M | -15.7% | -$0.02 | Release |
| Q2 FY2025ended Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025after the close | $784.00M | -5.4% | -$0.91 | Release |
| Q1 FY2025ended Mar 31, 2025 | May 7, 2025after the close | $776.00M | -2.8% | -$2.30 | Release |
| Q4 FY2024ended Dec 31, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025after the close | $1.00B | +21.5% | $2.61 | Release |
| Q3 FY2024ended Sep 30, 2024 | Nov 6, 2024after the close | $917.00M | +19.6% | $1.43 | Release |
| Q2 FY2024ended Jun 30, 2024 | Aug 7, 2024after the close | $829.00M | +7.9% | $0.27 | Release |
| Q1 FY2024ended Mar 31, 2024 | May 8, 2024after the close | $798.00M | – | $0.35 | Release |
| Q4 FY2023ended Dec 31, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024after the close | $826.00M | – | -$5.35 | Release |
| Q3 FY2023ended Sep 30, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023after the close | $767.00M | – | -$0.74 | Release |
| Q2 FY2023ended Jun 30, 2023 | Aug 2, 2023after the close | $768.00M | – | -$1.38 | Release |
Figures as first announced; later restatements appear under Financials. Expected dates are estimated from the company's past reporting pattern.
Current guidance
Sinclair's latest outlook for periods it has not reported yet, compared with what it said before
| Metric | Period | Guidance | Before | Change | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Political Advertising Revenue | FY2026 | $375.00M | $3.40B – $3.54B | Lowered | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Total Revenue | FY2026 | $3.53B – $3.60B | – | New | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $825.00M – $835.00M | – | New | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Adjusted EBITDAnon-GAAP | FY2026 | $700.00M – $740.00M | – | New | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $75.00M – $80.00M | – | New | Nov 4, 2026 |
| Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $75.00M – $80.00M | $75.00M – $80.00M | Reaffirmed | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Net cash tax payments | FY2026 | $50.00M | $34.00M – $45.00M | Lowered | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Net interest expense | FY2026 | $300.00M – $310.00M | – | New | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Net interest expense (b) | FY2026 | $290.00M – $295.00M | – | Raised | Aug 5, 2026 |
Guidance vs results
The last range Sinclair gave before each report, against the figure it then reported. Full years add up the four quarters.
| Period | Metric | Guidance | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 FY2025 | Revenue | $303.00M – $314.00M | $773.00M | Above range |
| Q2 FY2025 | Revenue | $313.00M – $330.00M | $784.00M | Above range |
| Q1 FY2025 | Revenue | $765.00M – $779.00M | $776.00M | Within range |
| Q4 FY2024 | Revenue | $204.00M | $1.00B | Above range |
| Q3 FY2024 | Revenue | $898.00M – $929.00M | $917.00M | Within range |
| Q2 FY2024 | Revenue | $823.00M – $843.00M | $829.00M | Within range |
| Q1 FY2024 | Revenue | $793.00M – $806.00M | $798.00M | Within range |
| Q4 FY2023 | Revenue | $821.00M – $847.00M | $826.00M | Within range |
| Q3 FY2023 | Revenue | $742.00M – $763.00M | $767.00M | Above range |
Guidance history
Every forecast Sinclair put in an earnings release, newest first
| Given | Metric | Period | Guidance | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $75.00M – $80.00M | New |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2026 | $825.00M – $835.00M | New |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Total Revenue | FY2026 | $3.53B – $3.60B | New |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $75.00M – $80.00M | Reaffirmed |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Net interest expense (b) | FY2026 | $290.00M – $295.00M | Raised |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Net cash tax payments | FY2026 | $50.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 5, 2026 | Political Advertising Revenue | FY2026 | $375.00M | Lowered |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Capital expenditures | FY2026 | $75.00M – $80.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2026 | $700.00M – $740.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Net interest expense | FY2026 | $300.00M – $310.00M | New |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Net cash tax payments | FY2026 | $34.00M – $45.00M | Lowered |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Total Revenue | FY2026 | $3.40B – $3.54B | New |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Political advertising revenue | FY2025 | $36.00M – $39.00M | New |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Amortization of program costs | FY2025 | $74.00M | Raised |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Net cash tax payments | FY2025 | $44.00M – $47.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Political advertising revenue | Q4 FY2025 | $18.00M – $21.00M | New |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Other media revenue | Q4 FY2025 | $22.00M | Raised |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Non-media expenses | Q4 FY2025 | $12.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Amortization of program costs | Q4 FY2025 | $17.00M | Raised |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Stock-based compensation | Q4 FY2025 | $9.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Non-recurring and unusual transaction, implementation, legal, regulatory and other costs | Q4 FY2025 | $7.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Net cash tax payments | Q4 FY2025 | $9.00M – $12.00M | Raised |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Capital expenditures | Q3 FY2025 | $26.00M – $28.00M | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Capital expenditures | FY2025 | $82.00M – $85.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q3 FY2025 | $71.00M – $93.00M | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Operating Income | Q3 FY2025 | -$6.00M – $17.00M | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Core advertising revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $303.00M – $314.00M | New |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Political advertising revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $7.00M – $8.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Advertising revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $310.00M – $322.00M | Raised |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Distribution revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $413.00M – $425.00M | Raised |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Other media revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $21.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Media revenues | Q3 FY2025 | $744.00M – $768.00M | Raised |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Non-media revenue | Q3 FY2025 | $8.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Total revenues | Q3 FY2025 | $752.00M – $776.00M | Raised |
| May 7, 2025 | Capital expenditures | Q2 FY2025 | $20.00M – $22.00M | New |
| May 7, 2025 | Capital expenditures | FY2025 | $83.00M – $86.00M | Reaffirmed |
| May 7, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q2 FY2025 | $91.00M – $107.00M | New |
| May 7, 2025 | Operating Income | Q2 FY2025 | $13.00M – $29.00M | New |
| May 7, 2025 | Core advertising revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $313.00M – $330.00M | New |
| May 7, 2025 | Political advertising revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $5.00M – $7.00M | Lowered |
| May 7, 2025 | Advertising revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $318.00M – $336.00M | Raised |
| May 7, 2025 | Distribution revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $439.00M – $441.00M | Raised |
| May 7, 2025 | Other media revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $21.00M | Lowered |
| May 7, 2025 | Media revenues | Q2 FY2025 | $778.00M – $798.00M | Raised |
| May 7, 2025 | Non-media revenue | Q2 FY2025 | $8.00M | Lowered |
| May 7, 2025 | Total revenues | Q2 FY2025 | $787.00M – $807.00M | Raised |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Capital expenditures | Q1 FY2025 | $20.00M – $22.00M | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Capital expenditures | FY2025 | $83.00M – $86.00M | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q1 FY2025 | $90.00M – $102.00M | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Operating Income | Q1 FY2025 | $2.00M – $14.00M | New |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Total revenues | Q1 FY2025 | $765.00M – $779.00M | New |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance range reflects a year-over-year increase of | FY2024 | +54% – +56% | New |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Political advertising revenue | Q4 FY2024 | $204.00M | New |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Other media revenue | Q4 FY2024 | $38.00M | Lowered |
| Nov 6, 2024 | Political advertising revenue | FY2024 | $406.00M | New |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Capital expenditures | Q3 FY2024 | $25.00M – $27.00M | New |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Capital expenditures | FY2024 | $93.00M – $98.00M | Lowered |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q3 FY2024 | $229.00M – $254.00M | New |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Operating Income | Q3 FY2024 | $148.00M – $173.00M | New |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Total revenues | Q3 FY2024 | $898.00M – $929.00M | New |
| May 8, 2024 | Total capital expenditures | Q2 FY2024 | $28.00M – $30.00M | New |
| May 8, 2024 | Total capital expenditures | FY2024 | $105.00M – $110.00M | New |
| May 8, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q2 FY2024 | $132.00M – $155.00M | New |
| May 8, 2024 | Total revenues | Q2 FY2024 | $823.00M – $843.00M | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Total capital expenditures | Q1 FY2024 | $25.00M – $27.00M | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Total capital expenditures | FY2024 | $110.00M – $117.00M | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q1 FY2024 | $128.00M – $139.00M | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Adjusted Free Cash Flow | Q1 FY2024 | $100.00M – $114.00M | New |
| Feb 28, 2024 | Total revenues | Q1 FY2024 | $793.00M – $806.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Total capital expenditures | Q4 FY2023 | $28.00M – $30.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Total capital expenditures | FY2023 | $98.00M – $100.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q4 FY2023 | $176.00M – $196.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | FY2023 | $545.00M – $564.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Adjusted Free Cash Flow | Q4 FY2023 | $77.00M – $99.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Adjusted Free Cash Flow | FY2023 | $220.00M – $242.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Total revenues | Q4 FY2023 | $821.00M – $847.00M | New |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Total revenues | FY2023 | $3.13B – $3.15B | New |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Total capital expenditures | Q3 FY2023 | $30.00M – $35.00M | New |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Total capital expenditures | FY2023 | $100.00M – $110.00M | New |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Adjusted EBITDA | Q3 FY2023 | $91.00M – $109.00M | New |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Adjusted Free Cash Flow | Q3 FY2023 | -$9.00M – $14.00M | New |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Total revenues | Q3 FY2023 | $742.00M – $763.00M | New |
Read from the company's earnings releases; each figure links to its sentence on hover. “Raised” and “Lowered” compare with the previous range for the same metric and period.
Press releases
Releases Sinclair filed with the SEC as exhibits to Form 8-K or 6-K
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