Welcome to our dedicated page for Sinclair news (Ticker: SBGI), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Sinclair stock.
Sinclair, Inc. reports news across its diversified media business, including local television stations affiliated with major broadcast networks, Tennis Channel, multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest, and AMP Media digital content and podcasts. Company updates commonly address advertising revenue, distribution revenue, political advertising cycles, live sports programming, station operations and portfolio actions involving media or broadcast-technology assets.
Recurring Sinclair announcements also include quarterly financial results, cash dividends on its Class A and Class B common stock, debt and liquidity actions, investor conference participation, and community initiatives under the Sinclair Cares brand.
Sinclair (SBGI) and Nexstar (NXST) will launch a joint GoNextGenTV consumer education campaign on September 17, 2026, to raise awareness and understanding of NextGenTV, the ATSC 3.0-powered broadcast standard, across 13 U.S. markets.
The campaign will use on-air promotion plus digital and social content to explain benefits such as improved picture and sound, enhanced broadcast services, increased interactivity, and advanced capabilities. Nexstar will participate in seven markets, including Cleveland, Austin, Kansas City, Tampa, Portland (OR), Buffalo, and Denver, while Sinclair will cover six markets: Las Vegas, Columbus, Nashville, Baltimore, Seattle, and Washington, D.C. Both companies will share campaign resources and direct viewers to GoNextGenTV.com for information on compatible devices and local availability.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) reported that KOMO/KUNS in Seattle received an August 18, 2026 notice from the NLRB that IATSE Local 600 has voluntarily disclaimed interest in continuing to represent the stations’ news photojournalists. This follows an employee-initiated decertification petition and vote. As a result, IATSE Local 600 will no longer act as the bargaining representative for this employee group. Sinclair stated it aims to be an employer of choice in its markets and remains committed to maintaining a direct and productive relationship with its employees, emphasizing the importance of staff contributions to serving the Seattle community.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) plans to participate in four investor conferences in September 2026: Citi Global TMT and BAML Media, Communications and Entertainment in New York, StoneX TMT in New York, and DB LevFin in Scottsdale.
CEO Chris Ripley and CFO Narinder Sahai will appear at selected events, with live webcasts and replays of fireside chats from the Citi and BAML conferences available in the Investor Relations “Events and Presentations” section at www.sbgi.net.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) reported that KOMO 4 on-air anchors and reporters in Seattle voted to end representation by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), following a July decertification petition to the National Labor Relations Board. Once the NLRB process is complete, SAG-AFTRA will no longer be the exclusive bargaining representative for this employee unit. Sinclair stated it aims to be an employer of choice and views the outcome as reflecting employee trust and a strong working relationship.
Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) reports that President and CEO Chris Ripley praised the Federal Communications Commission’s August 6, 2026 vote to modernize long-standing national ownership restrictions, including the prior 39 percent cap. Ripley said aligning rules with today’s media landscape should help local broadcasters compete more effectively.
According to Sinclair, the updated framework may better support preservation of local news and service to local communities, and the company publicly commended FCC leadership and staff for advancing these rule changes.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 31, 2026.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) reported second quarter 2026 revenue of $840 million, up 7% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA of $149 million, up 45%. Political advertising revenue was $59 million, 883% higher than 2Q25, while core advertising declined 3% to $308 million.
For the first half of 2026, revenue rose 6% to $1.65 billion and Adjusted EBITDA increased 28% to $275 million, with net loss narrowing to $56 million from $220 million. Sinclair reduced debt by $320 million in the quarter and a further ~$25 million in early July, ending June with $4.06 billion of debt and total liquidity of about $1.4 billion, including $604 million of cash.
The company raised its 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $730–$760 million (from $700–$740 million) and increased full-year political advertising guidance to at least $375 million (from at least $333 million), while lowering core advertising guidance. Revenue and distribution guidance remain unchanged. Sinclair paid a $0.25 per-share quarterly dividend in June.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) reports that President and CEO Chris Ripley issued a statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to consider modernizing its national media ownership cap at the FCC’s August Open Meeting. Ripley commends Chairman Carr for considering updates to long‑standing ownership rules, arguing that significant changes and disruption in the media ecosystem make revising these regulations to reflect the current landscape a matter of common sense and a way to help empower local broadcasters and support local news.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) will report its Q2 2026 earnings on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call at 4:30 p.m. ET.
The call will be webcast on the company’s website, with replay, press release and non-GAAP reconciliations available at www.sbgi.net.
Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) made a strategic investment in IRCODE and will launch IRCODE Lens-powered interactive television across its Salt Lake City and Austin stations starting in July. The rollout brings real-time, shoppable TV, first-party attribution, and measurable engagement, with expansion planned across Sinclair’s broader portfolio, including sports properties.