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 (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.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) reported results of its Annual Stockholders’ Meeting held June 4, 2026. Stockholders elected nine nominated Directors, including Executive Chairman David D. Smith, and several other board members.
Investors also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for 2026 and approved a non-binding advisory vote on executive compensation.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) will participate in two investor conferences in May 2026. The company will join the Barclays 30th Annual Leveraged Finance Conference in Austin on May 19 and the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference in Boston on May 20.
A fireside chat with CEO Chris Ripley and CFO Narinder Sahai at 9:20 a.m. ET on May 20 will be webcast live and available as a replay in the Investor Relations - Events and Presentations section at www.sbgi.com. Sinclair executives will also hold investor meetings at both conferences.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) declared a $0.25 per share quarterly cash dividend on its Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable on June 9, 2026 to holders of record at the close of business on May 26, 2026. The announcement lists Sinclair's broadcasting footprint and media assets, and provides investor relations contact information.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) reported Q1 2026 results for the period ended March 31, 2026. Total revenue was $807 million (up 4% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA was $126 million (up 13% YoY). The company ended the quarter with ~$844 million cash and total liquidity of ~$1.5 billion.
Key operational notes: Tennis Channel delivered record viewership in March, the company retired $165 million of term loans in April, and Sinclair reaffirmed its 2026 full-year financial guidance.