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.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun have announced an expansion of their 'Spotlight on Maryland' investigative journalism initiative. The collaboration will add up to 20 additional investigative reporters across multiple platforms, significantly enhancing coverage of critical issues affecting Maryland citizens.
The partnership will leverage WJLA's investigative resources in Washington, DC to cover stories from Montgomery and Prince George's Counties. The initiative focuses on accountability journalism, investigating topics such as:
- Government oversight
- Corruption
- Wasteful spending
- Lack of transparency
The expanded coverage will be available across social, digital, broadcast, and print platforms. The initiative combines The Baltimore Sun's investigative expertise with FOX 45's in-depth journalism commitment, creating the largest team of investigative reporters in the region.
Sinclair Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lucy Rutishauser will retire after her successor is appointed. The company has initiated a search for her replacement, considering both internal and external candidates.
Rutishauser, who has been with Sinclair since 1998, will transition to a senior advisory role following her retirement. During her tenure, she helped navigate the company through multiple industry consolidations, the Great Recession, the pandemic, and a cybersecurity ransomware incident. Most recently, she completed a comprehensive $4 billion restructuring of the company's balance sheet.
As CFO since January 2017, Rutishauser has received numerous industry recognitions and currently serves on multiple boards and advisory councils. Sinclair operates 185 television stations in 86 markets, owns Tennis Channel, and manages several multicast networks.
Sinclair has appointed Valeria Riccioli as Director of Content for The National News Desk, where she will oversee content strategy and audience engagement. Riccioli brings nearly two decades of experience, previously serving as Vice President of Talent at Newsmax and spending 15 years at FOX News Media.
The National News Desk, launched in 2021, delivers comprehensive national, regional, and local news coverage through Sinclair's extensive network of local stations. The platform has expanded to air on more than 80 stations nationwide, offering morning, evening, late-night, and weekend newscasts. Content is available free of charge across Sinclair news websites, TheNationalDesk.com, and YouTube.
Sinclair has announced a partnership with The Salvation Army to launch 'Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope', a nationwide initiative focused on raising awareness about homelessness. The campaign will run from March 17-23, featuring special content across Sinclair's newscasts.
The initiative includes a 30-minute special airing on March 22-23 (available on stations' websites from March 19) highlighting homelessness realities through personal stories. The campaign will showcase The Salvation Army's work in providing emergency shelters, transitional housing, and financial assistance for families at risk of eviction.
The program will be supported through public service campaigns across Sinclair's owned and operated television stations, aiming to connect people with resources and inspire community action through volunteering, donations, and advocacy.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) has appointed David Todd Bailey as Vice President and General Manager of KTXS in Abilene, TX. Bailey, who began his media career at KTXS 25 years ago as an Account Executive, returns to the station with extensive sales leadership experience across Texas markets.
Bailey's previous roles include Station Manager at KTEN in Sherman and Sales Manager at KETK and KFXK in Tyler. He also established an advertising agency offering full-service media solutions. Rob Weisbord, COO and President of Local Media, highlighted Bailey's deep understanding of Texas markets and proven sales track record as key factors in his appointment.
Sinclair operates 185 television stations across 86 markets, affiliated with major broadcast networks. The company's portfolio includes Tennis Channel, multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD/ROAR, and The Nest, with content distributed through various platforms including NewsON, the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) has appointed Joseph Tracy as Vice President and General Manager of two Iowa stations - KDSM in Des Moines and KGAN in Cedar Rapids. Tracy, a University of Notre Dame graduate, returns to Sinclair with extensive industry experience, having previously served as General Sales Manager at WTVX in West Palm Beach.
Tracy's career includes leadership roles across multiple stations nationwide, with expertise in sales and station management. His appointment aims to strengthen Sinclair's presence in Iowa's largest markets, focusing on revenue growth and community engagement through initiatives like AMP Sales & Marketing Solutions and AMP Media platforms.
Sinclair operates 185 television stations across 86 markets, owns Tennis Channel, and provides multiple content delivery platforms including NewsON, the largest streaming aggregator of local news content.
Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) announced the rebranding of TBD TV to ROAR, effective April 28, marking a strategic shift towards comedy-focused programming. The rebranding follows a Q4 2023 initiative to differentiate from traditional sitcom-based multicast networks.
The network has secured key programming including Saturday Night Live, Whose Line is it Anyway, Key & Peele and Punk'd, along with distribution upgrades in major markets through FOX owned stations. ROAR achieved record-breaking performance in February 2025, with 42% year-over-year growth across all demographics. Their SNL 50th Anniversary celebration attracted 3.2 million viewers.
ROAR will be available free over-the-air and through major streaming platforms. Sinclair owns and operates 185 television stations in 86 markets, along with other channels including Tennis Channel, Comet, CHARGE!, and The Nest.
Sinclair has launched a pioneering initiative implementing AI-powered real-time language translation for local newscasts, becoming the first broadcaster to offer this technology. The test is currently active in four markets: Baltimore/WBFF, San Antonio/KABB, West Palm Beach/WPEC, and Las Vegas/KSNV, enabling Spanish-speaking viewers to access live translations of news broadcasts.
The company has partnered with Deeptune, a generative AI language editing company, for this implementation. The service is accessible through local Sinclair stations' YouTube channels. This initiative follows Sinclair's earlier AI translation implementations in 2024 with 'Petko Unfiltered' on Tennis Channel and during Hurricane Milton weather coverage at WPEC.
Sinclair emphasizes its commitment to responsible AI use through memberships in organizations like the Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI) and has established SAIF (Sinclair AI Forum) for internal AI governance and compliance.
Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on both Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend will be paid on March 24, 2025, to shareholders of record as of March 10, 2025.
The company operates as a diversified media enterprise, managing 185 television stations across 86 markets with major broadcast network affiliations. Sinclair's portfolio includes Tennis Channel and multicast networks such as Comet, CHARGE!, TBD., and The Nest. Content distribution occurs through multiple platforms, including over-the-air broadcasting, multi-channel video program distributors, and NewsON, the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content.
Sinclair (SBGI) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results, with total revenues increasing 22% to $1,004 million. The company achieved record political advertising revenues of $405 million for full-year 2024, up 16% from 2020 levels.
Key Q4 metrics include: Media revenues up 21% to $992 million, total advertising revenues increased 42% to $514 million, and operating income of $266 million. The company completed a comprehensive refinancing in early 2025, extending debt maturities beyond 6.5 years.
Notable developments include forming EdgeBeam Wireless, a joint venture with major broadcasters for ATSC 3.0 NextGen Broadcast nationwide coverage, and Tennis Channel's launch of a direct-to-consumer streaming service. Sinclair also finalized key distribution agreements, including DISH Network carriage renewal and NBC affiliation renewal for 21 stations.