NASDAQ:SBGI Sinclair (SBGI) Stock Price, News & Analysis → Forget AI, Imperium Is Expected to Grow 320,00% in 3 Years (From Banyan Hill Publishing) (Ad) Free SBGI Stock Alerts $13.21 -0.09 (-0.68%) (As of 05/3/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$13.12▼$13.5050-Day Range$11.54▼$14.8552-Week Range$9.39▼$17.58Volume148,485 shsAverage Volume439,178 shsMarket Capitalization$840.16 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield7.57%Price Target$18.14 Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainabilityStock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Get Sinclair alerts: Email Address Sinclair MarketRank™ Stock AnalysisAnalyst RatingHold2.20 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside37.3% Upside$18.14 Price TargetShort InterestBearish10.12% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainability-0.62Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.35Based on 8 Articles This WeekInsider TradingSelling Shares$688,160 Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthDecreasingFrom $2.42 to ($0.83) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.4.10 out of 5 starsConsumer Discretionary Sector379th out of 1,584 stocksTelevision Broadcasting Stations Industry19th out of 54 stocks 3.1 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingSinclair has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.20, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Amount of Analyst CoverageSinclair has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted10.12% of the float of Sinclair has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverSinclair has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 8.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Sinclair has recently increased by 5.92%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipSinclair is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 7.82%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthSinclair does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 3.2 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreSinclair has received a 34.37% net impact score from Upright. The largest positive contribution comes from its "Distributing knowledge" impact, which is mostly driven by its "Broadcasting of world news television programs following principles of journalistic ethics", "Broadcasting of sports events", and "Broadcasting of movies and documentaries" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Sinclair is -0.62. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentSinclair has a news sentiment score of 0.35. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Discretionary companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 8 news articles for Sinclair this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.Search InterestOnly 6 people have searched for SBGI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 3 people have added Sinclair to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -40% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 3.3 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Sinclair insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $688,160.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders39.60% of the stock of Sinclair is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions41.71% of the stock of Sinclair is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Sinclair are expected to decrease in the coming year, from $2.42 to ($0.83) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Sinclair is -2.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Sinclair is -2.73, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Growth RatioSinclair has a PEG Ratio of 0.31. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.Price to Book Value per Share RatioSinclair has a P/B Ratio of 3.80. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here Ad AltimetryUrgent Nvidia WarningCould Steve Job's 'Final Prophecy' Make You Rich? Just before he died, Steve Jobs issued a "Final Prophecy" that's now coming true... and making some people rich. In one recent 90-day stretch, 50 companies related to Jobs' "Final Prophecy" soared by 100% or more. What was Steve Jobs' last big prediction, and how can you get in on it? Professor Joel Litman explains everything... including the surprising group of stocks moving higher, and his No. 1 favorite stock in this space.Click here to access… About Sinclair Stock (NASDAQ:SBGI)Sinclair, Inc., a media company, provides content on local television stations and digital platforms in the United States. It operates through two segments, Local Media and Tennis. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, original networks, and content; provides free-over-the-air programming and live local sporting events on its stations; distributes its content to multi-channel video programming distributors in exchange for contractual fees; and produces local and original news programs. This segment operates The Nest, a free over-the-air national broadcast TV network; Comet, a science fiction network; CHARGE!, an adventure and action-based network; and TBD, a multiscreen TV network. The Tennis segment offers Tennis Channel, a cable network which includes coverage of tennis' top tournaments and original professional sports, and tennis lifestyle shows; Tennis Channel International streaming service; Tennis Channel Plus streaming service; T2 FAST, a 24-hours a day free ad-supported streaming television channel; and Tennis.com and Pickleballtv. It also provides digital and internet solutions; and technical services, including the design and manufacture of broadcast systems. The company distributes its content through broadcast platforms and third-party platforms that consist of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, and other original programming. Sinclair, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.Read More SBGI Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart SBGI Stock News HeadlinesMay 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) from five years ago are still down 73%, even after 9.1% gain this past weekMay 1, 2024 | msn.comComcast pulls Bally Sports channels, imperiling US broadcaster's restructuringMay 4, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The #1 Crypto for AIWe’ve issued an urgent landmark trade alert for a new crypto wonder. So, I decided to give you this heads-up before it’s too late. It’s urgent because it’s what we consider “The #1 Crypto for the AI World.”May 1, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair Wins Four National Headliner AwardsMay 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSinclair (SBGI) to Release Quarterly Earnings on WednesdayApril 29, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comBlaise Labbe, Sinclair’s Group News Director, Named to Oklahoma Journalism Hall of FameApril 29, 2024 | businesswire.comBlaise Labbe, Sinclair's Group News Director, Named to Oklahoma Journalism Hall of FameApril 29, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comSinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) Receives Average Rating of "Hold" from AnalystsMay 4, 2024 | Weiss Ratings (Ad)The #1 Crypto for AIWe’ve issued an urgent landmark trade alert for a new crypto wonder. So, I decided to give you this heads-up before it’s too late. It’s urgent because it’s what we consider “The #1 Crypto for the AI World.”April 25, 2024 | businesswire.comWMTW, WGME-TV, WPFO, and WMEA-TV/WCBB Launch NextGen TV in Portland, MaineApril 22, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility ReportApril 19, 2024 | 247wallst.comHow To Generate $10,000 In Passive Income This YearApril 17, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comUS sports broadcaster Diamond begins vote on bankruptcy restructuringApril 16, 2024 | businesswire.com2024 Upton Sinclair Memorial Lecture Examines Silicosis Epidemic Among Artificial-Stone Fabricators during AIHA ConnectApril 15, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSinclair Launches "Broadspan" Datacasting PlatformApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair Launches “Broadspan” Datacasting PlatformApril 15, 2024 | businesswire.comFuturi Shares Groundbreaking AI in Media Study at National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show 2024; Reveals A New Era of Human-AI Collaboration in Content CreationApril 11, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair Joins Entertainment ID Registry BoardApril 9, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair Begins Generative AI UsageApril 9, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair to Report First Quarter 2024 Results on May 8, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)April 5, 2024 | businesswire.comWBFF FOX 45/Sinclair, The Baltimore Sun, The David D. Smith Family Foundation, Atlas Restaurant Group and MileOne Autogroup to Support Recovery Effort in Baltimore Harbor with Donations to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge FundApril 5, 2024 | benzinga.comThese 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 6% Dividend Yields Are Recommended By Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts - CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI), Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI)April 3, 2024 | businesswire.comSinclair and ONE Media Technologies to Participate in NAB Show, Las Vegas April 13-16April 2, 2024 | businesswire.comWilson Partners Brings Barnbrook Sinclair Onboard, Strengthening Accounting Group's Presence in South East EnglandApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSinclair Names Matthew Galka National Correspondent, Washington DC BureauApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comSinclair Broadcast Group Names Shuneca Harrington Vice President and General Manager of WRLH/FOX in Richmond, VAApril 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCHARGE! and ABC Owned Television Stations Enter Into New Network Affiliation AgreementSee More Headlines Receive SBGI Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Sinclair and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings2/28/2024Ex-Dividend for 3/25 Dividend3/08/2024Dividend Payable3/25/2024Today5/04/2024Next Earnings (Confirmed)5/08/2024Fiscal Year End12/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ SectorConsumer Discretionary Industry Television broadcasting stations Sub-IndustryBroadcasting Current SymbolNASDAQ:SBGI CUSIP82922610 CIK912752 Webwww.sbgi.net Phone(410) 568-1500Fax410-568-1533Employees7,300Year Founded1986Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Target$18.14 High Stock Price Target$25.00 Low Stock Price Target$13.00 Potential Upside/Downside+37.3%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.20 Research Coverage5 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($4.83) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E Ratio5.46 P/E Growth0.31Net Income$-291,000,000.00 Net Margins-9.29% Pretax Margin-20.33% Return on Equity26.46% Return on Assets2.43% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio18.73 Current Ratio1.34 Quick Ratio1.34 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$3.13 billion Price / Sales0.27 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$3.48 per share Price / Book3.80Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares63,600,000Free Float38,416,000Market Cap$840.16 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.38 Social Links (Almost) Everything You Need To Know About The EV MarketClick the link below and we'll send you MarketBeat's guide to investing in electric vehicle technologies (EV) and which EV stocks show the most promise. Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. David D. Smith (Age 73)Executive Chairman of the Board Comp: $3.46MMr. Christopher S. Ripley (Age 47)President & CEO Comp: $3.46MMs. Lucy A. Rutishauser (Age 59)Executive VP & CFO Comp: $1.7MMr. Robert D. Weisbord (Age 61)COO & President of Broadcast Comp: $3.21MMr. David B. Gibber (Age 41)Executive VP & Chief Legal Officer Comp: $1.25MDr. Frederick G. Smith (Age 74)VP & Director Mr. J. Duncan Smith (Age 70)VP, Secretary & Director Mr. David R. Bochenek (Age 61)Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer Mr. Michael J. KralecSenior VP & CTOMr. Brian S. Bark (Age 54)Executive VP & Chief Information Officer More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsGray TelevisionNYSE:GTN.AGray TelevisionNYSE:GTNCentral European Media EnterprisesNASDAQ:CETVE.W. ScrippsNASDAQ:SSPEntravision CommunicationsNYSE:EVCView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsCentral Pacific Bank Trust DivisionBought 6,000 shares on 5/3/2024Ownership: 0.009%Fidelis Capital Partners LLCBought 3,667 shares on 5/2/2024Ownership: 0.006%Janney Montgomery Scott LLCBought 11,082 shares on 5/1/2024Ownership: 0.071%Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLCBought 5,147 shares on 4/30/2024Ownership: 0.017%Principal Financial Group Inc.Sold 16,525 shares on 4/29/2024Ownership: 0.032%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions SBGI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Sinclair stock right now? 5 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Sinclair in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" SBGI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in SBGI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View SBGI analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Sinclair's stock price target for 2024? 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price objectives for Sinclair's stock. Their SBGI share price targets range from $13.00 to $25.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $18.14 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 37.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for SBGI or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have SBGI shares performed in 2024? Sinclair's stock was trading at $13.03 at the start of the year. Since then, SBGI shares have increased by 1.4% and is now trading at $13.21. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. When is Sinclair's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, May 8th 2024. View our SBGI earnings forecast. How can I listen to Sinclair's earnings call? Sinclair will be holding an earnings conference call on Wednesday, May 8th at 4:30 PM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link. How were Sinclair's earnings last quarter? Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company reported $0.81 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.35. The firm had revenue of $826 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $838.75 million. Sinclair had a positive trailing twelve-month return on equity of 26.46% and a negative net margin of 9.29%. Sinclair's quarterly revenue was down 14.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.90 EPS. How often does Sinclair pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Sinclair? Sinclair declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 28th. Investors of record on Monday, March 11th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share on Monday, March 25th. This represents a $1.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.57%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 8th. Read our dividend analysis for SBGI. Is Sinclair a good dividend stock? Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) pays an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 7.82%. SBGI has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for SBGI. What guidance has Sinclair issued on next quarter's earnings? Sinclair updated its first quarter 2024 earnings guidance on Wednesday, February, 28th. The company provided EPS guidance of for the period. The company issued revenue guidance of $793.0 million-$806.0 million, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $816.8 million. What is Christopher Ripley's approval rating as Sinclair's CEO? 133 employees have rated Sinclair Chief Executive Officer Christopher Ripley on Glassdoor.com. Christopher Ripley has an approval rating of 51% among the company's employees. This puts Christopher Ripley in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Sinclair own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Sinclair investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Walt Disney (DIS), NVIDIA (NVDA), Gilead Sciences (GILD), AT&T (T), Intel (INTC), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), AbbVie (ABBV) and Applied Materials (AMAT). Who are Sinclair's major shareholders? Sinclair's stock is owned by many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Pinnacle Associates Ltd. (1.00%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.07%), Prospect Financial Services LLC (0.04%), Los Angeles Capital Management LLC (0.04%), Principal Financial Group Inc. (0.03%) and Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (0.02%). Insiders that own company stock include Daniel C Keith, David B Gibber, David R Bochenek, Frederick G Smith, Frederick G Smith, Howard E Friedman, Jeffrey Edward Lewis, Lawrence E Mccanna and Ruth Louisa Villigerwilson. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Sinclair? Shares of SBGI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services. Compare Top Brokerages Here. 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