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SBGI

Sinclair, Inc.

SBGI

Communication Services · Broadcasting · Stock · quarterly payer

$12.52

Fairly valued · +13% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.97%

Annual Dividend

$1.00

Payout Ratio

130%

5-Yr Growth

4.6%

Ex-Date

Aug 31, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about SBGI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) has a forward dividend yield of 7.97%, based on an annual dividend of $1.00 per share and a share price of $12.52.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (70 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • SBGI last cut its regular dividend in 2011.
  • SBGI's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 31, 2026, for a dividend of $0.25 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI pays out 130% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • SBGI's dividend has grown at an average rate of 4.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI's 7.97% yield is 45% above its five-year average yield of 5.49%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for SBGI is $14.18 per share, 13% above the $12.52 share price, so SBGI screens as fairly valued.
  • Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 1 time across the 83 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 4, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 25, 2011.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "SBGI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/SBGI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) yields 7.97% ($1.00 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (70/100).

Is SBGI a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.97% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2011
    • Elevated payout ratio (130%)
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    7.97%
    Payout Ratio
    130%
    Annual Dividend
    $1.00
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    4.6%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Aug 31, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    1.11
    Market Cap
    $905.4M
    P/E Ratio
    16.3
    5-Yr Total Return
    -46%
    52-Week Range
    $12.23 – $17.88
    Dividend Safety
    B · 70/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2011)

    SBGI dividend raises and cuts

    Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) has raised its regular dividend 12 times and cut it 1 time across the 83 payments on record since 2004. Its most recent change was a 25.0% increase to $0.250 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 4, 2022. The last cut went ex-dividend on Feb 25, 2011.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 4, 2022Raise$0.200 → $0.250+25.0%
    Nov 29, 2018Raise$0.180 → $0.200+11.1%
    May 27, 2016Raise$0.165 → $0.180+9.1%
    Aug 27, 2014Raise$0.150 → $0.165+10.0%
    Aug 29, 2012Raise$0.120 → $0.150+25.0%
    Feb 25, 2011Cut$0.200 → $0.120−40.0%
    Mar 28, 2008Raise$0.175 → $0.200+14.3%
    Dec 27, 2007Raise$0.150 → $0.175+16.7%
    Mar 28, 2007Raise$0.125 → $0.150+20.0%
    Sep 27, 2006Raise$0.100 → $0.125+25.0%
    Dec 28, 2005Raise$0.0750 → $0.100+33.3%
    Jun 29, 2005Raise$0.0500 → $0.0750+50.0%
    Show all 13 changes since 2005
    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Mar 30, 2005Raise$0.0250 → $0.0500+100.0%
    Every SBGI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    SBGI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 31, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →SBGI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is SBGI a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.97% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is SBGI undervalued?

    Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, SBGI's fair value is about $14.18 versus a $12.52 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+13% vs. fair value).

    Is SBGI's dividend safe?

    SBGI has a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2011, debt and yield-versus-history.

    What is SBGI's fair value?

    Our blended fair-value estimate for SBGI is about $14.18 per share, roughly 13% above the current $12.52 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

    Is SBGI a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data SBGI screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.97% ($1.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will SBGI cut its dividend?

    SBGI earns a dividend-safety grade of B (70/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2011). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does SBGI pay a dividend?

    Yes. Sinclair, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.00 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.97%.

    What is SBGI's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI's forward dividend yield is 7.97%, based on a $1.00 annual dividend and a $12.52 share price.

    What is SBGI's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI pays $1.00 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    What is SBGI's dividend payout ratio?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI's payout ratio is 130% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

    How many years has SBGI grown its dividend?

    SBGI does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

    When is the next SBGI ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, SBGI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 31, 2026, for $0.25 per share.

    Income Calculator

    At $1.00 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$25.00
    Annual$100.00
    Monthly avg$8.33

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