SBGI Dividend History & Yield

Sinclair, Inc. · NasdaqGS

Stock Communication Services Quarterly payer Consumer DiscretionaryHigh yield
$13.80
-0.07% today
as of Sep 8, 2026
TTM yield
7.25%
$1.00/share over the last 12 months
Forward yield
7.25%
$1.00/share indicated annual rate
Annual dividend
$1.00
per share, forward
Per payment
$0.25
per share, every quarter
Frequency
Quarterly
4 payments a year
Next ex-dividend date
Dec 3, 2026 Estimated
in 86 days
Next pay date
Dec 17, 2026
in 100 days
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 31, 2026
$0.25 per share
Payout ratio
127%
of earnings
Market cap
995.9M
P/E 17.5
5y dividend CAGR
+4.6%
annualised, regular payments
Growth streak
0 yrs
no current streak
Years paying
22.2
since Jun 29, 2004
1y total return
+2.3%
price -4.6% + dividends 6.9%

Upcoming dividend payments

Ex-datePay datePer sharePer 100 sharesStatus
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 (in 86 days) Dec 17, 2026 $0.25 $25.00 Estimated
Sun, Mar 7, 2027 (in 180 days) Mar 21, 2027 $0.25 $25.00 Estimated
Wed, Jun 9, 2027 (in 274 days) Jun 23, 2027 $0.25 $25.00 Estimated

Estimated dates and amounts are projected from SBGI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.75 per share.

Dividend payment history

Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial

Last 40 payments per share from Nov 29, 2016 to Aug 31, 2026; most recent $0.25$0.00$0.15$0.30Nov 29, 2016: $0.18Nov '16Feb 27, 2017: $0.18May 30, 2017: $0.18Aug 30, 2017: $0.18Nov 30, 2017: $0.18Mar 8, 2018: $0.18Mar '18May 31, 2018: $0.18Aug 30, 2018: $0.18Nov 29, 2018: $0.20Mar 8, 2019: $0.20May 30, 2019: $0.20May '19Aug 29, 2019: $0.20Nov 27, 2019: $0.20Mar 6, 2020: $0.20May 29, 2020: $0.20Aug 31, 2020: $0.20Aug '20Nov 30, 2020: $0.20Mar 9, 2021: $0.20May 28, 2021: $0.20Aug 31, 2021: $0.20Nov 30, 2021: $0.20Nov '21Mar 4, 2022: $0.25May 31, 2022: $0.25Aug 31, 2022: $0.25Nov 30, 2022: $0.25Mar 2, 2023: $0.25Mar '23May 26, 2023: $0.25Aug 31, 2023: $0.25Nov 30, 2023: $0.25Mar 8, 2024: $0.25Jun 3, 2024: $0.25Jun '24Aug 30, 2024: $0.25Dec 2, 2024: $0.25Mar 10, 2025: $0.25May 30, 2025: $0.25Aug 29, 2025: $0.25Aug '25Dec 1, 2025: $0.25Mar 10, 2026: $0.25May 26, 2026: $0.25Aug 31, 2026: $0.25

Annual dividends per share

Annual dividend per share by calendar year, 2017 to 2026 (year to date)$0.00$0.60$1.202017: $0.72$0.7220172018: $0.74$0.7420182019: $0.80$0.8020192020: $0.80$0.8020202021: $0.80$0.8020212022: $1.00$1.0020222023: $1.00$1.0020232024: $1.00$1.0020242025: $1.00$1.0020252026 (YTD): $0.75$0.752026 YTD

How much SBGI do you need for monthly income?

Target incomeShares neededCapital at today's pricePer year
$100 / month1,200$16,560$1,200
$500 / month6,000$82,800$6,000
$1,000 / month12,000$165,600$12,000

Based on the forward yield of 7.25%. $10,000 in SBGI would currently pay about $725 a year ($60 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →

SBGI dividend history

Show all 83 payments
Ex-datePay dateAmountChange
Aug 31, 2026 Sep 15, 2026 $0.25 +0.0%
May 26, 2026 Jun 9, 2026 $0.25 +0.0%
Mar 10, 2026 Mar 24, 2026 $0.25 +0.0%
Dec 1, 2025 Dec 15, 2025 $0.25 +0.0%
Aug 29, 2025 Sep 15, 2025 $0.25 +0.0%
May 30, 2025 Jun 13, 2025 $0.25 +0.0%
Mar 10, 2025 Mar 24, 2025 $0.25 +0.0%
Dec 2, 2024 Dec 16, 2024 $0.25 +0.0%
Aug 30, 2024 Sep 13, 2024 $0.25 +0.0%
Jun 3, 2024 Jun 17, 2024 $0.25 +0.0%
Mar 8, 2024 Mar 25, 2024 $0.25 +0.0%
Nov 30, 2023 Dec 15, 2023 $0.25 +0.0%
Aug 31, 2023 Sep 15, 2023 $0.25 +0.0%
May 26, 2023 Jun 15, 2023 $0.25 +0.0%
Mar 2, 2023 Mar 17, 2023 $0.25 +0.0%
Nov 30, 2022 Dec 15, 2022 $0.25 +0.0%
Aug 31, 2022 Sep 15, 2022 $0.25 +0.0%
May 31, 2022 Jun 15, 2022 $0.25 +0.0%
Mar 4, 2022 Mar 21, 2022 $0.25 +25.0%
Nov 30, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 $0.20 +0.0%
Aug 31, 2021 Sep 15, 2021 $0.20 +0.0%
May 28, 2021 Jun 15, 2021 $0.20 +0.0%
Mar 9, 2021 Mar 24, 2021 $0.20 +0.0%
Nov 30, 2020 Dec 15, 2020 $0.20 +0.0%

Payout risk check

Yield-trap heuristicModerate risk

SBGI scores 45/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).

2 warning flags raised:

  • Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
  • Yield above 7%

This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.

About Sinclair, Inc.

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.

Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Broadcasting. First dividend on our records: Jun 29, 2004. 83 payments tracked.

SBGI dividend FAQ

When is SBGI's next ex-dividend date?

SBGI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 3, 2026 (in 86 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.25 per share, expected on Dec 17, 2026.

How often does SBGI pay dividends?

SBGI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.25 per share with an ex-date of Aug 31, 2026.

What is SBGI's dividend yield?

SBGI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.25%, based on $1.00 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $13.80. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.00 per share, is 7.25%.

How much does SBGI pay per share?

SBGI pays about $0.25 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.00 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $100.00 a year.

Has SBGI grown or cut its dividend?

Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.6% a year (+0.0% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.

How many shares of SBGI do I need to earn $100 a month?

At the current forward yield of 7.25%, you would need about 1,200 shares of SBGI (roughly $16,560 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.

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