SBGI Dividend History & Analysis | 7% Yield

SBGI has a dividend yield of 7% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.96%
Payout Ratio 113.6%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 5.74%
Consistency Lifetime 87.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.04%
Payout FCF 32.7%
Streak Years 16
Dividend Rating 66.72%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -1%
Total Return 5y: -44.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,793 M 10.1% 12.2%
SESG 2,679 M 8.87% 11.6%
TFI 2,002 M 7.35% 11.2%
RRTL 6,729 M 6.56% 6.97%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
EVC 274 M 18.9% 93.2%
TGNA 3,086 M 8.94% 96.0%
TFI 2,002 M 7.46% 93.6%
FOX 27,614 M 4.01% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadcasting

NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting
 4.20% Yield

SBGI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-01 2025-12-01 2025-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.63%
2025-08-29 2025-08-29 2025-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.74%
2025-05-30 2025-05-30 2025-06-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.77%
2025-03-10 2025-03-10 2025-03-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.79%
2024-12-02 2024-12-02 2024-12-16 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.39%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.81%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.78%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.89%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.9%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.96%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.67%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.61%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.37%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.11%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.03%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.87%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.87%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.67%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.58%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.2 0% 0.53%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.2 11.1% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 Semiannual 0.18 0% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 9.1% N/A
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2015-02-25 2015-02-27 2015-03-13 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-11-26 2014-12-01 2014-12-15 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2014-08-27 2014-08-29 2014-09-15 Quarterly 0.165 10% N/A
2014-05-28 2014-05-30 2014-06-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-26 2014-02-28 2014-03-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-11-26 2013-11-29 2013-12-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2013-08-28 2013-08-30 2013-09-13 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

SBGI Dividend FAQ

Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) is a U.S. media company that delivers content through two primary segments: Local Media, which operates broadcast TV stations, original over-the-air networks (e.g., The Nest, Comet, CHARGE!, TBD) and produces local news and sports programming; and Tennis, which runs the Tennis Channel family of cable, streaming, and FAST (free-ad-supported television) properties, including the emerging Pickleball TV brand. The firm also offers non-broadcast digital services and sells broadcast-system hardware, while maintaining a modest portfolio of non-media investments.

What is the Dividend Yield of SBGI?

As of February 2026, SBGI`s dividend yield is 6.96%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 13.69.

Does SBGI pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, SBGI paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-01 and the payout was 0.25 USD.

How often does SBGI pay dividends?

SBGI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, SBGI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-01.

SBGI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SBGI for the next 4 payments are between 0.233 (-6.8%) and 0.281 (+12.4%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will SBGI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Sinclair Broadcast (SBGI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SBGI?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Sinclair Broadcast (SBGI) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of SBGI?

SBGI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.74% per year.
Strong growth: SBGI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBGI?

SBGI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.04%. If you bought SBGI's shares at 24.74 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.04% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SBGI?

SBGI Payout Consistency is 87.9%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Moderately consistent: Sinclair Broadcast has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SBGI have a good Dividend Yield?

SBGI`s 6.96% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SBGI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBGI is 113.6%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBGI?

SBGI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 66.72%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SBGI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SBGI's Outstanding Shares?

Sinclair Broadcast's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.73% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Watch carefully: The company is issuing new shares, diluting existing shareholders. Dividend growth may lag earnings growth as payouts are spread across more shares.

Has SBGI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on May 29, 1998 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 1,428,600
1995 68,571,400 +4699.9%
1996 69,090,900 +0.76%
1997 78,768,000 +14.01%
1998 78,768,000
1999 95,237,000 +20.91%
2000 84,560,000 -11.21%
2001 84,876,000 +0.37%
2002 85,599,000 +0.85%
2003 85,936,000 +0.39%
2004 85,235,000 -0.82%
2005 85,533,000 +0.35%
2006 86,140,000 +0.71%
2007 87,246,000 +1.28%
2008 80,815,000 -7.37%
2009 79,957,000 -1.06%
2010 80,579,000 +0.78%
2011 80,852,000 +0.34%
2012 81,440,000 +0.73%
2013 100,654,000 +23.59%
2014 97,133,000 -3.5%
2015 95,405,000 -1.78%
2016 91,357,000 -4.24%
2017 102,615,000 +12.32%
2018 98,218,000 -4.28%
2019 92,928,000 -5.39%
2020 74,529,000 -19.8%
2021 74,996,000 +0.63%
2022 69,680,000 -7.09%
2023 63,506,000 -8.86%
2024 67,253,000 +5.9%
2025 69,660,000 +3.58%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-08 02:18