SBGI Dividend History & Analysis | 6.9% Yield

SBGI has a dividend yield of 6.9% and paid 1 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.90%
Payout Ratio 78.8%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 1.2%
Consistency Lifetime 97.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.4%
Payout FCF 45.5%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 57.5%
Chowder Number yield + growth 8.1% below 12% target for healthy growth
Yield vs Average 5y +21.2% avg 5.69% vs now 6.90%
Debt / EBITDA leverage 6.3x elevated
Income per 10k invested 690 USD per year
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly SBGI annual dividends paid per share, showing the total cash Sinclair Broadcast distributed to shareholders each year.
Dividend Growth Year over Year SBGI year-over-year dividend growth rate, showing how Sinclair Broadcast's dividend per share increased or decreased each year compared to the prior year.
Price and Yield per Payout History SBGI dividend yield history versus share price over the past 5 years, showing how Sinclair Broadcast's payout yield moved at each dividend payment relative to its stock price.
┅┅ Payout Yield (right) Price (left)

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Top 6 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
SESG PA
SES S. A.
2,838 M 8.03% 11.36%
RWAY MI
Rai Way
1,403 M 5.89% 8.80%
EVC NYSE
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1,033 M 5.77% 3.96%
NXST NASDAQ
Nexstar Broadcasting
5,819 M 3.60% 5.72%
FOX NASDAQ
Fox
21,810 M 1.05% 1.78%
FOXA NASDAQ
Fox
24,648 M 0.95% 1.64%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NXST NASDAQ
Nexstar Broadcasting
5,819 M 25.05% 100.0%
EVC NYSE
Entravision Communications
1,033 M 19.79% 98.3%
RWAY MI
Rai Way
1,403 M 8.41% 100.0%
FOX NASDAQ
Fox
21,810 M 3.91% 100.0%
FOXA NASDAQ
Fox
24,648 M 3.91% 100.0%

SBGI Dividend History

Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 5 years of data

Jan - -
Feb - -
Mar 1.57% 100
Apr - -
May 1.26% 80
Jun 0.36% 20
Jul - -
Aug 1.46% 100
Sep - -
Oct - -
Nov 0.83% 60
Dec 0.60% 40

Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.

Last 20 Payments (USD) as of August 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-05-26 2026-05-26 2026-06-09 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.82%
2026-03-10 2026-03-10 2026-03-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% 1.71%
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% 1.75%
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%

SBGI Dividend FAQ

What is the Dividend Yield of SBGI?

As of August 2026, SBGI's dividend yield is 6.90%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 13.99.

Does SBGI pay a dividend?

As of August 2026, SBGI paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-26 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 2026-05-26.

SBGI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for SBGI for the next payments are between 0.245 (-2.0%) and 0.252 (+0.8%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.11%.

Will SBGI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-26. 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 1.18% per year. Weak growth: SBGI's dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBGI?

SBGI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.36%. If you bought SBGI's shares at 22.92 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SBGI?

SBGI Payout Consistency is 97.5%. 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. Very consistent: Sinclair Broadcast has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does SBGI have a good Dividend Yield?

SBGI's 6.90% 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 78.8%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBGI?

SBGI's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

SBGI Outstanding Shares Analysis

The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.
What is the Trend in SBGI's Outstanding Shares?

Sinclair Broadcast's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 4.96% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 98.3%). 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 0%
1995 68,571,400 +4699.9%
1996 69,090,900 +0.76%
1997 78,768,000 +14.01%
1998 78,768,000 0%
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 70,073,000 +4.19%
2026 70,820,000 +1.07%

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: 2026-07-31 02:37 UTC