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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 7.01%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 4.56%
Overall Dividend Rating 72.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.48%
Payout Ratio 52.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 75.09%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 9.1% (S&P 500: 19.4%)
Total Return 5y: -6.9% (S&P 500: 116.7%)

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
EVC 221 M 8.63% 19.6%
SESG 2,862 M 9.06% 13.0%
TFI 2,187 M 7.14% 15.5%
SBGI 1,000 M 7.01% 6.48%
NXST 6,239 M 3.92% 8.90%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
NXST 6,239 M 24.7% 100%
TGNA 3,409 M 11.8% 95.9%
EVC 221 M 9.86% 93.1%
FOX 24,777 M 2.87% 99.3%
FOXA 24,781 M 2.87% 99.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare SBGI Dividends with its Peer-Group

EVC
Entravision
 8.63% Yield
TSQ
Townsquare Media
 13.55% Yield
NXST
Nexstar
 3.92% Yield
TFI
Television
 7.14% Yield
SESG
SES S. A.
 9.06% Yield
TGNA
Tegna
 2.62% Yield

SBGI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.72%
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
2013-05-29 2013-05-31 2013-06-14 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

SBGI Dividend FAQ

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ:SBGI) operates a nationwide portfolio of television stations and digital platforms, generating the majority of its cash flow from local advertising sales, retransmission consent fees from cable and satellite distributors, and emerging over‑the‑top (OTT) services.

What is the Dividend Yield of SBGI?

As of September 2025, SBGI`s dividend yield is 7.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00 USD by the current share price of 14.37.

Does SBGI pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, SBGI paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-29 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 2025-08-29.

Will SBGI pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.25 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-29. 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 4.56% 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 6.48%. If you bought SBGI's shares at 15.43 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.00 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of SBGI?

SBGI Payout Consistency is 90.2%. 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 7.01% 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 52.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBGI?

SBGI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 72.11%. 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 (CAGR)?

Sinclair Broadcast`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.04% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: 6.1%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Sinclair Broadcast ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 1998-05-29 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 69,589,000 +3.47%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-09-12 02:45