SBGI Sinclair Broadcast Group dividend history, payout ratio & dates
Sinclair Broadcast Group's most recent dividend was on Mar 10, 2025 (ex-date) with a cash dividend payment of $0.25 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 6.4% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- SBGI last dividend date: Mar 10, 2025
SBGI dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
SBGI has a dividend yield of 6.4% which is higher than the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with the Communication Services sector average of 3.36%, Sinclair Broadcast Group's dividend yield is 90% higher. The historical 5-year average of SBGI's dividend yield is 4.4%, which is less than the current one.
Dividend history
Sinclair Broadcast Group has a long dividend history, including the last 15 consecutive years with dividend payouts. SBGI has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has increased by 33% for the last year. And since the stock price has gone up by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has increased by 15%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.25 | 7.26% |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.6% |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.25 | 7.18% |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.25 | 7.32% |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $0.25 | 5.99% |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.25 | 3.97% |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.25 | 1.98% |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.67% |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.37% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.2 | 2.15% |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.2 | 2.93% |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.84% |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.2 | 4.28% |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $0.2 | 3.65% |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.2 | 2.28% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.36% |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.05% |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.2 | 1.52% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.18 | 2.55% |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.18 | 2.63% |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.18 | 2.17% |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 2.11% |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 2.29% |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 2.2% |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.18 | 1.8% |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.18% |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.41% |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.18 | 2.15% |
| Mar 3, 2016 | $0.165 | 2.05% |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.165 | 1.85% |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.165 | 2.5% |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.165 | 2.19% |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.165 | 2.29% |
Sinclair Broadcast Group dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
SBGI has a payout ratio of 21.2% which is higher than the industry average but lower than the Communication Services sector and its peers average. In comparison with the Communication Services sector average of 51.8%, Sinclair Broadcast Group's payout ratio is 59% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
SBGI dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVC Entravision Communications Corp | 9.39% | $0.2 | N/A |
| GTN Gray Television Inc | 7.34% | $0.32 | 9.4% |
| SBGI Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc | 6.25% | $1 | 21.2% |
| NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc | 3.86% | $6.93 | 31.9% |
| CMCSA Comcast Corp | 3.37% | $1.24 | 29.7% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.97% | $0.95 | 30.7% |
| FOXA Fox Corp | 0.96% | $0.54 | 11.5% |
| SSP EW SCRIPPS Co | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay a dividend?
Yes, Sinclair Broadcast Group has paid four dividends in the last 12 months. SBGI has been paying dividends since 2010.
When was SBGI's last dividend?
Sinclair Broadcast Group's last regular dividend was on Mar 10, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.25 per share.
How much dividend does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay (per share)?
On an annual basis SBGI pays $1 per share.
What is Sinclair Broadcast Group's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of Sinclair Broadcast Group is 6.4%.
How often does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay dividends?
Sinclair Broadcast Group has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Sinclair Broadcast Group's dividend payout ratio?
Sinclair Broadcast Group's dividend payout ratio is 21.2%.
Does Sinclair Broadcast Group pay a good dividend?
Sinclair Broadcast Group's dividend yield is more than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield. Data from 
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