Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 20, 2026

Research Idea

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Sinclair (SBGI) shows strong Q3 earnings beat, bullish technical breakout above 21-day moving average, cash-rich balance sheet, dividend declaration, and strategic expansions, supporting positive short-term momentum despite elevated leverage and regulatory risks.

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Idea window: 11/25/2025 – 12/2/2025Sector: Communication Services

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$12.09
Market Cap
$894.13M
1D Return
-2.42%
YTD Return
-16.68%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
16.2
P/B
2.4
P/S
0.3
EV/EBITDA
6.8
Div Yield
8.07%

Fundamental Analysis

4.0

Key Financial Insights: • Expanding margins • High leverage • Weak cash flow SBGI's improving margins and lower debt are outweighed by persistent losses, weakening cash flow, high leverage, and dividend sustainability concerns.

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Price Behavior

4.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Support test • Weak momentum Support Level: $13.00–$13.10 Resistance Level: $13.80–$14.10 SBGI is bearish over the last month, with lower highs/lows and price near $13.00–$13.10 support; avoid until it stabilizes and reclaims $13.80–$14.10 resistance.

Bearish
Technical

Sentiment & News

6.0

Key News Insights: • Political ad boost • Raised EBITDA guidance • M&A uncertainty Sinclair's political-ad tailwind and higher EBITDA outlook support near-term earnings, while regulatory and ownership-cap uncertainty constrains M&A upside.

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AI Summary

5.0
Neutral

SBGI is best viewed as a leveraged 2026 political-ad and spectrum-optionality trade—not a repaired broadcast franchise—so investors should require election-driven free cash flow to accelerate deleveraging before underwriting durable upside amid weakening core advertising and heavy interest costs.

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AI summary updated 35 days ago

Description

Sinclair, Inc. is a broadcast television company operating local stations and national networks that distribute news, sports and entertainment across broadcast and digital platforms. It generates revenue chiefly by selling advertising and related commercial services to advertisers seeking access to large, mass-market audiences.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Nov 25Dec 2SBGISinclair, Inc.
Sinclair (SBGI) shows strong Q3 earnings beat, bullish technical breakout above 21-day moving average, cash-rich balance sheet, dividend declaration, and strategic expansions, supporting positive short-term momentum despite elevated leverage and regulatory risks.
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