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Sinclair, Inc. CEO Chris Ripley estimates the company's spectrum could be worth $4 billion if the industry transitions to NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0). This depends on FCC approval, potentially by February 2028. Sinclair has repaid $345 million in debt this year and raised its 2026 political advertising guidance to over $375 million. Core advertising revenue was $308 million in Q2, with a full-year forecast of $1.22-1.28 billion.

Sinclair Inc. will take full ownership of a TV station in Reno, Nevada, currently operated under a joint sales agreement with Cunningham Broadcasting, creating a 'triopoly' in the market. Additionally, Sinclair is acquiring another station in Elko, Nevada, from Cunningham.

Sinclair (SBGI) stock rose 30.9% to $51.46 after Q2 earnings. Getty Images (GETY) reported $229.1M revenue, down 2.5% YoY, missing estimates; stock fell 44.4% to $0.25. MediaAlpha (MAX) reported $316.9M revenue, up 25.9% YoY, beating expectations; stock down 8.5% to $12.63. Taboola (TBLA) reported $476.8M revenue, up 2.4% YoY, missing estimates; stock down 28.6% to $3.78.

Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On August 24, 2026, Sinclair, Inc. (the “Company”) determined that David Bochenek, the Company’s Senior Vice President and

Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI) announced the withdrawal of union representation for photojournalists at its Seattle stations. The company offers a 7.14% dividend yield but has a high payout ratio of 4.44, raising concerns about sustainability. Its GF Value™ suggests the stock is 5.0% overvalued, with a GF Score™ of 60/100 indicating moderate financial health. Insider activity shows $2.9M in sales and mixed institutional sentiment.

Gibber David B (EVP & Chief Legal Officer) sold 29,246 shares of Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI) at an average of $13.74 ($13.74–$13.82, $0.40M total) across 2 trades on 2026-08-10.

Sinclair, Inc. filed with the FCC to acquire WBSF (Channel 46), a CW affiliate in Flint, Michigan, currently licensed to Cunningham Broadcasting but operated by Sinclair via a local marketing agreement. The deal would give Sinclair direct control of three stations serving the same area. It follows the FCC’s vote to remove the broadcast TV ownership cap, which may face legal challenges.

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Olivia Trusty voted 2-1 to eliminate the 39% national ownership cap on local TV station reach, replacing it with a case-by-case review, according to the FCC. The change could benefit Nexstar and Sinclair as they seek further consolidation, including Nexstar’s bid for Tegna. Democrat Anna Gomez said the move is unlawful.

Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI) shares rose 3.3% to $14.20 after Q2 results. Revenue was $840m in line with expectations, while statutory loss was $1.06 per share. For 2026, analysts now forecast revenue of $3.52b (vs $3.50b) and EPS $1.75 (down from $1.97). Consensus price target stayed at $17.43.

The FCC removed a 22-year TV broadcast ownership cap, ending limits on station reach above 39% of the U.S., which analysts say could enable more M&A once legal challenges end. Media deal focus includes Nexstar and Tegna, Sinclair and Scripps, and potential market-by-market acquisitions. The article also lists other deals and earnings figures.