Sinclair reports Q3 2026 results and raises full‑year revenue and EBITDA guidance
Sinclair Inc. posted third‑quarter 2026 revenue of $893 million, up 16% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of $213 million, a 113% increase. Political advertising revenue jumped 55% to $136 million, and the company now expects full‑year political revenue of about $455 million. Sinclair lifted its full‑year adjusted EBITDA outlook to $825 million‑$835 million and raised its revenue guidance to $3.57 billion.
Why it matters
The higher revenue and EBITDA guidance reflect strong demand for political ads, which should improve earnings expectations for shareholders (the company said the guidance reflects the record political ad demand). The raised outlook may also affect analyst forecasts and valuation models.
Key facts
- 1Total revenue for Q3 2026 was $893 million, up 16% YoY. stocktitan.net
- 2Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 2026 was $213 million, up 113% YoY. stocktitan.net
- 3Political advertising revenue in the quarter was $136 million, up 55% YoY. stocktitan.net
- 4Full‑year 2026 political advertising revenue is forecast at approximately $455 million. stocktitan.net
- 5Full‑year adjusted EBITDA guidance was increased to a range of $825 million to $835 million. stocktitan.net
- 6Full‑year revenue guidance was raised to $3.57 billion. finance.yahoo.com
Summary written by AlphAI AI Desk from 5 of 5 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.