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Sinclair Broadcast Group Earnings Calls
| Release date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.680 |
| EPS actual | $0.280 |
| EPS Surprise | 141.18% |
| Revenue estimate | 792.628M |
| Revenue actual | 807M |
| Revenue Surprise | 1.81% |
| Release date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.0300 |
| EPS actual | $0.0400 |
| EPS Surprise | 233.33% |
| Revenue estimate | 838.612M |
| Revenue actual | 836M |
| Revenue Surprise | -0.311% |
| Release date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.650 |
| EPS actual | -$0.0200 |
| EPS Surprise | 96.92% |
| Revenue estimate | 840.254M |
| Revenue actual | 773M |
| Revenue Surprise | -8.00% |
| Release date | Aug 06, 2025 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.720 |
| EPS actual | -$0.91 |
| EPS Surprise | -26.39% |
| Revenue estimate | 800.014M |
| Revenue actual | 784M |
| Revenue Surprise | -2.00% |
Last 4 Quarters for Sinclair Broadcast Group
Below you can see how SBGI performed 4 days prior and 4 days after releasing the earnings report. Also, you can see the pre-estimates and the actual earnings. This information can give you a slight idea of what you might expect for the next quarter's release.
| Release date | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Price on release | $14.13 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.720 |
| EPS actual | -$0.91 |
| EPS surprise | -26.39% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $14.46 |
| Aug 01, 2025 | $14.10 |
| Aug 04, 2025 | $14.26 |
| Aug 05, 2025 | $14.18 |
| Aug 06, 2025 | $14.13 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | $12.36 |
| Aug 08, 2025 | $11.93 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $12.56 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $14.97 |
| 4 days before | -2.28% |
| 4 days after | 5.94% |
| On release day | -12.56% |
| Change in period | 3.53% |
| Release date | Nov 05, 2025 |
| Price on release | $13.63 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.650 |
| EPS actual | -$0.0200 |
| EPS surprise | 96.92% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | $13.51 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $13.66 |
| Nov 03, 2025 | $13.66 |
| Nov 04, 2025 | $13.36 |
| Nov 05, 2025 | $13.63 |
| Nov 06, 2025 | $16.07 |
| Nov 07, 2025 | $16.41 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $16.45 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | $16.50 |
| 4 days before | 0.89% |
| 4 days after | 21.06% |
| On release day | 17.90% |
| Change in period | 22.13% |
| Release date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Price on release | $13.86 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.0300 |
| EPS actual | $0.0400 |
| EPS surprise | 233.33% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | $14.55 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $14.60 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | $14.12 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | $14.06 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | $13.86 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $16.29 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $16.34 |
| Mar 02, 2026 | $15.82 |
| Mar 03, 2026 | $15.29 |
| 4 days before | -4.74% |
| 4 days after | 10.32% |
| On release day | 17.53% |
| Change in period | 5.09% |
| Release date | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Price on release | $15.55 |
| EPS estimate | -$0.680 |
| EPS actual | $0.280 |
| EPS surprise | 141.18% |
| Date | Price |
|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2026 | $15.74 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | $15.74 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | $15.71 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $15.25 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $15.55 |
| May 01, 2026 | $15.17 |
| May 04, 2026 | $14.75 |
| May 05, 2026 | $14.78 |
| May 06, 2026 | $14.83 |
| 4 days before | -1.21% |
| 4 days after | -4.63% |
| On release day | -2.44% |
| Change in period | -5.78% |
Sinclair Broadcast Group Earnings Call Transcript Summary of Q1 2026
Sinclair reported a solid Q1 2026: revenue of $807 million (+4% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $126 million (+13% YoY). Distribution revenue and net retransmission revenue improved modestly thanks to better subscriber trends and partner station buy-ins; core advertising grew 4% (helped by Digital Remedy and strong live-sports viewership). Tennis Channel had a standout quarter (record viewership, D2C subscriber growth and strategic distribution deals) but is still receiving incremental investment as it scales. Management reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance. Balance sheet actions included retiring ~$165 million of term loans (saving ~$12 million in annual cash interest); consolidated debt was $4.4 billion with total liquidity of ~$1.5 billion. Sinclair Ventures generated $12 million of cash distributions in the quarter and holds ~$451 million of cash as the company advances separation planning (preferred to be concurrent with a broadcast combination but not strictly contingent). Management emphasized deleveraging as a top priority, progress on station buy-ins and selective M&A interest (including continued engagement with Scripps), and highlighted regulatory scrutiny of live-sports streaming (FCC inquiry) given the impact on reach and the broadcast business model. Operational priorities include continuing cost discipline, using AI to drive efficiencies and revenue, monetizing ATSC 3.0 opportunities, and cross-platform activations (e.g., World Cup, audio/video tie-ins).
