Sinclair Broadcast (SBGI) Dividend History & Analysis

Track McKesson's (SBGI) dividend history - current yield, annual dividend growth rate, payout history and peer comparisons.

Yield 12m 6.58%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.00
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 4.56%
Overall Dividend Rating 75.68%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.10%
Payout Ratio 21.2%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 87.5%
Total Return 12m: 37.50%
#5 in Group
Total Return 5y: 46.50%
#15 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Highest Dividend Yields in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
SBGI 1,070m 6.58% 9.10%
MMT 1,925m 19.1% 35.1%
TFI 2,047m 13.5% 33.0%
SESG 2,946m 15.3% 21.7%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)
Growth Rate Payout Ratio
SBGI 1,070m 4.56% 21.2%
NXST 5,383m 24.7% 35.4%
TSQ 130m 51.3% 43.6%
FOX 23,824m 2.87% 11.6%

SBGI Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-03-10 0.25 1.79%
2024-12-02 0.25 1.39%
2024-08-30 2024-08-30 2024-09-13 Quarterly 0.25 1.81%
2024-06-03 2024-06-03 2024-06-17 Quarterly 0.25 1.78%
2024-03-08 2024-03-11 2024-03-25 Quarterly 0.25 1.89%
2023-11-30 2023-12-01 2023-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.9%
2023-08-31 2023-09-01 2023-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.96%
2023-05-26 2023-05-30 2023-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.67%
2023-03-02 2023-03-03 2023-03-17 Quarterly 0.25 1.61%
2022-11-30 2022-12-01 2022-12-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.37%
2022-08-31 2022-09-01 2022-09-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.11%
2022-05-31 2022-06-01 2022-06-15 Quarterly 0.25 1.03%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-21 Quarterly 0.25 25% 0.87%
2021-11-30 2021-12-01 2021-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.87%
2021-08-31 2021-09-01 2021-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.67%
2021-05-28 2021-06-01 2021-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.58%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-24 Quarterly 0.2 0.53%
2020-11-30 2020-12-01 2020-12-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.72%
2020-08-31 2020-09-01 2020-09-15 Quarterly 0.2 0.93%
2020-05-29 2020-06-01 2020-06-15 Quarterly 0.2 1.1%
2020-03-06 2020-03-09 2020-03-20 Quarterly 0.2
2019-11-27 2019-11-29 2019-12-16 Quarterly 0.2
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-16 Quarterly 0.2
2019-05-30 2019-05-31 2019-06-17 Quarterly 0.2
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-03-25 Quarterly 0.2
2018-11-29 2018-11-30 2018-12-17 Quarterly 0.2 11.1%
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-17 Quarterly 0.18
2018-05-31 2018-06-01 2018-06-15 Quarterly 0.18
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-03-23 Quarterly 0.18
2017-11-30 2017-12-01 2017-12-15 Quarterly 0.18
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-15 Quarterly 0.18
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-15 Quarterly 0.18
2017-02-27 2017-03-01 2017-03-15 Quarterly 0.18
2016-11-29 2016-12-01 2016-12-15 SemiAnnual 0.18
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-15 Quarterly 0.18
2016-05-27 2016-06-01 2016-06-15 Quarterly 0.18 9.1%
2016-03-03 2016-03-07 2016-03-18 Quarterly 0.165
2015-11-27 2015-12-01 2015-12-15 Quarterly 0.165
2015-08-28 2015-09-01 2015-09-15 Quarterly 0.165
2015-05-28 2015-06-01 2015-06-12 Quarterly 0.165

SBGI Dividend FAQ

Does SBGI pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, SBGI paid a dividend of 1.00 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-03-10.

What is the Dividend Yield of SBGI?

As of April 2025, SBGI`s dividend yield is 6.58%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.00M USD by the current share price of 16.10.

How often does SBGI pay dividends?

SBGI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), SBGI has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for SBGI?

The next ex-dividend date for Sinclair Broadcast (SBGI) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of SBGI?

SBGI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 4.56M% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of SBGI?

SBGI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.10M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Sinclair Broadcast five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.00M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (10.99):

What is the Payout Consistency of SBGI?

SBGI Payout Consistency is 87.5%.
Moderately consistent: Sinclair Broadcast has a good track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does SBGI have a good Dividend Yield?

SBGI`s 6.58% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of SBGI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of SBGI is 21.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of SBGI?

SBGI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 75.68%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

SBGI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in SBGI`s Outstanding Shares?

Sinclair Broadcast`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -2.03% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -80.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Sinclair Broadcast ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 1998-05-29 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1994 1,428,600
1995 68,571,400 +4699.9%
1996 69,090,900 +0.76%
1997 78,768,000 +14.01%
1998 78,768,000
1999 95,237,000 +20.91%
2000 84,560,000 -11.21%
2001 84,876,000 +0.37%
2002 85,599,000 +0.85%
2003 85,936,000 +0.39%
2004 85,235,000 -0.82%
2005 85,533,000 +0.35%
2006 86,140,000 +0.71%
2007 87,246,000 +1.28%
2008 80,815,000 -7.37%
2009 79,957,000 -1.06%
2010 80,579,000 +0.78%
2011 80,852,000 +0.34%
2012 81,440,000 +0.73%
2013 100,654,000 +23.59%
2014 97,133,000 -3.5%
2015 95,405,000 -1.78%
2016 91,357,000 -4.24%
2017 102,615,000 +12.32%
2018 98,218,000 -4.28%
2019 92,928,000 -5.39%
2020 74,529,000 -19.8%
2021 74,996,000 +0.63%
2022 69,680,000 -7.09%
2023 63,506,000 -8.86%
2024 67,253,000 +5.9%