SBGICommunication Services · BroadcastingThe 7 Wall Street analysts covering Sinclair, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $16 — +29.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 52 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sinclair, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Value (77): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.
Growth (19): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SBGI, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +29.2% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 1 moved their price target up and 2 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | $14 → $15 |
| 5 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | $20 → $19 |
| 5 May 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | $17 → $16 |
| 1 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 14 Aug 2025 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 7 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 21 May 2025 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 6 May 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 10 Mar 2025 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Equal-Weight | — |
| 28 Jan 2025 | Benchmark | Reiterates | Buy | $30 |
| 19 Nov 2024 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 12 Nov 2024 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Underweight | — |
| 7 Nov 2024 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SBGI appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Sinclair, Inc. returned +0.7% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 43% of US stocks
Cheaper than 89% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 44% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 51% of US stocks
Higher than 81% of US stocks
Higher than 62% of US stocks
Higher than 96% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.
Sinclair, Inc. has a market value of $895.3M and an enterprise value of $4.4B.
Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter grew 7.1% year on year.
Net income over the same four quarters: $61.0M, a 1.9% net margin.
Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.75.
Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $95.0M.
Sinclair, Inc. spent $71.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.
Trailing P/E: 16.1×; forward P/E: −6.3× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 8.06%, paying out 130% of earnings.
Sinclair, Inc. employs 7,100 people — $459K of revenue per employee.
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Sinclair and New Media will launch The National Press, a subscription digital news brand featuring reporting from local newsrooms in more than 60 markets for a national audience.
Why it matters — The launch involves Sinclair’s local newsroom reporting and creates a new subscription digital news brand.
Sinclair, Inc. announced it will report its third quarter 2026 earnings results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. ET.
Why it matters — This announcement gives Sinclair shareholders and analysts the scheduled date and time to access the company's upcoming quarterly financial results.
Sinclair and Nexstar announced a partnership to increase awareness of NextGenTV. A consumer education campaign will launch September 17 across 13 US markets.
Why it matters — The partnership could raise consumer awareness and adoption of NextGenTV, a technology relevant to Sinclair's broadcast operations.
J.P. Morgan named Nelle Miller and William Sinclair co-CEOs of its U.S. Private Bank. The two will oversee $2.4 trillion in client assets across 57 offices.
Why it matters — This item concerns J.P. Morgan's leadership and shares only a name with Sinclair, Inc., so it has no direct bearing on SBGI's business or outlook.
Sinclair expects at least $375 million in political advertising revenue this cycle and raised its EBITDA guidance to $730–760 million, providing a major earnings tailwind. Meanwhile, regulatory uncertainty over ownership caps and ongoing legal disputes have chilled large M&A deals central to its growth strategy.
Why it matters — A Sinclair watcher would care because a strong political advertising cycle helps offset the regulatory and judicial hurdles that are currently constraining the company's M&A-driven expansion.
The 7 Wall Street analysts covering Sinclair, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $16, with estimates ranging from $12 to $30. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 7 analysts covering Sinclair, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 2 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sinclair, Inc. 52 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Sinclair, Inc. ranks 52 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (77 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 7 analysts implies +29.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sinclair, Inc. 52 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Sinclair, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SBGI are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $12 to $30 over the next 12 months.
Sinclair, Inc. returned +0.7% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Sinclair, Inc., a U.S.
The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 6 Oct 2026): "Sinclair and New Media to Launch The National Press". Sinclair and New Media will launch The National Press, a subscription digital news brand featuring reporting from local newsrooms in more than 60 markets for a national audience.
Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock represents equity in Sinclair, Inc., a U.S. media company focused on local television broadcasting and digital content distribution. Sinclair operates a broad portfolio of television stations that deliver local news, sports, weather, and entertainment programming across multiple markets, supported by retransmission agreements and advertising sales. The company also manages digital media offerings and owns specialized networks and services that extend its reach beyond traditional broadcast television. Its business is centered on serving local audiences, advertisers, and distribution partners, with a presence in both free over-the-air broadcasting and online platforms. Sinclair, Inc. Class A Common Stock reflects the market’s view of a diversified communications business that plays a significant role in regional media coverage and local information delivery.
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