Sinclair, Inc. Dividends | Yield & Payout

Dividend history and payout analysis for Sinclair, Inc. (SBGI). Use the fiscal-year summary and the payout history table below to track dividend per share, dividend yield, and payout ratio changes over time, plus the key dates investors watch for dividend investing.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

21 years
Metric (FY)202520242023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020082007200620052004
Dividends per share (FY)$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$0.80$0.80$0.80$0.74$0.72$0.71$0.68$0.64$0.60$1.39$0.48$0.43$0.80$0.62$0.44$0.29$0.09
Dividend yield (FY) %N/A6.22%7.66%7.03%3.28%3.89%2.38%2.81%1.89%2.11%2.03%2.30%1.70%12.11%4.22%5.21%25.07%6.94%4.29%3.08%1.81%
Payout ratio (FY) %N/A21.29%-22.34%2.90%-15.70%-4.10%69.52%21.85%12.39%26.87%36.57%28.78%77.27%85.61%50.60%44.95%108.15%114.79%37.57%12.92%60.17%

Dividend Payout History

80 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-12-15December 01, 252025-12-01$0.25
2025-09-15August 29, 252025-08-29$0.25
2025-06-13May 30, 252025-05-30$0.25
2025-03-24March 10, 252025-03-10$0.25
2024-12-16December 02, 242024-12-02$0.25
2024-09-13August 30, 242024-08-30$0.25
2024-06-17June 03, 242024-06-03$0.25
2024-03-25March 08, 242024-03-11$0.25
2023-12-15November 30, 232023-12-01$0.25
2023-09-15August 31, 232023-09-01$0.25
2023-06-15May 26, 232023-05-30$0.25
2023-03-17March 02, 232023-03-03$0.25
2022-12-15November 30, 222022-12-01$0.25
2022-09-15August 31, 222022-09-01$0.25
2022-06-15May 31, 222022-06-01$0.25
2022-03-21March 04, 222022-03-07$0.25
2021-12-15November 30, 212021-12-01$0.20
2021-09-15August 31, 212021-09-01$0.20
2021-06-15May 28, 212021-06-01$0.20
2021-03-24March 09, 212021-03-10$0.20
2020-12-15November 30, 202020-12-01$0.20
2020-09-15August 31, 202020-09-01$0.20
2020-06-15May 29, 202020-06-01$0.20
2020-03-20March 06, 202020-03-09$0.20
2019-12-16November 27, 192019-11-29$0.20
2019-09-16August 29, 192019-08-30$0.20
2019-06-17May 30, 192019-05-31$0.20
2019-03-25March 08, 192019-03-11$0.20
2018-12-17November 29, 182018-11-30$0.20
2018-09-17August 30, 182018-08-31$0.18
2018-06-15May 31, 182018-06-01$0.18
2018-03-23March 08, 182018-03-09$0.18
2017-12-15November 30, 172017-12-01$0.18
2017-09-15August 30, 172017-09-01$0.18
2017-06-15May 30, 172017-06-01$0.18
2017-03-15February 27, 172017-03-01$0.18
2016-12-15November 29, 162016-12-01$0.18
2016-09-15August 30, 162016-09-01$0.18
2016-06-15May 27, 162016-06-01$0.18
2016-03-18March 03, 162016-03-07$0.17
2015-12-15November 27, 152015-12-01$0.17
2015-09-15August 28, 152015-09-01$0.17
2015-06-12May 28, 152015-06-01$0.17
2015-03-13February 25, 152015-02-27$0.17
2014-12-15November 26, 142014-12-01$0.17
2014-09-15August 27, 142014-08-29$0.17
2014-06-13May 28, 142014-05-30$0.15
2014-03-14February 26, 142014-02-28$0.15
2013-12-13November 26, 132013-11-29$0.15
2013-09-13August 28, 132013-08-30$0.15
2013-06-14May 29, 132013-05-31$0.15
2013-03-15February 27, 132013-03-01$0.15
2012-12-14November 28, 122012-11-30$1.00
2012-09-14August 29, 122012-08-31$0.15
2012-06-15May 30, 122012-06-01$0.12
2012-03-15February 28, 122012-03-01$0.12
2011-12-15November 29, 112011-12-01$0.12
2011-09-15August 30, 112011-09-01$0.12
2011-06-15May 27, 112011-06-01$0.12
2011-03-15February 25, 112011-03-01$0.12
2010-12-15November 29, 102010-12-01$0.43
2009-01-13December 29, 082008-12-31$0.20
2008-10-14September 29, 082008-10-01$0.20
2008-07-15June 27, 082008-07-01$0.20
2008-04-15March 28, 082008-04-01$0.20
2008-01-15December 27, 072007-12-31$0.17
2007-10-12September 27, 072007-10-01$0.15
2007-07-13June 27, 072007-06-29$0.15
2007-04-13March 28, 072007-03-30$0.15
2007-01-12December 27, 062006-12-29$0.12
2006-10-13September 27, 062006-09-29$0.12
2006-07-14June 28, 062006-06-30$0.10
2006-04-14March 29, 062006-03-31$0.10
2006-01-13December 28, 052005-12-30$0.10
2005-10-17September 28, 052005-09-30$0.07
2005-07-15June 29, 052005-07-01$0.07
2005-04-15March 30, 052005-04-01$0.05
2005-01-14December 29, 042004-12-31$0.03
2004-10-15September 29, 042004-10-01$0.03
2004-07-15June 29, 042004-07-01$0.03

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sinclair, Inc.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Sinclair, Inc. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Sinclair, Inc.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Sinclair, Inc., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Sinclair, Inc. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Sinclair, Inc.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Sinclair, Inc. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Sinclair, Inc.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Sinclair, Inc. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Sinclair, Inc. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.