| Factor | Score | Distribution | Value | Avg | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valuation | 89 | 14.6x | 17.3x | Top tier | |
Growth | 13 | -6.5% | 7.1% | Bottom tier | |
Quality | 69 | 5.6% | 4.5% | Top tier | |
Safety | 26 | 7.5x | 2.6x | Bottom tier | |
Capital Return | 71 | 8.22% | 0.06% | Top tier | |
Momentum | 38 | -2.0% | -1.6% | Bottom tier | |
Sentiment | 36 | 4 | 3 | Bottom tier |
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Sinclair, Inc. operates a media portfolio centered primarily on local broadcast stations, generating revenue from core and political advertising and distribution fees, while expanding its offerings through connected television, digital platforms, and podcasts. Its operations also include Tennis Channel, the Tennis Channel 2 and Pickleballtv platforms, and the direct-to-consumer service, alongside a Ventures portfolio that provides cash distributions and liquidity to fund strategic priorities and reduce debt.
In Q2 FY2026, total revenue rose 7% year over year to $840 million, while adjusted EBITDA jumped 45% to $149 million, representing a margin of approximately 17.7%. The Local Media segment generated revenue of $731 million, or about 87% of total revenue, up 8%, and adjusted EBITDA of $149 million, up 51%. The Tennis segment recorded revenue of $70 million versus $68 million, while adjusted EBITDA declined to $8 million from $13 million due to higher programming and production costs and investment in the direct-to-consumer platform.
EDGAR data for Q1 FY2026 showed revenue of $807 million, net income of $20 million, and earnings per share of $0.28. Revenue for the twelve months ended FY2026 was approximately $3.2 billion, with net income of $64 million and earnings per share of approximately $0.90, after FY2025 recorded a net loss of $112 million on revenue of $3.2 billion.
The average analyst price target is $18, within a range of $17 to $19, with a consensus Buy rating; the average is slightly above the 52-week range high of $17.88, while the highest target exceeds that high by approximately 6%. No reported price-to-earnings ratio is available, and the shift from a net loss of $112 million in FY2025 to net income of $64 million during the twelve months ended FY2026 makes the earnings valuation sensitive to the sustainability of political advertising, the recovery of core advertising, and progress on debt reduction.
Figures in the text are as of 2026-09-15; the live price is shown at the top of the page.
The most prominent driver is political advertising, as Sinclair raised its forecast on September 11, 2026, to at least $375 million from $333 million previously. The company generated $59 million in political revenue in Q2 FY2026, up 9% from the comparable period in the 2022 cycle. Its stations cover all ten states expected to receive the highest political spending, including six competitive Senate races, seven gubernatorial races, and 33 House races.
Revenue reached $840 million, up 7% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA rose 45% to $149 million. Local Media generated revenue of $731 million and adjusted EBITDA of $149 million, representing growth of 8% and 51%, respectively. The Tennis segment recorded revenue of $70 million, but its adjusted EBITDA declined to $8 million from $13 million due to higher programming and production costs and investment in the direct-to-consumer service.
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Total debt was approximately $4.1 billion at the end of Q2 FY2026, and Sinclair Television Group's net leverage reached 5.2 times. The company reduced debt by approximately $320 million during the quarter, then retired an additional $25 million of the B7 loan in July 2026 and repaid the remaining balance of the B3 loan. Total liquidity was approximately $1.4 billion, while the nearest material maturity, excluding the accounts receivable facility, remains in December 2029.
The FIFA World Cup attracted an audience of 128.4 million Americans across FOX, FS1, and Tubi, while 66.4 million people watched the final. Sinclair sold campaigns combining broad-reach broadcasting with digital targeting, a podcast featuring Landon Donovan and Tim Howard, and three live events. The company also continues to develop Tennis Channel, Tennis Channel 2, Pickleballtv, and the direct-to-consumer service, although these investments pressured the Tennis segment's earnings in Q2 FY2026.
The average price target is $18, with a low target of $17 and a high target of $19, and the analyst consensus is Buy. The average is slightly above the 52-week range high of $17.88, reflecting expectations for improved political earnings and debt reduction. However, the lack of a reported price-to-earnings ratio, alongside the FY2025 loss of $112 million and the dependence of the FY2026 outlook on a strong political cycle, warrants assessing the sustainability of earnings after the cycle ends.