Sinclair (SBGI) | Dividend History & Payments | 2013 - 2025
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TL;DR: Sinclair Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Sinclair has paid $1.00 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 7.65%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 1.72%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $3.00 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
May 30, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$1.00
12-Month Div. Yield
7.65%
3-Year Total Dividend
$3.00
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.00
3-Year Avg Yield
1.72%
Last 5Y Dividend
$4.70
All Time Dividend
$9.84
Date Range
Feb 2013 - May 2025
Sinclair Yearly Dividend History Chart
Sinclair Dividend History From 2013 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | $0.50 | $0.25 | 3.57% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 7.08% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 7.22% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.00 | $0.25 | 4.49% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 2.55% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 3.53% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.80 | $0.20 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.74 | $0.18 | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.72 | $0.18 | 2.07% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.71 | $0.18 | 2.25% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.68 | $0.17 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.64 | $0.16 | 2.18% |
| 2013 | 3 | $0.45 | $0.15 | 1.86% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | $0.25 | 1.90% | $13.17 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $0.25 | 1.68% | $14.85 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $0.25 | 1.38% | $18.08 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | $0.25 | 1.90% | $13.19 |
| Jun 3, 2024 | $0.25 | 2.00% | $12.47 |
| Mar 8, 2024 | $0.25 | 1.96% | $12.76 |
| Nov 30, 2023 | $0.25 | 1.84% | $13.58 |
| Aug 31, 2023 | $0.25 | 2.21% | $11.30 |
| May 26, 2023 | $0.25 | 1.68% | $14.84 |
| Mar 2, 2023 | $0.25 | 1.59% | $15.68 |
| Nov 30, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.37% | $18.24 |
| Aug 31, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.11% | $22.56 |
| May 31, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.08% | $23.20 |
| Mar 4, 2022 | $0.25 | 1.00% | $25.11 |
| Nov 30, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.80% | $25.15 |
| Aug 31, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.70% | $28.65 |
| May 28, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.60% | $33.43 |
| Mar 9, 2021 | $0.20 | 0.52% | $38.40 |
| Nov 30, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.69% | $28.91 |
| Aug 31, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.96% | $20.91 |
| May 29, 2020 | $0.20 | 0.81% | $24.77 |
| Mar 6, 2020 | $0.20 | 1.24% | $16.15 |
| Nov 27, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.57% | $34.83 |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.45% | $44.57 |
| May 30, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.37% | $53.68 |
| Mar 8, 2019 | $0.20 | 0.51% | $39.31 |
| Nov 29, 2018 | $0.20 | 0.64% | $31.45 |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.62% | $28.95 |
| May 31, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.65% | $27.70 |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.53% | $33.65 |
| Nov 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.53% | $33.90 |
| Aug 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.59% | $30.35 |
| May 30, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.53% | $33.80 |
| Feb 27, 2017 | $0.18 | 0.44% | $41.30 |
| Nov 29, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.55% | $32.55 |
| Aug 30, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.61% | $29.33 |
| May 27, 2016 | $0.18 | 0.56% | $31.96 |
| Mar 3, 2016 | $0.17 | 0.51% | $32.40 |
| Nov 27, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.47% | $34.78 |
| Aug 28, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.64% | $25.85 |
| May 28, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.55% | $30.04 |
| Feb 25, 2015 | $0.17 | 0.60% | $27.46 |
| Nov 26, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $29.16 |
| Aug 27, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.57% | $29.05 |
| May 28, 2014 | $0.15 | 0.51% | $29.58 |
| Feb 26, 2014 | $0.15 | 0.51% | $29.62 |
| Nov 26, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.46% | $32.82 |
| Aug 28, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.63% | $23.92 |
| Feb 27, 2013 | $0.15 | 0.95% | $15.86 |
Sinclair Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gray Television
GTN | $0.24 | 5.80% | 1.28% | $0.29 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Gray Television
GTN.A | $0.24 | 2.82% | 0.91% | $0.29 | Mar 14, 2025 |
Nexstar Media
NXST | $8.96 | 4.75% | 0.89% | $6.51 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Sinclair
SBGI | $1.00 | 7.65% | 1.72% | $1.00 | May 30, 2025 |
Tegna
TGNA | $0.36 | 2.19% | 0.69% | $0.40 | Mar 7, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Sinclair been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Sinclair has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $9.84 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Sinclair's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Sinclair's most recent dividend payment was $0.25 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 30, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Sinclair's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Sinclair's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.00 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Sinclair's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Sinclair's dividend payments, the company paid $1.00 per share in 2023 versus $1.00 per share in 2024, representing no change. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Sinclair have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Sinclair has paid a total of $8.41 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $5,848.40 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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