Sinclair, Inc. Reports Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue $807 M, Net Income $20 M, Guidance Reaffirmed

SBGI
April 30, 2026

Sinclair, Inc. reported first‑quarter 2026 results with revenue of $807 million and a net income of $20 million, marking a turnaround from the $156 million net loss recorded in Q1 2025. Earnings per share were not disclosed in the filing.

Revenue rose 4% year‑over‑year, driven by the company’s core advertising and live‑sports segments, while the local media segment remained the largest contributor. In comparison, the company generated $836 million in revenue in Q4 2025 and posted an earnings per share of $1.55, underscoring the improvement in profitability this quarter.

Sinclair reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 guidance, projecting total company revenue between $3.4 billion and $3.54 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $700 million to $740 million. The guidance reflects management’s confidence in sustaining the current growth trajectory amid a favorable political advertising cycle.

CEO Christopher Ripley said in February 2026 that the company is pursuing “disciplined execution, meaningful simplification of the portfolio, and a deliberate positioning of the company for stronger performance in 2026 and beyond.” The statement signals a strategic focus on cost control and portfolio optimization to support the updated outlook.

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