Sinclair Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has appointed Craig Blank as Principal of Sinclair Ventures, the company's investment division. Blank brings over 20 years of strategic investment experience, primarily from his role as Managing Director at Woodland Management and Partners Edge Fund.

In this newly created position, Blank will oversee Sinclair Ventures' minority-owned investment portfolio, which includes The Tennis Channel, Digital Remedy ad tech unit, and Dielectric antenna business. His responsibilities will include shaping long-term investment strategy, driving growth across various asset classes, and sourcing majority-owned investments.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) announced the return of its investigative news program Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson for Season 11 on September 7, 2025. The show has demonstrated significant audience growth since its 2015 launch, with total audience share increasing by 49% and Adults 25-54 share growing by 54%.

The season premiere will investigate El Salvador's military-led street safety initiatives and examine the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which caused over $100 billion in damage. The program, hosted by five-time Emmy Award winner Sharyl Attkisson, has recently earned 10 Telly Awards for news coverage excellence. Year-over-year, the show has seen continued growth with total audience share up 9% and Adults 25-54 share increasing by 25%.

Sinclair's AMP Media (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the launch of THE TUNDRA: A Podcast on The Green Bay Packers, set to debut on September 3, 2025. The podcast will feature former Packers' fullback John Kuhn and journalist Matt Schneidman, with regular appearances by Annie Agar.

The show joins AMP Media's growing portfolio of sports podcasts, including programs focused on major college football teams like Ohio State, Alabama, Texas, Notre Dame, and Michigan. The podcast will be available on major platforms including Apple Podcasts and Spotify, with extended video versions on YouTube and social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, and X.

Sinclair's (NASDAQ:SBGI) COMET FEST 2025, a three-day fan festival featuring the Jurassic Park trilogy, achieved record-breaking viewership with 2.4 million total viewers. The event, which ran from August 14-16, delivered Comet's top 3 highest-rated telecasts of the year and outperformed Bravo in direct competition by 8%.

The festival averaged 151,000 viewers with a peak audience of 253,000, representing a 39% year-over-year increase. Notable gains included a 63% increase in female viewership and 22% growth in top 10 DMAs. The event included an in-person screening and Q&A session at Beverly Hills' Fine Arts Theater.

Sinclair announced that COMET FEST will return in September 2026, featuring The Matrix trilogy.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced a significant expansion of its digital true crime vertical, Criminally Obsessed, with the launch of multiple new digital series. The platform leverages Sinclair's extensive network of reporters to deliver breaking stories and original investigations to true crime enthusiasts.

The expansion includes three key series: "People Are Crazy" hosted by Erik Hamlet, focusing on bizarre crime stories; "The Mysterious Disappearance Of…" hosted by Autumn Calica, investigating missing persons cases; and "Dead Silence: The Casey Pitzer Investigation", premiering Fall 2025, examining a controversial Ohio cold case. Additionally, Criminally Obsessed will be an official sponsor at CrimeCon 2025 in Denver, featuring a partnership with POP Beauty.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the appointment of Taylor Murray as a new anchor for The National News Desk (TND), its nationally syndicated news program. Murray brings over a decade of journalism experience, most recently anchoring multiple evening newscasts in Greenville, SC.

TND, launched in 2021, currently broadcasts across 80 markets nationwide and has experienced significant growth with a 61% increase in weekly reach over the last three years. The program delivers national, regional, and local news by leveraging Sinclair's extensive network of local stations.

The National News Desk features segments including Spotlight on America, Fact Check Team, and Pulse of America, and is available on TheNationalDesk.com and YouTube without subscription requirements.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the recipients of its 2025 annual scholarship program, awarding $57,500 to 15 university students pursuing careers in broadcasting, journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing. The program, now in its twelfth year, has provided $431,414 in total tuition assistance since 2013.

The scholarship recipients represent diverse institutions including Northwestern University, University of Southern California, Temple University, and others. The initiative reflects Sinclair's commitment to developing emerging talent in the broadcast industry.

Sinclair's AMP Media (NASDAQ:SBGI) announced the return of Season 2 of The Triple Option, their premier college football video podcast, launching August 20, 2025. The show features renowned hosts Urban Meyer (3x National Champion Coach), Mark Ingram II (Heisman Trophy winner), and Rob Stone (veteran broadcaster).

Season 2 debuts with an exclusive interview with Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith, the nation's #1-ranked college football player. The show, consistently ranked among Apple's top Sports Podcasts, maintains partnerships with major sponsors including Wendy's as Presenting Sponsor and FanDuel as Gaming Partner.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced that the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning series Homicide: Life on the Street will join its CHARGE network starting September 1, 2025. The critically acclaimed police procedural series, which originally ran for seven seasons on NBC, will enhance CHARGE's fall programming lineup alongside other popular shows like Criminal Minds, CSI: Miami, CSI: NY, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.

The series, based on David Simon's book and directed by Oscar-winner Barry Levinson, features an outstanding ensemble cast including Andre Braugher, Richard Belzer, and Academy Award® winner Melissa Leo. CHARGE will also feature the series at its annual CHARGE CON 2026 event in May 2026.