Sinclair Stock Price, News & Analysis

Sinclair (NASDAQ: SBGI) has announced the acquisition of non-licensed assets of two television stations: WDKA-TV in Paducah, Kentucky, and KBSI-TV in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The deal includes an option to acquire all licensed assets of both stations.

Under the agreement, Sinclair will provide comprehensive services to both stations, including programming, technical support, and management. This acquisition adds to Sinclair's existing portfolio of 180 television stations across 82 markets, further strengthening its position as a leading provider of local news and sports content.

Sinclair's AMP Media (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the launch of Post Moves, a new video podcast featuring WNBA stars Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston. The show, premiering July 30, 2025, will release new episodes every Wednesday across major podcast platforms.

The podcast pairs three-time WNBA champion and two-time MVP Parker with rising star Boston, the 2023 WNBA Rookie of the Year, in a mentor-mentee format. The show has secured partnerships with adidas, Uncrustables, and Zillow as integrated sponsors. Post Moves joins AMP Media's growing podcast network, which includes The Triple Option, Throwbacks, Unfiltered Soccer, and BFFR.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the expansion of its AMP Media podcast division with the launch of four new college football podcasts, with a fifth one coming later this summer. The new shows include: THE SCRIPT (Ohio State), THE DYNASTY (Alabama), THE STAMPEDE (Texas), and THE ECHOES (Notre Dame).

Each podcast features notable alumni and sports personalities as hosts, including former players like Cardale Jones, AJ McCarron, Vince Young, and Mike Golic Jr. The shows are produced in partnership with Sinclair's local television stations and have secured sponsorships from companies like Primesportsbook and Riize Energy.

The podcasts will be available in both audio and video formats across major platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube, with new episodes releasing weekly and additional content shared across social media platforms.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced a partnership with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to launch the "Sinclair Cares: Help Drive Out Cancer" campaign. The nationwide initiative, running from July 14-27, 2025, aims to raise awareness about transportation barriers cancer patients face in accessing treatment.

The campaign will feature news coverage across Sinclair stations, a 30-minute special airing on July 26/27, and streaming availability on July 23. The program highlights ACS's Road To Recovery® program, which provides free rides to cancer patients, through interviews with volunteer drivers and patients. The initiative includes public service announcements and social media outreach focusing on volunteering opportunities, donations, and access to support services.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has received a prestigious National Press Club Award for its investigative series "Toxic Inaction." The series, produced by Sinclair's Spotlight on America team, exposed dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food and regulatory failures.

The investigation's impact led to concrete legislative changes, with Virginia and Maryland enacting laws requiring baby food manufacturers to test products for heavy metals and display results via QR codes. Multiple other states are developing similar legislation. The award-winning team includes eight members who contributed to this year-long investigation that aired across Sinclair stations nationwide.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has launched the "Sinclair Cares: Texas Tragedy Relief" campaign in partnership with The Salvation Army to support victims of severe flooding in Texas. The initiative ensures 100% of donations will provide essential emergency assistance including mobile feeding units, meals, shelter, and care kits.

Sinclair's local stations KABB and WOAI in San Antonio and KEYE in Austin have provided extensive coverage of the disaster, with San Antonio stations delivering 52 hours of live coverage. The company has deployed 10 additional journalists from other markets to support comprehensive coverage across all platforms.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has appointed Narinder Sahai as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective immediately. Sahai brings over 20 years of strategic financial leadership experience across public and private-equity companies, with expertise in capital markets, treasury, controllership, investor relations, M&A, and financial planning.

Sahai's previous roles include CFO positions at Arcis and RumbleOn, as well as leadership positions at Amazon Web Services, Target Hospitality Corp., and FMC Technologies. He holds a Bachelor's in Electronics and Electrical Communication Engineering and an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Current CFO Lucy Rutishauser will step down but continue as Executive Vice President to support the transition before her planned retirement later this year, after which she will serve as Senior Advisor.

Sinclair (Nasdaq: SBGI) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 earnings release for August 6, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. ET. The company will host a conference call to discuss the results at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day.

Investors can access the live webcast through Sinclair's website at www.sbgi.net under the Investor Relations section. For those participating via phone, the dial-in number is 888-506-0062 with entry code 357349. A replay of the call will be exclusively available on the company's website.

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) has announced the appointment of Matt Hamilton as Vice President and General Manager of its Boise television stations KBOI (CBS), KNIN (FOX), and KYUU (CW+). Hamilton, who previously served as Market Sales Manager for these stations, brings extensive media experience from various senior sales leadership roles across multiple markets.

Prior to joining Sinclair in 2024, Hamilton held positions at several media organizations including KVVU, WGBA, KIVI, iHeartMedia, and others across markets such as Las Vegas, Green Bay, Boise, Twin Falls, and Portland. Hamilton, a Western Washington University graduate, will focus on community service, local content delivery, and providing marketing solutions for Treasure Valley businesses.