Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc (SBGI) Stock Forecast
SBGI analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.14 / 5 from 7 analysts
- Price target
- $17.57 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +40.3% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 4, 2026 EPS estimate $0.23
- 52-week range
- $12.38 – $17.00
SBGI analyst ratings
7 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
SBGI price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
SBGI earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | −$0.73 | +106.8% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $0.40 | $0.36 | $0.44 | −$1.90 | +121.0% | 2 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.97 | −$2.04 | −$1.89 | $0.40 | −591.2% | 2 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
SBGI revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $876.8M | $861.0M | $892.0M | +13.4% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.52B | $3.51B | $3.55B | +11.1% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $3.20B | $3.11B | $3.27B | −9.0% | 7 |
SBGI EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
SBGI revenue: reported and forecast
SBGI EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.05 | −44.4% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $1.28 | $1.28 | $1.28 | $0.40 | $0.40 | −68.8% | 0 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | −$1.73 | −$1.73 | −$1.73 | −$1.78 | −$1.97 | +13.6% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
SBGI earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; SBGI beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from SBGI
7 analysts cover Sinclair Broadcast; their consensus rating is hold (3.14 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $17.57, 40.3% above the latest close of $12.52. Analysts expect earnings of $0.40 per share for 2026, +121.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is −$1.97 per share on revenue of $3.2 billion. Sinclair Broadcast beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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SBGI forecast FAQ
What is Sinclair Broadcast's price target?
The average analyst price target for Sinclair Broadcast is $17.57, 40.3% above the latest close of $12.52.
Is Sinclair Broadcast a buy, hold or sell?
Of 7 analysts covering Sinclair Broadcast, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 3 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Sinclair Broadcast's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $0.40 per share for 2026 (range $0.36 to $0.44); for 2027 the estimate is −$1.97.
What is Sinclair Broadcast's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.5 billion, growth of 11.1%; for 2027 it is $3.2 billion.
When does Sinclair Broadcast report earnings?
Sinclair Broadcast is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 4, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $0.23.
Does Sinclair Broadcast usually beat earnings estimates?
Sinclair Broadcast reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.