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Sinclair (SBGI) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Sinclair (SBGI) reported revenue of $893M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.0%, net earnings $43.0M (4.8% of revenue).
Sinclair, Q3 2026: revenue $893M (+16% year over year), operating margin 15.0%, net earnings $43.0M, operating cash flow $129M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $893M | +6% | +16% |
| Operating profit | $134M | +168% | +131% |
| Net earnings | $43.0M | — | 43× |
| Operating cash flow | $129M | +95% | — |
| Free cash flow | $109M | +137% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $893.0M in Q3 2026, up 16% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter.
Operating profit was $134.0M, a 15.0% margin (up 7.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 2025, 63% reached operating profit, above the 8% margin then. Total costs grew 6% against revenue growth of 16%. Net earnings were $43.0M. The effective tax rate was 34.8%.
Operating cash flow was $129.0M, 300% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $66.0M of depreciation and amortization and $10.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $10.0M. Capital expenditures of $20.0M left free cash flow of $109.0M.
Questions
What was Sinclair's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Sinclair (SBGI) reported revenue of $893M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +16% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was Sinclair profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $134M (15.0% of revenue) and net earnings $43.0M.
Source: Sinclair 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.