Sinclair Broadcast Group - About the company
Sinclair Broadcast Group is a public company based in Cockeysville (United States), founded in 1986. It operates as a TV broadcast network. Sinclair Broadcast Group has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 266 active competitors, including 3 funded and 24 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Spectrum, DIRECTV and Arqiva.
Company Details
Sinclair is a TV broadcasting network based in Cockeysville. Provides original programming covering sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Owns/operates 173 TV stations and 483 channels across the country in 81 markets and reportedly covers 30% of all American house holds as of Aug 2016. In 2021, the company recorded annual revenues of $5.94B, and a net loss of $2.41B.
- Website
- sbgi.net
- Registered Address
- Hunt Valley, Maryland
Key Metrics
Founded Year
1986
Location
Cockeysville, United States
Stage
Public
Latest Funding Round
Ranked
3rd among 266 active competitors
Annual Revenue
$1B+ as on Dec 31, 2022
Employee Count
5,175 as on Sep 30, 2026
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of Incorporation | Revenue | Latest Employee Count | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SINCLAIR BROADCAST GROUP INC CIN: 912752 , United States, Active | $1B+ (As on Dec 31, 2022) | 7900 (As on Dec 31, 2022) | - | |
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. CIN: 521494660 , United States, Active | Dec 26, 999 | - | 112 (As on Dec 31, 2024) | - |
Sinclair Broadcast Group's IPO details
Sinclair Broadcast Group got listed on Jun 06, 1995.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group's funding and investors
Sinclair Broadcast Group has raised funding over 1 round.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Sinclair Broadcast Group:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 2014 | 3954145 | Conventional Debt | 3508585 | 3415713 | 3246933 | 3116791 |
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Sinclair Broadcast Group's founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileSinclair Broadcast Group's employee count trend
Sinclair Broadcast Group has 5,175 employees as of Sep 26. Here is Sinclair Broadcast Group's employee count trend over the years:
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Sinclair Broadcast Group's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Sinclair Broadcast Group include Spectrum, DIRECTV and Arqiva. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Sinclair Broadcast Group, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st |  Spectrum 1993, Stamford (United States), Public | Cable TV, broadband and telephony services provider in the US | - | 73/100 | |
2nd | DIRECTV 1990, El Segundo (United States), Acquired | Direct broadcast satellite service provider | - | 70/100 | |
3rd | Sinclair Broadcast Group 1986, Cockeysville (United States), Public | TV broadcast network | - | - | 63/100 |
4th | Arqiva 2005, Winchester (United Kingdom), Acquired | Operator of broadcast and communications infrastructure for media and utility services | - | 59/100 | |
5th |  Capitol Broadcasting Company 2004, Raleigh (United States), Unfunded | Operator of media, technology, sports, spaces, and entertainment brands | - | - | 52/100 |
6th | Versant Media Seattle (United States), Unfunded | Operator of media brands across news, sports, and entertainment sectors | - | - | 43/100 |
7th |  KTUL 1954, Tulsa (United States), Unfunded | Network providing broadcast news weather sports and local interest programming | - | - | 41/100 |
8th |  Myfoxorlando 1979, Lake Mary (United States), Public | Provider of local news, weather forecasts, and community interest stories | - | - | 41/100 |
9th | Gray Media 1998, Atlanta (United States), Funding Raised | Operator of broadcast stations, digital media, and sports networks | - | - | 41/100 |
10th | NBC12 1956, Richmond (United States), Unfunded | Operator of a news station providing local news and weather | - | - | 41/100 |
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Sinclair Broadcast Group's Investments and acquisitions
Sinclair Broadcast Group has made 9 investments in companies including IRCODE and Airtasker. Sinclair Broadcast Group has also acquired 12 companies including Baltimore Sun Media Group and Outfront Media.Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
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Filter this listDate of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
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Jun 17, 2026 | Investments | 2023 | Conroe (United States) | |
Nov 27, 2024 | Investments | 2012 | Sydney (Australia) | |
Jan 15, 2024 | Acquisition | 1837 | Baltimore (United States) |
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Reports related to Sinclair Broadcast Group
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News related to Sinclair Broadcast Group
Filter this listMedia has covered Sinclair Broadcast Group for a total of 28 events in the last 1 year, 12 of them have been about company updates and 2 about people movement.
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Sinclair and New Media Launch The National Press, a Digital News BrandGlobeNewswire•Oct 07, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Sinclair and Nexstar Partner to Boost NextGenTV Awareness with Consumer Education CampaignGlobeNewswire•Sep 16, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Sinclair Broadcast GAAP EPS of -$1.06 misses by $0.75, revenue of $840M in-lineSeeking Alpha•Aug 05, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Sinclair Invests in IRCODE, AI 'Shazam for Images' Startup, to Launch Interactive TVVariety•Jun 17, 2026•IRCODE, Sinclair Broadcast Group, Sinclair
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Sinclair Re-Elects Board, Ratifies and Approves Other ProposalsGlobeNewswire•Jun 05, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group
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Vanguard Group Inc. Raises Stock Holdings in Sinclair, Inc. SBGIMarketBeat•May 15, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group, Vanguard
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EdgeBeam Wireless Acquires Sinclair’s Broadspan Distribution PlatformFinancial Times•Apr 07, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group, edgebeam.com, Sinclair
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Gamco Investors INC. ET AL Acquires 302,160 Shares of Sinclair, Inc. $SBGIMarketBeat•Mar 07, 2026•Sinclair Broadcast Group, GAMCO
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Sinclair updates on Scripps merger proposalAdvanced Television•Jan 19, 2026•The E.W. Scripps, Sinclair Broadcast Group
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