Sinclair executive chairman David D. Smith acquires $3.7 million in Sinclair stock

Published 07/04/2025, 21:48
Sinclair executive chairman David D. Smith acquires $3.7 million in Sinclair stock

In a recent series of transactions, David D. Smith, Executive Chairman of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI), acquired a substantial amount of Class A Common Stock. According to the latest SEC filing, Smith purchased a total of 258,113 shares over three days, from April 3 to April 7, 2025. The transactions amounted to a total value of approximately $3.7 million, with purchase prices ranging from $13.20 to $14.98 per share. The timing is notable as the stock has declined 13.5% over the past week, while trading at an attractive P/E ratio of 2.85x and offering a significant 7.26% dividend yield.

These acquisitions increase Smith's direct ownership to 1,340,884 shares of Class A Common Stock. Additionally, he holds significant indirect ownership through various trusts and custodial accounts, further solidifying his stake in the company. According to InvestingPro analysis, Sinclair currently appears undervalued, with a GOOD financial health score and maintains strong liquidity with current assets exceeding short-term obligations. Discover more insights and detailed valuation metrics with InvestingPro's comprehensive research report, available for over 1,400 US stocks.

In other recent news, Sinclair Inc. has announced several significant developments impacting its operations and financial outlook. Sinclair's management has projected first-quarter 2025 revenues between $765 million and $779 million, with EBITDA estimates ranging from $90 million to $102 million. Guggenheim Securities has adjusted its outlook on Sinclair, maintaining a Buy rating but lowering the price target from $19 to $17, reflecting expectations of softer core advertising trends in a non-election year. The firm forecasts an average annual free cash flow of $347 million for the 2024/25 cycle, translating to roughly $5.16 per share, indicating a robust cash generation relative to the company's share price.

In corporate leadership news, Sinclair has promoted Christina Tesauro to Senior Vice President of Sales for the Tennis Channel, recognizing her contributions to sales strategy and partnership development. Additionally, the company announced the upcoming retirement of Lucy Rutishauser, its Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who will remain as a senior advisor post-retirement. Sinclair has begun the search for her successor to ensure a smooth transition.

These developments come amid broader industry challenges, as Benchmark analysts have noted potential difficulties for the broadcast television sector due to economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, Sinclair's ongoing strategic initiatives and leadership changes reflect its focus on maintaining financial health and operational growth.

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