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Sinclair Q3 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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Q3 2025 earnings summary5 Nov, 2025

Executive summary

  • Delivered strong Q3 2025 results, exceeding or meeting guidance on all key metrics, with total revenue of $773 million and adjusted EBITDA of $100 million, reflecting operational discipline and cost management.

  • Closed 11 partner station acquisitions, with more pending FCC approval, expected to generate at least $30 million in incremental annualized adjusted EBITDA by H2 2026.

  • Launched a comprehensive strategic review of the broadcast business and began work to separate the Ventures segment to optimize value creation.

  • Entered into a $375 million, three-year revolving accounts receivable securitization facility with Wells Fargo, enhancing liquidity and financial flexibility.

  • Regulatory changes and deregulatory environment are enabling a more constructive M&A landscape, supporting industry consolidation and value creation.

Financial highlights

  • Q3 2025 total revenue was $773 million, at the high end of guidance; adjusted EBITDA was $100 million, above guidance.

  • Core advertising revenue grew 7% year-over-year; distribution revenue reached $422 million, at the high end of guidance.

  • Capital expenditures were $22 million, below guidance midpoint due to project deferrals.

  • Net loss attributable to the company was $1 million, compared to net income of $94 million in Q3 2024.

  • Media expenses were $616 million, below guidance due to cost containment and expense deferrals.

Outlook and guidance

  • Q4 2025 media revenue expected between $809 million-$845 million; adjusted EBITDA guidance is $132 million-$154 million.

  • Full-year 2025 revenue expected between $3.15 billion and $3.18 billion; adjusted EBITDA between $447 million and $469 million.

  • For 2026, political advertising revenue expected to at least match 2022’s $333 million, with core advertising revenue flat to low single-digit growth and distribution revenue expected to be flat.

  • Capital expenditures for 2026 anticipated to remain consistent with 2025.

  • Guidance framework will shift to annual guidance starting with 2026.

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