{
  "id": 19893404,
  "title": "Sinclair director Robert E. Smith sells $2.73 million of class A stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/sinclair-director-robert-e-smith-sells-2-73-million-of-class-a-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-14T00:31:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/sinclair-director-robert-e-smith-sells-273-million-of-class-a-stock-93CH-5026832"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Robert E. Smith, a 10% shareholder and director of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ:SBGI), recently sold 200,000 shares of Class A common stock on November 6, 2026. The transaction totaled about $2.73 million, with share prices fluctuating between $13.5919 and $13.6575. Since then, Sinclair's stock has risen by roughly 11%, currently trading at $15.14. Simultaneously, Smith converted 85,192 shares of Class B common stock into equivalent Class A shares, a voluntary move permitted by the company's rules and without any additional cost. This conversion doesn't expire, unlike other Class B shares. Sinclair offers a dividend yield of 6.86%, with 17 consecutive years of consistent dividend payments. According to InvestingPro, the stock is currently undervalued and trading below its Fair Value. Post-transactions, Smith no longer holds any Class A shares directly but retains indirect ownership through a 401(k) plan, an irrevocable trust for family members, family accounts, and other personal holdings. The filing corrects a previous error regarding an acquisition/ disposition of 50,000 Class A shares and minor adjustments to related footnote information. Meanwhile, Sinclair Broadcast Group exceeded analysts' expectations for Q3 2026, driven by increased political ad spending and better operating leverage. The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.60 per share, far above the expected $0.29 per share. Revenue also rose to $893 million, surpassing the forecasted $872.9 million. However, Sinclair's stock dipped in after-hours trading following the earnings announcement, showing the unpredictable nature of investor reactions to such reports. Investors and analysts will likely keep a close eye on Sinclair's future performance. This report combines AI-generated insights with editorial review.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Robert E. Smith sold 200,000 Class A shares, worth $2.73 million, on November 6, 2026",
    "Stock price rose 11% to $15.14 after transaction",
    "Smith converted Class B shares to Class A without additional cost"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}