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David Smith Biography and Net Worth

Chairman of Sinclair
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David D. Smith has served as Executive Chairman since January 2017 and Chairman of the Board since September 1990. Until January 2017, Mr. Smith served as President and Chief Executive Officer since 1988. Mr. Smith founded
Comark Communications, Inc., a company engaged in the manufacture of high-power transmitters for UHF television stations, and was an officer and director of Comark until 1986. He also was a principal in other television stations prior to serving as a General Manager of WPMY (formerly WCWB-TV) from 1984 until 1986. In 1986, Mr. Smith was instrumental in the formation of Sinclair. Mr. Smith serves as a member of the Board of Directors of MileOne Autogroup, Inc., and the majority of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, Cunningham Communications Inc., and Keyser Investment Group, Inc.; is a partner of Gerstell Development, LP.; and is the majority shareholder of the Baltimore Sun.

What is David D. Smith's net worth?

The estimated net worth of David D. Smith is at least $14.56 million as of March 24th, 2025. Mr. Smith owns 1,082,771 shares of Sinclair stock worth more than $14,557,856 as of April 7th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Smith may own. Additionally, Mr. Smith receives a salary of $3,460,000.00 as Chairman at Sinclair. Learn More about David D. Smith's net worth.

How old is David D. Smith?

Mr. Smith is currently 73 years old. There are 6 older executives and no younger executives at Sinclair. Learn More on David D. Smith's age.

What is David D. Smith's salary?

As the Chairman of Sinclair, Inc., Mr. Smith earns $3,460,000.00 per year. Learn More on David D. Smith's salary.

How do I contact David D. Smith?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Smith and other Sinclair executives is 10706 BEAVER DAM ROAD, HUNT VALLEY MD, 21030. Sinclair can also be reached via phone at (410) 568-1500 and via email at ir@sbgtv.com. Learn More on David D. Smith's contact information.

Has David D. Smith been buying or selling shares of Sinclair?

David D. Smith has not been actively trading shares of Sinclair in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Monday, March 24th, David D. Smith bought 17,902 shares of Sinclair stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $16.45 per share, with a total value of $294,487.90. Following the completion of the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 1,082,771 shares of the company's stock, valued at $17,811,582.95. Learn More on David D. Smith's trading history.

Who are Sinclair's active insiders?

Sinclair's insider roster includes David Bochenek (CAO), Howard Friedman (Director), Howard Friedman (Director), David Gibber (SVP), Daniel Keith (Director), Daniel Keith (Director), Lawrence McCanna (Director), David Smith (Chairman), Frederick Smith (VP), and J. Smith (Insider). Learn More on Sinclair's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Sinclair?

In the last year, Sinclair insiders bought shares 7 times. They purchased a total of 262,541 shares worth more than $3,844,777.93. The most recent insider tranaction occured on March, 24th when Chairman David D Smith bought 17,902 shares worth more than $294,487.90. Insiders at Sinclair own 46.6% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Sinclair.

Information on this page was last updated on 3/24/2025.

David D. Smith Insider Trading History at Sinclair

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David D. Smith Buying and Selling Activity at Sinclair

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Sinclair Company Overview

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Sinclair, Inc., a media company, provides content on local television stations and digital platforms in the United States. It operates through two segments, Local Media and Tennis. The Local Media segment operates broadcast television stations, original networks, and content; provides free-over-the-air programming and live local sporting events on its stations; distributes its content to multi-channel video programming distributors in exchange for contractual fees; and produces local and original news programs. This segment operates The Nest, a free over-the-air national broadcast TV network; Comet, a science fiction network; CHARGE!, an adventure and action-based network; and TBD, a multiscreen TV network. The Tennis segment offers Tennis Channel, a cable network which includes coverage of tennis' top tournaments and original professional sports, and tennis lifestyle shows; Tennis Channel International streaming service; Tennis Channel Plus streaming service; T2 FAST, a 24-hours a day free ad-supported streaming television channel; and Tennis.com and Pickleballtv. It also provides digital and internet solutions; and technical services, including the design and manufacture of broadcast systems. The company distributes its content through broadcast platforms and third-party platforms that consist of programming provided by third-party networks and syndicators, local news, and other original programming. Sinclair, Inc. was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
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Today's Range

Now: $13.45
Low: $12.99
High: $14.26

50 Day Range

MA: $14.98
Low: $13.56
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Now: $13.45
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Volume

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Average Volume

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Market Capitalization

$893.68 million

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Dividend Yield

6.78%

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