NXST Dividend History & Analysis | 3.6% Yield
NXST has a dividend yield of 3.6% and paid 7.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| SESG PA SES S. A. |
3,370 M | 8.03% | 11.78% |
| RWAY MI Rai Way |
1,391 M | 5.89% | 8.72% |
| EVC NYSE Entravision Communications |
962 M | 5.77% | 4.31% |
| NXST NASDAQ Nexstar Broadcasting |
5,598 M | 3.60% | 5.95% |
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5,596 M | 1.96% | 2.01% |
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23,783 M | 0.95% | 1.67% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| NXST NASDAQ Nexstar Broadcasting |
5,598 M | 25.05% | 100.0% |
| EVC NYSE Entravision Communications |
962 M | 19.79% | 98.3% |
| RWAY MI Rai Way |
1,391 M | 8.41% | 100.0% |
| FOX NASDAQ Fox |
20,747 M | 3.91% | 100.0% |
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23,783 M | 3.91% | 100.0% |
NXST Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-29 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 0.94% |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-27 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 0.8% |
| 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 0.97% |
| 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-29 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 0.89% |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-06-02 | Quarterly | 1.86 | 0% | 1.07% |
| 2025-02-12 | 2025-02-12 | 2025-02-26 | Quarterly | 1.86 | +10.1% | 1.24% |
| 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-15 | 2024-11-29 | Quarterly | 1.69 | 0% | 1.02% |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-23 | Quarterly | 1.69 | 0% | 1.04% |
| 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-10 | 2024-05-24 | Quarterly | 1.69 | 0% | 0.99% |
| 2024-02-08 | 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-23 | Quarterly | 1.69 | +25.2% | 1.07% |
| 2023-11-09 | 2023-11-10 | 2023-11-27 | Quarterly | 1.35 | 0% | 0.92% |
| 2023-08-09 | 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-24 | Quarterly | 1.35 | 0% | 0.77% |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-12 | 2023-05-26 | Quarterly | 1.35 | 0% | 0.85% |
| 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-24 | Quarterly | 1.35 | +50% | 0.67% |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-14 | 2022-11-28 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.55% |
| 2022-08-10 | 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-25 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-13 | 2022-05-27 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0% | 0.56% |
| 2022-02-10 | 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.9 | +28.6% | 0.5% |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-12 | 2021-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-13 | 2021-08-27 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 0% | 0.47% |
NXST Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, NXST's dividend yield is 3.60%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.44 USD by the current share price of 193.77.
As of July 2026, NXST paid a dividend of 7.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-15 and the payout was 1.86 USD.
NXST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NXST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NXST for the next payments are between 1.88 (+1.1%) and 2.082 (+11.9%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 4.06%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 1.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
NXST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 25.1% per year. Strong growth: NXST's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
NXST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 5.95%. If you bought NXST's shares at 125.07 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 5.95% of your original purchase price.
NXST Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Nexstar Broadcasting has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
NXST's 3.60% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST is 49.5%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
NXST's Overall Dividend Rating is 76.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
NXST Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC