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NXST Dividend History & Analysis | 4% Yield

NXST has a dividend yield of 4% and paid 7.27 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.98%
Dividends per Share 12m 7.27
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 24.72%
Overall Dividend Rating 81.81%
Yield on Cost 5y 8.82%
Payout Ratio 42.1%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 98.33%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 26.5% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 148% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
EVC 224 M 10.6% 21.4%
SESG 2,918 M 9.58% 12.6%
TFI 2,102 M 7.44% 15.9%
SBGI 958 M 6.93% 6.18%
GTN 630 M 7.81% 3.09%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
NXST 6,298 M 24.7% 100%
TGNA 3,386 M 11.8% 95.4%
EVC 224 M 9.86% 93.1%
FOX 25,455 M 2.87% 99.3%
FOXA 24,831 M 2.87% 99.3%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare NXST Dividends with its Peer-Group

EVC
Entravision
 10.60% Yield
TSQ
Townsquare Media
 13.11% Yield
TFI
Television
 7.44% Yield
SESG
SES S. A.
 9.58% Yield
TGNA
Tegna
 2.61% Yield

NXST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.98%
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%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.7 0% 0.48%
2021-02-11 2021-02-12 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.7 25% 0.56%
2020-11-05 2020-11-06 2020-11-20 Quarterly 0.56 0% 0.68%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.56 0% N/A
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.56 24.4% N/A
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.45 20% N/A
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.375 0% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-02 Quarterly 0.375 25% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-08-25 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.3 0% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.3 25% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.24 26.3% N/A
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.19 26.7% N/A
2014-11-05 2014-11-07 2014-11-21 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-08-13 2014-08-15 2014-08-29 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-05-14 2014-05-16 2014-05-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-12 2014-02-14 2014-02-28 Quarterly 0.15 25% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-08-14 2013-08-16 2013-08-30 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A
2013-05-15 2013-05-17 2013-05-31 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

NXST Dividend FAQ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across various platforms, including television and digital media. The companys extensive reach includes owning and operating power television and radio stations, as well as providing television programming services.

What is the Dividend Yield of NXST?

As of August 2025, NXST`s dividend yield is 3.98%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.27 USD by the current share price of 204.53.

Does NXST pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, NXST paid a dividend of 7.27 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-08-15 and the payout was 1.86 USD.

How often does NXST pay dividends?

NXST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, NXST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-08-15.

Will NXST pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-08-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NXST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of NXST?

NXST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 24.7% per year.
Strong growth: NXST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of NXST?

NXST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.82%. If you bought NXST's shares at 82.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.27 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.82% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of NXST?

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.

Does NXST have a good Dividend Yield?

NXST`s 3.98% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST is 42.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of NXST?

NXST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 81.81%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

NXST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in NXST`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Nexstar Broadcasting`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -7.89% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Nexstar Broadcasting ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2003 7,146,000
2004 28,363,000 +296.91%
2005 28,363,000
2006 28,393,000 +0.11%
2007 28,418,000 +0.09%
2008 28,425,000 +0.02%
2009 28,430,000 +0.02%
2010 28,450,000 +0.07%
2011 28,807,000 +1.25%
2012 31,243,000 +8.46%
2013 30,465,000 -2.49%
2014 32,102,000 +5.37%
2015 31,580,000 -1.63%
2016 31,798,000 +0.69%
2017 47,510,000 +49.41%
2018 47,482,000 -0.06%
2019 45,952,000 -3.22%
2020 45,700,000 -0.55%
2021 42,676,000 -6.62%
2022 38,320,000 -10.21%
2023 34,244,000 -10.64%
2024 31,449,000 -8.16%
2025 30,719,000 -2.32%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-29 02:48