NXST Dividend History & Analysis | 4.2% Yield

NXST has a dividend yield of 4.2% and paid 7.44 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 4.20%
Payout Ratio 57.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 27.67%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 7.22%
Payout FCF 22.5%
Streak Years 13
Dividend Rating 81.30%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 45.4%
Total Return 5y: 106.2%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,760 M 10.1% 12.7%
SESG 2,691 M 8.87% 10.9%
TFI 2,011 M 7.35% 11.2%
RRTL 6,778 M 6.56% 6.89%
TGNA 3,054 M 2.71% 3.41%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
EVC 288 M 18.9% 93.2%
TGNA 3,054 M 8.94% 96.0%
TFI 2,011 M 7.46% 93.6%
FOX 30,878 M 4.01% 99.4%
FOXA 31,902 M 4.01% 99.4%

NXST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.98%
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% N/A
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

NXST Dividend FAQ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a diversified U.S. media company that owns, operates, and programs a nationwide portfolio of television and radio stations, as well as a suite of digital properties. Its assets include local news, sports, and entertainment broadcasts; the national cable news network NewsNation; the Chicago radio station WGN-AM; and a range of digital platforms such as local websites, mobile apps, OTT services, and the consumer-review site BestReviews. The company also provides advertising sales and technology solutions to third-party publishers and advertisers, and it manages real-estate assets tied to its broadcast facilities.

What is the Dividend Yield of NXST?

As of February 2026, NXST`s dividend yield is 4.20%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 7.44 USD by the current share price of 212.38.

Does NXST pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, NXST paid a dividend of 7.44 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-12 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 2025-11-12.

NXST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for NXST for the next 4 payments are between 2.066 (+11.1%) and 2.234 (+20.1%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will NXST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.86 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-12. 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 27.7% 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 7.22%. If you bought NXST's shares at 103.02 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (7.44 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.22% 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 4.20% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST is 57.0%. 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 81.30%. 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?

Nexstar Broadcasting's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 5.32% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has NXST ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

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 30,696,000 -2.39%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-26 02:15