GTN Dividend History & Analysis | 6.9% Yield

GTN has a dividend yield of 6.9% and paid 0.32 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.92%
Payout Ratio 74.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 48.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.17%
Payout FCF 19.1%
Streak Years 5
Dividend Rating 34.29%

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: 14.1%
Total Return 5y: -70.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,793 M 10.1% 12.2%
SESG 2,679 M 8.87% 11.6%
TFI 2,002 M 7.35% 11.2%
RRTL 6,729 M 6.56% 6.97%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
EVC 274 M 18.9% 93.2%
TGNA 3,086 M 8.94% 96.0%
TFI 2,002 M 7.46% 93.6%
FOX 27,614 M 4.01% 99.4%

Quality Dividend Peers in Broadcasting

NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting
 4.20% Yield

GTN 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
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.56%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.37%
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 2.11%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.9%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 2.09%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.75%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.6%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.36%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.92%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.07%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 1.05%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.82%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.7%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.42%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.45%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.35%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-31 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.38%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.37%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.08 0% 0.35%
2021-03-12 2021-03-15 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.08 166.7% 0.39%
2008-09-11 2008-09-15 2008-10-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2008-06-23 2008-06-25 2008-07-25 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2008-03-20 2008-03-25 2008-04-25 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2007-12-12 2007-12-14 2008-01-15 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2007-09-12 2007-09-14 2007-09-28 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2007-06-13 2007-06-15 2007-06-29 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2007-03-21 2007-03-23 2007-03-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2006-12-13 2006-12-15 2007-01-02 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2006-09-13 2006-09-15 2006-10-02 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2006-06-13 2006-06-15 2006-06-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2006-03-16 2006-03-20 2006-03-31 Quarterly 0.03 -97.6% N/A
2006-01-03 1.225 3983.3% N/A
2005-12-12 2005-12-14 2005-12-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2005-09-13 2005-09-15 2005-09-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2005-06-13 2005-06-15 2005-06-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2005-03-11 2005-03-15 2005-03-31 Quarterly 0.03 -80% N/A
2004-12-10 2004-12-14 2005-01-04 Quarterly 0.15 400% N/A
2004-09-13 2004-09-15 2004-09-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2004-06-14 2004-06-15 2004-06-30 Quarterly 0.03 0% N/A
2004-03-11 2004-03-15 2004-03-31 Quarterly 0.03 50% N/A
2003-12-11 2003-12-15 2003-12-31 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2003-09-11 2003-09-15 2003-09-30 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2003-06-11 2003-06-15 2003-06-30 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2003-03-12 2003-03-15 2003-03-31 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2002-12-11 2002-12-15 2002-12-31 Quarterly 0.02 0% N/A
2002-09-11 2002-09-15 2002-09-30 Quarterly 0.02 14.2% N/A
2002-06-12 2002-06-14 2002-06-28 Quarterly 0.0175 0% N/A
2002-03-13 2002-03-15 2002-03-29 Quarterly 0.0175 0% N/A
2001-12-13 2001-12-17 2001-12-31 Quarterly 0.0175 0% N/A
2001-09-12 2001-09-14 2001-09-28 Quarterly 0.0175 0% N/A

GTN Dividend FAQ

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a U.S.-based multimedia company that owns and operates a portfolio of broadcast television stations and associated digital assets. The firm is organized into three primary segments-Broadcasting, Production Companies, and Other-and also runs Gray Digital Media, a digital-marketing agency, plus several video-production and studio facilities.

What is the Dividend Yield of GTN?

As of February 2026, GTN`s dividend yield is 6.92%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.32 USD by the current share price of 4.35.

Does GTN pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, GTN paid a dividend of 0.32 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.08 USD.

How often does GTN pay dividends?

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

GTN dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for GTN for the next 4 payments are between 0.056 (-30.0%) and 0.132 (+65.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will GTN pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Gray Television (GTN) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for GTN?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Gray Television (GTN) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of GTN?

GTN's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of GTN?

GTN's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.17%. If you bought GTN's shares at 14.78 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.32 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.17% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of GTN?

GTN Payout Consistency is 48.4%. 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 unstable: Gray Television has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does GTN have a good Dividend Yield?

GTN`s 6.92% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of GTN?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of GTN is 74.4%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of GTN?

GTN`s Overall Dividend Rating is 34.29%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

GTN Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in GTN's Outstanding Shares?

Gray Television's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 2.13% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has GTN ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 1, 1998 with a ratio of 3:2.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.5 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1990 17,142,900
1991 7,142,900 -58.33%
1992 6,363,600 -10.91%
1993 7,142,900 +12.25%
1994 7,272,700 +1.82%
1995 6,666,700 -8.33%
1996 12,857,100 +92.86%
1997 12,666,700 -1.48%
1998 12,666,700
1999 15,456,500 +22.02%
2000 15,571,500 +0.74%
2001 15,646,700 +0.48%
2002 19,202,000 +22.72%
2003 49,856,000 +159.64%
2004 48,599,000 -2.52%
2005 48,741,000 +0.29%
2006 47,734,000 -2.07%
2007 48,153,000 +0.88%
2008 48,489,000 +0.7%
2009 48,565,000 +0.16%
2010 57,112,000 +17.6%
2011 57,125,000 +0.02%
2012 57,424,000 +0.52%
2013 58,167,000 +1.29%
2014 58,466,000 +0.51%
2015 72,439,000 +23.9%
2016 72,889,000 +0.62%
2017 77,826,000 +6.77%
2018 88,685,000 +13.95%
2019 100,000,000 +12.76%
2020 95,000,000 -5%
2021 95,000,000
2022 92,000,000 -3.16%
2023 93,000,000 +1.09%
2024 98,000,000 +5.38%
2025 97,000,000 -1.02%

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: 2026-02-03 04:21