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TGNA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.6% Yield

TGNA has a dividend yield of 2.6% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.61%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.50
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 11.80%
Overall Dividend Rating 69.74%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.51%
Payout Ratio 16.9%
Payouts in the last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 5y 94.27%

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: 58.9% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: 91.1% (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 TGNA Dividends with its Peer-Group

EVC
Entravision
 10.60% Yield
TSQ
Townsquare Media
 13.11% Yield
NXST
Nexstar
 3.98% Yield
TFI
Television
 7.44% Yield
SESG
SES S. A.
 9.58% Yield
DIG
Digital Network
 6.12% Yield

TGNA 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
2025-06-06 2025-06-06 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.76%
2025-03-07 2025-03-07 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.71%
2024-12-06 2024-12-06 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.67%
2024-09-06 2024-09-06 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.92%
2024-06-07 2024-06-07 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.125 9.9% 0.89%
2024-03-07 2024-03-08 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.1138 0% 0.81%
2023-12-07 2023-12-08 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.1138 0% 0.76%
2023-09-07 2023-09-08 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.1138 19.7% 0.73%
2023-06-08 2023-06-09 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.58%
2023-03-09 2023-03-10 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.57%
2022-12-08 2022-12-09 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.48%
2022-09-08 2022-09-09 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.45%
2022-06-02 2022-06-03 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.44%
2022-03-03 2022-03-04 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.41%
2021-12-09 2021-12-10 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.47%
2021-09-02 2021-09-03 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.095 0% 0.53%
2021-06-03 2021-06-04 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.095 35.7% 0.5%
2021-03-04 2021-03-05 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.39%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.48%
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% 0.56%
2020-06-04 2020-06-05 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2020-03-05 2020-03-06 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-12-05 2019-12-06 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-09-05 2019-09-06 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-06-06 2019-06-07 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2019-03-07 2019-03-08 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-12-06 2018-12-07 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-09-06 2018-09-07 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-06-07 2018-06-08 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2018-03-08 2018-03-09 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-12-07 2017-12-08 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-09-07 2017-09-08 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
2017-06-07 2017-06-09 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.07 -22% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2016-12-07 2016-12-09 2017-01-03 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2016-09-07 2016-09-09 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2016-06-01 2016-06-03 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2016-03-02 2016-03-04 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2015-12-02 2015-12-04 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.0897 0% N/A
2015-09-02 2015-09-04 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.0897 -12.4% N/A
2015-06-03 2015-06-05 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2015-03-04 2015-03-06 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2014-12-03 2014-12-05 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2014-06-04 2014-06-06 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2014-03-05 2014-03-07 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2013-12-04 2013-12-06 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2013-06-05 2013-06-07 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A
2013-03-06 2013-03-08 2013-04-01 Quarterly 0.1025 0% N/A

TGNA Dividend FAQ

TEGNA Inc. is a US-based journalism company that provides content and tools to help consumers navigate their daily lives, offering marketing solutions and delivering news across various platforms, including online, mobile, and television. The company operates multicast networks under the names True Crime Network and Quest.

What is the Dividend Yield of TGNA?

As of August 2025, TGNA`s dividend yield is 2.61%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 21.20.

Does TGNA pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, TGNA paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-06 and the payout was 0.125 USD.

How often does TGNA pay dividends?

TGNA pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TGNA has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-06.

Will TGNA pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-06. The next Ex-Dividend date for Tegna (TGNA) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TGNA?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of TGNA?

TGNA's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 11.8% per year.
Strong growth: TGNA's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TGNA?

TGNA's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.51%. If you bought TGNA's shares at 11.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TGNA?

TGNA Payout Consistency is 95.4%. 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 consistent: Tegna has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TGNA have a good Dividend Yield?

TGNA`s 2.61% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TGNA?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TGNA is 16.9%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of TGNA?

TGNA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.74%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TGNA Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Tegna`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -7.67% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -90.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Tegna ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2017-06-01 with a factor of 15625:10000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.56.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 321,016,000
1986 323,088,000 +0.65%
1987 323,838,000 +0.23%
1988 322,066,000 -0.55%
1989 312,500,000 -2.97%
1990 313,125,000 +0.2%
1991 277,500,000 -11.38%
1992 288,260,900 +3.88%
1993 291,481,500 +1.12%
1994 278,064,500 -4.6%
1995 279,375,000 +0.47%
1996 281,458,300 +0.75%
1997 285,750,000 +1.52%
1998 279,531,300 -2.18%
1999 276,207,000 -1.19%
2000 264,552,300 -4.22%
2001 268,546,000 +1.51%
2002 268,640,900 +0.04%
2003 275,507,000 +2.56%
2004 254,270,000 -7.71%
2005 238,375,000 -6.25%
2006 235,005,000 -1.41%
2007 229,661,000 -2.27%
2008 230,951,000 +0.56%
2009 239,140,800 +3.55%
2010 243,308,000 +1.74%
2011 240,411,000 -1.19%
2012 233,980,000 -2.68%
2013 232,585,000 -0.6%
2014 231,157,000 -0.61%
2015 225,129,000 -2.61%
2016 217,200,000 -3.52%
2017 216,431,000 -0.35%
2018 216,632,000 +0.09%
2019 218,477,000 +0.85%
2020 220,659,000 +1%
2021 223,362,000 +1.22%
2022 225,275,000 +0.86%
2023 188,234,000 -16.44%
2024 162,709,000 -13.56%
2025 162,294,000 -0.26%

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: 2025-08-15 11:49