NXST Dividend History - Nexstar Broadcasting

Track the latest NXST dividend history: 4.09% Dividend Yield, 24.72% Annual Growth - Explore NXST's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 4.09%
Cash Amount 12m 6.93
Dividend Growth 5y avg 24.72%
Dividend Rating 79.70%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.54%
Payout Ratio 35.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 14.28%
#10 in Group
Total Return 5y: 144.73%
#3 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
NXST 5,266m 4.09% 9.54%
TFI 1,809m 14.2% 27.5%
SESG 2,167m 15.9% 17.2%
SGA 72m 12.2% 9.58%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
NXST 5,266m 24.7% 79.7%
TSQ 133m 51.3% 81.7%
FOX 24,890m 2.87% 49.4%
FOXA 25,358m 2.87% 49.3%

NXST Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 1.02%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-23 Quarterly 1.69 1.04%
2024-05-09 2024-05-10 2024-05-24 Quarterly 1.69 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 0.92%
2023-08-09 2023-08-10 2023-08-24 Quarterly 1.35 0.77%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-26 Quarterly 1.35 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 0.55%
2022-08-10 2022-08-11 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.9 0.46%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-27 Quarterly 0.9 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 0.42%
2021-08-12 2021-08-13 2021-08-27 Quarterly 0.7 0.47%
2021-05-13 2021-05-14 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.7 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 0.68%
2020-08-06 2020-08-07 2020-08-21 Quarterly 0.56 0.65%
2020-05-14 2020-05-15 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.56 0.85%
2020-02-13 2020-02-14 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.56 24.4%
2019-11-07 2019-11-08 2019-11-22 Quarterly 0.45
2019-08-08 2019-08-09 2019-08-23 Quarterly 0.45
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.45
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.45 20%
2018-11-15 2018-11-16 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.375
2018-08-09 2018-08-10 2018-08-24 Quarterly 0.375
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.375
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-02 Quarterly 0.375 25%
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.3
2017-08-09 2017-08-11 2017-08-25 Quarterly 0.3
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.3
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.3 25%
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.24
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.24
2016-05-11 2016-05-13 2016-05-27 Quarterly 0.24
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.24 26.3%
2015-11-04 2015-11-06 2015-11-20 Quarterly 0.19
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.19
2015-05-13 2015-05-15 2015-05-29 Quarterly 0.19

NXST Dividend History - FAQ

Does NXST pay dividends?

Yes, as of March 2025, NXST paid a dividend of 6.93 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-12.

What is the Dividend Yield of NXST?

As of March 2025, NXST`s dividend yield is 4.09%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.93M USD by the current share price of 177.85.

How often does NXST pay dividends?

NXST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), NXST has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for NXST?

The next ex-dividend date for Nexstar Broadcasting (NXST) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of NXST?

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

What is the Yield on Cost of NXST?

NXST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.54M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Nexstar Broadcasting five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (6.93M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (72.67):

What is the Payout Consistency of NXST?

NXST Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Nexstar Broadcasting has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does NXST have a good Dividend Yield?

NXST`s 4.09% Dividend Yield is considered as good.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of NXST is 35.4%. 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 79.70%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: NXST Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of NXST`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Nexstar Broadcasting are shrinking at a rate of -7.20% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Nexstar Broadcasting ever had a Stock Split?

No Stock Splits found.
Year Number of Shares 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%