TGNA Dividend History & Analysis | 2.7% Yield

TGNA has a dividend yield of 2.7% and paid 0.5 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.71%
Payout Ratio 48.1%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.94%
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.24%
Payout FCF 18.7%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 69.33%

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.
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: 16.5%
Total Return 5y: 34.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Broadcasting

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
MMT 1,797 M 10.1% 12.0%
SESG 2,685 M 8.87% 11.5%
TFI 2,006 M 7.35% 11.5%
RRTL 6,762 M 6.56% 6.76%
NXST 6,441 M 4.20% 8.52%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NXST 6,441 M 27.7% 100%
EVC 267 M 18.9% 93.2%
TFI 2,006 M 7.46% 93.6%
FOX 27,614 M 4.01% 99.4%
FOXA 28,042 M 4.01% 99.4%

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NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting
 4.20% Yield

TGNA 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
2025-12-05 2025-12-05 2026-01-02 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.65%
2025-09-05 2025-09-05 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.125 0% 0.59%
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% N/A
2020-09-03 2020-09-04 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.07 0% N/A
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

TGNA Dividend FAQ

Tegna Inc. (NYSE:TGNA) is a U.S. journalism and broadcasting company that produces news, lifestyle content, and marketing solutions across online, mobile, connected-TV, and social platforms. It also operates the multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest. Founded in 1906, the firm is headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and is classified under the Broadcasting sub-industry of GICS.

What is the Dividend Yield of TGNA?

As of February 2026, TGNA`s dividend yield is 2.71%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.50 USD by the current share price of 20.74.

Does TGNA pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TGNA paid a dividend of 0.50 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-05 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 2025-12-05.

TGNA dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TGNA for the next 4 payments are between 0.078 (-37.6%) and 0.082 (-34.4%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will TGNA pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.125 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-05. 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 8.94% 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 3.24%. If you bought TGNA's shares at 15.45 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.50 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.24% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TGNA?

TGNA Payout Consistency is 96.0%. 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: Tegna has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TGNA have a good Dividend Yield?

TGNA`s 2.71% 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 48.1%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of TGNA?

TGNA`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.33%. 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?

Tegna's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 6.93% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

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 TGNA ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 1, 2017 with a ratio of 15625:10000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.56 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
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 163,047,000 +0.21%

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: 2026-02-01 02:17