NXST — Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | NXST | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.83% | 2.80% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 27.13% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | 160.0% | 39.6% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 14 | 11 |
| 1Y Total Return | +8.6% | 2.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
10.06%
3-Year Growth
27.38%
5-Year Growth
27.13%
10-Year Growth
25.62%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
May 15, 2026
Last Payment
May 29, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2025 | $1.8600 | 0.00% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | $1.8600 | +10.06% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $1.6900 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $1.6900 | 0.00% |
| May 9, 2024 | $1.6900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | $1.6900 | +25.19% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| May 11, 2023 | $1.3500 | 0.00% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | $1.3500 | +50.00% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| May 12, 2022 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | $0.9000 | +28.57% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | $0.7000 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
160.0%
HighFCF Payout Ratio
32.8%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $5.40 | $267.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $3.41 | $302.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $3.09 | $218.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $2.18 | $87.00M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 5, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.