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Nexstar Media Group Inc Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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NXST dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.8600
Forward Dividend yield
3.22%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

NXST dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
3.67%
Industry
2.15%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

NXST dividend payout ratio

Nexstar Media Group Inc paid out 153.4% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.

Retained earnings
N/A
Payout ratio
153.4%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

NXST vs Entertainment Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
NXST3.67%Yes0+153.40%
VSNT0.91%0N/A
SPHRN/AN/A0.00%
MSGSN/A00.00%
LIONN/AN/AN/A
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NXST dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
May 29, 2026
Next ex-dividend date
May 15, 2026

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Nexstar Media Group Dividends FAQ

Does Nexstar Media Group pay a dividend?

Yes, NXST has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Nexstar Media Group's Dividend Payment Date?

Nexstar Media Group's next dividend payment date is on 2026-05-29, when Nexstar Media Group shareholders who owned NXST shares before 2026-05-15 will receive a dividend payment of $1.8600 per share. Add NXST to your watchlist to be reminded of NXST's next dividend payment.

Is Nexstar Media Group's dividend stable?

Yes, NXST's dividend has been stable for the last 10 years.

Does Nexstar Media Group have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

No, NXST's past year earnings per share was $4.85, and their annual dividend per share is $7.44. NXST's dividend payout ratio is 153.4%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Nexstar Media Group's dividend?

NXST pays a dividend of $7.44 per share. NXST's annual dividend yield is 3.67%. Nexstar Media Group's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.15%, and it is higher than the US market average of 3.59%.

What is Nexstar Media Group's Ex-Dividend Date?

Nexstar Media Group's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2026-05-15. Nexstar Media Group shareholders who own NXST stock before this date will receive Nexstar Media Group's next dividend payment of $1.8600 per share on 2026-05-29. Add NXST to your watchlist to be reminded before NXST's ex-dividend date.

Is Nexstar Media Group's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, NXST's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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