# Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Broadcasting
- Exchange: NASDAQ · Trading currency: USD

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified U.S. media corporation focused on broadcast television and digital content. The company specializes in the strategic acquisition, development, and management of local television stations, along with operating interactive community-focused websites and a variety of digital media services. It provides no-cost programming to television viewers across the nation. By the end of 2020, Nexstar directly owned, operated, programmed, or offered sales and other services to 198 television stations. Furthermore, it extended sales, programming, and other support...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $167.34 USD |
| Market Cap | $5.16B |
| P/E (TTM) | 10.33 |
| EPS (TTM) | $16.20 |
| 52-Week Range | $153.17 – $254.30 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.45% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 4.45% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $7.44 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $7.44 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 12 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / 11.3% / 21.6% / 22.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 141.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | 30.7% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 141.7% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | 30.7% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-14 | $1.8600 | 2026-08-28 |
| 2026-05-15 | $1.8600 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-02-13 | $1.8600 | 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-11-12 | $1.8600 | 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-08-15 | $1.8600 | 2025-08-29 |
| 2025-05-19 | $1.8600 | 2025-06-02 |
| 2025-02-12 | $1.8600 | 2025-02-26 |
| 2024-11-15 | $1.6900 | 2024-11-29 |
| 2024-08-09 | $1.6900 | 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-05-09 | $1.6900 | 2024-05-24 |
| 2024-02-08 | $1.6900 | 2024-02-23 |
| 2023-11-09 | $1.3500 | 2023-11-27 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. do?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) operates in the Broadcasting industry within the Communication Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is NXST's market cap?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a market capitalization of approximately $5.16 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does NXST pay a dividend?

Yes, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 4.45%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does NXST pay dividends?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $7.44 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is NXST's payout ratio?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/nxst/peers

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