NXST Dividend History & Yield
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 66 days) | Nov 27, 2026 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 (in 157 days) | Feb 26, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, May 14, 2027 (in 248 days) | May 28, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Aug 13, 2027 (in 339 days) | Aug 27, 2027 | $1.86 | $186.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from NXST's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $7.44 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much NXST do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 162 | $27,281 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 807 | $136,407 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,613 | $272,815 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.40%. $10,000 in NXST would currently pay about $440 a year ($37 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
NXST dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2026 | May 29, 2026 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 27, 2026 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Aug 29, 2025 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $1.86 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $1.86 | +10.1% |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 29, 2024 | $1.69 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 | $1.69 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2024 | May 24, 2024 | $1.69 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2024 | Feb 23, 2024 | $1.69 | +25.2% |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | $1.35 | +0.0% |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | $1.35 | +50.0% |
| Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| May 12, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $0.90 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.90 | +28.6% |
| Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | $0.70 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | $0.70 | +25.0% |
| Nov 5, 2020 | Nov 20, 2020 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Aug 6, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | $0.56 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.56 | +24.4% |
| Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 22, 2019 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| May 9, 2019 | May 24, 2019 | $0.45 | +0.0% |
| Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 22, 2019 | $0.45 | +20.0% |
| Nov 15, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2018 | Aug 24, 2018 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2018 | May 25, 2018 | $0.375 | +0.0% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | $0.375 | +25.0% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | Dec 1, 2017 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 25, 2017 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 10, 2017 | May 26, 2017 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | Feb 24, 2017 | $0.30 | +25.0% |
| Nov 2, 2016 | Nov 18, 2016 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Aug 26, 2016 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| May 11, 2016 | May 27, 2016 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 26, 2016 | $0.24 | +26.3% |
| Nov 4, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2015 | May 29, 2015 | $0.19 | +0.0% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 27, 2015 | $0.19 | +26.7% |
| Nov 5, 2014 | Nov 21, 2014 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 13, 2014 | Aug 29, 2014 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2014 | May 30, 2014 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Feb 28, 2014 | $0.15 | +25.0% |
| Nov 13, 2013 | Dec 2, 2013 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2013 | Aug 30, 2013 | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| May 15, 2013 | — | $0.12 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2013 | — | $0.12 | — |
Payout risk check
NXST scores 25/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (moderate risk).
2 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform.
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Broadcasting. First dividend on our records: Feb 13, 2013. 55 payments tracked.
NXST dividend FAQ
When is NXST's next ex-dividend date?
NXST's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.86 per share, expected on Nov 27, 2026.
How often does NXST pay dividends?
NXST pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.86 per share with an ex-date of Aug 14, 2026.
What is NXST's dividend yield?
NXST's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 4.40%, based on $7.44 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $169.15. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $7.44 per share, is 4.40%.
How much does NXST pay per share?
NXST pays about $1.86 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $7.44 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $744.00 a year.
Has NXST grown or cut its dividend?
NXST has raised its annual dividend for 12 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 22.8% a year (+2.3% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of NXST do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.40%, you would need about 162 shares of NXST (roughly $27,281 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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