Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $186.26 +1.13 (+0.61%) As of 01:42 PM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Nexstar Media Group Dividend SummaryDividend Yield3.99%Annual Dividend$7.44Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date Aug. 14 Dividend Increase Track Record 12 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 27.13%Dividend Payout Ratio 142.80% Nexstar Media Group (NXST) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $7.44 per share and a dividend yield of 3.99%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, August 14, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $1.86 per share, scheduled for Friday, August 28, 2026. NXST has grown its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 27.13% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 142.80% of its earnings and 18.37% of its cash flow as dividends. Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryNXST Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Nexstar Media Group's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Nexstar Media Group in Dividend Calculator NXST Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Nexstar Media Group's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Nexstar Media Group in Dividend Yield Calculator Nexstar Media Group vs. The CompetitionCompare Nexstar Media Group's annual dividend and yield with averages for Communication Services and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeNexstar Media GroupCommunication Services CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$7.44$0.09$1.63Dividend Yield4.02%5.34%10.74%Track Record12 years7 years10 yearsNexstar Media Group Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings142.80%Based on This Year's Estimate19.86%Based on Next Year's Estimate37.63%Based on Cashflow18.48% Nexstar Media Group Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date7/30/2026quarterly$1.86 - 3.9%8/14/20268/14/20268/28/20264/30/2026quarterly$1.86 - 3.81%5/15/20265/15/20265/29/20261/29/2026quarterly$1.86 - 3.22%2/13/20262/13/20262/27/202610/28/2025quarterly$1.86 - 3.96%11/12/202511/12/202511/26/20257/31/2025quarterly$1.86 - 3.98%8/15/20258/15/20258/29/2025Tomorrow's Stock of the Day (Ad)Looking for better stock ideas? Sign-up to receive The Early Bird Stock of the Day. Each day, MarketBeat's team of expert research analysts identifies one compelling stock and provides both a bull case and a bear case for each company.Get The Early Bird's Stock of the Day (Free)5/2/2025quarterly$1.86 - 4.87%5/19/20255/19/20256/2/20251/28/2025quarterly$1.86+$0.1710.06%4.73%2/12/20252/12/20252/26/202510/31/2024quarterly$1.69 - 3.82%11/15/202411/15/202411/29/2024This table shows Nexstar Media Group's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Nexstar Media Group Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Nexstar Media Group's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Nexstar Media Group is 4.02%. Learn more on NXST's dividend yield history. How much is Nexstar Media Group's annual dividend? The annual dividend for NXST shares is $7.44. Learn more on NXST's annual dividend history. How often does Nexstar Media Group pay dividends? Nexstar Media Group pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Nexstar Media Group's next dividend payment? Nexstar Media Group's next quarterly dividend payment of $1.86 per share will be made to shareholders on Friday, August 28, 2026. When was Nexstar Media Group's most recent dividend payment? Nexstar Media Group's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.86 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 29, 2026. When is Nexstar Media Group's ex-dividend date? Nexstar Media Group's next ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14, 2026. When was Nexstar Media Group's most recent ex-dividend date? Nexstar Media Group's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15, 2026. Is Nexstar Media Group's dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 27.13% per year. What track record does Nexstar Media Group have of raising its dividend? Nexstar Media Group has increased its dividend for the past 12 consecutive years. When did Nexstar Media Group last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.17 on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. What is Nexstar Media Group's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for NXST is: 142.80% based on the trailing year of earnings 19.86% based on this year's estimates 37.63% based on next year's estimates 18.48% based on cash flow Is Nexstar Media Group a good dividend stock? Nexstar Media Group's dividend yield of 4.03% is lower than the average Communication Services company that issues a dividend. The company's 12 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Nexstar Media Group's dividend payout ratio of 142.80% may not be sustainable. However, based on earnings estimates, NXST will have a more sustainable dividend payout ratio of 37.63% next year. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Nexstar Media Group stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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