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NXST Dividends Insights
NXST pays dividends quarterly. Last paid amount was $1.86 at May 29, 2026. As of today, dividend yield (TTM) is 4.45%.
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AI Analysis of NXST
Built on AI-powered analysis of yield strength, recent news, payout trends, and 10-year dividend growth consistency.
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AI Analysis of NXST
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Key Stats
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 4.45% |
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| Frequency | Quarterly |
| 1Y Growth | 0% |
| Payout Ratio | 0 |
| Amount Per Share | $1.86 |
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Nexstar Broadcasting Group has not yet announced its next dividend date. Last payment date was: May 29, 2026.
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NXST Dividend Payout History
To ensure a understanding of NXST's dividend performance, consider examining the historical payout ratios and how they align with the company's earnings. Fluctuations in payout amounts may reflect changes in the company's dividend policy or earnings stability.
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
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| 11 | Oct 27, 2023 | Nov 09, 2023 | Nov 27, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.92% |
| 12 | Jul 26, 2023 | Aug 09, 2023 | Aug 24, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.85% |
| 13 | Apr 27, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | May 26, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.89% |
| 14 | Jan 27, 2023 | Feb 09, 2023 | Feb 24, 2023 | $1.35 | 0.705% |
| 15 | Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 | Nov 28, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.515% |
| 16 | Jul 28, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.462% |
| 17 | Apr 29, 2022 | May 12, 2022 | May 27, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.509% |
| 18 | Jan 28, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 | $0.90 | 0.486% |
| 19 | Oct 28, 2021 | Nov 10, 2021 | Nov 29, 2021 | $0.700 | 0.450% |
| 20 | Jul 29, 2021 | Aug 12, 2021 | Aug 27, 2021 | $0.700 | 0.471% |
Dividend Sustainability
The company's low Dividend Sustainability Score (DSS) highlights potential challenges in upholding its current dividend levels. Its low Dividend Growth Potential Score (DGPS) suggests limited prospects for dividend growth. Overall, a more vigilant stance is recommended given the company's tentative dividend profile.
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Comparing NXST to Sector and Country
NXST pays a solid dividend yield of 4.45%, which is higher than the average of the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the US market (1.07%). NXST’s dividend yield is lower than the average of the top 25% of dividend payers in the Communication Services sector in the US market (11.34%), which means that there are more attractive dividend stocks to consider.
NXST Stock Competitors
| Symbol | Amount Per Share | Dividend Yield (TTM) | Payout Ratio (TTM) | ||
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| Cogent Communications Holdings | 709.1M | $0.0200 | 7.63% | -60.25% | |
| Millicom International Cellular SA | 14.72B | $0.750 | 5.98% | 57.55% | |
| Nexstar Broadcasting Group | 5.1B | $1.86 | 4.45% | 136.36% | |
| Iridium Communications Inc | 4.669B | $0.150 | 1.36% | 60.36% |
