Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | $1.86 | 2026-05-15 | 2026-05-15 |
| February 27, 2026 | $1.86 | 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-13 |
| November 26, 2025 | $1.86 | 2025-11-12 | 2025-11-12 |
| August 29, 2025 | $1.86 | 2025-08-15 | 2025-08-15 |
| June 2, 2025 | $1.86 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: has rewarded shareholders with 16 dividend payments over the past 4 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held NXST shares during this period received a total of $25.12 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $1.86/share was paid 50 days ago, on May 29, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: NXST currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 4.05%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2022, the dividend payout has grown by 106.7%, from $0.90 to $1.86.
- Dividend Reliability: NXST has maintained or increased its dividend for 16 consecutive payments.
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