TEGNA Inc.
TGNATEGNA Inc. (TGNA) is a media and advertising company that operates television stations across the United States. It specializes in local broadcast television, digital media, and marketing services, providing news, entertainment, and advertising solutions to regional audiences. TEGNA is known for owning and operating a diverse portfolio of local broadcasters, delivering news and community-focused content.
Dividend History
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2026 | $0.12 | 2025-12-05 | 2025-12-05 |
| October 1, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-05 |
| July 1, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-06-06 | 2025-06-06 |
| April 1, 2025 | $0.12 | 2025-03-07 | 2025-03-07 |
| January 2, 2025 | $0.12 | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-06 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: TEGNA Inc. has rewarded shareholders with 88 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held TGNA shares during this period received a total of $13.91 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.12/share was paid 21 days ago, on January 2, 2026.
- Yield & Schedule: TGNA currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 2.64%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has decreased by 50.0%, from $0.25 to $0.12.
- Dividend Reliability: TGNA has maintained or increased its dividend for 35 consecutive payments.
Company News
TEGNA shareholders voted to approve a merger with Nexstar Media Group, with approximately 98% of voted shares supporting the deal. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy opposes a potential merger between Nexstar and Tegna, arguing that it could reduce media competition and give too much power to broadcast networks. The merger requires changing an FCC rule limiting TV station ownership to 39% of U.S. households.
Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential class action lawsuits related to merger transactions involving multiple companies, encouraging shareholders to review proposed deals and potential legal options.
Law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating potential securities law violations and fiduciary duty breaches for several companies involved in recent merger and acquisition transactions.
Law firm Monteverde & Associates is investigating potential merger-related class action lawsuits for several companies, including Chart Industries, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, Vimeo, and TEGNA.
