Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.34
Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2002 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
7.7%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
GTN Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.8% and trend is unknown.
GTN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield7.7%
Trailing DPS$0.34
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR-8.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.8%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield7.7%
1Y Total Return27.7%
5Y Total Return-72.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)7.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$2,72910Y ago$4,95120Y ago$8,314
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
GTN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (13 years of payments)
GTN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Gray Media, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GTN has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of -8.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GTN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 7.7% dividend yield, 7.7% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.8% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is -72.7%, with dividends contributing 7.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $4,951 today.
GTN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$1.60
Avg/Payment$0.0800
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $0.0800 | — | 6.91% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 6.24% | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 5.73% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 8.36% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.0800 | — | 7.37% | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 8.60% | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 6.43% | Sep 30, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0800 | — | 6.50% | Jun 28, 2024 |
GTN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
7.7%
#1 of 6
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
-8.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
7.7%
#3 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st GTNGray Media, Inc. | $412M | 7.7% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.9B | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  SBGISinclair, Inc. | $991M | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 FOXFox Corporation | $13.3B | 1.1% | 12.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 DISThe Walt Disney Comp… | $192.6B | 0.9% | 14.5% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  CMCSAComcast Corporation | $95.6B | 5.1% | 24.7% | 18 | Sustainable |
GTN Annual Dividend History (1991–2026)
36 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2025 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.88 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2024 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.36 | 9.5% | 10.50x | 1.8% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.39 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2022 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 4 | $4.33 | 7.4% | 13.53x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $0.32 | — | 4 | $0.40 | 80.0% | 1.25x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.69 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.27 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.37 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.55 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonGTN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GTN stock.
How much dividend does GTN pay per share?
Gray Media, Inc. (GTN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.34 per share, with a current dividend yield of +7.7%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GTN's next ex-dividend date?
GTN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GTN typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GTN's dividend safe?
GTN's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is GTN a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Gray Media, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -8.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does GTN pay dividends?
Gray Media, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.34 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 24+ years from 2002 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GTN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GTN five years ago would be worth approximately $2,729 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GTN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GTN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.8% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +7.7% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.