Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.49
TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.5%
Payout Ratio
36.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
6 years
TGNA Dividend Income Check
Safety
36.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
6 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.6% and trend is rising.
TGNA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.5%
Trailing DPS$0.49
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout36.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak6 years
3Y CAGR9.6%
5Y CAGR12.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.6%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return23.2%
5Y Total Return11.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,14110Y ago$16,22520Y ago$9,539
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.
TGNA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
TGNA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TEGNA Inc. distributes 36.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TGNA has raised its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 9.6% and 5-year CAGR of 12.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TGNA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.5% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.6% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 11.4%, with dividends contributing 11.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,225 today.
TGNA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$2.20
Avg/Payment$0.1098
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026Latest | $0.1250 | — | 2.41% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.61% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.38% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 3.05% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.1250 | — | 2.81% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 2.60% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.1250 | — | 3.54% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.1250 | ↑ +9.9% | 3.29% | Jul 1, 2024 |
TGNA Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.5%
#4 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
36.6% payout
Streak
6Y
12.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TGNATEGNA Inc. | $3.2B | 2.5% | 36.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
1st  GTNGray Media, Inc. | $412M | 7.7% | — | 3 | Unknown |
3rd  NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.9B | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
 FOXFox Corporation | $13.3B | 1.1% | 12.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
 FOXAFox Corporation | $14.0B | 1.0% | 12.2% | 3 | Sustainable |
2nd  CMCSAComcast Corporation | $95.6B | 5.1% | 24.7% | 18 | Sustainable |
TGNA Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.50 | 2.3% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.6% |
| 2024 | $0.49 | 17.1% | 4 | — | — | — | 3.5% |
| 2023 | $0.42 | 9.9% | 4 | $2.28 | 18.3% | 5.46x | 3.0% |
| 2022 | $0.38 | 7.0% | 4 | $2.81 | 13.5% | 7.39x | 2.7% |
| 2021 | $0.35 | 26.8% | 4 | $2.14 | 16.6% | 6.03x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 12.8% | 7.82x | 2.0% |
| 2019 | $0.28 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.31 | 21.4% | 4.68x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.28 | -6.5% | 4 | $1.85 | 15.1% | 6.61x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.30 | -16.4% | 4 | $2.06 | 14.5% | 6.88x | 2.1% |
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Start ComparisonTGNA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TGNA stock.
How much dividend does TGNA pay per share?
TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.5%. Payments are made Annual.
When is TGNA's next ex-dividend date?
TGNA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TGNA typically pays dividends Annual.
Is TGNA's dividend safe?
TGNA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +36.6% and FCF payout ratio of +28.5%. The 6-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TGNA a Dividend Payer?
Yes, TEGNA Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 6 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +12.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TGNA pay dividends?
TEGNA Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TGNA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TGNA five years ago would be worth approximately $11,141 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TGNA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TGNA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.6% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.