TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure42 years of earnings data (1984–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $219M, reflecting -62.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.34 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 8.1%.
Looking at the long-term picture, TGNA's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -9.4%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $1.72B in fiscal 2000.
TEGNA Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 36.2%, operating margin of 16.3%, and net margin of 8.1%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including SSP (-$99M net income, -4.7% margin), GTN (-$96M net income, -2.7% margin), NXST ($165M net income, 2.2% margin), TGNA has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare TGNA vs SSP →
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TGNA Historical Earnings Data (1984–2025)
42 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $220M | -63.3% | $443M | $1.34 | 8.1% | 16.3% |
| 2024 | $600M | +25.8% | $785M | $3.53 | 19.3% | 25.3% |
| 2023 | $477M | -24.4% | $734M | $2.28 | 16.4% | 25.2% |
| 2022 | $630M | +32.2% | $991M | $2.81 | 19.2% | 30.2% |
| 2021 | $477M | -1.2% | $802M | $2.14 | 15.9% | 26.8% |
| 2020 | $483M | +68.7% | $871M | $2.19 | 16.4% | 29.6% |
| 2019 | $286M | -28.7% | $559M | $1.31 | 12.4% | 24.3% |
| 2018 | $401M | -10.4% | $698M | $1.85 | 18.2% | 31.6% |
| 2017 | $448M | +0.9% | $546M | $2.06 | 23.5% | 28.7% |
| 2016 | $444M | +24.3% | $972M | $2.02 | 13.3% | 29.1% |
| 2015 | $357M | -66.3% | $913M | $1.56 | 11.7% | 29.9% |
| 2014 | $1.06B | +173.3% | $1.06B | $4.58 | 17.7% | 17.6% |
| 2013 | $389M | -8.4% | $739M | $1.66 | 7.5% | 14.3% |
| 2012 | $424M | -7.5% | $790M | $1.79 | 7.9% | 14.8% |
| 2011 | $459M | -22.0% | $831M | $1.89 | 8.8% | 15.9% |
| 2010 | $588M | +65.6% | $1000M | $2.43 | 10.8% | 18.4% |
| 2009 | $355M | +119.9% | $725M | $1.51 | 6.3% | 12.9% |
| 2008 | -$1.78B | -268.9% | -$1.29B | $-7.81 | -26.3% | -19.0% |
| 2007 | $1.06B | -9.1% | $1.65B | $4.52 | 14.2% | 22.2% |
| 2006 | $1.16B | -6.7% | $2.00B | $4.90 | 14.4% | 24.9% |
| 2005 | $1.24B | -5.5% | $2.05B | $5.06 | 16.4% | 27.0% |
| 2004 | $1.32B | +8.7% | $2.15B | $4.92 | 17.8% | 29.1% |
| 2003 | $1.21B | +4.4% | $1.98B | $4.46 | 18.0% | 29.5% |
| 2002 | $1.16B | +39.6% | $1.93B | $4.31 | 18.1% | 30.0% |
| 2001 | $831M | -51.6% | $1.59B | $3.03 | 13.1% | 25.1% |
| 2000 | $1.72B | +79.5% | $1.82B | $6.41 | 27.6% | 29.2% |
| 1999 | $958M | -4.2% | $1.56B | $3.40 | 18.2% | 29.7% |
| 1998 | $1000M | +40.3% | $1.44B | $3.50 | 19.5% | 28.2% |
| 1997 | $713M | -24.4% | $1.32B | $2.50 | 15.1% | 27.8% |
| 1996 | $943M | +97.6% | $1.07B | $3.33 | 21.3% | 24.1% |
| 1995 | $477M | +2.6% | $852M | $1.71 | 11.9% | 21.3% |
| 1994 | $465M | +17.0% | $813M | $1.62 | 12.2% | 21.3% |
| 1993 | $398M | +99.2% | $714M | $1.35 | 10.9% | 19.6% |
| 1992 | $200M | -33.8% | $617M | $0.69 | 5.8% | 17.8% |
| 1991 | $302M | -20.0% | $559M | $0.96 | 8.9% | 16.5% |
| 1990 | $377M | -5.2% | $679M | $1.10 | 11.0% | 19.7% |
| 1989 | $398M | +9.1% | $757M | $1.16 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| 1988 | $365M | +14.1% | $688M | $1.05 | 11.0% | 20.7% |
| 1987 | $319M | +15.6% | $661M | $0.99 | 10.4% | 21.5% |
| 1986 | $276M | +9.1% | $597M | $0.86 | 9.9% | 21.3% |
| 1985 | $253M | +13.1% | $505M | $0.79 | 11.5% | 22.8% |
| 1984 | $224M | - | $407M | $0.70 | 11.4% | 20.7% |
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TGNA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TGNA stock.
What is TGNA earnings per share (EPS)?
TGNA trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.34, reflecting -62.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -9.4%. Complete EPS history from 1984 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is TEGNA Inc.'s net income?
TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) trailing twelve-month net income is $219M as of 2025. Earnings declined -62.0% year-over-year. TEGNA Inc. has been profitable for 17 consecutive years.
Is TGNA profitable?
Yes, TGNA is profitable with a TTM net income of $219M and a net profit margin of +8.1%. TEGNA Inc. has generated profits for 17 consecutive years.
What is TGNA's earnings growth rate?
TGNA compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -62.0%, 3-Year: -21.9%, 5-Year: -9.4%, 10-Year: -1.5%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1984 to 2025.
What are TGNA's profit margins?
TEGNA Inc. net profit margin is +8.1%, operating margin is +16.3%, and gross margin is +36.2%. Margins are within a typical range for the sector. Return on Equity is +7.1%.
Is TGNA growing earnings?
TGNA earnings are declining — EPS fell -62.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $219M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -9.4%.
What was TGNA's best earnings year?
TEGNA Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $1.7B, achieved in fiscal year 2000. Earnings history on this page spans 1984 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were TGNA's earnings last quarter?
TGNA's most recent reported quarter was Q4 2025. Net income was $56M with diluted EPS of $0.34. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.