Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.82
Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
12.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
TSQ Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 12.1% and trend is rising.
TSQ Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield12.4%
Trailing DPS$0.82
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout123.4%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGRN/A
5Y CAGR60.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)12.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield12.4%
1Y Total Return8.2%
5Y Total Return-11.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,83110Y ago$9,51120Y ago$9,576
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.
TSQ Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (7 years of payments)
TSQ Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Townsquare Media, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 123.4%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TSQ has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 5-year CAGR of 60.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TSQ returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 12.4% dividend yield, 12.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 12.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -11.7%, with dividends contributing 24.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $9,511 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
TSQ Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.07
Avg/Payment$0.1533
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 12.10% | May 4, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.2000 | — | 11.33% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 12.50% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | $0.2000 | — | 10.31% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 17, 2025 | $0.2000 | ↑ +1.3% | 11.44% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | $0.1975 | — | 8.76% | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.1975 | — | 7.63% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | $0.1975 | — | 6.66% | Aug 1, 2024 |
TSQ Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
12.4%
#1 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
60.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
12.4%
#1 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st TSQTownsquare Media, In… | $107M | 12.4% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 IHRTiHeartMedia, Inc. | $880M | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 NXSTNexstar Media Group,… | $5.9B | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  GTNGray Media, Inc. | $412M | 7.7% | — | 3 | Unknown |
 SSBSouthState Corporati… | $9.8B | 2.4% | 29.0% | 16 | Sustainable |
3rd  SBGISinclair, Inc. | $991M | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 GOOGLAlphabet Inc. | $4.8T | 0.2% | 7.6% | 2 | Sustainable |
TSQ Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2025 | $0.80 | 34.6% | 4 | $-0.71 | — | — | 12.1% |
| 2024 | $0.59 | -21.0% | 3 | $-0.81 | — | — | 9.0% |
| 2023 | $0.75 | — | 4 | $-2.68 | — | — | 11.3% |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.68 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.79 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.07 | -75.0% | 1 | $-4.32 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.30 | 0.0% | 4 | $-3.10 | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2018 | $0.30 | — | 4 | $-1.78 | — | — | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-0.61 | — | — | — |
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Start ComparisonTSQ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TSQ stock.
How much dividend does TSQ pay per share?
Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.82 per share, with a current dividend yield of +12.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is TSQ's next ex-dividend date?
TSQ's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TSQ typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is TSQ's dividend safe?
TSQ's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +123.4%. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is TSQ a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Townsquare Media, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +60.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TSQ pay dividends?
Townsquare Media, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.82 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TSQ grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TSQ five years ago would be worth approximately $8,831 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TSQ's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TSQ's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +12.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +12.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.