Annual Payout Ratio
32.06%38.68%-54.68%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NXST annual payout ratio is 32.06%, down -54.68% on
- Historical Performance
- NXST annual payout ratio is up +125.30% over the past 3 years, and down -8.53% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NXST annual payout ratio is currently -54.68% below its historical high of 70.74% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NXST annual payout ratio is +112.74% above its 3-year low of 15.07% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- NXST annual payout ratio is higher than 87.86% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 32.06% | -54.7% | +125.3% | -8.5% | +100.0% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 91.80% | +200.4% | +656.2% | +585.1% | +100.0% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 45.85% | +50.0% | +207.7% | +257.6% | +100.0% | |
| Price | $210.83 | +40.1% | +15.1% | +84.0% | +3455.3% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 3.21% | -28.5% | +62.9% | +64.6% | – | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $219.00M | +14.7% | +85.3% | +164.4% | +100.0% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $6.76 | +25.2% | +141.4% | +275.6% | – | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $1.11B | +30.0% | +3.6% | +397.4% | +6680.9% | |
| Annual Revenue | $5.41B | +9.6% | +16.3% | +77.9% | +2045.8% | |
| Annual EPS | $21.41 | +121.7% | +12.8% | +345.5% | +4964.8% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 70.74% | -54.7% | |
| 5Y | 70.74% | -54.7% | |
| All | 70.74% | -54.7% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 15.07% | N/A | +112.7% |
| 5Y | 12.50% | N/A | +156.5% |
| All | -801.23% | +104.0% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of NXST?
As of today, NXST annual payout ratio is 32.06%
What is 1-year change in NXST annual payout ratio?
NXST annual payout ratio is down -54.68% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in NXST annual payout ratio?
NXST annual payout ratio is up +125.30% over the past 3 years
How far is NXST annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
NXST annual payout ratio is currently -54.68% below its historical high of 70.74% set on December 31, 2023
How does NXST annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NXST annual payout ratio is higher than 87.86% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is NXST next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for NXST is on
What is NXST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NXST has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
45.85%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NXST TTM payout ratio is 45.85%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- NXST TTM payout ratio is up +49.98% year-over-year, and up +207.72% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NXST TTM payout ratio is currently -88.96% below its historical high of 415.38% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NXST TTM payout ratio is +207.72% above its 3-year low of 14.90% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- NXST TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.90% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 45.85% | +2.3% | +50.0% | +207.7% | +257.6% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 91.80% | +42.6% | +200.4% | +656.2% | +585.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 32.06% | – | -54.7% | +125.3% | -8.5% | |
| Price | $210.83 | +9.5% | +40.1% | +15.1% | +84.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.53% | -6.6% | -21.4% | +79.2% | +81.0% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $221.00M | +0.5% | +3.8% | +61.3% | +127.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $7.44 | +2.3% | +10.1% | +106.7% | +232.1% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $983.00M | -21.6% | +12.3% | -28.5% | +36.1% | |
| TTM Revenue | $5.15B | -3.2% | -1.4% | +3.6% | +21.9% | |
| TTM EPS | $16.23 | -18.2% | -8.9% | -35.2% | +36.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 45.85% | at high | |
| 3Y | 59.34% | -22.7% | |
| 5Y | 59.34% | -22.7% | |
| All | 415.38% | -89.0% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 30.57% | +50.0% | |
| 3Y | 14.90% | +207.7% | |
| 5Y | 12.01% | +281.8% | |
| All | -637.50% | +107.2% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of NXST?
As of today, NXST TTM payout ratio is 45.85%
What is NXST TTM payout ratio most recent change?
NXST TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 12, 2026
What is 1-year change in NXST TTM payout ratio?
NXST TTM payout ratio is up +49.98% year-over-year
How far is NXST TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
NXST TTM payout ratio is currently -88.96% below its historical high of 415.38% set on May 14, 2014
How does NXST TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NXST TTM payout ratio is higher than 89.90% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is NXST next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NXST is on
What is NXST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NXST has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
91.80%27.43%+42.61%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, NXST quarterly payout ratio is 91.80%, up +42.61% on
- Historical Performance
- NXST quarterly payout ratio is up +200.39% year-over-year, and up +656.18% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- NXST quarterly payout ratio is currently -84.37% below its historical high of 587.50% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- NXST quarterly payout ratio is +382.40% above its 3-year low of 19.03% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- NXST quarterly payout ratio is higher than 94.14% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 91.80% | +42.6% | +200.4% | +656.2% | +585.1% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 32.06% | – | -54.7% | +125.3% | -8.5% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 45.85% | +2.3% | +50.0% | +207.7% | +257.6% | |
| Price | $210.83 | +9.5% | +40.1% | +15.1% | +84.0% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 3.53% | -6.6% | -21.4% | +79.2% | +81.0% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $56.00M | 0.0% | +1.8% | +60.5% | +120.8% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $7.44 | +2.3% | +10.1% | +106.7% | +232.1% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $87.00M | -60.1% | -75.7% | -74.3% | -18.0% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $1.20B | -2.5% | -12.3% | -5.6% | +7.1% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $2.15 | -29.4% | -62.6% | -70.5% | -47.2% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 91.80% | at high | |
| 3Y | 587.50% | -84.4% | |
| 5Y | 587.50% | -84.4% | |
| All | 587.50% | -84.4% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 22.71% | N/A | +304.2% |
| 3Y | 19.03% | N/A | +382.4% |
| 5Y | 6.79% | N/A | +1252.0% |
| All | -400.60% | +122.9% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of NXST?
As of today, NXST quarterly payout ratio is 91.80%
What is NXST quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
NXST quarterly payout ratio was up +42.61% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in NXST quarterly payout ratio?
NXST quarterly payout ratio is up +200.39% year-over-year
How far is NXST quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
NXST quarterly payout ratio is currently -84.37% below its historical high of 587.50% set on September 30, 2023
How does NXST quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
NXST quarterly payout ratio is higher than 94.14% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is NXST next earnings release?
The next earnings release for NXST is on
What is NXST next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for NXST has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- NXST Official Website www.nexstar.tv
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1142417/000119312525269795/0001193125-25-269795-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1142417/000095017025028949/0000950170-25-028949-index.htm
- NXST Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/NXST
- NXST Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/nxst