Tegna (TGNA) | Dividend History & Payments | 1985 - 2026
Tegna Inc. Mid-cap Communication Services
TL;DR: Tegna Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Tegna has paid $0.48 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 2.38%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.72%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $1.39 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Mar 10, 2026
12-Month Dividend
$0.48
12-Month Div. Yield
2.38%
3-Year Total Dividend
$1.39
3-Year Avg Dividend
$0.46
3-Year Avg Yield
0.72%
Last 5Y Dividend
$2.09
All Time Dividend
$9.02
Date Range
Sep 1985 - Mar 2026
Tegna Yearly Dividend History Chart
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Tegna Dividend History From 1985 - 2026
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $0.12 | $0.12 | 0.59% |
| 2025 | 4 | $0.48 | $0.12 | 2.57% |
| 2024 | 4 | $0.47 | $0.12 | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 4 | $0.42 | $0.10 | 2.70% |
| 2022 | 4 | $0.40 | $0.10 | 1.86% |
| 2021 | 4 | $0.37 | $0.09 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 1.83% |
| 2018 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 4 | $0.30 | $0.08 | 2.11% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.36 | $0.09 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.33 | $0.08 | 1.91% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.25 | $0.06 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 1.69% |
| 2012 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 2.56% |
| 2011 | 4 | $0.06 | $0.02 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 0.53% |
| 2009 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 1.12% |
| 2008 | 4 | $0.44 | $0.11 | 4.21% |
| 2007 | 4 | $0.38 | $0.10 | 1.50% |
| 2006 | 4 | $0.32 | $0.08 | 1.08% |
| 2005 | 4 | $0.30 | $0.08 | 0.82% |
| 2004 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 0.65% |
| 2003 | 4 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 0.70% |
| 2002 | 4 | $0.26 | $0.06 | 0.68% |
| 2001 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 0.76% |
| 2000 | 4 | $0.24 | $0.06 | 0.78% |
| 1999 | 4 | $0.22 | $0.06 | 0.60% |
| 1998 | 4 | $0.20 | $0.05 | 0.62% |
| 1997 | 4 | $0.12 | $0.03 | 0.48% |
| 1996 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.45% |
| 1995 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.56% |
| 1994 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.61% |
| 1993 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.61% |
| 1992 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.67% |
| 1991 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.77% |
| 1990 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.83% |
| 1989 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.73% |
| 1988 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.90% |
| 1987 | 4 | $0.08 | $0.02 | 0.67% |
| 1986 | 4 | $0.04 | $0.01 | 0.41% |
| 1985 | 2 | $0.02 | $0.01 | 0.27% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.12 | 0.62% | $20.21 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $0.12 | 0.64% | $19.67 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $0.12 | 0.59% | $21.05 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $0.12 | 0.76% | $16.44 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $0.12 | 0.71% | $17.66 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $0.12 | 0.68% | $18.50 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $0.12 | 0.87% | $14.29 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $0.12 | 0.97% | $12.86 |
| Mar 7, 2024 | $0.11 | 0.78% | $14.61 |
| Dec 7, 2023 | $0.11 | 0.74% | $15.39 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $0.11 | 0.76% | $14.96 |
| Jun 8, 2023 | $0.10 | 0.58% | $16.27 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | $0.10 | 0.61% | $15.53 |
| Dec 8, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.48% | $19.96 |
| Sep 8, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.44% | $21.73 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.44% | $21.82 |
| Mar 3, 2022 | $0.10 | 0.42% | $22.42 |
| Dec 9, 2021 | $0.10 | 0.49% | $19.52 |
| Sep 2, 2021 | $0.10 | 0.54% | $17.48 |
| Jun 3, 2021 | $0.10 | 0.50% | $19.09 |
| Mar 4, 2021 | $0.07 | 0.37% | $18.91 |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $14.42 |
| Sep 3, 2020 | $0.07 | 0.57% | $12.26 |
| Jun 4, 2020 | $0.07 | 0.54% | $12.97 |
| Mar 5, 2020 | $0.07 | 0.41% | $17.00 |
| Dec 5, 2019 | $0.07 | 0.45% | $15.63 |
| Sep 5, 2019 | $0.07 | 0.44% | $15.80 |
| Jun 6, 2019 | $0.07 | 0.45% | $15.50 |
| Mar 7, 2019 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $14.25 |
| Dec 6, 2018 | $0.07 | 0.55% | $12.69 |
| Sep 6, 2018 | $0.07 | 0.61% | $11.41 |
| Jun 7, 2018 | $0.07 | 0.65% | $10.80 |
| Mar 8, 2018 | $0.07 | 0.54% | $12.87 |
| Dec 7, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.51% | $13.63 |
| Sep 7, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.58% | $12.16 |
| Jun 7, 2017 | $0.07 | 0.49% | $14.29 |
| Mar 8, 2017 | $0.09 | 0.53% | $16.81 |
| Dec 7, 2016 | $0.09 | 0.60% | $14.82 |
| Sep 7, 2016 | $0.09 | 0.66% | $13.53 |
| Jun 1, 2016 | $0.09 | 0.61% | $14.63 |
| Mar 2, 2016 | $0.09 | 0.56% | $15.93 |
| Dec 2, 2015 | $0.09 | 0.50% | $18.05 |
| Sep 2, 2015 | $0.09 | 0.61% | $14.69 |
| Jun 3, 2015 | $0.05 | 0.30% | $18.49 |
| Mar 4, 2015 | $0.10 | 0.59% | $17.71 |
| Dec 3, 2014 | $0.10 | 0.62% | $16.75 |
| Sep 3, 2014 | $0.05 | 0.32% | $17.16 |
| Jun 4, 2014 | $0.05 | 0.37% | $14.91 |
| Mar 5, 2014 | $0.05 | 0.37% | $14.80 |
| Dec 4, 2013 | $0.05 | 0.42% | $13.09 |
| Sep 4, 2013 | $0.05 | 0.44% | $12.57 |
| Jun 5, 2013 | $0.05 | 0.51% | $10.65 |
| Mar 6, 2013 | $0.05 | 0.49% | $11.06 |
| Dec 5, 2012 | $0.05 | 0.60% | $9.17 |
| Sep 5, 2012 | $0.05 | 0.67% | $8.23 |
| Jun 6, 2012 | $0.05 | 0.84% | $6.52 |
| Mar 7, 2012 | $0.05 | 0.74% | $7.35 |
| Dec 7, 2011 | $0.02 | 0.32% | $6.83 |
| Sep 7, 2011 | $0.02 | 0.43% | $5.04 |
| Jun 1, 2011 | $0.01 | 0.16% | $7.06 |
| Mar 2, 2011 | $0.01 | 0.13% | $8.32 |
| Dec 8, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.14% | $8.04 |
| Sep 8, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.16% | $6.81 |
| Jun 2, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.16% | $7.03 |
| Mar 3, 2010 | $0.01 | 0.13% | $8.33 |
| Dec 9, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.16% | $6.74 |
| Sep 9, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.26% | $4.28 |
| Jun 3, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.51% | $2.16 |
| Mar 4, 2009 | $0.01 | 0.97% | $1.13 |
| Dec 10, 2008 | $0.11 | 2.84% | $3.86 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | $0.11 | 1.22% | $8.98 |
| Jun 4, 2008 | $0.11 | 0.77% | $14.21 |
| Mar 5, 2008 | $0.11 | 0.74% | $14.80 |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.11 | 0.61% | $18.08 |
| Sep 12, 2007 | $0.11 | 0.48% | $22.92 |
| Jun 6, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.29% | $29.72 |
| Mar 7, 2007 | $0.08 | 0.28% | $30.49 |
| Dec 13, 2006 | $0.08 | 0.27% | $31.37 |
| Sep 13, 2006 | $0.08 | 0.30% | $28.12 |
| Jun 7, 2006 | $0.08 | 0.29% | $27.72 |
| Mar 8, 2006 | $0.08 | 0.25% | $31.61 |
| Dec 14, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.25% | $31.67 |
| Sep 14, 2005 | $0.08 | 0.22% | $36.38 |
| Jun 1, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.19% | $37.93 |
| Mar 2, 2005 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $40.94 |
| Dec 15, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $40.60 |
| Sep 8, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.17% | $43.90 |
| Jun 2, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.15% | $44.93 |
| Mar 3, 2004 | $0.07 | 0.15% | $44.17 |
| Dec 10, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.15% | $44.73 |
| Sep 10, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.17% | $39.46 |
| Jun 4, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.17% | $39.59 |
| Mar 5, 2003 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $35.62 |
| Dec 10, 2002 | $0.07 | 0.18% | $36.37 |
| Sep 11, 2002 | $0.07 | 0.17% | $38.99 |
| Jun 5, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.16% | $39.31 |
| Mar 6, 2002 | $0.06 | 0.16% | $38.99 |
| Dec 12, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.19% | $33.40 |
| Sep 17, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.21% | $29.54 |
| Jun 6, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.19% | $32.49 |
| Mar 7, 2001 | $0.06 | 0.19% | $31.33 |
| Dec 13, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.20% | $30.51 |
| Sep 13, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.22% | $27.02 |
| Jun 7, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.18% | $31.15 |
| Mar 1, 2000 | $0.06 | 0.17% | $34.03 |
| Dec 15, 1999 | $0.06 | 0.14% | $39.70 |
| Sep 8, 1999 | $0.06 | 0.16% | $35.92 |
| Jun 2, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.15% | $37.49 |
| Mar 3, 1999 | $0.05 | 0.16% | $34.16 |
| Dec 9, 1998 | $0.05 | 0.17% | $31.76 |
| Sep 9, 1998 | $0.05 | 0.18% | $29.74 |
| Jun 3, 1998 | $0.05 | 0.15% | $34.19 |
| Mar 4, 1998 | $0.05 | 0.16% | $32.91 |
| Dec 10, 1997 | $0.05 | 0.17% | $30.38 |
| Sep 10, 1997 | $0.03 | 0.10% | $25.21 |
| Jun 4, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.10% | $23.95 |
| Mar 5, 1997 | $0.02 | 0.12% | $20.59 |
| Dec 11, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $18.50 |
| Sep 11, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.14% | $17.38 |
| Jun 5, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $17.99 |
| Mar 6, 1996 | $0.02 | 0.14% | $16.78 |
| Dec 13, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.15% | $15.69 |
| Sep 13, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.99 |
| Jun 6, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.89 |
| Mar 6, 1995 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.77 |
| Dec 12, 1994 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $13.03 |
| Sep 12, 1994 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $12.68 |
| Jun 6, 1994 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.25 |
| Mar 7, 1994 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $13.86 |
| Dec 6, 1993 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $14.34 |
| Sep 13, 1993 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $12.58 |
| Jun 7, 1993 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $12.36 |
| Mar 8, 1993 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $13.16 |
| Dec 7, 1992 | $0.02 | 0.17% | $12.74 |
| Sep 14, 1992 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $11.94 |
| Jun 8, 1992 | $0.02 | 0.19% | $11.46 |
| Mar 9, 1992 | $0.02 | 0.19% | $11.43 |
| Dec 2, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.22% | $9.73 |
| Sep 9, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.21% | $10.21 |
| Jun 10, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.19% | $11.05 |
| Mar 11, 1991 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $10.40 |
| Dec 3, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.23% | $9.22 |
| Sep 10, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.24% | $8.68 |
| Jun 4, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $10.37 |
| Mar 5, 1990 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $10.15 |
| Dec 4, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.19% | $10.92 |
| Sep 11, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $11.49 |
| Jun 5, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.16% | $11.72 |
| Mar 6, 1989 | $0.02 | 0.19% | $9.48 |
| Dec 5, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.21% | $8.87 |
| Sep 12, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $8.71 |
| Jun 6, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $8.39 |
| Mar 7, 1988 | $0.02 | 0.18% | $9.57 |
| Dec 7, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.20% | $8.77 |
| Sep 4, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.11% | $13.77 |
| Jun 8, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.12% | $13.19 |
| Mar 9, 1987 | $0.02 | 0.13% | $11.75 |
| Dec 8, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $9.40 |
| Sep 8, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $8.96 |
| Jun 9, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.07% | $10.74 |
| Mar 10, 1986 | $0.01 | 0.08% | $9.46 |
| Dec 9, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.09% | $7.67 |
| Sep 9, 1985 | $0.01 | 0.09% | $7.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Tegna been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Tegna has been paying dividends for 41 years, from 1985 to 2026. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $9.02 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Tegna's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Tegna's most recent dividend payment was $0.12 per share, with an ex-dividend date of March 10, 2026. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Tegna's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Tegna's highest annual dividend was paid in 2025, when the company distributed $0.48 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Tegna's dividend payments in 2024 compare to 2025?
- Comparing Tegna's dividend payments, the company paid $0.47 per share in 2024 versus $0.48 per share in 2025, representing an increase of $0.01. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Tegna have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Tegna has paid a total of $3.58 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,787.32 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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