Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) declares $1.86 cash dividend

Q: What dividend did Nexstar Media Group (NXST) declare in this filing?

Nexstar Media Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its common stock. This regular distribution reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through recurring dividends, subject to future Board review each quarter.

Q: When will Nexstar Media Group (NXST) pay the $1.86 quarterly dividend?

The $1.86 per share quarterly dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 . Shareholders who are on the company’s records as of the stated record date will receive the cash payment on that scheduled dividend payment date.

Q: What is the record date for Nexstar Media Group’s (NXST) May 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record on May 15, 2026 will be eligible to receive Nexstar’s quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share . Being a stockholder of record on that date determines who receives the dividend on the later payment date.

Q: Does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) plan to continue paying quarterly dividends?

Nexstar states it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future. However, each subsequent dividend, including any potential increases, will be reviewed and declared at the discretion of the company’s Board of Directors each quarter.

Q: What type of event is disclosed in Nexstar Media Group’s (NXST) 8-K?

The 8-K reports an Other Events item describing the Board’s declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share . It also notes the related press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which provides the same dividend details and dates.

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Form Type

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Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026 to stockholders recorded as of May 15, 2026.

The company states that it intends to continue paying regular quarterly dividends for the foreseeable future, but each future dividend will be reviewed and declared at the Board’s discretion, including any potential increases.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 8.01, 9.01

2 items

Item 8.01 Other Events Other

Voluntary disclosure of events the company deems important to shareholders but not covered by other items.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Quarterly dividend per share: $1.86 per share Dividend payment date: May 29, 2026 Dividend record date: May 15, 2026

3 metrics

Quarterly dividend per share $1.86 per share Declared by Board of Directors

Dividend payment date May 29, 2026 Payable date for $1.86 dividend

Dividend record date May 15, 2026 Stockholders of record eligible for dividend

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, Board of Directors, Other Events

4 terms

quarterly cash dividend financial

"declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share"

A quarterly cash dividend is a payment made by a company to its shareholders four times a year, usually based on its profits. It is like a regular bonus or reward for owning the company's stock, providing shareholders with income. Many investors see these payments as a sign of the company's stability and its ability to generate consistent profits.

stockholders of record financial

"payable on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 15, 2026"

Stockholders of record are the people or entities whose names appear on a company's official shareholder list on a specific cutoff date set by the company or its transfer agent; only those listed are entitled to receive dividends, vote at shareholder meetings, or participate in other corporate actions. Think of it like a guest list for an event: being on the list on the set day determines who gets the benefits and rights, so investors must own shares before the cutoff to qualify.

Board of Directors financial

"its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend"

The Board of Directors is a group of people chosen by a company's owners to help make big decisions and oversee how the company is run. They act like a team of advisors or managers, making sure the company stays on track and meets its goals. Their choices can influence the company's success and how it grows.

Other Events regulatory

"Item 8.01 Other Events. On May 1, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. issued a press release"

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

05/01/2026 - 04:35 PM

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

     Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2026 (April 30, 2026) 

    

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Delaware	000-50478	23-3083125
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

545 E. John Carpenter Freeway Suite 700
Irving, Texas		75062
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

     Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code:  972 373-8800

    

     Not Applicable

    

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


	☐	Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
	☐	Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	☐	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:


Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	NXST	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01 Other Events.

On May 1, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. issued a press release, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit No. 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein, announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend is payable on May 29, 2026 to stockholders of record on May 15, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued on May 1, 2026.
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


			NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.

Date:	May 1, 2026	By:	/s/ Lee Ann Gliha
		Name:	Lee Ann Gliha


	Title:	Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

EXHIBIT 99.1

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $1.86 PER SHARE

IRVING, Texas (May 1, 2026) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 15, 2026.

While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion, including future increases.

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

Investor Contacts:

Lee Ann Gliha

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

972/373-8800

Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com

Media Contact:

Gary Weitman

EVP and Chief Communications Officer

972/373-8800

gweitman@nexstar.tv

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FAQ

What dividend did Nexstar Media Group (NXST) declare in this filing?

Nexstar Media Group declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its common stock. This regular distribution reflects the company’s ongoing practice of returning cash to shareholders through recurring dividends, subject to future Board review each quarter.

When will Nexstar Media Group (NXST) pay the $1.86 quarterly dividend?

The $1.86 per share quarterly dividend will be paid on May 29, 2026. Shareholders who are on the company’s records as of the stated record date will receive the cash payment on that scheduled dividend payment date.

What is the record date for Nexstar Media Group’s (NXST) May 2026 dividend?

Shareholders of record on May 15, 2026 will be eligible to receive Nexstar’s quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share. Being a stockholder of record on that date determines who receives the dividend on the later payment date.

Does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) plan to continue paying quarterly dividends?

Nexstar states it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future. However, each subsequent dividend, including any potential increases, will be reviewed and declared at the discretion of the company’s Board of Directors each quarter.

What type of event is disclosed in Nexstar Media Group’s (NXST) 8-K?

The 8-K reports an Other Events item describing the Board’s declaration of a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share. It also notes the related press release attached as Exhibit 99.1, which provides the same dividend details and dates.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.3 KB