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

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its outstanding common stock. The dividend will be paid on August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 14, 2026.

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

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

Dividend per share: $1.86 per share Dividend payment date: August 28, 2026 Dividend record date: August 14, 2026

3 metrics

Dividend per share $1.86 per share Quarterly cash dividend declared on common stock

Dividend payment date August 28, 2026 Date the $1.86 per share dividend will be paid

Dividend record date August 14, 2026 Shareholders of record on this date will receive the dividend

Key Terms

quarterly cash dividend, stockholders of record, Board of Directors, Inline XBRL

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 August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 14, 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 regulatory

"will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion"

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.

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

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FAQ

What dividend did Nexstar Media Group (NXST) declare in this 8-K?

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

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

The $1.86 per share quarterly dividend will be paid on August 28, 2026. Shareholders who are on Nexstar Media Group’s records as of the August 14, 2026 record date will be eligible to receive this cash dividend payment.

What is the record date for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) shareholders to receive the dividend?

The record date is August 14, 2026. Investors holding Nexstar Media Group (NXST) common stock at the close of business on that date will be considered stockholders of record and will receive the $1.86 per share quarterly cash dividend.

How often does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) plan to pay dividends?

Nexstar indicates that it intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future. However, each dividend, including any potential increases, will be reviewed and declared at the sole discretion of the company’s Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.

Who decides future dividend amounts for Nexstar Media Group (NXST)?

The Board of Directors of Nexstar Media Group determines future dividend amounts. While the company plans to maintain regular quarterly dividends, each future payment and any potential increase will be considered and declared by the Board at its discretion.

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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): July 31, 2026 (July 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 July 31, 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 August 28, 2026 to stockholders of record on August 14, 2026.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release issued on July 31, 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:	July 31, 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 (July 31, 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, August 28, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, August 14, 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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Filing Exhibits & Attachments

2 documents

Press Releases

• EX-99.1 EX-99.1 9.5 KB

Other Documents

• EX-101 XBRL TAXONOMY EXTENSION SCHEMA WITH EMBEDDED LINKBASES DOCUMENT 25.7 KB