TEGNA Inc.

TEGNA Inc.

TGNA
TEGNA Inc.US flagNew York Stock Exchange
20.03
USD
- -
- -
3.24BMarket Cap
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
7.01
11.61
7.85
9.26
8.83
10.21
10.59
13.4
13.5
14.66
14.02
18.42
- -
16.81
Basic EPS, GAAP
1.7
4.69
2.05
2.02
1.27
1.88
1.32
2.2
2.15
2.82
2.3
3.56
- -
1.36
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1.75
3.08
2.37
2.7
1.45
2.14
0.96
3.46
1.98
3.4
2.57
3.76
- -
1.75
Dividend per Share
0.8
0.8
0.75
0.56
0.42
0.28
0.28
0.35
0.35
0.38
0.4
0.48
- -
0.5
Book Value per Share
35.2
39.45
33.09
35.63
29.63
31.24
32.14
33.75
35.14
36.76
40.54
52.69
- -
20.71
Tangible Book Value per Share
-10.32
-15.83
-20.04
-5.89
-13.26
-12.87
-18.06
-15.51
-13.03
-10.17
-12.46
-13.66
- -
-13.23
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
229
226
225
216
216
216
217
219
222
224
208
168
- -
161
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,603
2,626
1,765
2,004
1,903
2,207
2,299
2,938
2,991
3,279
2,911
3,102
2,712
2,712
Operating Margin (%)
20.81
28.65
32.35
36.94
28.92
31.11
24.08
29.31
26.74
30.2
20.64
25.33
16.33
16.33
Depreciation Expense
190
266
262
204
137
87
111
135
128
121
113
114
97
97
Net Income, GAAP
389
1,062
460
437
274
406
286
482
477
630
477
600
220
220
Effective Tax Rate (%)
11.74
23.67
33.58
31.2
- -
21.11
23.8
24.22
22.08
24.28
21.47
22.5
24
24
Profit Margin (%)
24.25
40.45
26.04
21.79
14.38
18.38
12.45
16.4
15.95
19.23
16.38
19.34
8.11
8.11
Working Capital
916
180
198
172
312
266
346
248
412
913
627
894
551
551
LT Debt
3,707
4,488
4,169
4,043
3,007
2,944
4,285
3,653
3,321
3,149
3,147
3,140
2,591
2,591
Total Equity
2,909
3,510
2,481
2,599
995
1,341
1,590
2,073
2,536
3,089
2,724
3,025
3,156
3,156
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.54
7.85
5.17
7.65
- -
13.05
8.29
11.19
10.7
12.37
7.78
10.08
5.63
5.63
Return on Capital (%)
4.53
9.37
4.52
4.55
- -
5.84
4.22
5.73
5.59
6.77
5.34
6.2
3.79
3.79
Return on Common Equity (%)
4.89
12.52
5.62
5.77
3.88
6.17
4.17
6.7
6.28
7.88
5.73
6.94
3.6
3.6

Capital Structure

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Sep'25
Dec'25
ST Debt
549
- -
- -
LT Borrowings
2,529
2,530
2,531
LT Finance Leases
47
60
60
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
161
161
161
Market Capitalization
2,719
3,280
3,131

Working Capital

FRC

in mil. unless spec.
Jun'25
Sep'25
Dec'25
Total Current Assets
1,391
897
981
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
757
233
291
Accounts Receivable, Net
584
576
604
Inventories
- -
- -
- -
Total Current Liabilities
945
404
430
Payables & Accruals
341
332
355
ST Debt
549
- -
- -
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
7.45%
9.54%
4.34%
Free Cash Flow
18.42%
-7.07%
-55.33%
Net Income, GAAP
1.41%
-6.15%
-63.35%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
5.06%
-1.16%
-12.57%
Total Cash Common Dividend
-5.42%
1.1%
-1.11%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
740
732
713
726
2,911
2024
714
710
807
871
3,102
2025
680
675
651
706
2,712

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
0.46
0.92
0.48
- -
2.3
2024
1.06
0.48
0.89
1.13
3.56
2025
0.36
0.42
0.23
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2023
0.1
0.09
0.11
- -
0.4
2024
0.11
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.48
2025
0.12
0.12
0.12
- -
- -

Company Description

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CEO
Michael F. Steib
Full Time Employees
5,900
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Broadcasting
Address
8350 Broad Street Tysons VA United States of America 22102-5151
IPO Date
Mar 17, 1980
Website
tegna.com
Business
TEGNA Inc. operates as a broadcasting, digital media, and marketing services company in the United States, headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, and was established in 2015 following the spin-off from Gannett Company. The company owns and operates 64 television stations across 51 U.S. markets, reaching over 100 million people monthly through its broadcast platforms and digital outlets including mobile apps, streaming services, and online content. Its main products include local news programming, advertising solutions, data-driven marketing services, and multicast networks such as True Crime Network, Quest, and Twist. TEGNA serves a diverse client base comprising local businesses, national advertisers, and political campaigns, generating revenue primarily from advertising, subscriptions, and marketing services. Recent major developments include a strategic leadership overhaul with new executives focusing on digital growth and innovation, notably the appointment of a chief growth officer and president of Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising platform. Additionally, TEGNA is undergoing a significant acquisition by Nexstar Media Group, approved by shareholders in late 2025, signaling a substantial consolidation move in the broadcast media sector. The company prioritizes technological investments in automation, AI, and resource sharing to enhance operational efficiency while expanding its digital footprint and audience engagement across multiple platforms. These initiatives mark TEGNA’s strategic shift towards digital transformation and scaling its marketing and broadcast capabilities in a competitive media environment.

Company News

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  • Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA

  • TEGNA Celebrates Hometown Heroes with America's 250: Red, White & YOU

  • TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Taps Seasoned Industry Leaders for Top Roles

  • TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Kurt Rao Executive Vice President and Chief Technology and Digital Products Officer

  • TEGNA Stations Honored with 50 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

  • Nexstar seeks expedited review of order halting Tegna merger

  • More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

  • Nexstar-Tegna Deal Questions Largely Dodged By FCC Media Bureau Officials At NAB Show Panel

  • Federal Court Temporarily Halts $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger

  • Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger

  • Nexstar-Tegna Merger Frozen As Antitrust Battle Continues; CA AG Says “This Merger Is Illegal, Plain & Simple”

  • Judge Eases Some Provisions Of His Order Blocking Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Extends TRO Another Week

  • Nexstar Tells Judge Aspects Of Tegna Merger “Cannot Be Reversed”

  • US Senators probe FCC chief over Nexstar-Tegna deal, Bloomberg News reports

  • Nexstar Stock Drops Sharply After Judge Puts Brakes On Tegna Merger

  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA) Receives $19.75 Average Target Price from Analysts

  • Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order, Putting A Pause On Nexstar-Tegna Merger

  • US judge orders Nexstar to hold Tegna separate pending review

  • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr And Gavin Newsom Clash Over Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Censorship And Jimmy Kimmel

  • Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Early Settlement Date for the Previously Announced Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029