TGNA

Tegna

Fundamental data last updated:March 2, 2026

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company profile

SECTOR

Communication Services

industry

Broadcasting

Exchange

NYSE

County of HQ

United States

Next Earnings Date

-

Business Summary

Tegna is a media company that owns and operates television stations across the United States, generating revenue primarily from advertising, retransmission fees, and digital services. The company delivers local news, entertainment, and digital content through its broadcast and online platforms.

 


VALUATION

P/E

10

Market Cap ($M USD)

$3,374

Forward P/E

6.9

PEG

0.2

PRICE TO SALES

1.2

PRICE TO BOOK

1.1

EV / EBITDA

5-Year Average P/E

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Graham Number

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EV to FCF

Earnings Yield

FCF Yield

DIVIDEND

Yield

2.40%

Annual Payout

$0.50

Payout Ratio

23.60%

Consecutive Years of Dividend Growth

5

5-Year Dividend Growth Rate

12.30%

Financial Health & Profitability

Earnings Per Share

$2.12

Next Year EPS Growth Estimate

$3.02

Next Year Revenue Growth Estimate

11.30%

Return on Equity (ROE)

11.10%

FREE CASH FLOW

Operating Margin

20.80%

Debt-to-Equity

0.8

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Gainseekers Quantitative Analysis

Summary

Tegna is a Communication Services company in the Broadcasting industry with a market cap of $3,374 million and trades at 10x earnings and 1.2x sales. Profitability remains solid with a 20.80% operating margin and 11.10% return on equity, while leverage is moderate with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.8. The stock offers a 2.40% yield with a 23.60% payout ratio, and earnings are projected to rise from $2.12 to $3.02 next year alongside 11.30% expected sales growth.

AI Exposure / Tech Reliance

As a traditional broadcasting company, Tegna’s business model is primarily tied to media advertising and content distribution rather than direct artificial intelligence exposure. Its technology reliance is centered on digital media platforms and broadcast infrastructure rather than advanced AI-driven products.

The Bull Case

Valuation appears compelling with a forward P/E of 6.9 and a low forward PEG of 0.2, suggesting the market may be underpricing expected earnings growth. Strong projected EPS growth, expanding sales, and a modest payout ratio support both capital appreciation potential and dividend sustainability.

The Bear Case

The company operates in a cyclical advertising-driven industry, and a Consensus Rating of 2.6 suggests only moderate analyst conviction. Short interest of 7.50% indicates a notable level of market skepticism despite institutional ownership of 97.00%.

Market Sentiment & Smart Money

Short Interest %

7.50%

Analyst Consensus

2.6

Average Analyst Price Target

$21.50

Institutional Ownership %

97.00%

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