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TEGNA Inc. (TGNA)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN
US87901J1051
CUSIP
87901J105
Industry
Broadcasting
IPO Date
Jul 1, 1985

Highlights

Market Cap
$3.26B
Enterprise Value
$6.09B
EPS (TTM)
$1.35
PE Ratio
14.82
PEG Ratio
10.40
Total Revenue (TTM)
$2.71B
Gross Profit (TTM)
$981.16M
EBITDA (TTM)
$442.97M
Year Range
$14.87 - $21.35
Target Price
$22.00
ROE (TTM)
6.97%

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TEGNA Inc.

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in TEGNA Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) has returned 3.81% so far this year and 12.85% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TGNA has returned 5.03% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


TEGNA Inc.

1D
0.00%
1M
-3.82%
YTD
3.81%
6M
-0.24%
1Y
12.85%
3Y*
11.64%
5Y*
1.94%
10Y*
5.03%

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 1, 1985, TGNA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Jul 2009 with a return of +96.1%, while the worst month was Feb 2009 at -43.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 10 months.

On a daily basis, TGNA closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2009 with a return of +39.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 3, 2009 at -24.0%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-1.29%9.34%-3.82%3.81%
2025-0.38%-0.11%0.82%-10.92%3.02%1.02%-0.36%26.95%-3.53%-3.25%-0.76%0.09%9.06%
20241.90%-10.13%7.51%-8.70%9.31%-5.68%14.28%-12.87%14.73%4.12%14.24%-1.90%23.53%
2023-5.95%-12.69%-2.27%1.12%-9.42%5.45%4.06%-2.19%-11.22%-0.41%5.65%0.57%-25.87%
20224.31%18.39%-1.86%-1.56%-0.68%-3.83%-0.14%2.20%-2.93%0.97%-5.46%7.86%16.22%
202114.91%13.72%3.69%6.53%-3.34%-2.77%-5.54%-0.00%11.88%-0.30%0.46%-5.58%35.58%

Benchmark Metrics

TEGNA Inc. has an annualized alpha of -0.27%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.27 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 02, 1985.

  • This stock participated in 119.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 98.82% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.27 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.27%
Beta
1.00
0.27
Upside Capture
98.82%
Downside Capture
119.94%

Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

TGNA ranks 51 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.


TGNA Risk / Return Rank: 5151
Overall Rank
TGNA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 4949
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TGNA Sortino Ratio Rank: 4949
Sortino Ratio Rank
TGNA Omega Ratio Rank: 5252
Omega Ratio Rank
TGNA Calmar Ratio Rank: 5151
Calmar Ratio Rank
TGNA Martin Ratio Rank: 5252
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for TEGNA Inc. (TGNA) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


TGNABenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.24

0.90

-0.66

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.80

1.39

-0.58

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.12

1.21

-0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.44

1.40

-0.96

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.03

6.61

-5.58

Explore TGNA risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

TEGNA Inc. provided a 2.50% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.50 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 7 consecutive years.


0.00%10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.0020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$0.50$0.50$0.49$0.42$0.38$0.36$0.28$0.28$0.28$8.88$0.56$8.03

Dividend yield

2.50%2.58%2.67%2.73%1.79%1.91%2.01%1.68%2.58%63.07%2.62%31.45%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for TEGNA Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.13
2025$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.50
2024$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.00$0.00$0.13$0.49
2023$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.42
2022$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.38
2021$0.00$0.00$0.07$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.36

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

TEGNA Inc. has a dividend yield of 2.50%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

TEGNA Inc. has a payout ratio of 36.53%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that TEGNA Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the TEGNA Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the TEGNA Inc. was 97.49%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current TEGNA Inc. drawdown is 25.73%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-97.49%Apr 7, 20041238Mar 9, 2009
-46.42%Aug 17, 1987192May 18, 19881126Oct 29, 19921318
-41%Dec 29, 1999188Sep 25, 2000759Oct 6, 2003947
-34.15%Apr 8, 1998128Oct 8, 1998135Apr 23, 1999263
-23.73%Jun 23, 198662Sep 18, 198698Feb 6, 1987160

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of TEGNA Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

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Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how TEGNA Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for TGNA, comparing it with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, TGNA has a P/E ratio of 14.8. This P/E ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock may be fairly valued relative to its earnings.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for TGNA compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. TGNA currently has a PEG ratio of 10.4. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for TGNA relative to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, TGNA has a P/S ratio of 1.2. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for TGNA in comparison with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, TGNA has a P/B value of 1.0. This P/B ratio is in line with the industry average, suggesting the stock is valued fairly in relation to its book value.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items