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TEGNA Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
TEGNA's CEO is Mike Steib, appointed in Aug 2024, has a tenure of 1.58 years. total yearly compensation is $7.60M, comprised of 5.2% salary and 94.8% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.12% of the company’s shares, worth $3.90M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 8 years and 8.2 years respectively.
Key information
Mike Steib
Chief executive officer
US$7.6m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 5.16% |
| CEO tenure | 1.6yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.1% |
| Management average tenure | 8yrs |
| Board average tenure | 8.2yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Mar 17
TGNA: Maintained Fair Value Will Face Antitrust And Profitability Uncertainty
Analysts have maintained their $22.00 price target for TEGNA, citing relatively unchanged fair value assumptions, only minor adjustments to the discount rate and revenue growth, a modestly higher projected profit margin, and a slightly lower future P/E as the key supporting factors. Analyst Commentary Analysts are using TEGNA’s maintained US$22.00 price target as a reference point to weigh upside against execution and valuation risks, especially in light of updated assumptions around growth, margins, discount rates, and future P/E levels.Narrative Update • Mar 03
TGNA: Lower Discount Rate And Margin Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have raised their price target for TEGNA to $22.00 from $21.33, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, higher profit margins and a lower discount rate that together imply a reduced future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target as consistent with stronger underlying assumptions for revenue and margins, which they view as supportive of TEGNA trading closer to its implied P/E level.Seeking Alpha • Feb 09
Nexstar-TEGNA Deal Gets Trump's Endorsement - More Upside Ahead
Summary Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and TEGNA Inc. surged after President Trump endorsed their merger, alleviating regulatory fears and increasing deal completion probability. TGNA offers a 6.3% merger arbitrage spread and a 2.6% dividend yield, with an annualized total return opportunity near 12% and a $125 million breakup fee. NXST expects at least $225 million in synergies from TGNA, driving pro forma free cash flow to $34/share and supporting a $300 fair value target by mid-2027. NXST remains a Buy, not a Strong Buy, given recent share appreciation, ongoing secular headwinds, and the merger's significant upside potential. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Aug 27
Digital Shift Will Fail To Offset Eroding Broadcast Audiences
Analysts raised TEGNA's price target to $21.33, citing strong regulatory prospects and significant synergy benefits from Nexstar’s $22-per-share acquisition offer, which meaningfully enhances scale and political ad exposure. Analyst Commentary The Nexstar acquisition of Tegna at $22 per share in cash is viewed as highly favorable, driven by a supportive regulatory environment.Analysis Article • Jul 24
Returns On Capital Are Showing Encouraging Signs At TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA)
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Typically, we'll want to notice a...Analysis Article • Jul 05
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA) Looks Inexpensive But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough
TEGNA Inc.'s ( NYSE:TGNA ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.9x might make it look like a strong buy right now...Analysis Article • Jun 12
Is TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 24
TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.125
The board of TEGNA Inc. ( NYSE:TGNA ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.125 per share on the 1st of July...Analysis Article • Apr 07
Here's Why TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Mar 23
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA)
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Seeking Alpha • Mar 11
TEGNA: Media Firm Faces Political Ad Slowdown In 2025, But Cashflow Remains Strong
Summary TEGNA gets rating hold, more cautious than the bullish consensus today. It can be impacted by political ad spending drop in 2025, recession risk, and forecasts of future declines in TV ad spending. Besides a nationwide portfolio of TV stations, the firm also has several digital properties, and is pushing to grow digital revenue. A strong profit margin and positive cashflow generation could continue driving its already proven dividend growth. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Mar 07
TEGNA's (NYSE:TGNA) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals
TEGNA Inc. ( NYSE:TGNA ) just reported some strong earnings, and the market reacted accordingly with a healthy uplift...Analysis Article • Feb 19
Is TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) A Risky Investment?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE:TGNA)
Key Insights The projected fair value for TEGNA is US$20.71 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$17.84...Seeking Alpha • Nov 23
TEGNA: Strong Cash Flow And M&A Potential Enables More Upside
Summary TEGNA shares have surged 33% since September, driven by strong Q3 results and M&A optimism, nearing my $19-20 fair value target. Despite cord-cutting pressures, TEGNA's local news and sports rights provide resilience, with subscription revenue declines offset by higher per-customer revenue. Cost controls and strategic sports deals are maintaining margins and free cash flow, with $350 million returned to shareholders this year. M&A potential and a favorable regulatory environment justify raising the price target to $20-22, offering a 15% total return opportunity. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Oct 11
Investors Aren't Entirely Convinced By TEGNA Inc.'s (NYSE:TGNA) Earnings
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 5.9x TEGNA Inc. ( NYSE:TGNA ) may be sending very bullish signals at the...
New Narrative • Sep 10
Octillion Acquisition And Election Ad Boom Fuel Growth, But Economic Uncertainty Looms
Acquiring Octillion to boost TEGNA's CTV platform Premion and strategic alignment in key electoral states is poised to significantly elevate advertising revenues.Seeking Alpha • Sep 10
TEGNA Stock: Buybacks Can Reward Patient Investors
Summary TEGNA shares have underperformed despite buybacks, given cord-cutting risks, but political spending and cost discipline offer potential upside. Recent results met expectations, with cost discipline efforts on track and political spending expected to boost Q3/Q4 revenue significantly. Advertising revenue faces cyclical headwinds, but political campaigns and the Olympics are set to drive substantial cash flow in H2 2024, leading to over $650 million of 2024 free cash flow. TGNA stock is undervalued with a 20% free cash flow yield; buybacks and political tailwinds support a fair value of $19-$20, making patience key. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 03
TEGNA (NYSE:TGNA) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Aug 10
TEGNA: A Solid Balance Sheet And Strong Earnings Show This Broadcaster Still Has Legs
Summary TEGNA is a broadcaster trading at a discount with strong earnings and balance sheet. The company faces risks from debt and competition, but remains profitable and resilient in revenue. TEGNA returns value to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, making it a potential buy for contrarians. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaCEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$219m |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$343m |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$453m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$467m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$8m | US$392k | US$598m |
Compensation vs Market: Mike's total compensation ($USD7.60M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD6.90M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Mike's compensation with company performance.
CEO
Mike Steib (48 yo)
1.6yrs
Tenure
US$7,598,528
Compensation
Mr. Michael F. Steib, also known as Mike, serves as Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at TEGNA Inc. Since August 12, 2024 and served as CFO Since August 12, 2024 until November 2024 and serves a...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.6yrs | US$7.60m | 0.12% $ 3.9m | |
| Senior VP & CFO | 2.2yrs | US$2.23m | 0.079% $ 2.6m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Legal Officer | 1.4yrs | US$1.24m | 0.022% $ 721.7k | |
| Senior VP & Chief Growth Officer | 2.1yrs | US$2.84m | 0.095% $ 3.1m | |
| Senior VP & CTO | 7.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Director of Corporate Communications | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Human Resources Officer | 8.9yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Labor Relations | 16yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of National Sales - USA Today Network | 15.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP of Media Operations and President & GM of WFAA -Dallas/Fort Worth | 8.2yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Programming | 11yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Strategy Officer | no data | no data | no data |
8.0yrs
Average Tenure
52yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: TGNA's management team is seasoned and experienced (8 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 1.6yrs | US$7.60m | 0.12% $ 3.9m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 17.4yrs | US$451.67k | 0.013% $ 420.5k | |
| Independent Director | 8.1yrs | US$311.67k | 0.040% $ 1.3m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$145.83k | 0.0051% $ 167.9k | |
| Independent Director | 10.8yrs | US$300.00k | 0% $ 0 | |
| Independent Director | 18.4yrs | US$276.67k | 0.027% $ 880.1k | |
| Independent Director | 8.3yrs | US$276.67k | 0.037% $ 1.2m | |
| Independent Director | 8.1yrs | US$266.67k | 0.032% $ 1.0m | |
| Independent Director | 1.7yrs | US$151.23k | 0.0051% $ 167.9k | |
| Independent Director | 17.4yrs | US$300.00k | 0.056% $ 1.9m |
8.2yrs
Average Tenure
62.5yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: TGNA's board of directors are considered experienced (8.2 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/19 05:40 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/19 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
TEGNA Inc. is covered by 16 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Kannan Venkateshwar | Barclays |
| Patrick Sholl | Barrington Research Associates, Inc. |
| Daniel Kurnos | Benchmark Company |