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TEGNA Inc

21.15 USD
-0.13
0.61%
Updated Aug 26, 10:41 AM EDT
1 day
-0.61%
5 days
0.28%
1 month
24.48%
3 months
24.34%
6 months
27.18%
Year to date
12.62%
1 year
46.77%
5 years
66.40%
10 years
42.23%
 

About: Tegna Inc is a media company with a portfolio of broadcast stations and digital sites. The firm has television stations and radio stations in approximately U.S. markets. The company owns multicast networks of True Crime Network, Twist, and Quest. Each television station also has a robust digital presence across online, mobile, connected television, and social platforms, reaching consumers on all devices and platforms used to consume news content. It generates key revenue from advertising and marketing services, subscriptions, political advertising, and other services.

Employees: 5,900

0
Funds holding %
of 7,431 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

2.99% more ownership

Funds ownership: 96.07% [Q1] → 99.06% (+2.99%) [Q2]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 2 (+0) [Q2]

2% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 130 | Existing positions reduced: 133

9% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 43 | Existing positions closed: 47

3% less funds holding

Funds holding: 364 [Q1] → 352 (-12) [Q2]

5% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $2.81B [Q1] → $2.66B (-$146M) [Q2]

67% less call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $6.06M | Put options by funds: $18.5M

Research analyst outlook

2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$19
10%
downside
Avg. target
$21
3%
downside
High target
$22
4%
upside

2 analyst ratings

positive
50%
neutral
50%
negative
0%
Guggenheim
Curry Baker
10%downside
$19
Neutral
Downgraded
22 Aug 2025
Wells Fargo
Steven Cahall
4%upside
$22
Overweight
Maintained
11 Aug 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 23 articles about TGNA published over the past 30 days

Positive
Fast Company
4 days ago
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna in $6.2 billion deal
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna for $6.2 billion, bringing together two major players in U.S. television and the country's local news landscape.If the transaction is approved, Nexstar will pay $22 in cash for each share of Tegna's outstanding stock. And the regulatory greenlight could be likely under President Donald Trump's administration, which has long-advocated for loosening industry restrictions.Announcing the proposed merger Tuesday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook pointed directly to actions being pursued by the Trump administration, which he said “offer local broadcasters the opportunity to expand reach, level the playing field, and compete more effectively with the Big Tech and legacy Big Media companies that have unchecked reach and vast financial resources.
Nexstar Media Group is buying broadcast rival Tegna in $6.2 billion deal
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 days ago
TEGNA Names Brent Denny President and General Manager at WTHR in Indianapolis
TYSONS, Va., Aug. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced that Brent Denny has been named president and general manager at WTHR, TEGNA's NBC affiliate, and WALV, TEGNA's MeTV affiliate serving Indianapolis, effective immediately.
TEGNA Names Brent Denny President and General Manager at WTHR in Indianapolis
Positive
Forbes
5 days ago
Nexstar And Tegna Announce Merger Plan: What To Look For Next
Another day, another major media merger. The Nexstar Media Group, already the largest owner of broadcast television stations in the U.S., announced yesterday that they will be purchasing Tegna, Inc. for $6.2 billion.
Nexstar And Tegna Announce Merger Plan: What To Look For Next
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
6 days ago
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates TGNA and NWE on Behalf of Shareholders
NEW YORK, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
SHAREHOLDER INVESTIGATION: Halper Sadeh LLC Investigates TGNA and NWE on Behalf of Shareholders
Neutral
Business Wire
6 days ago
TEGNA INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of TEGNA Inc. - TGNA
NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: NXST). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of TEGNA will receive $22.00 in cash for each share of TEGNA that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequ.
TEGNA INVESTOR ALERT by the Former Attorney General of Louisiana: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Investigates Adequacy of Price and Process in Proposed Sale of TEGNA Inc. - TGNA
Negative
Market Watch
6 days ago
Nexstar-Tegna deal puts Trump move to eliminate broadcast ownership rules to the test
Nextstar is looking to buy Tegna in a $6.2 billion cash deal — but will the FCC allow it despite a conflict with current TV ownership rules?
Nexstar-Tegna deal puts Trump move to eliminate broadcast ownership rules to the test
Positive
Invezz
1 week ago
Nexstar to acquire Tegna in $6.2B deal: what it means for television industry
Nexstar Media Group has announced the acquisition of rival TV station operator Tegna for $6.2 billion, marking one of the year's most substantial and strategic deals in the media sector. The agreement is set to reshape the US local television landscape, tripling Nexstar's reach and consolidating coverage over 80% of American TV households.
Nexstar to acquire Tegna in $6.2B deal: what it means for television industry
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
TGNA Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of TEGNA Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating whether the sale of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. for $22.00 per share in cash is fair to TEGNA shareholders. Halper Sadeh encourages TEGNA shareholders to click here to learn more about their legal rights and options or contact Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com. The investigation concerns whether TEGNA and its board.
TGNA Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC Is Investigating Whether the Sale of TEGNA Inc. Is Fair to Shareholders
Positive
CNBC Television
1 week ago
Nexstar CEO on $6.2B Tegna deal: Allows us to compete on a level playing field with Big Tech
Perry Sook, Nexstar chairman and CEO, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the $6.2 billion Nedeal to buy rival Tegna, rationale behind the deal, future of newsroom autonomy, unsolicited offer from Sinclair, and more.
Nexstar CEO on $6.2B Tegna deal: Allows us to compete on a level playing field with Big Tech
Neutral
Business Wire
1 week ago
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Investigates Whether Tegna Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Ademi Firm is investigating TEGNA (NYSE: TEGNA) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its going-private transaction. Click here to learn how to join our investigation and obtain additional information or contact us at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995. There is no cost or obligation to you. Shareholders of TEGNA will receive $22.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at $6.2 billion, including TEGNA's net debt.
Shareholder Alert: The Ademi Firm Investigates Whether Tegna Inc. Is Obtaining a Fair Price for Its Public Shareholders
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