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TSQ

Townsquare Media, Inc.

TSQ

Communication Services · Advertising Agencies · Stock · quarterly payer

$3.83

Undervalued · +240% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

20.89%

Annual Dividend

$0.80

Payout Ratio

67%

5-Yr Growth

21.6%

Ex-Date

Oct 26, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about TSQ's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) has a forward dividend yield of 20.89%, based on an annual dividend of $0.80 per share and a share price of $3.83.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (68 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • TSQ has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • TSQ's next ex-dividend date is Oct 26, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ pays out 67% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • TSQ's dividend has grown at an average rate of 21.6% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ's 20.89% yield is 151% above its five-year average yield of 8.31%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for TSQ is $13.03 per share, 240% above the $3.83 share price, so TSQ screens as undervalued.
  • Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 23 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 1.0% increase to $0.200 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 17, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "TSQ Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/TSQ

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) yields 20.89% ($0.80 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of B (68/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is TSQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 20.89% ($0.80/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 21.6% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
20.89%
Payout Ratio
67%
Annual Dividend
$0.80
5-Yr Avg Growth
21.6%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 26, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.25
Market Cap
$69.8M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-70%
52-Week Range
$3.78 – $7.97
Dividend Safety
B · 68/100
Ever Cut?
No

TSQ dividend raises and cuts

Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 23 payments on record since 2018. Its most recent change was a 1.0% increase to $0.200 per share, going ex-dividend on Apr 17, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Apr 17, 2025Raise$0.198 → $0.200+1.0%
Apr 4, 2024Raise$0.188 → $0.198+5.3%
TSQ ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 26, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →TSQ dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is TSQ a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 20.89% ($0.80/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is TSQ undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, TSQ's fair value is about $13.03 versus a $3.83 share price — so it looks undervalued (+240% vs. fair value).

Is TSQ's dividend safe?

TSQ has a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is TSQ's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for TSQ is about $13.03 per share, roughly 240% above the current $3.83 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is TSQ a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data TSQ screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Townsquare Media, Inc. (TSQ) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 20.89% ($0.80/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will TSQ cut its dividend?

TSQ earns a dividend-safety grade of B (68/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does TSQ pay a dividend?

Yes. Townsquare Media, Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.80 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 20.89%.

What is TSQ's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ's forward dividend yield is 20.89%, based on a $0.80 annual dividend and a $3.83 share price.

What is TSQ's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ pays $0.80 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is TSQ's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ's payout ratio is 67% of trailing 12-month earnings — a moderate level that's generally sustainable.

How many years has TSQ grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, TSQ has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next TSQ ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for TSQ is Oct 26, 2026.