10-Q Filing

TEGNA INC CIK: 39899 Q1 2024

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000950170-24-055643`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240508
Fiscal Year	2024
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	tgna-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 180 Income Statement 86 Cash Flow Statement 124 Stockholders Equity 82 Comprehensive Income 28

Balance Sheet 180 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.85M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$2.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$289.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$289.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$257.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$257.43M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, per value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$1.00	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,535 and $2,845, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$604.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,535 and $2,845, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$604.54M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,535 and $2,845, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$624.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,535 and $2,845, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$624.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, authorized shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	800.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	324.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	324.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	324.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, issued shares (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	324.42M	shares	Point-in-time
Other receivables	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$9.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other receivables	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$9.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Other receivables	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$11.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Other receivables	`OtherReceivablesNetCurrent`	$11.02M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	144.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	144.50M	shares	Point-in-time
Syndicated programming rights	`ProgrammingRightsCurrent`	$21.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Syndicated programming rights	`ProgrammingRightsCurrent`	$21.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	153.10M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, shares (in shares)	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	153.10M	shares	Point-in-time
Syndicated programming rights	`ProgrammingRightsCurrent`	$31.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Syndicated programming rights	`ProgrammingRightsCurrent`	$31.53M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$28.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$28.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$24.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$24.01M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cost	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cost	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cost	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cost	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentGross`	$1.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Less accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$626.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Less accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$626.03M	USD	Point-in-time
Less accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$640.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Less accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$640.15M	USD	Point-in-time
Net property and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$452.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Net property and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$452.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Net property and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$442.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Net property and equipment	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$442.70M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$3.02B	USD	Point-in-time
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $257,433 and $289,949, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $257,433 and $289,949, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $257,433 and $289,949, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Indefinite-lived and amortizable intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $257,433 and $289,949, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Right-of-use assets for operating leases	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Right-of-use assets for operating leases	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$70.90M	USD	Point-in-time
Right-of-use assets for operating leases	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$73.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Right-of-use assets for operating leases	`OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset`	$73.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and other assets	`InvestmentsAndOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$113.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and other assets	`InvestmentsAndOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$113.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and other assets	`InvestmentsAndOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$129.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments and other assets	`InvestmentsAndOtherNoncurrentAssets`	$129.39M	USD	Point-in-time
Total intangible and other assets	`IntangibleAssetsAndOtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total intangible and other assets	`IntangibleAssetsAndOtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$5.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total intangible and other assets	`IntangibleAssetsAndOtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$5.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total intangible and other assets	`IntangibleAssetsAndOtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$5.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$7.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$7.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total assets	`Assets`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$114.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$114.95M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$48.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$48.27M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$54.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Compensation	`EmployeeRelatedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$54.93M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$11.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$11.89M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$45.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$45.14M	USD	Point-in-time
Contracts payable for programming rights	`ProgramRightsObligationsCurrent`	$130.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Contracts payable for programming rights	`ProgramRightsObligationsCurrent`	$130.30M	USD	Point-in-time
Contracts payable for programming rights	`ProgramRightsObligationsCurrent`	$119.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Contracts payable for programming rights	`ProgramRightsObligationsCurrent`	$119.56M	USD	Point-in-time
Other	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$82.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Other	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$82.78M	USD	Point-in-time
Other	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$97.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Other	`OtherAccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$97.06M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$6.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$6.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$66.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Income taxes payable	`AccruedIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$66.45M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$433.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$433.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$423.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$423.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$578.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$578.24M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$578.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income tax liability	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$578.22M	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtNoncurrent`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$69.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$69.71M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$70.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Pension liabilities	`DefinedBenefitPensionPlanLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$70.48M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$73.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$73.73M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$70.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Operating lease liabilities	`OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent`	$70.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$61.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$61.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$57.77M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$57.77M	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$4.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$4.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$4.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$4.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 10)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 10)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 10)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (see Note 10)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (see Note 1)	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock of $1 per value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$324.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock of $1 per value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$324.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock of $1 per value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$324.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock of $1 per value per share, 800,000,000 shares authorized, 324,418,632 shares issued	`CommonStockValue`	$324.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$27.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$27.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$27.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$27.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$8.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-118.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-118.50M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-119.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-119.61M	USD	Point-in-time
Less treasury stock at cost, 153,095,072 shares and 144,502,338 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Less treasury stock at cost, 153,095,072 shares and 144,502,338 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Less treasury stock at cost, 153,095,072 shares and 144,502,338 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Less treasury stock at cost, 153,095,072 shares and 144,502,338 shares, respectively	`TreasuryStockCommonValue`	$5.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$7.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$7.10B	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest and equity	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$7.10B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 86 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$740.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$740.33M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$714.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Revenues	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$714.25M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenues	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$426.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenues	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$426.93M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenues	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$430.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of revenues	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$430.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$102.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$102.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$99.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Business units - Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$99.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Corporate - General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Corporate - General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$14.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Corporate - General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Corporate - General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$14.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$14.31M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$15.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation	`Depreciation`	$15.05M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$13.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$13.66M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$13.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization of intangible assets	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$13.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and other	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment and other	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$1.10M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$566.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$566.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$576.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`CostsAndExpenses`	$576.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$173.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$173.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$137.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$137.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$42.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$42.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$42.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$42.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$5.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$7.57M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating items, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-2.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating items, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-2.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating items, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$149.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Other non-operating items, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$149.76M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-37.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$-37.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$112.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Total	`NonoperatingIncomeExpense`	$112.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossAttributableToParent`	$250.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossAttributableToParent`	$250.52M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossAttributableToParent`	$135.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Income before income taxes	`IncomeLossAttributableToParent`	$135.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$31.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$31.82M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Provision for income taxes	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$61.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$189.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$189.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$104.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`NetIncomeLoss`	$104.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.46	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.46	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.06	USD	1 Quarter
Basic (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.06	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.06	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.06	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.46	USD	1 Quarter
Diluted (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.46	USD	1 Quarter
Basic shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	177,823.00	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	177,823.00	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	224,544.00	shares	1 Quarter
Basic shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	224,544.00	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	224,839.00	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	224,839.00	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	178,437.00	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted shares (in shares)	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	178,437.00	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 124 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$28.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$28.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$27.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$27.97M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$11.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$11.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`PensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitsExpenseReversalOfExpenseNoncash`	$5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on investment sale	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$152.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on investment sale	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$152.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on investment sale	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on investment sale	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-237.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-237.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-234.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Equity loss in unconsolidated investments, net	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-234.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension expense, net of employer contributions	`PensionBenefitExpenseNetOfPensionContributions`	$742.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension expense, net of employer contributions	`PensionBenefitExpenseNetOfPensionContributions`	$742.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Pension expense, net of employer contributions	`PensionBenefitExpenseNetOfPensionContributions`	$1.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Pension expense, net of employer contributions	`PensionBenefitExpenseNetOfPensionContributions`	$1.42M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-22.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-22.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-20.61M	USD	1 Quarter
Decrease in trade receivables	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$-20.61M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$12.10M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-34.95M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayable`	$-34.95M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in interest and taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes`	$1.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in interest and taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes`	$1.63M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in interest and taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes`	$-26.96M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in interest and taxes payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedInterestAndTaxes`	$-26.96M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$1.80M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$1.80M	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-533.00K	USD	1 Quarter
(Decrease) increase in deferred revenue	`IncreaseDecreaseInContractWithCustomerLiability`	$-533.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$6.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$6.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-4.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other assets and liabilities, net	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingCapitalNet`	$-4.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$100.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$100.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$170.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow from operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$170.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$4.91M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of property and equipment	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.85M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$52.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$52.80M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for acquisitions of businesses and assets, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.15M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$8.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$8.98M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$163.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for investments	`PaymentsToAcquireInvestments`	$163.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$152.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$152.87M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$23.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from investments	`ProceedsFromSaleMaturityAndCollectionsOfInvestments`	$23.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssetsInvestingActivities`	$52.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssetsInvestingActivities`	$52.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssetsInvestingActivities`	$13.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from sale of assets	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssetsInvestingActivities`	$13.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-4.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-4.12M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$86.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$86.22M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$82.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	$82.39M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$21.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$21.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$19.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$19.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$6.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	$6.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for debt issuance costs	`PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-13.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-13.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-8.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-8.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-34.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-34.77M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-116.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash flow used for financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-116.88M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$131.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$131.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$69.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$69.73M	USD	1 Quarter
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$551.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$551.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$683.18M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$361.04M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$551.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$551.68M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Balance of cash and cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$430.76M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$1.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$1.04M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$914.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$914.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$73.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$73.86M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$74.24M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash paid for interest	`InterestPaidNet`	$74.24M	USD	1 Quarter

Stockholders Equity 82 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.11	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.10	USD	1 Quarter
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Net (loss) income	`TemporaryEquityNetIncome`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`TemporaryEquityNetIncome`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`TemporaryEquityNetIncome`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Net (loss) income	`TemporaryEquityNetIncome`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$660.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$660.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$635.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$635.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$18.81M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.42M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$17.75M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`TemporaryEquityCarryingAmountIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterests`	$19.17M	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Income (Loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$189.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$189.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$104.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income (Loss)	`NetIncomeLoss`	$104.30M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$105.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$105.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$190.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$190.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$19.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$19.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$21.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared	`DividendsCommonStockCash`	$21.36M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`ContributionToStock401k`	$-5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`ContributionToStock401k`	$-5.43M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`ContributionToStock401k`	$-5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Company stock 401(k) match contributions	`ContributionToStock401k`	$-5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based awards activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$-13.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based awards activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$-13.41M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based awards activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$-8.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Stock-based awards activity	`StockIssuedDuringPeriodValueStockOptionsExercised`	$-8.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$11.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$11.13M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Employee stock-based compensation awards	`AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue`	$3.69M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$85.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Repurchase of common stock	`StockRepurchasedDuringPeriodValue`	$85.92M	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$-660.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$-660.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$-635.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Adjustment of redeemable noncontrolling interest to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$-635.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other activity	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other activity	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-400.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other activity	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-312.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other activity	`StockholdersEquityOther`	$-312.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending balance	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.15B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 28 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.26M	USD	1 Quarter
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetPriorServiceCostCreditArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetPriorServiceCostCreditArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.45M	USD	1 Quarter
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetPriorServiceCostCreditArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Recognition of previously deferred post-retirement benefit plan costs	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlanNetPriorServiceCostCreditArisingDuringPeriodBeforeTax`	$-1.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$372.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$372.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$389.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax effect related to components of other comprehensive income	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossTax`	$389.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income, net of tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$1.11M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$105.08M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$190.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$190.37M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-298.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-299.00K	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$105.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$105.38M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$190.67M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to TEGNA Inc.	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$190.67M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.