Nexstar's acquisition of TEGNA has transformed its scale, with revenue surging 150.6% YoY in 2026Q2 to $3.1B, but this growth is debt-funded, pushing debt-to-equity to 5.39 and total debt to $12.1B. The company's core broadcasting business faces structural hea...
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Revenue surged 150.6% YoY in 2026Q2 to $3.1B, but gross margin volatility (64.7% to 37.2%) and a drop in operating margin from 28.0% in 2024Q4 to 11.8% in 2026Q2 indicate cyclical and integration pressures.
The company's robust free cash flow generation supports capital returns and growth initiatives.
Potential mergers and acquisitions driven by regulatory changes could provide significant upside.
Above-consensus political advertising revenue is expected to drive near-term earnings beats.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 6, 2026 | $3.61-39.6% vs $5.98 | $2.0B+1.1% vs $2.0B |
Q2 2026 May 7, 2026 | $6.15+38.8% vs $4.43 | $1.4B+9.1% vs $1.3B |
Q1 2026 Feb 26, 2026 | $4.30+7.2% vs $4.01 | $1.3B+3.1% vs $1.3B |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | $2.14-18.3% vs $2.62 | $1.2B-4.2% vs $1.2B |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Presents at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Presents at Bank of America 2026 Media,Communications & Entertainment Conference Transcript
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Presents at Citi's 2026 Global TMT Conference Transcript
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $165.57 | $5.06B | 55.19 | -8.47% | 2.2% | 5.03% | 3.32% | |
| $4.58 | $447.29M | -5.20 | -15.07% | -0.83% | -0.94% | — | |
| $3.02 | $240.42M | -1.62 | -14.31% | -58.81% | -127.81% | — | |
| $12.87 | $899.45M | -7.99 | -10.68% | 1.6% | 15.5% | — | |
| $20.03 | $3.23B | 14.95 | -12.57% | 8.07% | 7.05% | — | |
| $56.96 | $24.98B | 14.61 | 5.07% | 9.84% | 14.5% | — |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported $6.96B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4322% increase from $157.5M in 1999.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) saw revenue decline by 8.5% over the past year.
Yes, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is profitable, generating $188.0M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (2.2% net margin).
Yes, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) pays a dividend with a yield of 3.32%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has a return on equity (ROE) of 5.0%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) generated $743.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
