Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Earnings History
Earnings Pressure27 years of earnings data (1999–2025) · 5-year EPS trend is negative
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Earnings Overview
As of June 22, 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $165M, reflecting -86.0% year-over-year growth. The company earned $5.29 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 2.2%.
Looking at the long-term picture, NXST's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at -29.6%, signaling declining earnings. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $971M in fiscal 2022.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 39.0%, operating margin of 17.4%, and net margin of 2.2%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including GTN (-$96M net income, -2.7% margin), SSP (-$99M net income, -4.7% margin), SBGI (-$112M net income, -3.5% margin), NXST has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare NXST vs GTN →
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NXST Historical Earnings Data (1999–2025)
26 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $109M | -84.9% | $863M | $3.00 | 2.2% | 17.4% |
| 2024 | $722M | +108.7% | $1.27B | $21.41 | 13.4% | 23.5% |
| 2023 | $346M | -64.4% | $708M | $9.66 | 7.0% | 14.4% |
| 2022 | $971M | +16.4% | $1.31B | $24.16 | 18.6% | 25.2% |
| 2021 | $834M | +2.8% | $1.18B | $18.98 | 17.9% | 25.3% |
| 2020 | $812M | +252.4% | $1.38B | $17.37 | 18.0% | 30.6% |
| 2019 | $230M | -40.9% | $655M | $4.80 | 7.6% | 21.6% |
| 2018 | $389M | -18.0% | $758M | $8.21 | 14.1% | 27.4% |
| 2017 | $475M | +418.9% | $519M | $10.07 | 19.5% | 21.3% |
| 2016 | $92M | +17.8% | $287M | $2.89 | 8.3% | 26.0% |
| 2015 | $78M | +20.3% | $206M | $2.42 | 8.7% | 23.0% |
| 2014 | $65M | +3716.2% | $173M | $2.02 | 10.2% | 27.4% |
| 2013 | -$2M | -101.0% | $103M | $-0.06 | -0.4% | 20.6% |
| 2012 | $182M | +1634.7% | $100M | $5.94 | 48.2% | 26.4% |
| 2011 | -$12M | -555.2% | $48M | $-0.42 | -3.9% | 15.7% |
| 2010 | -$2M | +85.6% | $68M | $-0.06 | -0.6% | 21.6% |
| 2009 | -$13M | +83.8% | $8M | $-0.44 | -5.0% | 3.3% |
| 2008 | -$78M | -294.8% | -$38M | $-2.75 | -27.4% | -13.4% |
| 2007 | -$20M | -119.9% | $41M | $-0.70 | -7.4% | 15.2% |
| 2006 | -$9M | +81.5% | $46M | $-0.32 | -3.4% | 17.3% |
| 2005 | -$49M | -137.7% | $19M | $-1.72 | -21.6% | 8.2% |
| 2004 | -$21M | +71.4% | $38M | $-0.72 | -8.3% | 15.3% |
| 2003 | -$72M | -37.3% | -$4M | $-4.61 | -33.5% | -1.8% |
| 2002 | -$52M | -60.8% | $21M | $-3.51 | -39.1% | 16.0% |
| 2000 | -$33M | +31.7% | $17M | $-2.25 | -16.9% | 8.7% |
| 1999 | -$48M | - | -$4M | $-3.30 | -30.3% | -2.8% |
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NXST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NXST stock.
What is NXST earnings per share (EPS)?
NXST trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $5.29, reflecting -86.0% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is -29.6%. Complete EPS history from 1999 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s net income?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) trailing twelve-month net income is $165M as of 2025. Earnings declined -86.0% year-over-year. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has been profitable for 12 consecutive years.
Is NXST profitable?
Yes, NXST is profitable with a TTM net income of $165M and a net profit margin of +2.2%. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has generated profits for 12 consecutive years.
What is NXST's earnings growth rate?
NXST compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: -86.0%, 3-Year: -50.1%, 5-Year: -29.6%, 10-Year: +2.2%. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1999 to 2025.
What are NXST's profit margins?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. net profit margin is +2.2%, operating margin is +17.4%, and gross margin is +39.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +5.0%.
Is NXST growing earnings?
NXST earnings are declining — EPS fell -86.0% year-over-year. TTM net income dropped to $165M. This contrasts with the 5-year CAGR of -29.6%.
What was NXST's best earnings year?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $971M, achieved in fiscal year 2022. Earnings history on this page spans 1999 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were NXST's earnings last quarter?
NXST's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $164M with diluted EPS of $5.09. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.