NXST · CIK 0001142417 · operating
Nexstar Media Group operates as a diversified media company producing and distributing local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms. The company owns and operates television and radio stations that serve as affiliates of major broadcast networks including ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, and The CW. Beyond traditional broadcasting, Nexstar provides video and display advertising platforms, digital media solutions to publishers and advertisers, and operates a consumer product reviews platform through its BestReviews subsidiary.
The company's revenue streams encompass advertising from its owned-and-operated stations, digital advertising solutions, and television programming services. Nexstar also owns NewsNation, a national cable news network, and WGN-AM, a Chicago-based radio station. Its digital assets include local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, and free ad-supported television channels. The company additionally derives revenue from leasing owned office and production facilities.
With approximately 11,773 full-time employees, Nexstar maintains a national footprint through its station portfolio and digital properties. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas. It operates real estate assets alongside its media and broadcasting operations, leveraging owned facilities to support both internal operations and third-party leasing arrangements.
Fiscal years are as reported by the company and may not align with the calendar year. For example, Apple's FY 2024 ends in September 2024.
| Fiscal Year | EPS Diluted | EPS Basic | YoY | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.00 | $3.04 | -86.0% | |
| 2024 | $21.41 | $21.73 | +122.1% | |
| 2023 | $9.64 | $9.78 | -60.1% | |
| 2022 | $24.16 | $24.68 | +27.3% | |
| 2021 | $18.98 | $19.81 | +138.1% | |
| 2020 | $7.97 | $8.32 | +237.7% | |
| 2019 | $2.36 | $2.46 | -26.7% | |
| 2018 | $3.22 | $3.36 | -59.9% | |
| 2017 | $8.03 | $8.27 | +1154.7% | |
| 2016 | $0.64 | $0.67 | -25.6% | |
| 2015 | $0.86 | $0.89 | -10.4% | |
| 2014 | $0.96 | $1.00 | +334.1% | |
| 2013 | $-0.41 | $-0.41 | -107.9% | |
| 2012 | $5.16 | $5.53 | — |
| Report Date | Filed | Accession Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 2026-02-27 | 0001193125-26-078361 | SEC ↗ |
| 2024-12-31 | 2025-02-27 | 0000950170-25-028949 | SEC ↗ |
| 2023-12-31 | 2024-02-28 | 0000950170-24-021979 | SEC ↗ |
| 2022-12-31 | 2023-02-28 | 0000950170-23-005209 | SEC ↗ |
| 2021-12-31 | 2022-02-28 | 0000950170-22-002187 | SEC ↗ |
| 2020-12-31 | 2021-03-01 | 0001564590-21-009747 | SEC ↗ |
| 2019-12-31 | 2020-03-02 | 0001564590-20-008129 | SEC ↗ |