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Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
NASDAQ:NXST
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 26, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2025 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
3.7Last Year’s EPS
7.56Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 4 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture. While the acquisition of TEGNA and growth in sports programming and NewsNation highlight positive developments, the decline in net revenue and challenges in distribution and advertising revenues highlight significant challenges.Company Guidance
Acquisition of TEGNA
Nexstar announced a definitive agreement to acquire TEGNA in a $6.2 billion cash transaction. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Nexstar's position as a leading local media company and is projected to be more than 40% accretive to Nexstar's stand-alone adjusted free cash flow.
Strong Performance in Sports Programming
Broadcast television remains a strong segment, with a 20% increase in time spent watching from August to September. NFL viewership reached an average of 18 million viewers per game, and CW Sports delivered its best quarter since the launch of live sports programming.
NewsNation Growth
NewsNation ranked as the #1 basic cable network for year-over-year growth in the third quarter. It surpassed MSNBC 57 times and CNN 39 times in head-to-head telecasts across total viewers.
Reduction in CW Losses
Losses at the CW were reduced by $5 million or 24% year-over-year in the third quarter, with distribution and advertising revenue growth offsetting lower licensing revenue.
NXST Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
NXST Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Nov 06, 2025 | $194.44 | $187.49 | -3.57% |
Aug 07, 2025 | $183.57 | $181.15 | -1.32% |
May 08, 2025 | $151.43 | $159.61 | +5.40% |
Feb 27, 2025 | $142.15 | $157.93 | +11.10% |
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FAQ
When does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) report earnings?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
What is Nexstar Media Group (NXST) earnings time?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) earnings time is at Feb 26, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is NXST EPS forecast?
NXST EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 3.7.