Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

NasdaqGS:NXST Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.1b

Nexstar Media Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 5/6

Nexstar Media Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.4%, while the Media industry saw earnings growing at 5.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 8.7% per year. Nexstar Media Group's return on equity is 24.6%, and it has net margins of 11.1%.

Key information

3.4%

Earnings growth rate

8.6%

EPS growth rate

Media Industry Growth13.2%
Revenue growth rate8.7%
Return on equity24.6%
Net Margin11.1%
Last Earnings Update30 Sep 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point

Oct 29

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Oct 20
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

These 4 Measures Indicate That Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Using Debt Extensively

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Sep 19
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Is There Now An Opportunity In Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Sep 04
Is There Now An Opportunity In Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Nexstar Media: Earnings Poised To Inflect, Potential $50 Of FCF/Share On The Horizon

Jul 15

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Jun 26
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Capital Allocation Trends At Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Aren't Ideal

Jun 10
Capital Allocation Trends At Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Aren't Ideal

Should You Investigate Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) At US$158?

May 26
Should You Investigate Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) At US$158?

Nexstar Media Stock: Time To Sell And Never Look Back

May 17

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

May 02
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising Revenue Could Aid Earnings Growth

Mar 07

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Feb 23
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 29
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nexstar Media: TV Station Operator Expecting Ad Boost From 2024 Election Cycle

Jan 28

Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jan 14
Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Potential Upside For Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Not Without Risk

Dec 22
Potential Upside For Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Not Without Risk

Nexstar Media Group's (NASDAQ:NXST) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Nov 15
Nexstar Media Group's (NASDAQ:NXST) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Why Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Could Be Worth Watching

Sep 13
Why Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Could Be Worth Watching

Is Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) A Risky Investment?

Aug 23
Is Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) A Risky Investment?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Aug 01
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

May 04
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Apr 23
Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Nexstar Media Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGS:NXST Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
30 Sep 245,2245781,0930
30 Jun 244,9894321,0910
31 Mar 244,9604101,0820
31 Dec 234,9333461,0750
30 Sep 235,1164351,0930
30 Jun 235,2536991,0710
31 Mar 235,2588301,0740
31 Dec 225,2119711,0540
30 Sep 224,9701,0321,0220
30 Jun 224,8589131,0130
31 Mar 224,7458869820
31 Dec 214,6488349700
30 Sep 214,7799359740
30 Jun 214,7409569490
31 Mar 214,5238559050
31 Dec 204,5018128910
30 Sep 204,2255608640
30 Jun 203,7703647880
31 Mar 203,5043327450
31 Dec 193,0392306750
30 Sep 192,7372705890
30 Jun 192,7673775820
31 Mar 192,7783965720
31 Dec 182,7673895670
30 Sep 182,6226154960
30 Jun 182,5415614960
31 Mar 182,5075175040
31 Dec 172,4324755380
30 Sep 172,0881175170
30 Jun 171,752954420
31 Mar 171,388763620
31 Dec 161,103922550
30 Sep 161,046982530
30 Jun 16993912460
31 Mar 16950872390
31 Dec 15896782320
30 Sep 15837812170
30 Jun 15772792040
31 Mar 15699701920
31 Dec 14631651750
30 Sep 14577211690
30 Jun 1454591630
31 Mar 1452451560
31 Dec 13502-21520

Quality Earnings: NXST has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: NXST's current net profit margins (11.1%) are higher than last year (8.5%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: NXST's earnings have grown by 3.4% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: NXST's earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) exceeds its 5-year average (3.4% per year).

Earnings vs Industry: NXST earnings growth over the past year (32.9%) exceeded the Media industry 32.9%.


Return on Equity

High ROE: Whilst NXST's Return on Equity (24.63%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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