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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a diversified media company active in television broadcasting and digital news, and it generates a steady flow of corporate, programming, and regulatory news. As America’s largest local television broadcasting group, Nexstar frequently reports on developments affecting its more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets, as well as its national properties such as The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV and Rewind TV.
News about Nexstar often includes quarterly and annual financial results, with the company issuing earnings press releases and hosting conference calls and webcasts to discuss performance, cash flows, and non-GAAP metrics like Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Free Cash Flow. Investors also see regular announcements about dividends, capital allocation decisions, and financing activities, such as refinancings of credit facilities and term loans disclosed in Form 8-K filings.
Nexstar’s news flow also covers strategic transactions and regulatory milestones. A key recent theme is the company’s Agreement and Plan of Merger with TEGNA Inc., including updates on antitrust and Federal Communications Commission reviews and expectations around the transaction’s timing, all detailed in SEC filings and press releases.
From a content perspective, Nexstar issues updates on programming and partnerships, including expansions of sports coverage on The CW, content collaborations like the gaming-focused vodcast series with Xsolla on NewsNation, and programming decisions involving its network-affiliated stations. The company also highlights recognition for its journalism, such as awards for NewsNation and local stations.
This news page aggregates these types of updates so readers can follow Nexstar’s financial reporting, corporate actions, programming initiatives, and regulatory disclosures in one place. For investors, media observers, and viewers interested in the evolution of local and national television and digital news, the NXST news feed provides an organized view of the company’s ongoing developments.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) will report its 2025 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The company will host a conference call and live webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET to review results. Domestic callers may dial 1-877-407-9208 and international callers 1-201-493-6784 using conference ID 13757850. A live webcast will be available in the Events and Presentations section of Nexstar's Investor Relations site at nexstar.tv, and a replay will remain available for 90 days after the event. Callers are asked to call five minutes early; webcast listeners should allow 15 minutes to register and install any required software.
Nexstar (Nasdaq: NXST) and TEGNA have filed applications with the Federal Communications Commission on November 18, 2025 seeking consent to transfer TEGNA's broadcast licenses to Nexstar in connection with Nexstar's pending acquisition of TEGNA.
The filings request waivers of certain television ownership rules, arguing that waivers and regulatory change would serve the public interest and enable Nexstar to expand local news reach. The company cites producing more than 300,000 hours of local news and programming as part of its public-interest case and frames the transaction as necessary to achieve scale against large digital and legacy competitors.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) reported Q3 2025 net revenue of $1.20B, down 12.3% year-over-year, producing net income of $65M and adjusted EBITDA of $358M. Adjusted free cash flow was $166M and net cash from operations was $117M.
The company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire TEGNA for $6.2B, expected to be accretive to standalone adjusted free cash flow and anticipated to close by H2 2026, subject to regulatory approvals. First-lien net leverage was 1.73x and total net leverage 3.09x as of September 30, 2025.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) said executive management will participate in three investor conferences in November and December 2025. Key events:
- Wells Fargo TMT Summit — Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA; Nov 18, 2025; Fireside chat at 12:45 p.m. PT with Perry A. Sook and Lee Ann Gliha.
- BofA 2025 Leveraged Finance Conference — The Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL; Dec 3, 2025; meeting participation by Michael Biard and Lee Ann Gliha.
- UBS Global Media and Communications Conference — 11 Madison Ave, New York, NY; Dec 8, 2025; Fireside chat at 3:00 p.m. ET with Perry A. Sook and Lee Ann Gliha.
A live webcast and replay for the Wells Fargo and UBS fireside chats will be available in the company’s Investor Relations "Events and Presentations" section; register via Wells Fargo, BofA or UBS sales representatives for conference meetings.
Nexstar Media Group (Nasdaq: NXST) announced that its Board extended the employment agreement of Chairman and CEO Perry A. Sook through March 31, 2029. Mr. Sook, the company’s third-largest shareholder and Nexstar founder, has led the business since 1996 and overseen the completion and integration of more than 40 acquisitions. The Board highlighted his role in driving Nexstar’s growth into America’s largest local broadcasting group and cited his experience as central to delivering value from the proposed acquisition of TEGNA. Executives expressed confidence that Sook will continue to pursue strategic M&A and shareholder value creation during the extended term.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share. The dividend is payable on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 to shareholders of record on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The company said it intends to pay regular quarterly dividends for the foreseeable future but noted that all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared at the Board's discretion.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) has scheduled its 2025 third quarter financial results announcement for Thursday, November 6, 2025. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
Participants can join via phone using the dial-in numbers 1-877-407-9208 (domestic) or 1-201-493-6784 (international) with conference ID 13755787. Alternatively, interested parties can access the live webcast through Nexstar's website at nexstar.tv. A replay will be available on the website for 90 days following the event.
NewsNation (NYSE:NXST) and Xsolla announced a content partnership to produce a co-branded gaming vodcast series focused on gaming culture, business, and technology. The series launched with a premiere filmed at Gamescom in August 2025 and will produce ten full-length episodes between 2025 and 2026. Episodes will air on NewsNation and stream on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and social platforms, pairing host Cher Hwang with Xsolla executives, partners, and developers. Production includes studio episodes in Chicago and on-location industry shoots.
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and The CW Network (NXST) have announced their 2026 PBA Tour schedule, featuring 20 hours of professional bowling coverage across 10 consecutive Sunday afternoons. Starting February 22, 2026, "PBA Championship Sundays on The CW" will air live at 4:00 PM ET, beginning with the PBA Players Championship in Arlington, Texas.
The schedule includes four major championships: the PBA Players Championship, U.S. Open, USBC Masters, and PBA Tournament of Champions. Additional events include the Pete Weber Missouri Classic and the Roth/Holman Doubles Championship. The partnership aims to attract younger and more diverse audiences through simplified schedules and expanded storytelling across platforms.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) has announced the return of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to its ABC-affiliated television stations starting tonight. This announcement follows successful discussions with The Walt Disney Company executives regarding Nexstar's concerns.
The company emphasized its commitment to First Amendment principles, unbiased local and national news coverage, and serving community interests. Nexstar highlighted its distinct role as a local broadcaster compared to cable TV, streaming services, and national networks, stressing that its decisions were made independently without external influence.
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