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Jun 30, 2022
Nexstar Q2 2022 Earnings Report
Nexstar reported record Q2 2022 financial results, with significant growth in net revenue, operating income, net income, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow.
Key Takeaways
Nexstar Media Group reported record second-quarter financial results, including all-time high net revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, and free cash flow. The company saw strong year-over-year growth in political advertising, distribution, and digital revenues. Nexstar is reiterating its pro forma average annual free cash flow guidance of $1.4 billion over the 2022/2023 cycle.
Record second quarter net revenue of $1.25 billion, up 10.0% year-over-year.
Adjusted EBITDA increased 16.1% to $486.3 million, representing a 39.1% margin.
Free cash flow increased 20.9% to $219.0 million, representing 45.0% of Adjusted EBITDA.
Returned $284.3 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.
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CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Nexstar is reiterating its pro forma average annual free cash flow guidance of $1.4 billion over the 2022/2023 cycle.
Positive Outlook
- Expected continuation of strong political advertising for the 2022 mid-term and 2024 presidential election cycles
- Renewals of distribution agreements in 2022 and 2023 representing the substantial majority of our subscribers
- Company does not currently see evidence that macroeconomic challenges are having a material impact on Nexstar’s business.
- Board’s recent approval of a new $1.5 billion share repurchase authorization
- Confidence in Nexstar’s free cash flow growth outlook
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