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Sep 30, 2023
Nexstar Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Reported a decrease in net revenue due to decline in political advertising and distribution revenue impact but highlighted growth in digital revenue and return of capital to shareholders.
Key Takeaways
Nexstar Media Group reported Q3 2023 results with a net revenue of $1.13 billion, a decrease compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year quarter. The decline was primarily due to a decrease in political advertising revenue and distribution revenue. Despite the revenue decrease, the company focused on returning capital to shareholders, repurchasing shares, and paying dividends.
Net revenue for Q3 2023 was $1.13 billion, compared to $1.27 billion in Q3 2022.
Core advertising revenue decreased by 2.3% year-over-year to approximately $391 million.
Digital revenue increased by 15.1% year-over-year to approximately $99 million.
The company returned $246 million to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in Q3 2023.
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Forward Guidance
Nexstar expects the balance of 2023 and full year 2024 to benefit from recently renegotiated distribution contracts. In 2024 Nexstar will realize upside from presidential election year political advertising, reduced losses related to The CW Network and an improving economic environment.
Positive Outlook
- Recently renegotiated distribution contracts are expected to benefit the balance of 2023 and full year 2024.
- Upside from presidential election year political advertising in 2024.
- Reduced losses related to The CW Network in 2024.
- Expecting an improving economic environment.
- Clear set of objectives for creating the greatest long-term value for our shareholders.
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