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Sep 30, 2024

Nexstar Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Nexstar reported record financial results driven by distribution and advertising revenue growth.

Key Takeaways

Nexstar Media Group reported record third quarter net revenue of $1.37 billion, driven by record distribution and advertising revenue, including all-time high political advertising revenue. The company made progress on its strategy for The CW, reducing operating losses. Nexstar returned capital to shareholders and reduced debt.

Record third quarter net revenue of $1.37 billion.

Net income reached $180 million.

Adjusted EBITDA was $510 million.

Net cash from operations totaled $387 million.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.13B
+20.7%
EPS
$5.27
Previous year: $0.7
+652.9%
Political Advertising Revenue
$154M
Previous year: $19M
+710.5%
Gross Profit
$613M
Previous year: $375M
+63.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$181M
Previous year: $164M
+10.4%
Free Cash Flow
$358M
Previous year: $102M
+251.0%
Total Assets
$11.7B
Previous year: $12B
-2.9%

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Forward Guidance

This communication includes forward-looking statements regarding future financial performance, which are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Changes in net revenue
  • Operating expenses
  • Cash flow
  • Successful integration of business acquisitions
  • Achievement of synergies and cost reductions

Challenges Ahead

  • Impact of changes in national and regional economies
  • Ability to service and refinance outstanding debt
  • Pricing fluctuations in local and national advertising
  • Future regulatory actions and conditions in the television stations' operating areas
  • Competition from others in the broadcast television markets

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income