$NXST

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.

alphai earnings readSecond quarter 2026 · AUG 6NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP REPORTS RECORD QUARTERLY NET REVENUE OF $2.0 BILLIONVerdict: strong

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Biard Michael sold $458K of NXST

Biard Michael (President & COO) sold 2,465 shares of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) at $185.82 ($0.46M total) on 2026-08-24.

ZIMMER DANA sold $751K of NXST

ZIMMER DANA (See Remarks) sold 4,008 shares of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) at $187.46 ($0.75M total) on 2026-08-14.

Nexstar (NXST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $2.0 billion, up 62.2%, driven by the first full quarter of TEGNA (revenue $697 million) and higher distribution and advertising. Adjusted EBITDA was $633 million, and adjusted free cash flow rose to $238 million. Nexstar said it is repaying $409 million of debt and faces legal limits on TEGNA synergy timing.

NXST sentiment & insider activity

Recent NXST coverage spans regulation, insider activity and earnings.

In the last 30 days, NXST insiders filed 3 SEC Form 4 transactions — no purchases and 3 sales ($1.3M). The most active reporter was Aulestia Bernadette S. with 1 filing.

What's driving NXST

  • Insider sale may signal lack of confidence, potentially pressuring the stock short-term.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 24, 2026

  • This is a routine insider open-market sale with no 10b5-1 plan cited, which can modestly affect near-term sentiment but is not a fundamental catalyst.

    SEC EDGAR · Aug 17, 2026

  • Earnings and deal-integration constraints (hold-separate, litigation) are the key drivers for NXST’s near-term cash flow and synergy timeline.

    fool.com · Aug 13, 2026

  • PT reduction with unchanged rating implies less upside conviction, but not a thesis break.

    marketscreener.com · Aug 10, 2026

  • Regulatory change increases Nexstar’s ability to pursue larger local-market footprints, potentially improving deal optionality and leverage.

    aol.com · Aug 9, 2026

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Nexstar (NXST) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) reported Q2 2026 net revenue of $2.0 billion, up 62.2%, driven by the first full quarter of TEGNA (revenue $697 million) and higher distribution and advertising. Adjusted EBITDA was $633 million, and adjusted free cash flow rose to $238 million. Nexstar said it is repaying $409 million of debt and faces legal limits on TEGNA synergy timing.

$NXSTMedAI 8/10

FCC votes to ax rule limiting local TV station ownership in move that could spark industry deals

The FCC voted 2-1 to rescind the rule capping local TV station ownership at 39% of US TV households, replacing it with a case-by-case review for mergers exceeding the threshold. FCC Chair Brendan Carr said it would help broadcasters attract capital. The decision could enable consolidation, including Nexstar’s expanded coverage after its $3.54 billion Tegna deal.

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The 39% Wall Comes Down for America’s TV Giants

The FCC voted 2-1 to remove the 39% cap limiting a TV broadcaster’s reach to US households, replacing it with case-by-case public-interest reviews. Republican Chair Brendan Carr and Commissioner Olivia Trusty backed the change; Democrat Anna Gomez dissented. The decision is tied to Nexstar’s planned Tegna deal, currently blocked by a judge, and may face a court fight over whether Congress set a binding limit.

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Carr's Consolidation Overdrive

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Olivia Trusty voted 2-1 to eliminate the 39% national ownership cap on local TV station reach, replacing it with a case-by-case review, according to the FCC. The change could benefit Nexstar and Sinclair as they seek further consolidation, including Nexstar’s bid for Tegna. Democrat Anna Gomez said the move is unlawful.

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The Ledger: Wall Street’s Take on the Broadcast Cap Removal

The FCC removed a 22-year TV broadcast ownership cap, ending limits on station reach above 39% of the U.S., which analysts say could enable more M&A once legal challenges end. Media deal focus includes Nexstar and Tegna, Sinclair and Scripps, and potential market-by-market acquisitions. The article also lists other deals and earnings figures.

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FCC Killed the Broadcast TV Ownership Cap. Will Local Stations Get Gobbled Up?

The FCC repealed a 22-year-old cap limiting ownership of local broadcast TV stations to those reaching over 39% of U.S. TV households, replacing it with case-by-case public interest review for future deals. The change could affect consolidation, including the $6.2 billion Nexstar-Tegna merger, which remains on hold amid state antitrust action. Nexstar and Sinclair support; critics cite antitrust and localism concerns.

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Raises For Everyone at Nexstar? — FTVLive

Nexstar Media Group reported Q2 results, with net revenue of $2.0 billion, net income of $113 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $633 million. The company cited higher political ad spending, streaming growth, and FIFA World Cup ad revenue. Operating cash was $298 million and adjusted free cash flow $238 million, with $57 million in dividends and $409 million in debt reduction.

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