Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a television broadcasting and digital media company, which engages in the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services. The firm offers services free over-the-air programming which includes programs produced by networks with which the stations are affiliated, programs that the stations produce, and first-run and rerun syndicated programs that the stations acquire. It also provides digital publishing and content management platforms to media publishers and advertisers. The company was founded by Perry A. Sook in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, TX.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Jaffoni - Investor Relations Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Mike Biard - President & Chief Operating Officer Lee Ann Gliha - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dan Kurnos - Benchmark Benjamin Soff - Deutsche Bank Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Jason Bazinet - Citibank Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners Jim Goss - Barrington Research Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Operator Good day, and welcome to Nexstar Media Group's Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. reports third quarter 2024 financial results, including record net revenue of $1.37 billion.

Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.37 Billion

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.69 per share of its common stock.

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.69 Per Share

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Nexstar Media is fundamentally undervalued with a fair value of $245, presenting over 40% upside from current prices. Seasonal patterns, particularly during election years, show significant stock performance, possibly driven by political advertising revenue. Political advertising cashflows can fuel substantial buybacks, enhancing shareholder value and supporting the stock price.

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group has agreed to acquire the assets of WBNX-TV/TV55 in Cleveland, Ohio, from the Winston Broadcasting Company.

Nexstar Media Group to Expand Presence in Cleveland With Acquisition of WBNX-TV/TV55

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IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar's businesses helped raise nearly $1.5 million to support relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene and potentially Hurricane Milton.

Nexstar Media Raises Nearly $1.5 Million to Date for Hurricane Relief Efforts

Nexstar Media Group, which hired Turner veteran Michael Strober as EVP and Chief Revenue Officer in 2022, has eliminated his position. In an SEC filing Friday, the company said Strober had been notified that his role had been discontinued “in favor of a more streamlined organizational structure.

CW Parent Nexstar Parting Ways With Chief Revenue Officer Michael Strober

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Nexstar Media Group was a top performer from 2012 to 2022 but currently trades at a low valuation (6x FCF) due to concerns about the shrinking linear TV industry. Within the linear TV industry, however, Nexstar Media is uniquely well-positioned and should therefore produce above-average results. Due to its low valuation, Nexstar does not need any growth to produce superior returns.

Nexstar Media: Well Positioned In A Highly Challenging Industry

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Augusta, Georgia (WJBF-D3 DMA #110); Monroe, Louisiana (KARD-D2 DMA #142); Wichita Falls, Texas (KFDX-D3 DMA #149); Terre Haute, Indiana (WTWO-D2 DMA #159); and Utica, New York (WFXV-D2 DMA #171), will become affiliates of The CW Network. All five local stations will begin carrying the network's primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event progr.

Nexstar Television Stations in Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; and Utica, New York, to Become CW Network Affiliates

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 third quarter financial results on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 877-407-9208 or +1 201-493-6784, conference ID 13748486 (domestic and international callers). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the cal.

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2024 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 7

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Washington, D.C., and media and telecommunications industry advocate Scott Weaver as the company's Senior Vice President of Government Relations. He will report directly to Nexstar's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and will begin his new duties on September 5. In this newly created role, Mr. Weaver will work with Mr. Sook to set the company's legislative and regulatory.

Nexstar Media Names Scott Weaver Senior Vice President of Government Relations

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group will participate in the Citi Global TMT Conference, the BofA Media Conference and the Deutsche Bank Leveraged Finance Conference.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST ) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joseph Jaffoni - IR Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & CEO Michael Biard - President & COO Lee Ann Gliha - CFO Conference Call Participants Benjamin Soff - Deutsche Bank Daniel Kurnos - Benchmark Jason Bazinet - Citi Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo James Goss - Barrington Research Operator Good day, and welcome to Nexstar Media Group's Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q2 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Broadcast TV giant Nexstar Media Group undershot Wall Street analysts' estimates for the second quarter, but said losses are continuing to narrow at The CW. The company reported a 2% uptick in revenue in the second quarter to $1.27 billion, which was short of forecasts for $1.3 billion. Diluted earnings per share of $3.

Broadcast Giant Nexstar Misses Q2 Estimates, Says It Is “Executing” CW Plan As Network Losses Shrink

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group reports record second quarter net revenue of $1.27 billion and returns $190 million in capital to shareholders.

Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1.27 Billion

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Multi-Year Renewal Covers CBS Affiliated Television Stations in 42 Markets Owned by Nexstar and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. Paramount-owned Stations in Miami and Detroit To Become CW Network Affiliates on September 1 IRVING, Texas and NEW YORK , July 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (Nexstar) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) (Paramount) today announced that Nexstar and its operating partner, Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (Mission), have reached comprehensive multi-year agreements to renew CBS Television Network affiliations in 42 markets across the country, including 40 stations owned by Nexstar and two stations owned by Mission. Together, the 42 stations reach 15% of the U.S. audience, serving nearly 19 million television households.

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL AND NEXSTAR MEDIA RENEW AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group declares quarterly cash dividend of $1.69 per share and announces Board approval of a new $1.5 billion share repurchase program.

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.69 Per Share, Announces New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization

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Nexstar's true value is obscured by stalling carriage fee growth, CW Network losses, and de-bundling fears. All three headwinds will reverse over the next 12 months. NXST is poised to generate $40/share of FCF by year-end against a share price of $170. Management is committed to buybacks and is repurchasing 10% of the float per year, while also paying a 4 percent dividend.

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