earnings
confidence high
sentiment positive
materiality 0.75
Nexstar Q1 2024: record net revenue $1.28B, net income up 90% to $167M, dividend raised 25%
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
2024-Q1 EPS reported
$5.16
revenue$1,284,000,000
- Net revenue $1.284B (+2.1%); net income $167M (+89.8%); Adjusted EBITDA $542M (+9.3%).
- Distribution revenue all-time high $761M (+4.5%); advertising $512M (-1%) with political $39M.
- The CW losses reduced $50M YoY; primetime ratings up two sequential quarters.
- Dividend increased 25% to $1.69/share; $111M stock buyback (666,574 shares at ~$166.11).
- Sold BMI stake for $40M gross; adopted separation of Chair and CEO roles effective after Sook departure.