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NXSTNasdaqTelevision Broadcasting StationsFiscal year ends December 31

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.

Financials through Q2 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 30, 2026Last filing: 10-Q on Aug 7, 2026
$165.80+1.21 (+0.74%)

Close on Oct 19, 2026

Market cap
$5.12B
P/E (TTM)
31.4
Dividend yield
4.49%

About Nexstar Media

Television Broadcasting Stations, SIC 4833

Nexstar Media Group operates as a television broadcasting and media enterprise. The organization primarily conducts operations through its reportable broadcast segment along with additional digital and corporate units. Through these operations, the enterprise delivers broadcast television programming, digital media services, and content syndication. Primary commercial activities encompass the sale of television advertising and distribution services across its network channels. Key properties and assets referenced in its operational portfolio include television stations, The CW network, digital business units, and an interest in the Television Food Network. The business serves commercial advertisers seeking promotional broadcast reach and media distribution partners requiring televised and digital programming content.

The entity maintains operations within the domestic United States market. Physical infrastructure and capital resources supporting these media activities include television studios, broadcasting transmission equipment, corporate facilities, and computer networking installations. The text does not state the location of the corporate headquarters or a total count of operational stations.

Summary of the business section of Nexstar Media's latest annual report, written by StockData.

Company profile

Company

Legal name
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Founded
1996
Headquarters
Irving, TX
Address
545 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700 75062
Phone
(972) 373-8800
Employees
12,832, Dec 31, 2025
Industry
Television Broadcasting Stations
Incorporated in
Delaware
Fiscal year ends
December 31
Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Dallas, Texas

Stock & identifiers

Ticker
NXST
Exchange
Nasdaq
IPO date
Nov 25, 2003
Shares outstanding
31M, Aug 7, 2026
Public float
$4.90B, Jun 30, 2025
Filer category
Large accelerated filer
SEC CIK
1142417
CUSIP
65336K103
ISIN
US65336K1034
LEI
52990083ZRR5UT591988
EIN
23-3083125

Executives and directors

Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years

NamePositionShares owned
Perry A. SookChief Executive Officer, Director3,270,738
Andrew AlfordPresident, Broadcasting20,245
Michael BiardPresident & COO20,890
Dana ZimmerSee Remarks3,584
Brett JenkinsSee Remarks52,447
Lindsey KnappEVP, Human Resources1,152
Lee Ann GlihaEVP, Chief Financial Officer20,075
Gary WeitmanSee Remarks9,746
Blake RussellEVP, Operations57,853
Sean ComptonPresident, Networks22,474
Patrick PaoliniCEO, TEGNA Inc.–
Rachel MorganEVP General Counsel565
Dan LanzanoSee Remarks431
Elizabeth RyderEVP, General Counsel19,985
Robert S. WeaverEVP, Government Relations0
Bernadette S. AulestiaDirector5,383
Charles Thomas McMillenDirector11,658
Royce A. WellsDirector2,568
John R. MuseDirector52,764
Lisbeth McNabbDirector12,110
Ellen Tobi JohnsonDirector1,694
Jay M. GrossmanDirector98,808
D. Geoffrey ArmstrongDirector23,308
Dennis J. FitzsimonsDirector30,239

CEO pay and shareholder return

Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement

Fiscal yearCEO total payCEO pay actually paidOther executives (avg)Value of $100 investedPeer group
FY2025
Perry A. Sook
$39.51M$46.54M$4.57M$217$113
FY2024
Perry A. Sook
$35.87M$44.26M$4.41M$162$83
FY2023
Perry A. Sook
$29.11M$27.39M$3.74M$154$68
FY2022
Perry A. Sook
$39.32M$44.59M$2.41M$167$75
FY2021
Perry A. Sook
$21.15M$36.96M$2.40M$141$102
FY2020
Perry A. Sook
$23.56M$17.37M$3.93M$95$88

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

Employees

Headcount reported in annual reports

“As of December 31, 2025, we had a total of 12,832 employees, comprised of 11,693 full-time and 1,139 part-time employees.”

Corporate history

Events identified from SEC filings

DateEventDetails
Mar 20, 2026Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Nov 4, 2019Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Sep 20, 2019Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Mar 16, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 20, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 17, 2017Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 13, 2017Name changeName changed from NEXSTAR BROADCASTING GROUP INC to NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC.
Mar 22, 2016MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Feb 13, 2015Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 12, 2015Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jan 8, 2015Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Dec 5, 2014Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jun 16, 2014Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jul 31, 2013MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
May 1, 2013Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Feb 20, 2013Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Dec 4, 2012Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Dec 23, 2010MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Dec 18, 2009MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Aug 12, 2008Late filingNotification of late filing
Jan 3, 2007Acquisition / saleCompletion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01)
Jun 16, 2005MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)
Mar 31, 2004Late filingNotification of late filing
Nov 25, 2003IPOInitial public offering priced (424B4 prospectus)
Jun 13, 2001MergerRegistration of securities for a merger or exchange offer (S-4)