Company / Free Cash Flow
Nexstar Media Group Free Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Free Cash Flow
$743.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$743.0M / $1.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-32.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#18 of 67
Communication Services
What the data says
At $743M, Nexstar Media Group's free cash flow ranks #18 of 67 in the Communication Services sector. Free Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $37M in FY2019 to $1.2B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$743M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.3%.
Declined from $1.1B to $743M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Free Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -15.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#18 of 67 in Communication ServicesTop 27% of 67This company $743.0M Sector average $3.4B
▼
-78.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, free cash flow decreased 32.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #18 out of 67 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak free cash flow was recorded in FY2022.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 1.12 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 22.6%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Free Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $743.0M | -32.8% |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | +3.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.1B | -14.6% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | +17.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | +68.7% |
| FY2020 | $630.6M | +1621.6% |
| FY2019 | $36.6M | -94.2% |
| FY2018 | $630.6M | +257.7% |
| FY2017 | $176.3M | -30.2% |
| FY2016 | $252.4M | +2910.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026