Company / Operating Cash Flow
Nexstar Media Group Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$891.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$891.0M / $1.4B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-28.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#25 of 75
Communication Services
What the data says
At $891M, Nexstar Media Group's operating cash flow ranks #25 of 75 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $109M in FY2019 to $1.4B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$891M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.9%.
Declined from $1.2B to $891M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -14.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#25 of 75 in Communication ServicesTop 33% of 75This company $891.0M Sector average $6.8B
▼
-86.8% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +3.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 28.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #25 out of 75 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $891.0M | -28.7% |
| FY2024 | $1.3B | +2.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | -13.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.4B | +15.5% |
| FY2021 | $1.2B | +64.9% |
| FY2020 | $736.9M | +575.5% |
| FY2019 | $109.1M | -85.2% |
| FY2018 | $736.9M | +258.9% |
| FY2017 | $205.3M | -27.8% |
| FY2016 | $284.3M | +939.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026