Company / Operating Income
Nexstar Media Group Operating Income History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Income
$849.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$849.0M / $1.3B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-33.0%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#15 of 68
Communication Services
What the data says
Nexstar Media Group's operating income of $849M is higher than 78% of companies in the Communication Services sector (FY2025). Operating Income has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $206M in FY2017 to $1.3B in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$849M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +2.3%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Declined from $1.2B to $849M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Income over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -13.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +2.3%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-83.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +2.3%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, operating income decreased 33.0% year-over-year.
- Ranks #15 out of 68 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating income 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 IncomeValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $849.0M | -33.0% |
| FY2024 | $1.3B | +7.9% |
| FY2023 | $1.2B | -10.4% |
| FY2022 | $1.3B | +11.7% |
| FY2021 | $1.2B | +55.1% |
| FY2020 | $757.8M | +49.9% |
| FY2019 | $505.6M | -33.3% |
| FY2018 | $757.8M | +267.7% |
| FY2017 | $206.1M | -28.3% |
| FY2016 | $287.3M | +178.3% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026