Company / Share Buybacks
Nexstar Media Group Share Buybacks History
FY2017-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Share Buybacks
$125.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$125.0M / $881.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-79.2%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#31 of 51
Communication Services
What the data says
At $125M, Nexstar Media Group's share buybacks ranks #31 of 51 in the Communication Services sector. Share Buybacks has fluctuated over the past 9 years, ranging from $49M in FY2017 to $881M in FY2022.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$125M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +19.9%.
Declined from $537M to $125M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Share Buybacks over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -47.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +19.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#31 of 51 in Communication ServicesTop 61% of 51This company $125.0M Sector average $2.4B
▼
-94.7% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +19.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, share buybacks decreased 79.2% year-over-year.
- Ranks #31 out of 51 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak share buybacks 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 | Share BuybacksValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $125.0M | -79.2% |
| FY2024 | $601.0M | +11.9% |
| FY2023 | $537.0M | -39.0% |
| FY2022 | $881.0M | +64.1% |
| FY2021 | $537.0M | +962.9% |
| FY2020 | $50.5M | -49.0% |
| FY2019 | $99.0M | +96.0% |
| FY2018 | $50.5M | +3.8% |
| FY2017 | $48.7M | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026