Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXSTNASDAQCommunication Services● Active
$180.46
$-1.56(-0.86%)
Market Cap$5.5B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$254.3
52W Low$164
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
NXST · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 7, 2026EPS Actual
$6.15
Est. $4.43 · +38.8%
Revenue
$1.40B
Est. $1.28B · +9.1%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 7, 2026
After Market Close
▲ Beat EPS▲ Beat Revenue✓ 2-Quarter EPS Beat Streak
NXST reports quarterly as a NASDAQ-listed Entertainment company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
$0.46
Rev. $3.65B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.$0.46
Rev. Est.$3.65B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $6.54 | — | — | — | $1.97B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | $4.43 | $6.15 | +38.8% | $1.40B | $1.28B | +9.1% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $4.01 | $4.30 | +7.2% | $1.29B | $1.25B | +3.1% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $2.62 | $2.14 | -18.3% | $1.20B | $1.25B | -4.2% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $2.95 | $3.06 | +3.7% | $1.23B | $1.21B | +1.4% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 8, 2025 | $3.26 | $3.37 | +3.4% | $1.23B | $1.23B | +0.6% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $9.22 | $7.56 | -18.0% | $1.49B | $1.25B | +19.1% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $5.41 | $5.27 | -2.6% | $1.37B | $1.48B | -7.5% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 6, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$6.54
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 7, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$6.15
EPS Est.
$4.43
EPS Surpr.
+38.8%
Revenue
$1.40B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 26, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$4.30
EPS Est.
$4.01
EPS Surpr.
+7.2%
Revenue
$1.29B
Q4 FY2025
Nov 6, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$2.14
EPS Est.
$2.62
EPS Surpr.
-18.3%
Revenue
$1.20B
Q3 FY2025
Aug 7, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$3.06
EPS Est.
$2.95
EPS Surpr.
+3.7%
Revenue
$1.23B
Q2 FY2025
May 8, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$3.37
EPS Est.
$3.26
EPS Surpr.
+3.4%
Revenue
$1.23B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 27, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$7.56
EPS Est.
$9.22
EPS Surpr.
-18.0%
Revenue
$1.49B
Q4 FY2024
Nov 7, 2024Miss
EPS Actual
$5.27
EPS Est.
$5.41
EPS Surpr.
-2.6%
Revenue
$1.37B
Analyst Estimates
Limited analyst coverage (fewer than 3 analysts). Estimates may not reflect market consensus.
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2027 | $5.21 | $5.38 | $5.60 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $3.28 | $3.39 | $3.53 | 1 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $3.89 | $4.02 | $4.19 | 1 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $4.37 | $4.51 | $4.70 | 1 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $13.59 | $14.04 | $14.61 | 1 |
| Q3 FY2026 | $7.06 | $8.28 | $9.49 | 1 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2027 | $1.9B | $2.0B | $2.0B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B | 2 |
| Q2 FY2027 | $1.8B | $1.9B | $1.9B | 2 |
| Q1 FY2027 | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.0B | 3 |
| Q4 FY2026 | $2.3B | $2.4B | $2.4B | 3 |
| Q3 FY2026 | $2.0B | $2.1B | $2.2B | 4 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | +38.8% | $197.21 | $194.52 | -1.36% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | +7.2% | $232.54 | $246.16 | +5.86% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | -18.3% | $196.32 | $189.30 | -3.58% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | +3.7% | $186.99 | $184.53 | -1.32% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 8, 2025 | +3.4% | $155.89 | $164.31 | +5.40% |
| ▼ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | -18.0% | $146.34 | $162.58 | +11.10% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | -2.6% | $183.25 | $188.50 | +2.86% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | -15.1% | $171.90 | $163.55 | -4.86% |
Q2 FY2026-1.36%
Report Date
May 7, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+38.8%
Price Before
$197.21
Price After
$194.52
Q1 FY2026+5.86%
Report Date
Feb 26, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+7.2%
Price Before
$232.54
Price After
$246.16
Q4 FY2025-3.58%
Report Date
Nov 6, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-18.3%
Price Before
$196.32
Price After
$189.30
Q3 FY2025-1.32%
Report Date
Aug 7, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.7%
Price Before
$186.99
Price After
$184.53
Q2 FY2025+5.40%
Report Date
May 8, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.4%
Price Before
$155.89
Price After
$164.31
Q1 FY2025+11.10%
Report Date
Feb 27, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-18.0%
Price Before
$146.34
Price After
$162.58
Q4 FY2024+2.86%
Report Date
Nov 7, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-2.6%
Price Before
$183.25
Price After
$188.50
Q3 FY2024-4.86%
Report Date
Aug 8, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-15.1%
Price Before
$171.90
Price After
$163.55
Avg Beat Reaction+2.15%
Avg Miss Reaction+1.38%
Beat Rate4 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+11.10% (Q1 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: NXST ends December
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) most recently reported earnings on May 7, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $6.15 — beating the analyst consensus of $4.43 by +38.8%. NXST has beaten EPS estimates for 2 consecutive quarters. The next NXST earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track NXST earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. NXST revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
NXST's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
NXST earnings · 5 questionsNexstar Media Group, Inc.'s next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. NXST typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; NXST historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · Nexstar Media Group, Inc. SEC filings · US GAAP · Nexstar Media Group, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026