NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-225 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
85 GF Score
Price $160.89
GF Value $219.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Cash Flow for Dividends?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -4.22% 85 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-225 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $219.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Nexstar Media Group's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-56 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-225 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Nexstar Media Group's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 ($-56 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-57 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($-57 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-56 Mil).

Nexstar Media Group's annual payment of dividends increased from Dec. 2023 ($-191 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-219 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($-219 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-226 Mil).

Nexstar Media Group Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Nexstar Media Group Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nexstar Media Group Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
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Nexstar Media Group Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-225 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-225 Mil mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-225 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-225 Mil. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to NMAX and SBGI?
Nexstar Media Group's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-225 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-225 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexstar Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $219.75, compared to a current price of $160.89 — trading 26.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-225 Mil. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-225 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $160.89 is trading 26.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $219.75. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-225 Mil
  • GF Value™: $219.75 vs. price of $160.89 (26.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NXST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nexstar Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1NXST:ItalyNXZ:Germany
Address 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75062
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Assuming its merger with Tegna is affirmed Nexstar's station total would exceed 259 and reach 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
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