Nexstar Q1 net income jumps 64.9% to $160 million; revenue rises 13.1% to $1.4 billion

• Nexstar Media Group posted first-quarter net revenue of $1.4 billion, up 13.1%, with net income climbing 64.9% to $160 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA rose 23.4% to $470 million, lifting margin 2.8 percentage points to 33.7%.
• Distribution revenue increased 9.8% to $837 million, while advertising revenue jumped 19.1% to $548 million.
• Management said results included TEGNA from March 19–31, 2026, following the deal’s close in March.
• NewsNation remained the fastest-growing ad-supported cable network, with The CW continuing toward profitability as sports programming neared half of its 2026 hours.

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