StocksMedium•5 November 2026•
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Nexstar Q3 Revenue Hits $2.1 Billion on Record Political Ad Spend
Key Facts
1Nexstar's Q3 revenue reached $2.1 billion, nearly doubling from $1.2 billion in the prior year period.
2The company hit a new record for political advertising revenue in 2026, reaching $1.1 billion.
Nexstar's Q3 revenue reached $2.1 billion, nearly doubling from $1.2 billion in the prior year period. Deadline reported that the surge was primarily driven by record-breaking political advertising spend during the 2026 election cycle.
The company hit a new record for political advertising revenue in 2026, reaching $1.1 billion. This figure represents a 31% increase over the 2022 midterm cycle, providing a significant boost to overall financial results which also included contributions from Tegna and the CW Network.