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Reported directly by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:EntertainmentLicenseAgreementForProgramMaterialAmortizationExpense.
The source filing: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s 10-Q, filed August 7, 2026.
- Filed
- Aug 7, 2026, 1:09 PM EDT
- Fiscal quarter
- Q2 FY2026
- Calendar quarter
- Q2 2026
- Accession
- 0001193125-26-339827
| Line item | Three Months Ended / June 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended / June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended / June 30, 2026 | Six Months Ended / June 30, 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Direct operating, excluding depreciation and amortization | 929 | 557 | 1,541 | 1,108 |
| Selling, general and administrative, excluding depreciation and amortization | 457 | 262 | 783 | 520 |
| Amortization of broadcast rights | 87 | 79 | 159 | 168 |
| Depreciation and amortization of intangible assets | 158 | 118 | 279 | 234 |
| Total operating expenses | 1,631 | 1,016 | 2,762 | 2,030 |
| Income from operations | 362 | 213 | 627 | 432 |
| Income from equity method investments, net | 3 | 11 | 7 | 19 |
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
FAQ
- What is Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s entertainment license agreement for program material amortization expense?
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) reported entertainment license agreement for program material amortization expense of $87M in Q2 2026.
- How has Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s entertainment license agreement for program material amortization expense changed year-over-year?
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s entertainment license agreement for program material amortization expense increased by 10.1% year-over-year, from $79M to $87M.
- What does entertainment license agreement for program material amortization expense mean?
- This reflects the periodic amortization of costs associated with licensing entertainment and programming content from third-party providers. It captures the systematic expense recognition of content rights over their useful life. This metric is critical for evaluating the cost structure of programming acquisition strategies.
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