Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2025 was $389 million, a 31.7% margin, down $25 million from Q2 2024.
Adjusted free cash flow increased to $101 million in Q2 2025 from $77 million in the prior year quarter.
Advertising revenue declined 9% year-over-year, with political advertising down $36 million and nonpolitical advertising down 2.5%, slightly better than expectations.
CapEx decreased to $29 million from $37 million year-over-year, reflecting timing and lower spending in nonelection years.
CW profitability improved by $21 million year-over-year, driven by reduced broadcast rights amortization and lower operating expenses.
Distribution revenue remained stable at $733 million, with modest subscriber renewals and contractual rate escalations offsetting MVPD subscriber attrition.
Net interest expense declined by $16 million to $97 million due to lower SOFR rates and reduced debt balances.
Nexstar reported Q2 2025 net revenue of $1.23 billion, down 3.2% year-over-year, mainly due to reduced political advertising.
Nexstar returned $106 million to shareholders in Q2 through $56 million in dividends and $50 million in share repurchases.