NXST vs SSP
NXST: Nexstar is a premier U.S. local television station operator with a vast portfolio of broadcast networks and digital platforms. SSP: A diversified media company operating a large portfolio of local TV stations and national entertainment networks, currently undergoing a major enterprise-wide transformation to improve profitability.
Side-by-side fundamentals
| Metric | NXST | SSP | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price as of 2026-10-08 close | $162.11 | $2.89 | |
| Market cap | $5.0B | $268M | |
| P/E as of 2026-10-08 | 30.87 | n/a | |
| Net margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +2.2% | -4.7% | NXST higher |
| Operating margin FY2025, SEC XBRL | +17.2% | +8.6% | NXST higher |
| ROE FY2025, SEC XBRL | +5.3% | -8.1% | NXST higher |
| ROA FY2025, SEC XBRL | +1.0% | -2.0% | NXST higher |
| Debt / equity as of 2026-09-02 | 5.61 | 2.07 | SSP lower |
| Revenue growth (YoY) as of 2026-09-02 | -4.6% | -13.3% | NXST higher |
| Revenue CAGR (3y) SEC XBRL | -1.7% | -4.3% | NXST higher |
| Dividend yield as of 2026-09-02 | +4.8% | n/a | |
| Dividend streak (yrs) SEC XBRL | 13 | 3 | NXST higher |
| Beta as of 2026-09-02 | 0.80 | 1.31 | |
| 1-year return as of 2026-10-08 close | -20.2% | +58.8% | SSP higher |
Fundamentals: SEC XBRL company filings for the figures marked with a fiscal year, and market data, as of 2026-09-02 for the rest. Filings: SEC EDGAR. Prices are delayed daily-close data.
Last updated 2026-10-08.
Informational only — NOT financial advice. All figures are delayed daily-close data from SEC EDGAR & market data, shown with their as-of date; "Edge" cells are a pure numeric comparison, not a recommendation.