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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Millions
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Revenues [Abstract]    
Net revenue $ 1,234 $ 1,284
Operating expenses (income):    
Direct operating, excluding depreciation and amortization 551 548
Selling, general and administrative, excluding depreciation and amortization 257 272
Depreciation and amortization 205 190
Other 1 (1)
Total operating expenses 1,014 1,009
Income from operations 220 275
Income from equity method investments, net 8 19
Interest expense, net (97) (114)
Pension and other postretirement plans credit, net 8 7
Gain on disposal of an investment   40
Other (expenses) income, net (1) 1
Income before income taxes 138 228
Income tax expense (41) (61)
Net income 97 167
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 11 8
Net income attributable to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. $ 108 $ 175
Net income per share available to common stockholders:    
Basic $ 3.41 $ 5.25
Diluted $ 3.37 $ 5.16
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:    
Basic (in thousands) 30,532 33,449
Diluted (in thousands) 30,927 34,024