how many abc affiliates does nexstar own

Nexstar owns between 28 and 32 ABC affiliates according to recent sources. Most reports mention either 28 or roughly 30 to 32 stations affiliated with ABC that Nexstar owns or operates. This makes Nexstar the largest owner of ABC affiliates among station groups in the United States. The variation in the exact number is due to different reports quoting slightly different station counts, but the general consensus is about 30 ABC affiliates under Nexstar ownership or operation.