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Nexstar Media Group (CH:NXZ)
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Nexstar Media Group (NXZ) Price & Analysis

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Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Expanded Broadcast Footprint From TEGNA AcquisitionClosing TEGNA materially increases Nexstar's scale, market reach and retransmission fee negotiating leverage across local markets. Greater scale supports durable distribution economics, higher carriage fees potential and a broader advertising base that can sustain revenue and margin over multiple cycles.
Consistent Cash Generation And High Adjusted EBITDA/FCFStrong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow indicate the business converts revenue into cash reliably, enabling dividend payments, debt repayment and strategic investments. This cash generation capacity underpins long-term financial resilience despite cyclicality in ad demand.
Improving Network Assets And Expanded Digital DistributionBroader distribution via ESPN and Roku strengthens network monetization, increases audience reach and diversifies ad inventory beyond linear TV. Durable distribution deals reduce reliance on single platforms and help monetize network content and sports rights over multiple years.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Post-acquisitionMaterial debt build from the TEGNA deal leaves Nexstar with high refinancing and interest-rate exposure, constraining capital allocation. Persistent elevated leverage can limit investment, raise interest costs and heighten sensitivity to advertising cycles over the next several quarters.
Ongoing Litigation And Hold-separate OrderActive lawsuits and a hold-separate order delay integration, synergies, and cost saves, creating operational uncertainty. Protracted legal risk can increase legal and compliance costs, postpone expected revenue and cost benefits, and impair visibility for 2–6+ month planning horizons.
Advertising Softness And Digital Revenue HeadwindsWeakness in core ad categories and losses in digital programmatic/sponsor business pressure top-line growth and ad mix quality. Structural ad demand volatility and concentrated digital customer loss can compress margins and reduce predictable cash flow over multiple quarters.

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When is Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 41 days.
    How were Nexstar Media Group’s earnings last quarter?
    Nexstar Media Group released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $3.971 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.454 by $0.517.
      Is Nexstar Media Group overvalued?
      According to Wall Street analysts Nexstar Media Group’s price is currently Undervalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
        Does Nexstar Media Group pay dividends?
        Nexstar Media Group does not currently pay dividends.
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        Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 4.61.
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          Nexstar Media Group reported an EPS of $3.971 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.454. Following the earnings report the stock price went same N/A.
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              Company Description

              Nexstar Media Group

              Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified U.S. media corporation focused on broadcast television and digital content. The company specializes in the strategic acquisition, development, and management of local television stations, along with operating interactive community-focused websites and a variety of digital media services. It provides no-cost programming to television viewers across the nation. By the end of 2020, Nexstar directly owned, operated, programmed, or offered sales and other services to 198 television stations. Furthermore, it extended sales, programming, and other support through local service agreements to an additional 37 independent power television stations. The company also furnishes advanced video and display advertising solutions, which can be deployed both locally and nationally across its own digital platforms and various third-party websites and mobile applications. Nexstar is also the proprietor of WGN America, a national cable channel featuring general entertainment. Its broad network of stations is affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, and MyNetworkTV, among others. Originally known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., in January 2017. Founded in 1996, its corporate headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.

              Nexstar Media Group (NXZ) Earnings & Revenues

              NXZ Earnings Call

              Q1 2026
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              Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
              The call highlighted significant operational and financial achievements — record consolidated revenue, strong adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, rapid audience growth at NewsNation, progress toward CW profitability, and strategic digital distribution deals — alongside disciplined capital allocation and early deleveraging actions. However, material risk remains from ongoing litigation that requires TEGNA to operate separately, elevated post‑acquisition leverage and higher interest/one‑time costs, and a softer near‑term advertising backdrop with some digital segment weakness. Overall, the positives in quarterly performance, audience and distribution momentum, and clear capital‑return and deleveraging priorities outweigh the near‑term legal and advertising headwinds, though legal uncertainty and debt levels are meaningful risks to monitor.View all CH:NXZ earnings summaries

              NXZ Stock 12 Month Forecast

              Average Price Target

              $206.53
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