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NXST Stock Chart & Stats
$179.86
$2.49(1.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$179.86
$2.49(1.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$153.17 - $254.30
Previous Close$185.8
Volume203.75K
Average Volume (3M)374.02K
Market Cap
$5.21B
Enterprise Value$17.39B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$218.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.2
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
8.08Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.51%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.64
Shares Outstanding30,808,302
10 Day Avg. Volume302,726
30 Day Avg. Volume374,022
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.78
Price to Book (P/B)2.99
Price to Sales (P/S)1.25
P/FCF Ratio8.29
Enterprise Value/Market Cap3.34
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.50
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.78
Enterprise Value/Ebitda11.38
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$252.80Price Target Upside40.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)31.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.81B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash GenerationSubstantial free cash flow provides Nexstar with internal funding for debt reduction, dividends, content investment, and station operations. The more than doubling from the prior year indicates meaningful cash-generation capacity that can help support the business even when reported net income is compressed.
Broadening Network ReachAudience growth at NewsNation and broader CW distribution strengthen Nexstar’s national platform and expand the inventory available for advertising and carriage relationships. Greater reach can improve content monetization and reduce reliance on any single local broadcast market over time.
Technology And Station InfrastructureCompletion of ATSC 3.0 deployment across the largest markets gives Nexstar a broad technology foundation for future broadcast services and audience engagement. This infrastructure can support continued relevance of its stations as viewing and distribution increasingly span broadcast and digital channels.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Interest BurdenThe enlarged debt burden materially increases fixed financial obligations and makes earnings more sensitive to operating volatility or refinancing conditions. Higher interest expense also absorbs cash that could otherwise fund content, technology, integration, or shareholder returns, limiting strategic flexibility.
Profitability CompressionA sharp decline in net margin indicates that revenue growth has not translated proportionally into bottom-line earnings. Persistently weaker profitability reduces earnings quality, limits the cushion available against advertising or distribution pressure, and makes deleveraging more dependent on operating cash flow.
Core Advertising And Distribution PressureWeakness in nonpolitical advertising and modest underlying distribution growth challenge the recurring revenue base outside election-driven periods. If these trends persist, Nexstar may face pressure on organic growth and operating leverage, making acquisition-related scale less valuable without stronger core demand.
NXST FAQ
What was Nexstar Media Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nexstar Media Group lowest stock price was $153.17 and its highest was $254.30 in the past 12 months.
What is Nexstar Media Group’s market cap?
Nexstar Media Group’s market cap is $5.21B.
When is Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Nexstar Media Group’s earnings last quarter?
Nexstar Media Group released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $3.804 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $5.983 by -$2.179.
Is Nexstar Media Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nexstar Media Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nexstar Media Group pay dividends?
Nexstar Media Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.86 which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.51%. See more information on Nexstar Media Group dividends here
What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate?
Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 8.08.
How many shares outstanding does Nexstar Media Group have?
Nexstar Media Group has 30,808,302 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nexstar Media Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nexstar Media Group reported an EPS of $3.804 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $5.983. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.084%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nexstar Media Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NXST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Nexstar Media Group Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$252.80 (40.55% Upside)
$252.80 (40.55% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NXST Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 60%
Sector Average 60%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 171.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $1.3M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.26%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.56%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
56.38%
Trailing 12-Months
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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.
NXST Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlights strong quarter-to-date operating and financial results — record revenue, robust adjusted EBITDA, and notably higher free cash flow — driven largely by the TEGNA acquisition, political advertising, and growth in NewsNation and CW. Management also announced strategic wins (ATSC 3.0 rollout, distribution partnerships) and meaningful capital allocation actions (dividend, debt repayment). Offsetting these positives are significant near-term challenges: a much higher debt load and interest expense, elevated corporate and one-time transaction costs, softness in core nonpolitical advertising, and unresolved litigation that limits integration and the realization of synergies. On balance, the company emphasizes confident execution and deleveraging plans while acknowledging material legal and leverage-related risks.View all NXST earnings summariesNXST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$252.80
▲(40.55% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
6.90% Insiders
36.44% Mutual Funds
1.18% Other Institutional Investors
22.19% Public Companies and
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