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Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Stock Price & Analysis

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NXST Stock Chart & Stats

$207.94$3.83(1.88%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$160$180$200Aug 17Aug 31Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
$205.83 - $209.22
52-Week Range
$153.17 - $254.30
Previous Close
$204.11
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
369.68K
Market Cap
$6.35B
Enterprise Value
$16.31B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
$446.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
$11.74B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.3
Beta
0.59
Next Earnings
Feb 25, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
15.74
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 13, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.58%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Cash Generation And Deleveraging

Strong free cash flow gives Nexstar internal funding for debt repayment and shareholder distributions. The reported reduction in debt after the TEGNA acquisition demonstrates meaningful deleveraging capacity, which can improve financial flexibility and reduce balance-sheet pressure over the next several quarters.

Distribution Revenue And Renewals

Distribution fees provide recurring contracted revenue that is less dependent on advertising cycles. Successful multiyear renewals, higher rates, streaming growth and additional CW affiliations strengthen revenue visibility and support the economic value of Nexstar’s broad local broadcast footprint.

Regulatory Ownership Flexibility

Replacing the national ownership cap with case-by-case review could expand Nexstar’s strategic flexibility to pursue broadcast scale or portfolio opportunities. If implemented as described, the change may support greater operating efficiencies and broader audience monetization over the medium term.

Bears Say

High Leverage And Interest Burden

Nexstar remains materially leveraged following the TEGNA acquisition, while elevated interest expense absorbs a larger share of operating cash flow. This reduces financial flexibility, increases sensitivity to earnings volatility and can constrain investment or shareholder returns until leverage declines further.

Sharp Profitability Compression

The steep decline in net margin shows that revenue growth has not translated proportionally into bottom-line earnings. Persistently higher costs, financing charges or other pressures would weaken cash available for deleveraging and make future results more dependent on sustained operating improvement.

TEGNA Integration Restriction

The injunction limits Nexstar’s ability to capture planned synergies and coordinate TEGNA operations, potentially delaying efficiency gains from the acquisition. Continued legal uncertainty also complicates planning and leaves the enlarged debt burden less fully supported by integrated operating benefits.

Nexstar Media Group News

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 $6.35B.
When is Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nexstar Media Group’s next earnings report is estimated for Feb 25, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 103 days.
How were Nexstar Media Group’s earnings last quarter?
Nexstar Media Group released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2026. The company reported $8.275 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $8.083 by $0.192.
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 3.58%. See more information on Nexstar Media Group dividends here
What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate?
Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 15.74.
How many shares outstanding does Nexstar Media Group have?
Nexstar Media Group has 30,821,028 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nexstar Media Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nexstar Media Group reported an EPS of $8.275 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $8.083. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.539%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nexstar Media Group?
Hedge funds hold Nexstar Media Group shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Nexstar Media Group is 71,885,954 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 311.7K shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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