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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$154.47 - $254.30
Previous Close$185.8
Volume203.75K
Average Volume (3M)363.42K
Market Cap
$5.16B
Enterprise Value$17.39K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$218.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$12.09B
Price to Earnings (P/E)29.4
Beta0.54
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026EPS Estimate
7.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.49%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.87
Shares Outstanding30,808,302
10 Day Avg. Volume495,144
30 Day Avg. Volume363,423
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 Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$252.80Price Target Upside40.55% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)30.73
Revenue Forecast (FY)$7.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowSubstantial free cash flow provides Nexstar with internally generated funding for debt repayment, programming, capital investment, and dividends. The sharp year-over-year improvement also demonstrates meaningful cash-generation capacity, helping offset weaker reported net profitability and supporting financial resilience.
Expanded Revenue And EBITDA ScaleThe TEGNA combination materially expands Nexstar’s operating scale, audience reach, and revenue base. Strong adjusted EBITDA alongside record revenue can improve the company’s ability to absorb fixed costs, invest in content and platforms, and capture operating benefits as acquired assets are managed over time.
Growing Network ReachAudience growth at NewsNation and broader CW distribution strengthen Nexstar’s national media presence beyond local stations. Expanded reach can support future advertising inventory, distribution relationships, and content monetization while diversifying the company’s exposure across broadcast, cable news, and streaming.
Bears Say
High Leverage And Interest BurdenNexstar’s enlarged debt load materially increases financial sensitivity to earnings volatility and refinancing conditions. The higher interest burden consumes cash that could otherwise fund programming, investment, or shareholder returns, while elevated leverage limits flexibility if advertising or distribution trends weaken.
Nonpolitical Advertising WeaknessWeakness in nonpolitical advertising pressures the recurring portion of Nexstar’s revenue base and makes results more dependent on political advertising cycles. Continued declines can reduce operating leverage, constrain margin recovery, and make it harder for the company to offset higher interest and integration-related costs.
TEGNA Litigation Limits IntegrationOngoing litigation and hold-separate requirements restrict Nexstar’s ability to integrate TEGNA assets and realize expected synergies. Delayed operational coordination can prolong elevated costs, weaken the pace of deleveraging, and leave the enlarged business carrying acquisition-related obligations without full strategic benefits.
NXST FAQ
What was Nexstar Media Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nexstar Media Group lowest stock price was $154.47 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 $5.16B.
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 41 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 4.49%. See more information on Nexstar Media Group dividends here
What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate?
Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 7.65.
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
Neutral
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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 57%
Sector Average 57%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 171.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $710.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-14.97%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.49%
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
19.96% Other Institutional Investors
5.80% Public Companies and
Individual Investors







