Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)

Currency in USD
245.53
+1.98(+0.81%)
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245.530.00(0.00%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
240.75245.83
52 wk Range
141.66254.30
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
245.53
Open
243.55
Day's Range
240.75-245.83
52 wk Range
141.66-254.3
Volume
297.3K
Average Volume (3m)
337.03K
1-Year Change
44.7444%
Book Value / Share
68.06
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
269.00
Upside
+9.56%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Net income is expected to grow this year

Nexstar Media Group Inc News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Nexstar Media Group Inc Company Profile

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks. Further, its digital assets include 125 local websites, 229 mobile applications, 110 connected television applications, television channels from The CW and The Hill, BestReviews, and advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in the digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Employees
12389

Nexstar Media Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q4/2025

  • Q4 EPS of $5.63 beat forecast of $3.70 by 52%; revenue hit $1.29B, exceeding estimates by $40M despite 13.4% YoY decline.
  • Stock fell 4.53% pre-market as political ad revenue dropped sharply; non-political advertising grew 4.5%, offsetting some losses.
  • Debt reduced to $6.3B with improved leverage ratios; maintained 14-year dividend streak with current 3.2% yield to shareholders.
  • Adjusted EBITDA declined to $433M from $628M YoY; free cash flow dropped to $214M from $411M as CapEx rose to $54M from $35M.
  • 2026 outlook projects EPS and revenue growth; plans to expand CW sports programming and integrate AI tools for operational efficiency.
Last Updated: 2026-02-26, 11:52 a/m
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P/E Ratio
80.9x11.2x6.5x
PEG Ratio
−0.940.010.01
Price/Book
3.6x1.8x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.5x1.1x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
18.5%49.4%33.7%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
1 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 269.00
(+9.56% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Benchmark
Buy300.00+22.18%250.00MaintainFeb 27, 2026
Wells Fargo
Buy290.00+18.11%250.00MaintainFeb 27, 2026
Guggenheim
Buy290.00+18.11%250.00MaintainFeb 26, 2026
Benchmark
Buy250.00+1.82%250.00MaintainJan 14, 2026
Citi
Hold204.00-16.91%218.00MaintainNov 25, 2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 3.00%
Dividend Yield
3.03%
Industry Median 2.27%
Annualized payout
7.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+27.14%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Feb 26, 2026
EPS / Forecast
-5.63 / 3.70
Revenue / Forecast
1.29B / 1.25B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

NXST Income Statement

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FAQ

What Is the Nexstar (NXST) Stock Price Today?

The Nexstar stock price today is 245.53 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Nexstar Trade On?

Nexstar is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Nexstar?

The stock symbol for Nexstar is "NXST."

Does Nexstar Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Nexstar dividend yield is 3.03%.

What Is the Nexstar Market Cap?

As of today, Nexstar market cap is 7.45B USD.

What Is Nexstar's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Nexstar EPS (TTM) is 3.00.

When Is the Next Nexstar Earnings Date?

Nexstar will release its next earnings report on May 07, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is NXST a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Nexstar Stock Split?

Nexstar has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Nexstar Have?

Nexstar has 12389 employees.

What is the current trading status of Nexstar (NXST)?

As of Mar 05, 2026, Nexstar (NXST) is trading at a price of 245.53 USD, with a previous close of 245.53 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 240.75 USD to 245.83 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 141.66 USD to 254.30 USD.

What Is Nexstar (NXST) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Nexstar is 269.00 USD, with a high estimate of 300 USD and a low estimate of 190 USD. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +9.56% Upside potential.
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