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Nexstar Media Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Signals Confidence

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Nexstar Media Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Signals Confidence

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Nexstar Media Group ( (NXST) ) has provided an announcement.

On May 1, 2026, Nexstar Media Group announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its common stock, payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026. The move reinforces Nexstar’s ongoing capital‑return strategy, signaling continued confidence in its cash generation while leaving room for future dividend changes at the Board’s discretion.

The most recent analyst rating on (NXST) stock is a Buy with a $290.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Nexstar Media Group stock, see the NXST Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on NXST Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, NXST is a Neutral.

The score is primarily held up by strong cash-flow generation and constructive 2026 EBITDA guidance, but it is weighed down by a sharply weaker latest earnings period, meaningful leverage, and bearish technicals with the stock trading well below major moving averages; the high dividend helps offset an elevated P/E only modestly.

To see Spark’s full report on NXST stock, click here.

More about Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television and digital platforms. The company focuses on engaging audiences through its broad portfolio of broadcast stations and digital properties in the U.S. media market.

On May 1, 2026, Nexstar Media Group announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share on its common stock, payable on May 29, 2026 to shareholders of record as of May 15, 2026. The move reinforces Nexstar’s ongoing capital‑return strategy, signaling continued confidence in its cash generation while leaving room for future dividend changes at the Board’s discretion.

Average Trading Volume: 418,745

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $6.31B

See more insights into NXST stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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