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Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
:NXST
NXST Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$141.66 - $223.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.08K
Average Volume (3M)396.85K
Market Cap
$6.24B
Enterprise Value$11.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$584.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.2
Beta0.77
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2025EPS Estimate
2.53Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 15, 2025Dividend Yield3.52%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.06
Shares Outstanding30,315,770
10 Day Avg. Volume279,858
30 Day Avg. Volume396,851
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)N/A
P/FCF RatioN/A
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$238.86Price Target Upside15.73% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Analyst ConfidenceThe analyst's outlook for NXST shares is raised to $250, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Financial PerformanceThe transaction with TEGNA is highly accretive, projected to provide over 40% free cash flow accretion and over $300 million in net synergies.
Strategic AcquisitionNexstar's acquisition of TEGNA, approved by both boards, is expected to enhance the company's market reach, covering 80% of US households.
Bears Say
Ad Market ChallengesThe ad market makes the higher end of the financial range more difficult to achieve, indicating potential challenges.
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 $141.66 and its highest was $223.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Nexstar Media Group’s market cap?
Nexstar Media Group’s market cap is $6.24B.
When is Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2025 which is in 48 days.
How were Nexstar Media Group’s earnings last quarter?
Nexstar Media Group released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2025. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.709 by $0.351.
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 3.52%. See more information on Nexstar Media Group dividends here
What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate?
Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 2.53.
How many shares outstanding does Nexstar Media Group have?
Nexstar Media Group has 30,315,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nexstar Media Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nexstar Media Group reported an EPS of $3.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.709. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.316%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nexstar Media Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NXST
Nexstar Media Group Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$238.86 (15.73% Upside)
$238.86 (15.73% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NXST Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 40.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.0%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
28.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
NXST Earnings Call
Q2 2025
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative elements. While Nexstar showcased strong financial management and success in expanding its audience through NewsNation and The CW, it also faced challenges in declining revenue and advertising, especially within the automotive sector. Regulatory developments offer potential future advantages, but the current landscape includes significant obstacles.View all NXST earnings summariesNXST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$238.86
▲(15.73% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.58% Insiders
34.35% Mutual Funds
20.50% Other Institutional Investors
7.47% Public Companies and
Individual Investors