Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)

Currency in USD
203.36
+3.09(+1.54%)
Closed·
203.60+0.24(+0.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
199.32205.72
52 wk Range
141.66223.36
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
200.27
Open
200.26
Day's Range
199.32-205.72
52 wk Range
141.66-223.36
Volume
214.21K
Average Volume (3m)
305K
1-Year Change
28.53%
Book Value / Share
75.41
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
230.50
Upside
+13.35%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
High shareholder yield

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
Buy

Nexstar 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 local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported 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. 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.

Employees
12389

Nexstar Media Group Inc Earnings Call Summary for Q3/2025

  • Nexstar reported Q3 2025 EPS of $2.14, missing forecasts by 15.75%, while revenue met expectations at $1.2 billion but declined 12.3% YoY, causing shares to drop 5.87% pre-market.
  • Advertising revenue plummeted 23.5% to $476 million, contributing significantly to the company's underperformance despite maintaining an adjusted EBITDA of $358 million with a 29.9% margin.
  • CEO Perry Sook remains 'confident in our strategy' despite challenges, highlighting the pending TEGNA acquisition expected to close in H2 2026 with anticipated synergies of $300 million.
  • The company faces risks from declining ad revenue, high debt levels ($6.4 billion total debt), and integration challenges with TEGNA, while forecasting slight declines in non-political advertising next quarter.
  • Management projects substantial political revenue in 2026 and is focusing on spectrum monetization and advertising process improvements to drive future growth.
Last Updated: 06/11/2025, 17:52
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NXST
Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
12.3x9.3x5.8x
PEG Ratio
−2.06−0.110.01
Price/Book
2.7x2.3x1.8x
Price / LTM Sales
1.2x1.1x1.4x
Upside (Analyst Target)
16.8%21.4%31.6%
Fair Value Upside
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Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
8 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 230.50
(+13.35% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Citi
Hold204.00+0.31%218.00Maintain25/11/2025
Deutsche Bank
Buy225.00+10.64%229.00Maintain11/11/2025
Benchmark
Buy250.00+22.93%225.00Maintain20/08/2025
Guggenheim
Buy250.00+22.93%220.00Maintain19/08/2025
Benchmark
Buy225.00+10.64%220.00Maintain08/08/2025

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 16.23%
Dividend Yield
3.66%
Industry Median 2.17%
Annualised payout
7.44
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+27.83%
Growth Streak

Earnings

Latest Release
Nov 06, 2025
EPS / Forecast
2.14 / 2.54
Revenue / Forecast
1.20B / 1.20B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

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FAQ

What Is the Nexstar (NXST) Share Price Today?

The live Nexstar share price today is 203.36

What Stock Exchange Does Nexstar (NXST) Trade On?

Nexstar is listed and trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Nexstar?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Nexstar is "NXST."

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

Yes, NXST Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Nexstar dividend yield is 3.66%.

What Is the Current Nexstar Market Cap?

As of today, Nexstar market capitalisation is 6.17B.

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

The Nexstar EPS is currently 16.23 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Nexstar Earnings Date?

Nexstar's next earnings report will be released on 26 Feb 2026.

Is NXST a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Nexstar 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. (See the NXST stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Nexstar Have?

Nexstar has 12389 employees.

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

As of 24 Dec 2025, Nexstar (NXST) is trading at a price of 203.36, with a previous close of 200.27. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 199.32 to 205.72, while its 52-week range spans from 141.66 to 223.36.

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

The average 12-month price target for Nexstar is USD230.5, with a high estimate of USD250 and a low estimate of USD190. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +13.35% Upside potential.

What Is the NXST Premarket Price?

NXST's last pre-market stock price is 204.27. The pre-market share volume is 10.00, and the stock has decreased by 4.00, or 2.00%.

What Is the NXST After Hours Price?

NXST's last after hours stock price is 203.60, the stock has decreased by 0.24, or 0.12%.
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