NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis

NASDAQ:NXST • US65336K1034

232.4 USD
+1.22 (+0.53%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 12:59 PM

NXST Key Statistics, Chart & Performance

Key Statistics
Market Cap7.05B
Revenue(TTM)5.15B
Net Income(TTM)521.00M
Shares30.33M
Float28.31M
52 Week High254.3
52 Week Low141.66
Yearly Dividend6.82
Dividend Yield3.16%
EPS(TTM)16.58
PE14.02
Fwd PE9.08
Earnings (Next)02-26
IPO2003-11-24
Sector
GICS IndustryMedia
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS SubIndustryBroadcasting
NXST short term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NXST in the last week, last 2 weeks, last month, last 3 and 6 months. 1 week 2 week 1 month 3 months 6 months 5 10 15 20 25

NXST long term performance overview.The bars show the price performance of NXST in the last 1, 2 and 3 years. 1 year 2 years 3 years 10 20 30 40 50

The current stock price of NXST is 232.4 USD. In the past month the price increased by 5.9%. In the past year, price increased by 50.76%.

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NXST Technical Analysis

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 10 / 10 to NXST. When comparing the yearly performance of all stocks, NXST is one of the better performing stocks in the market, outperforming 90.01% of all stocks.


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NXST Fundamental Analysis

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to NXST. While NXST has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health.


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NXST Financial Highlights

Over the last trailing twelve months NXST reported a non-GAAP Earnings per Share(EPS) of 16.58. The EPS decreased by -4.11% compared to the year before.


Industry RankSector Rank
PM (TTM) 10.12%
ROA 4.63%
ROE 22.79%
Debt/Equity 2.73
Chartmill High Growth Momentum
EPS Q2Q%-59.39%
Sales Q2Q%-12.3%
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.44%
NXST financials

NXST Forecast & Estimates

14 analysts have analysed NXST and the average price target is 234.5 USD. This implies a price increase of 0.9% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 232.4.

For the next year, analysts expect an EPS growth of -40.6% and a revenue growth -9.43% for NXST


Analysts
Analysts81.43
Price Target234.5 (0.9%)
EPS Next Y-40.6%
Revenue Next Year-9.43%
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NXST Ownership

Ownership
Inst Owners107.29%
Ins Owners6.63%
Short Float %6.39%
Short Ratio5.46
NXST Ownership

NXST Competitors/Peers

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GTN.A GRAY MEDIA INC-A5.471.259B
SBGI SINCLAIR INC17.051.042B
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GTN GRAY MEDIA INC2.11478.802M

About NXST

Company Profile

NXST logo image Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a television broadcasting and digital media company, which engages in the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and currently employs 11,773 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2003-11-24. The firm produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. The Company’s reportable broadcast segment includes television stations and related local websites that Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to in various markets across the United States, NewsNation, a national cable news network, two owned and operated multicast networks and other multicast network services, and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station. The other operating segments, The CW and digital businesses, focused on the national marketplace. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com. Its national television properties include The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV.

Company Info

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC

545 E John Carpenter Fwy Ste 700

Irving TEXAS 75062 US

CEO: Perry A. Sook

Employees: 11773

NXST Company Website

NXST Investor Relations

Phone: 19723738800

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST FAQ

What does NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC do?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a television broadcasting and digital media company, which engages in the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services. The company is headquartered in Irving, Texas and currently employs 11,773 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2003-11-24. The firm produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. The Company’s reportable broadcast segment includes television stations and related local websites that Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to in various markets across the United States, NewsNation, a national cable news network, two owned and operated multicast networks and other multicast network services, and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station. The other operating segments, The CW and digital businesses, focused on the national marketplace. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com. Its national television properties include The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV.


Can you provide the latest stock price for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?

The current stock price of NXST is 232.4 USD. The price increased by 0.53% in the last trading session.


What is the dividend status of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has a dividend yield of 3.16%. The yearly dividend amount is currently 6.82.


How is the ChartMill rating for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?

NXST has a ChartMill Technical rating of 10 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.


What is the GICS sector and industry of NXST stock?

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) operates in the Communication Services sector and the Media industry.


What is the expected growth for NXST stock?

The Revenue of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is expected to decline by -9.43% in the next year. Check the estimates tab for more information on the EPS, Sales, EBIT and EBITDA future analyst estimates.


Can you provide the market cap for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has a market capitalization of 7.05B USD. This makes NXST a Mid Cap stock.