NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Forecast, Price Target & Analyst Ratings
NASDAQ:NXST • US65336K1034
245.53 USD
+1.98 (+0.81%)
At close: Mar 4, 2026
245.53 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/4/2026, 8:00:03 PM
View the latest analyst price targets, stock forecast, EPS estimates, revenue projections, revisions, full estimates, rating distribution and upgrades/downgrades for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST).
Forecast Snapshot
Consensus Price Target
$237.69
-3.19% Downside
Next Earnings Forecast
Release DateMay 7, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.51
Revenue Estimate1.292B
ChartMill Buy Consensus
81.43%
Weighted Analyst Rating Score
Price Target Details & History
Consensus Price Target and Range
Mean target
$237.69
Upside
-3.19%
From current price of $245.53 to mean target of $237.69, Based on 14 analyst forecasts
Low
$187.06
Median
$255.00
High
$262.50
Price Target Revisions
1 Month
1.36%
3 Months
0.87%
Price Target Summary
14 analysts have analysed NXST and the average price target is 237.69 USD. This implies a price decrease of -3.19% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 245.53.
The average price target has been revised upward by 0.87% in the past 3 months.
Analyst Ratings & History
Current Analyst Ratings
Analyst Ratings History
Analyst Ratings Consensus
ChartMill Buy Consensus
81.43%
NXST was analyzed by 14 analysts. The buy percentage consensus is at 81. So analysts seem to be very confident about NXST.
In the previous month the buy percentage consensus was at a similar level.
NXST was analyzed by 14 analysts, which is quite many. So the average rating should be quite meaningful.
Recent Upgrades & Downgrades
| Date | Firm | Action | From → To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2026-03-02 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2026-02-27 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-27 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2026-02-27 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-11-25 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral -> Neutral |
| 2025-08-20 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-08-19 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-11 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-08-08 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-08-08 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-07-30 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-13 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-05-09 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-05-06 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-05-01 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight -> Overweight |
| 2025-03-10 | Rosenblatt | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-03-05 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-02-28 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-02-28 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy -> Buy |
| 2025-02-28 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Hold -> Buy |
| 2025-02-27 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2025-01-22 | Guggenheim | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
| 2024-11-12 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform -> Outperform |
| 2024-11-08 | Benchmark | Reiterate | Buy -> Buy |
Next Earnings Forecast Details
Next Earnings Details
Release DateMay 7, 2026
PeriodQ1 / 2026
EPS Estimate$4.51
Revenue Estimate1.292B
Revenue Q2Q4.70%
EPS Q2Q33.86%
Number of Analysts8
Next Earnings Revisions
Revenue (1 Month)
0.00%
Revenue (3 Months)
0.00%
EPS (1 Month)
-0.92%
EPS (3 Months)
0.31%
Next Earnings Summary
NXST is expected to report earnings on 5/7/2026. The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings is 4.51 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.29B USD.
The next earnings revenue estimate has been revised downward by 0% in the past 3 months.
Full Analyst Estimates
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT, EBITDA and Operating Margin Analyst Estimates
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | 2032 | 2033 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue YoY % growth | 4.933B -5.33% | 5.407B 9.61% | 4.949B -8.47% | 5.521B 11.56% | 5.147B -6.77% | 5.607B 8.94% | 5.05B -9.93% | 4.837B -4.22% | 4.275B -11.62% | 4.618B 8.02% | 3.965B -14.14% | |
| EBITDA YoY % growth | 1.684B -20.08% | 2.1B 24.70% | 1.648B -21.52% | 2.042B 23.91% | 1.648B -19.29% | 2.048B 24.27% | 1.572B -23.24% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| EBIT YoY % growth | 743M -48.58% | 1.292B 73.89% | 863M -33.20% | 1.336B 54.81% | 984.34M -26.32% | 1.478B 50.15% | 970.53M -34.33% | 1.287B 32.61% | 863.92M -32.87% | 1.214B 40.52% | 737.81M -39.22% | |
| Operating Margin | 15.06% | 23.89% | 17.44% | 24.20% | 19.12% | 26.36% | 19.22% | 26.61% | 20.21% | 26.29% | 18.61% | |
| EPS YoY % growth | 9.63 -60.12% | 21.53 123.57% | 15.65 -27.31% | 25.75 64.53% | 18.12 -29.63% | 31.01 71.15% | 20.16 -35.01% | 29.27 45.24% | 17.77 -39.30% | 28.68 61.42% | 14.83 -48.29% |
All data in USD
Quarterly Earnings Per Share (EPS), Revenue, EBIT and EBITDA Analyst Estimates
| Q1 / 26 | Q2 / 26 | Q3 / 26 | Q4 / 26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPS Q2Q % growth | 4.51 33.86% | 4.57 30.13% | 6.45 201.61% | 9.24 39.35% |
| Revenue Q2Q % growth | 1.292B 4.70% | 1.326B 7.89% | 1.394B 16.36% | 1.522B 18.08% |
| EBITDA Q2Q % growth | 419.19M -1.37% | 458.65M -25.42% | 507.2M -33.87% | 643.84M -38.15% |
| EBIT Q2Q % growth | 261.6M 18.91% | 287.85M 35.14% | 346.99M 98.28% | 463.24M 80.95% |
All data in USD
Yearly Earnings Per Share (EPS) and Revenue Trends vs Historical Data
Long Term Forward Growth Forecast Summary
Long Term EPS Growth (CAGR)
EPS Next 3 Year
25.60%
EPS Next 5 Year
13.34%
Long Term Revenue Growth (CAGR)
Revenue Next 3 Year
3.87%
Revenue Next 5 Year
-0.68%
Long Term EBIT Growth (CAGR)
EBIT Next 3 Year
34.34%
EBIT Next 5 Year
16.80%
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST Forecast FAQ
What is the average price target for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?
14 analysts have analysed NXST and the average price target is 237.69 USD. This implies a price decrease of -3.19% is expected in the next year compared to the current price of 245.53.
Can you provide the upcoming earnings date for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC?
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) will report earnings on 2026-05-07.
Can you provide the consensus estimates for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC next earnings?
The consensus EPS estimate for the next earnings of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is 4.51 USD and the consensus revenue estimate is 1.29B USD.
Can you provide the consensus rating for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC stock?
The consensus rating for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is 81.4286 / 100 . This indicates that analysts generally have a positive outlook on the stock.