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NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:NXST - US65336K1034 - Common Stock

195.73 USD
+0.55 (+0.28%)
Last: 10/31/2025, 8:04:16 PM
195.73 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 10/31/2025, 8:04:16 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

3

We assign a technical rating of 3 out of 10 to NXST. In the last year, NXST was a medium performer in the overall market. We are getting mixed signals now in both the short and medium term picture.

NXST is part of the Media industry. There are 94 other stocks in this industry. NXST outperforms 80% of them.
In the last month NXST has a been trading in the 186.09 - 206.75 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range where prices have been consolidating recently, this may present a good entry opportunity, but some resistance may be present above.
Both the short term and long term trends are neutral. So this is not the most entertaining stock around.
When comparing the performance of all stocks over the past year, NXST turns out to be only a medium performer in the overall market: it outperformed 60% of all stocks.
NXST is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is currently trading near new highs, so NXST is lagging the market.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST Weekly stock chart
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although the technical rating is bad, NXST does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately. There is a support zone below the current price at 194.79, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

149.05

213.43

We found 3 important support areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 188.64 to 194.79. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @184.53 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @150.56 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

We can see 2 important resistance areas.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 196.76 to 199.82. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 208.95 to 211.32. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines in multiple time frames.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe long term trend for NXST is neutral.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for NXST is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength60.43NEUTRALNXST is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNMIXEDThe current price of NXST is above a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of NXST is below a declining SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NXST is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)50.56NEUTRALThe RSI value for NXST is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.29POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests NXST has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)52.16NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NXST is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)2.64MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for NXST suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)15.73NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for NXST suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST Daily stock chart

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC

NASDAQ:NXST (10/31/2025, 8:04:16 PM)

After market: 195.73 0 (0%)

195.73

+0.55 (+0.28%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryMedia
Performance
% Chg0.28%
1 Week2.62%
2 Weeks2.94%
1 Month-2.59%
3 Month6.03%
6 Month28.21%
12 Month10.53%
2 Year39.73%
3 Year14.26%
5 Year137.54%
10 Year267.71%
15 Year3358.13%
Volatility
ATR(14)4.76
ATR(20)%2.64%
ATR Inc18.91%
Range Today3.26
ADR(20)5.07
ADR(20)%2.59%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS60.43
3 months CRS58.54
6 months CRS79.08
Mansfield0
10 Day High198.32
10 Day Low186.09
20 Day High206.75
20 Day Low186.09
52 Week High223.36
52 Week Low141.66
CS1 End194.79
CR1 Start196.76
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.32%
DER(5)1.41%
Volume303.70K
Volume Incr-13.29%
Vol(5)248.26K
Vol(50)299.18K

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC / NXST FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 3 / 10 to NXST.


What is the trend direction for NXST stock?

The current trend direction for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is Bearish.


What is the RSI signal for NXST stock?

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has an RSI value of 50.5564. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


What is the MACD signal for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?

The MACD indicator for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) has a value of 0.288538, indicating a bearish trend.


What is the short term momentum for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) stock?

The short term momentum for NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) is neutral.