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NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:NXST - US65336K1034 - Common Stock

192.14 USD
+1.12 (+0.59%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 2:20:02 PM
192.14 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/28/2025, 2:20:02 PM
Technical Rating and Analysis

3

We assign a technical rating of 3 out of 10 to NXST. NXST has been an average performer in the overall market. Also recent evolutions are not that positive: both the medium and short term time frames give negative signs.

NXST is part of the Media industry. There are 96 other stocks in this industry. NXST outperforms 78% of them.
The long and short term trends are both neutral. This gives a pretty neutral overall picture!
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, NXST outperforms 58% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
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.
In the last month NXST has a been trading in the 179.82 - 200.41 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading in the middle of this range, so some resistance may be found above.
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

8

NXST has a bad technical rating, but it does show a decent setup pattern. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is a resistance zone just above the current price starting at 191.85. Right above this resistance zone may be a good entry point. There is a support zone below the current price at 186.95, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

149.05

213.43

3 important support areas can be observed.

  • A support zone ranging from 182.17 to 186.95. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @179.09 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @150.56 from a horizontal line in the weekly time frame.

4 important resistance areas can be observed.

  • A resistance zone ranging from 193.12 to 194.29. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @200.50 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Resistance @204.07 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
  • A resistance zone ranging from 208.94 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 Strength58.06NEUTRALNXST is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of NXST is above the rising 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)50.63NEUTRALThe RSI value for NXST is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)0.55POSITIVEThe MACD value suggests NXST has a positive trend.
Stochastics (14,3)55.25NEUTRALThe Stochastics value for NXST is a neutral value.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)3.68MEDIUM VOLATILITYThe ATR as a percentage value for NXST suggests some volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)14.74NEGATIVEThe 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 (11/28/2025, 2:20:02 PM)

After market: 192.14 0 (0%)

192.14

+1.12 (+0.59%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS IndustryMedia
Performance
% Chg0.59%
1 Week2.86%
2 Weeks1.56%
1 Month1.26%
3 Month-6.61%
6 Month12.09%
12 Month11.98%
2 Year34.59%
3 Year0.77%
5 Year81.49%
10 Year226.03%
15 Year3437.41%
Volatility
ATR(14)6.61
ATR(20)%3.68%
ATR Inc-8.26%
Range Today4.84
ADR(20)6.76
ADR(20)%3.52%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS58.06
3 months CRS25.8
6 months CRS65.78
Mansfield-0.21
10 Day High194.75
10 Day Low179.82
20 Day High200.41
20 Day Low179.82
52 Week High223.36
52 Week Low141.66
CS1 End186.95
CR1 Start191.85
Volume & EV
DER(3)1.13%
DER(5)0.38%
Volume110.34K
Volume Incr-1.46%
Vol(5)314.80K
Vol(50)317.70K

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 50.6268. 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 0.545971, 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.