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Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
NASDAQ:NXST
NXST Stock Chart & Stats
$190.14
-$3.06(-1.89%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$190.14
-$3.06(-1.89%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$141.66 - $223.36
Previous CloseN/A
Volume50.08K
Average Volume (3M)316.80K
Market Cap
$5.74B
Enterprise Value$11.72B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$584.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)9.5
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Nov 06, 2025EPS Estimate
2.53Last Dividend Ex-Date
Aug 15, 2025Dividend Yield3.82%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.06
Shares Outstanding30,315,770
10 Day Avg. Volume276,834
30 Day Avg. Volume316,801
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)2.26
Price to Sales (P/S)0.94
P/FCF Ratio4.62
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.04
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.20
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.05
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$238.86Price Target Upside25.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering7
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition DealNexstar finally got its revolutionary deal across the line with an all-cash, $22 per share bid for TEGNA, which was unanimously approved by both boards.
Financial OutlookAnalyst is raising the price target on Nexstar from $225 to $250, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Synergy And GrowthThe combined entity will cover 80% of US households across 132 DMAs, driving a base-case synergy scenario of over 35% of TEGNA’s adjusted EBITDA.
Bears Say
Debt And LeverageThe leverage at the close of the transaction is expected to be 4.0x, with a clear strategy for reducing leverage moving forward.
Divestiture UncertaintyAnalyst recommends raising the price target on Nexstar from $225 to $250, which takes into account some uncertainty and the potential for required divestitures.
Market ChallengesThe ad market makes the higher end of that range more difficult to achieve.
Nexstar Media Group News
NXST FAQ
What was Nexstar Media Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
Nexstar Media Group lowest stock price was $141.66 and its highest was $223.36 in the past 12 months.
What is Nexstar Media Group’s market cap?
Nexstar Media Group’s market cap is $5.74B.
When is Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
Nexstar Media Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 06, 2025 which is in 18 days.
How were Nexstar Media Group’s earnings last quarter?
Nexstar Media Group released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2025. The company reported $3.06 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.709 by $0.351.
Is Nexstar Media Group overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Nexstar Media Group’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Nexstar Media Group pay dividends?
Nexstar Media Group pays a Quarterly dividend of $1.86 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.82%. See more information on Nexstar Media Group dividends here
What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate?
Nexstar Media Group’s EPS estimate is 2.53.
How many shares outstanding does Nexstar Media Group have?
Nexstar Media Group has 30,315,770 shares outstanding.
What happened to Nexstar Media Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Nexstar Media Group reported an EPS of $3.06 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.709. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.316%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nexstar Media Group?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in NXST
Nexstar Media Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$238.86 (25.62% Upside)
$238.86 (25.62% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
NXST Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 40.0K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
Last 30 Days ▼ 4.9%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
15.05%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.15%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading local media company that operates a vast portfolio of television stations and digital media properties across the United States. The company primarily focuses on the acquisition, operation, and management of television stations, providing local news, weather, sports, and entertainment programming to its audiences. Nexstar's core services also include digital advertising and content distribution through various platforms, leveraging its extensive reach and community engagement to attract viewers and advertisers alike.
NXST Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative elements. While Nexstar showcased strong financial management and success in expanding its audience through NewsNation and The CW, it also faced challenges in declining revenue and advertising, especially within the automotive sector. Regulatory developments offer potential future advantages, but the current landscape includes significant obstacles.View all NXST earnings summariesNXST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$238.86
▲(25.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.58% Insiders
34.27% Mutual Funds
0.38% Other Institutional Investors
26.81% Public Companies and
Individual Investors