/NXST
NXST Stock - Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Communication Services|EntertainmentNASDAQ
$201.96-1.15%
$2.34 (-1.15%) • Dec 19
62
GoAI Score
GoAI Score
Weighted average: Momentum (25%) + Sentiment (35%) + Risk (20%) + Value (20%). ≥70 = BUY, ≤35 = SELL.HOLD
Medium Confidence
Momentum
Momentum Score
Based on price vs 50-day MA (40%), 200-day MA (40%), and MA crossover (20%). Higher = stronger uptrend.71
Sentiment
Sentiment Score
Based on analyst price target upside. 50 = neutral, 100 = very bullish (25%+ upside expected).48
Risk Score
Risk Score
Based on stock beta (volatility). Higher score = lower risk. Red (<40) = high volatility, Green (>60) = stable.87
Price Target
Price Target
Average analyst price target from the last quarter. Shows expected upside/downside from current price.+-1.0%upside
Target: $199.94
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ENTRY ZONE$199.94 – $203.98
TARGET (TP)$200.00
STOP LOSS$185.80
RISK/REWARD1:-0.1
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Price Chart
Financial Statements
Revenue & Profitability Trend
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Revenue
Net Income (Profit)
Net Loss
Key Metrics
Market CapN/A
P/E RatioN/A
Beta0.84
52W High$223.36
52W Low$141.66
Avg VolumeN/A
Income Statement (Fiscal Year)
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.41B | $4.93B | $5.21B | $4.65B | $4.50B |
| Gross Profit | $3.19B | $2.81B | $3.21B | $2.79B | $2.78B |
| Gross Margin | 58.9% | 56.9% | 61.5% | 59.9% | 61.8% |
| Operating Income | $1.27B | $708.00M | $1.31B | $1.18B | $1.38B |
| Net Income | $722.00M | $346.00M | $971.00M | $834.00M | $811.50M |
| Net Margin | 13.4% | 7.0% | 18.6% | 17.9% | 18.0% |
| EPS | $21.73 | $9.80 | $24.68 | $19.81 | $18.06 |
Company Overview
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Visit WebsiteRating Distribution
Strong Buy
0%
Buy / Outperform
2
33%
Hold / Neutral
4
67%
Sell / Underperform
0%
Analyst Consensus🔴 Bearish
2 Bullish4 Neutral/Bearish
Price Targets
$196
Average Target
↓ 3.1% Downside
Now
$158
Low
$196
Average
$246
High
Based on 7 analysts
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28th 2025 | Loop Capital | Upgrade | Buy | $200 |
| November 8th 2024 | Loop Capital | Downgrade | Hold | $190← $200 |
| May 13th 2024 | Wells Fargo | Upgrade | Overweight | $221← $190 |
| December 8th 2023 | Citigroup | Initiation | Neutral | $158 |
| November 9th 2022 | Wells Fargo | Downgrade | Equal Weight | $175← $227 |
| September 6th 2022 | Rosenblatt | Upgrade | Buy | $246← $181 |
| April 19th 2022 | Rosenblatt | Initiation | Neutral | $180 |
Earnings History & Surprises
NXSTBeat Rate
67%
Last 18 quarters
Avg Surprise
+3.6%
EPS vs Estimate
Beats / Misses
12/6
Last 12 quarters
Latest EPS
$2.14
Q4 2025
EPS Surprise History
Q1 24
-20.0%
$3.32vs$4.15
Q2 24
+30.0%
$5.16vs$3.97
Q3 24
-15.1%
$3.54vs$4.17
Q4 24
-2.6%
$5.27vs$5.41
Q1 25
-18.0%
$7.56vs$9.22
Q2 25
+3.4%
$3.37vs$3.26
Q3 25
+3.7%
$3.06vs$2.95
Q4 25
-18.3%
$2.14vs$2.62
Beat Estimate
Missed Estimate
Quarterly EPS Details
| Period | Report Date | Estimated EPS | Actual EPS | Surprise | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q2 2026 | May 6, 2026 | — | — | — | — |
Q1 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $4.01 | — | — | — |
Q4 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $2.62 | $2.14 | -18.3% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 | $2.95 | $3.06 | +3.7% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $3.26 | $3.37 | +3.4% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2025 | Feb 27, 2025 | $9.22 | $7.56 | -18.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2024 | Nov 7, 2024 | $5.41 | $5.27 | -2.6% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2024 | Aug 8, 2024 | $4.17 | $3.54 | -15.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q2 2024 | May 9, 2024 | $3.97 | $5.16 | +30.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $4.15 | $3.32 | -20.0% | ✗ MISS |
Q4 2023 | Nov 8, 2023 | $1.23 | $0.70 | -43.1% | ✗ MISS |
Q3 2023 | Aug 8, 2023 | $2.35 | $2.64 | +12.3% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2023 | May 9, 2023 | $2.67 | $2.97 | +11.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $7.57 | $8.04 | +6.2% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2022 | Nov 8, 2022 | $5.41 | $7.30 | +34.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2022 | Aug 4, 2022 | $5.06 | $5.56 | +9.9% | ✓ BEAT |
Q2 2022 | May 10, 2022 | $4.89 | $5.99 | +22.5% | ✓ BEAT |
Q1 2022 | Feb 22, 2022 | $4.96 | $6.19 | +24.8% | ✓ BEAT |
Q4 2021 | Nov 2, 2021 | $3.82 | $4.05 | +6.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Q3 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | $3.70 | $4.33 | +17.0% | ✓ BEAT |
Latest News
Citigroup Maintains Neutral on Nexstar Media Gr, Lowers Price Target to $204
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 25, 2025, 07:25 PM•Also: ,
How your local news would be affected if Nexstar wins FCC rule change
➖ NeutralDowjones•Nov 19, 2025, 05:45 PM
Nexstar Media Files Applications With Federal Communications Commission For Transfer Of Broadcast Licenses Controlled by TEGNA to Nexstar
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Nov 18, 2025, 09:02 PM•Also:
TEGNA Shareholders Vote To Approve Proposed Acquisition By Nexstar Media Group
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Nov 18, 2025, 02:26 PM•Also:
Nexstar Media Gr Q3 EPS $2.14 Misses $2.54 Estimate, Sales $1.198B Miss $1.201B Estimate
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Nov 6, 2025, 12:09 PM
On Oct 30, Tegna & Nexstar Got A Request For Additional Information And Documentary Material From DOJ Related To The DOJ's Review Of Deal
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Oct 31, 2025, 09:18 PM•Also:
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Returns To Nexstar's ABC Stations Following Agreement With Disney
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 26, 2025, 10:07 PM•Also:
Sinclair ends Kimmel boycott, putting pressure on Nexstar to bring program back
📈 PositiveDowjones•Sep 26, 2025, 07:48 PM•Also:
'Nexstar Says It's Continuing to Evaluate Status of Kimmel Show'- Bloomberg
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Sep 24, 2025, 06:30 PM
Nexstar Issues Statement Saying It Will Continue To Preempt Kimmel Broadcast On Its ABC Affiliates
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Sep 23, 2025, 03:03 PM
How Nexstar became the tip of the spear in a free-speech fight over Jimmy Kimmel
📈 PositiveDowjones•Sep 19, 2025, 05:23 PM
President Trump On ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Says He Was Fired Because He Had Bad Ratings
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Sep 18, 2025, 02:53 PM•Also:
Live On CNBC, FCC Commissioner Carr On ABC Pulling Kimmel Show Says This Is A Very Significant Moment, Where Local Broadcast Push Back On National Programmers; Broadcast TV Is Different Because It Takes Public Interest Into Account; We Are Re-Invigorating FCC Enforcement Of Public Interest
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 18, 2025, 01:50 PM•Also:
Reported Earlier, Nexstar ABC Affiliates Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Live Indefinitely, Calling Remarks On Charlie Kirk's Death Offensive And Insensitive
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Sep 18, 2025, 07:18 AM
'Nexstar Sees FCC Rule Relaxation 'As Soon As' This Month'- Bloomberg
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Sep 3, 2025, 02:30 PM
Key deals this week: Vital Energy, Dayforce, Nexstar Media, Workday, Salesforce and more
📈 PositiveSeeking Alpha•Aug 23, 2025, 07:15 PM•Also: , ,
Guggenheim Maintains Buy on Nexstar Media Gr, Raises Price Target to $250
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 20, 2025, 12:00 PM•Also:
Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Nexstar Media Gr, Maintains $225 Price Target
📈 PositiveBenzinga•Aug 19, 2025, 04:47 PM
NXST stock has given up its prior loss. Nexstar Media Group shares were trading lower after announcing it will acquire TEGNA for $6.2 billion
➖ NeutralBenzinga•Aug 19, 2025, 01:20 PM•Also:
Nexstar Media Group shares are trading lower after announcing it will acquire TEGNA for $6.2 billion
📉 NegativeBenzinga•Aug 19, 2025, 12:50 PM•Also:
Frequently Asked Questions about NXST
What is NXST's current stock price?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is currently trading at $201.96 per share. The stock has moved -1.15% today.
What is the analyst price target for NXST?
The average analyst price target for NXST is $200.00, based on 1 analyst.
What sector is Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically within the Entertainment industry. The company is traded on the NASDAQ exchange.
What is NXST's market cap?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a market capitalization of $6.12 billion, making it a mid-cap company.
Does NXST pay dividends?
No, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend to shareholders.
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