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NXST
$173.62-5.96 (-3.32%)
Market OpenUpdated 3:05 PM EDT
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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The Narrative
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $173.62. Wall Street consensus targets $251.62 (8 analysts), implying a +44.9% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently near its 52-week low of $164.00, remaining 13.7% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. Risk note: RSI 28 is oversold, raising the odds of a near-term bounce; MACD remains below its signal line. The Whystock Score of 70/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +44.9% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Oversold momentum (RSI 28) — potential for technical mean-reversion
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $1.40B↑ | $1.29B↑ | $1.20B↓ | $1.23B↓ | $1.23B |
| Gross Profit | $785.00M↑ | $724.00M↑ | $636.00M↓ | $672.00M↓ | $683.00M |
| Operating Income | $265.00M↑ | $256.00M↑ | $175.00M↓ | $213.00M↓ | $220.00M |
| Net Income | $164.00M↑ | -$166.00M↓ | $70.00M↓ | $97.00M↓ | $108.00M |
Peer Comparison
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Fundamentals
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or ...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
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P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
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Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
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Div Yield
Strong income play. Yield provides a meaningful total return floor.
3.21%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.61%
Volume
Today's trading volume
226,376
Recent News
Nexstar Awards And Giving Drive Discussion On Valuation And Brand Strength
Nexstar Media Group (NasdaqGS:NXST) television stations received 34 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for journalistic excellence. The company expanded its "30 Days of Giving" philanthropic initiative, increasing its community focused efforts across its station footprint. Nexstar Media Group, a large US television station owner and operator, depends heavily on audience trust and advertiser relationships, so recognition for journalism and community engagement speaks directly to its core...
States Flex Muscle on Antitrust Enforcement as Trump Administration Pulls Back
When the Justice Department settled with Live Nation at the start of a long-awaited antitrust trial, it mounted a pressure campaign against a group of plaintiff states to demand that Republican attorneys general join the truce. Then-Attorney General Pam Bondi warned some of the GOP state officials that the deal was personal to President Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. Following the April jury verdict that found the company engaged in illegal monopolization, the states on Thursday asked a judge to impose sweeping changes on Live Nation, including forcing it to sell off its Ticketmaster subsidiary and some of the amphitheaters where it packs fans for summertime tours.
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