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Nexstar Media Group (NXST)
$183.31+2.15 (+1.19%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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The Narrative
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in the Communication Services sector is trading at $183.31 with a market capitalization of $5.2B. Wall Street consensus targets $251.62 (8 analysts), implying a +37.3% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 28% below its 52-week high of $254.30, remaining 7.3% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 6/9 shows mixed financial quality, Altman Z in the distress zone. The Whystock Score of 60/100 suggests a balanced risk-reward profile.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +37.3% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
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).
$5.22B
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.
3.04%
ROE
Average efficiency. Growth may require heavy reinvestment.
7.61%
Volume
Today's trading volume
198,121
Recent News
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The latest threat to revoke the broadcasting licenses of companies whose programming doesn’t align with the Trump administration’s priorities has left Wall Street largely unfazed. While that is “likely not a deterrent for the administration,” Capital Alpha Partners managing director Robert Kaminski told Barron’s, “the unprecedented nature of that type of action and the prospect of a long, drawn-out legal process may be why investors are less concerned about it in the short term.” Tensions between the networks and the administration came to a head Thursday night when President Donald Trump suggested that ABC and NBC should have their licenses pulled for not covering his prime-time speech.
FCC Vote on TV Cap Lifts Nexstar 8.8%, Sparks Broadcast Rally
Aug. 6 vote could replace the 39% ownership cap with case-by-case reviews, supporting further broadcast consolidation.
What Nexstar Media Group (NXST)'s Launch of The Hill Insider Subscription Means For Shareholders
On July 8, 2026, The Hill, owned by Nexstar Media Group, launched The Hill Insider, a two-tier premium digital subscription service offering exclusive editorial content, interactive video calls with journalists, and ad-free options while keeping its free, ad-supported site available. This move highlights Nexstar’s push to monetize political and policy journalism through memberships, adding a new reader-revenue stream alongside traditional advertising. We’ll now explore how adding...
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