Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
202.79
+8.27 (4.25%)
At close: May 8, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
200.35
-2.44 (-1.20%)
After-hours: May 8, 2026, 6:19 PM EDT
Market Cap6.19B +34.5%
Revenue (ttm)5.11B -4.6%
Net Income148.00M -74.8%
EPS4.76 -75.8%
Shares Out 30.54M
PE Ratio42.58
Forward PE7.97
Dividend$7.44 (3.67%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume406,272
Open194.52
Previous Close194.52
Day's Range191.12 - 204.06
52-Week Range160.00 - 254.30
Beta0.96
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target259.13 (+27.78%)
Earnings DateMay 7, 2026

About NXST

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 provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media ... [Read more]

Industry Broadcasting
IPO Date Nov 24, 2003
Employees 13,005
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NXST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2025, Nexstar Media Group's revenue was $4.95 billion, a decrease of -8.47% compared to the previous year's $5.41 billion. Earnings were $92.00 million, a decrease of -86.89%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Summary

According to 8 analysts, the average rating for NXST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $259.13, which is an increase of 27.78% from the latest price.

Price Target
$259.13
(27.78% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Nexstar reports Q1 EPS $5.09 vs. $3.37 last year

Reports Q1 revenue $1.4B, consensus $1.26B. “Next month marks the thirtieth anniversary of Nexstar’s (NXST) founding – a journey that began with a single station in Scranton, Pennsylvania. While the

2 days ago - TheFly

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook Says Legal Battle Over Tegna Merger Is “A Fight Worth Having”

Nexstar CEO Perry Sook began the company's first quarter earnings call Thursday with a 5-minute update on the company's efforts to fend off a legal challenge to its $6.2 billion merger with rival Tegn...

Other symbols: TGNA
3 days ago - Deadline

Nexstar Media Group Earnings Call Transcript: Q1 2026

Record Q1 2026 revenue and EBITDA were driven by the TEGNA acquisition and strong political ad spending, while ongoing litigation delays full integration. The CW and NewsNation showed robust growth, and capital allocation focused on debt reduction and dividends.

3 days ago - Transcripts

Nexstar Media Group Reports First Quarter Results

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar" or the "Company") today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 as summarized below. P...

3 days ago - Business Wire

Massachusetts AG joins coalition challenging Nexstar-Tegna merger

Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general in filing an amended complaint against Nexstar Media (NXST) and Tegna (TGNA) in the ongoing cha...

8 days ago - TheFly

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The divi...

9 days ago - Business Wire

More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger

Five more U.S. states are joining an antitrust lawsuit challenging Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcaster ​Tegna after a judge temporarily blocked the deal ‌from proceeding, California's attorney ...

Other symbols: TGNA
9 days ago - Reuters

CW Network announces partnership with Roku for next-day streaming

The CW Network, 81% owned by Nexstar Media Group (NXST), and Roku (ROKU) announced a partnership launching in Fall 2026 that will bring CW entertainment programming to The Roku Channel

Other symbols: ROKU
10 days ago - TheFly

CW Network, ESPN to stream more than 800 hours of events on ESPN app

The CW Network (NXST) and ESPN (DIS) are teaming up to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events. All CW Sports will broadcast

Other symbols: DIS
10 days ago - TheFly

The CW Network and ESPN Team Up to Stream More Than 800 Hours of Live Events From CW Sports on the ESPN App

BURBANK, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CW Network and ESPN team up to make the ESPN App the exclusive streaming home for all CW Sports live events.

11 days ago - Business Wire

The CW Network Sets Partnership With the Roku Channel for Next-Day Streaming of CW Entertainment Programming

BURBANK, Calif. & SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A new partnership between the CW Network and Roku will bring CW entertainment programming to The Roku Channel for next-day streaming in Fall 2026.

11 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Announces “30 Days of Giving,” $150,000 Initiative to Celebrate Company's 30th Anniversary

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation will launch “30 Days of Giving” during the month of June to mark ...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar-Tegna Deal Questions Largely Dodged By FCC Media Bureau Officials At NAB Show Panel

The $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar and Tegna, a game-changing deal poised to reshape the media business, has been on the lips of many NAB Show attendees this week. But a panel Monday afternoon with th...

Other symbols: TGNA
19 days ago - Deadline

Federal Court Temporarily Halts $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Merger

U.S. District Judge Troy Nunley issued a preliminary injunction on Friday, citing antitrust concerns.

Other symbols: TGNA
21 days ago - Barrons

Nexstar says will appeal preliminary injunction on Tegna merger

Nexstar (NXST) released a statement after a judge issued a preliminary injunction issued in connection with the company’s acquisition of Tegna, which reads: “This transaction closed more than four wee...

22 days ago - TheFly

Judge Halts Nexstar-Tegna TV Station Merger

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction against the broadcast merger, saying it was likely to violate the Clayton Act.

Other symbols: TGNA
22 days ago - WSJ

Nexstar Decries $6.2B Tegna Deal Being Blocked By Judge, Vows Appeal

Thwarted today in what looked to be a Donald Trump approved $6.2 billion local station mega-deal to merge with Tegna, Nexstar are vowing to march forward in the courts.

Other symbols: TGNA
22 days ago - Deadline

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Statement on Preliminary Injunction

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group releases statement on the preliminary injunction issued in connection with the company's acquisition of TEGNA Inc.

22 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar-Tegna Merger Frozen As Antitrust Battle Continues; CA AG Says “This Merger Is Illegal, Plain & Simple”

A federal judge just put a halt to Nexstar's proposed $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, putting in doubt the combination of the companies to create a broadcast station giant – at least for now U.S.

Other symbols: TGNA
22 days ago - Deadline

Judge Eases Some Provisions Of His Order Blocking Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Extends TRO Another Week

A federal judge eased some of the restrictions on his order that at least temporarily blocked Nexstar's merger with Tegna, but he also extended the freeze on the transaction for another week. U.S.

Other symbols: TGNA
4 weeks ago - Deadline

US judge extends temporary order halting Nexstar, Tegna merger

A U.S. judge on Friday extended an order temporarily freezing Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcast station ​owner Tegna for another week as he decides whether to issue a ‌preliminary injunction.

Other symbols: TGNA
4 weeks ago - Reuters

Citi upgrades Nexstar to Buy following recent selloff

Citi last night upgraded Nexstar (NXST) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $220, down from $252. The firm believes the Street has become too bearish on the

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Nexstar upgraded to Buy from Neutral at Citi

Citi analyst Jason Bazinet upgraded Nexstar (NXST) to Buy from Neutral with a price target of $220, down from $252.

4 weeks ago - TheFly

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2026 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 7

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2026 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The Company will host a ...

4 weeks ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Tells Judge Aspects Of Tegna Merger “Cannot Be Reversed”

Nexstar weighed in for the first time on a judge's order that halted its merger with Tegna, warning the court that it will have difficulty fully complying because certain aspects of the closed transac...

Other symbols: TGNA
5 weeks ago - Deadline