Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
152.86
+1.18 (0.78%)
Jan 17, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
0.78%
Market Cap 4.74B
Revenue (ttm) 5.22B
Net Income (ttm) 578.00M
Shares Out 31.02M
EPS (ttm) 17.25
PE Ratio 8.86
Forward PE 8.68
Dividend $6.76 (4.42%)
Ex-Dividend Date Nov 15, 2024
Volume 190,100
Open 153.97
Previous Close 151.68
Day's Range 151.95 - 154.06
52-Week Range 147.25 - 191.86
Beta 1.44
Analysts Strong Buy
Price Target 206.67 (+35.2%)
Earnings Date Feb 27, 2025

About NXST

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to various markets; and offers television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, oth... [Read more]

Industry Broadcasting
IPO Date Nov 24, 2003
Employees 13,294
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol NXST
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Nexstar Media Group's revenue was $4.93 billion, a decrease of -5.33% compared to the previous year's $5.21 billion. Earnings were $346.00 million, a decrease of -64.37%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 6 analysts, the average rating for NXST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $206.67, which is an increase of 35.20% from the latest price.

Price Target
$206.67
(35.20% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Nexstar & Optimum Reach Carriage Agreement After Standoff

After multiple stations went dark last week, Nexstar has reached a carriage agreement with Altice USA. The partnership agreement was announced Saturday, and although the terms were not released, progr...

2 days ago - Deadline

Nexstar and Optimum Partner and Reach Agreement Returning Nexstar Content to Optimum Customers Immediately

IRVING, Texas & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive partnership agreement and all Nex...

Other symbols: ATUS
2 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2024 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 27

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 fourth quarter financial results on Thursday, February 27, 2025. The Company will ...

4 days ago - Business Wire

NewsNation Announces New Additions to Primetime Line-Up

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NewsNation today announced new additions to its primetime programming line-up, with On Balance hosted by anchor/reporter Leland Vittert taking over the 9 pm ET hour, and Eliz...

5 days ago - Business Wire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

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7 days ago - Benzinga

While Nexstar Continues to Dodge FCC Rules, Optimum Focuses on Customer Choice and Value

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Optimum calls on Nexstar, the owner of multiple broadcast stations across the country, to put its viewers first and stop driving up TV prices for consumers. While Nexstar co...

7 days ago - Business Wire

Viewers Deprived of Critical News, Severe Weather Alerts, and the NFL Playoffs, as Altice USA Drops 63 Nexstar Television Stations From Optimum Platform

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Altice USA drops the network and local programming provided by Nexstar Media Group television stations from Optimum, impacting millions of viewers.

10 days ago - Business Wire

Optimum Announces Update on Carriage Negotiations With Nexstar; Offers Customers Solutions to Keep Watching Their Local Broadcast Stations

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Despite Optimum's best efforts to reach a fair and reasonable agreement with Nexstar, the owners of multiple broadcast stations, their content has been removed from Optimum ...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Renews Affiliation Agreements With NBC

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and NBCUniversal have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement to renew NBC Television Network affiliations in 33 markets a...

13 days ago - Business Wire

Local Broadcasters Form Joint Venture to Provide High-Speed Data Transmission Services to Clients Across the United States

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Four of the nation's largest independent local broadcasting groups have come together to form EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, a joint venture created to provide robust wireless dat...

Other symbols: SBGISSP
13 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Laying Off 2% Of Workforce, Focusing Cuts On Local Stations; The Hill Editor In Chief Bob Cusack Also Sets Exit

Nexstar Media Group, which has been trimming staff at The CW in recent months, plans to expand those belt-tightening efforts by cutting 2% of its total workforce. The reductions are centered on the co...

5 weeks ago - Deadline

Nexstar's Interactive Television, M&A, And Why It's A Buy

Nexstar Media Group is poised for growth with the adoption of ATSC 3.0, enhancing interactive TV, signal encryption, and data services. Significant investments in new stations, digital tools, and acqu...

6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in December. Among other t...

7 weeks ago - Business Wire

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high...

Other symbols: TVZ
2 months ago - Benzinga

Nexstar Appoints Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group appoints Bill Sammon to Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Jaffoni - Investor Relations Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & Chief Exec...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.37 Billion

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. reports third quarter 2024 financial results, including record net revenue of $1.37 billion.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.69 Per Share

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.69 per share of its common stock.

2 months ago - Business Wire

The CW Network Brings Shoppable TV to ACC Football in Innovative Partnership With Shopsense AI

BURBANK, Calif. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CW Network and Shopsense AI today announced they are teaming up to transform how fans experience ACC college football broadcasts.

2 months ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point

Nexstar Media is fundamentally undervalued with a fair value of $245, presenting over 40% upside from current prices. Seasonal patterns, particularly during election years, show significant stock perf...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nexstar Media Group to Expand Presence in Cleveland With Acquisition of WBNX-TV/TV55

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group has agreed to acquire the assets of WBNX-TV/TV55 in Cleveland, Ohio, from the Winston Broadcasting Company.

3 months ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Raises Nearly $1.5 Million to Date for Hurricane Relief Efforts

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar's businesses helped raise nearly $1.5 million to support relief efforts related to Hurricane Helene and potentially Hurricane Milton.

3 months ago - Business Wire

CW Parent Nexstar Parting Ways With Chief Revenue Officer Michael Strober

Nexstar Media Group, which hired Turner veteran Michael Strober as EVP and Chief Revenue Officer in 2022, has eliminated his position. In an SEC filing Friday, the company said Strober had been notifi...

3 months ago - Deadline

Nexstar Media: Well Positioned In A Highly Challenging Industry

Nexstar Media Group was a top performer from 2012 to 2022 but currently trades at a low valuation (6x FCF) due to concerns about the shrinking linear TV industry. Within the linear TV industry, howeve...

5 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Nexstar Television Stations in Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; and Utica, New York, to Become CW Network Affiliates

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Augusta, Georgia (WJBF-D3 DMA #110); Monroe, Louisiana (KAR...

5 months ago - Business Wire