Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
189.42
+0.03 (0.02%)
May 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Market Cap5.78B +21.6%
Revenue (ttm)5.11B -4.6%
Net Income146.00M -74.8%
EPS4.76 -75.8%
Shares Out 30.54M
PE Ratio39.77
Forward PE5.87
Dividend$7.44 (3.93%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume203,288
Open186.94
Previous Close189.39
Day's Range185.00 - 192.10
52-Week Range164.00 - 254.30
Beta0.96
AnalystsStrong Buy
Price Target251.63 (+32.84%)
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 $251.63, which is an increase of 32.84% from the latest price.

Price Target
$251.63
(32.84% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

Nexstar seeks expedited review of order halting Tegna merger

Nexstar Media Group asked a U.S. ​appeals court late on ‌Wednesday to expedite a review of a lower-court order ​that has halted its ​merger with rival broadcaster ⁠Tegna, saying the delay ​has cost it...

Other symbols: TGNA
1 day ago - Reuters

Nexstar Media Group Transcript: J.P. Morgan 54th Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference

The company is leveraging its strong local broadcast foundation to drive growth through digital advertising, network expansion, and spectrum monetization. Recent acquisitions, legal proceedings, and regulatory trends are shaping operations, while new partnerships and technology initiatives support long-term profitability and resilience.

3 days ago - Transcripts

Nexstar Names Elizabeth Ryder as Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary to the Board of Directors

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group names Elizabeth Ryder EVP, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors and announces three other executive promotions.

10 days ago - Business Wire

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 upcoming institutional investor conferences: JPMorgan Technol...

10 days ago - Business Wire

Nexstar Media Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Nexstar Media Group NASDAQ: NXST reported first-quarter 2026 results that included 13 days of financial contribution from its newly acquired TEGNA assets, while management also detailed the unusual po...

13 days ago - MarketBeat

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…

14 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
14 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.

14 days ago - Transcripts

Nexstar Media Group Earnings release: Q1 2026

Nexstar Media Group released its Q1 2026 earnings on May 7, 2026, summarizing the period's financial results.

14 days ago - Filings

Nexstar Media Group Quarterly report: Q1 2026

Nexstar Media Group has published its Q1 2026 quarterly earnings report on May 7, 2026.

14 days ago - Filings

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...

14 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...

20 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...

20 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
21 days ago - Reuters

Nexstar Media Group Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Nexstar Media Group filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

21 days ago - Filings

Nexstar Media Group Proxy statement: Proxy filing

Nexstar Media Group filed a proxy statement on April 30, 2026, providing details for shareholder voting and corporate governance matters.

21 days ago - Filings

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
22 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
22 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.

22 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.

22 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 ...

24 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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
4 weeks ago - WSJ