Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
| Market Cap | 6.23B +12.3% |
| Revenue (ttm) | 4.95B -8.5% |
| Net Income | 92.00M -84.9% |
| EPS | 3.00 -86.0% |
| Shares Out | 30.33M |
| PE Ratio | 68.49 |
| Forward PE | 8.28 |
| Dividend | $7.44 (3.62%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Volume | 573,585 |
| Open | 198.80 |
| Previous Close | 200.78 |
| Day's Range | 197.96 - 207.35 |
| 52-Week Range | 141.66 - 254.30 |
| Beta | 0.92 |
| Analysts | Strong Buy |
| Price Target | 263.75 (+28.37%) |
| Earnings Date | May 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]
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 StatementsAnalyst Summary
According to 8 analysts, the average rating for NXST stock is "Strong Buy." The 12-month stock price target is $263.75, which is an increase of 28.37% from the latest price.
News
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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US Senators probe FCC chief over Nexstar-Tegna deal, Bloomberg News reports
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell questioned the Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr, criticizing his approval of Nexstar's merger with Tegna , Bloomberg News repor...
Nexstar Stock Drops Sharply After Judge Puts Brakes On Tegna Merger
Nexstar stock fell 11% as Monday's trading day neared its end, reflecting investor angst over a federal judge's decision temporarily blocking the company's merger with Tegna. The drop is a stunner for...
Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order, Putting A Pause On Nexstar-Tegna Merger
A federal judge on Friday evening granted a temporary restraining order to halt Nexstar's merger with Tegna, a transaction that creates a broadcasting giant with almost 270 stations across the country...
US judge orders Nexstar to hold Tegna separate pending review
A U.S. judge late Friday ordered Nexstar to temporarily keep Tegna's assets separate pending a review of whether the broadcast station owner's $3.54 billion acquisition of its rival Tegna violate...
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr And Gavin Newsom Clash Over Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Censorship And Jimmy Kimmel
The Nexstar-Tegna merger is being challenged in the courts on a number of fronts, but in the meantime it's the source of a political clash between California Governor Gavin Newsom and FCC Chairman Bre...
Nexstar Media Inc. Announces Early Settlement Date for the Previously Announced Tender Offer and Consent Solicitation for Any and All of TEGNA Inc.'s 5.000% Senior Notes Due 2029
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Inc. (the “Offeror”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar Media Group”), announced today that there will be an...
Nexstar Media Group Announces Pricing of $3,390 Million Senior Secured Notes Due 2033 and $1,725 Million Senior Notes Due 2034
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) announced today that Nexstar Media Inc. (“Nexstar Media”), its wholly-owned subsidiary, has priced...
Newsmax, DirecTV And Broadband Groups Appeal FCC's Approval Of Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Call Out Trump's Directive To “Get That Deal Done!”
As state attorneys seek to stop Nexstar's merger with Tegna, a new group is appealing the FCC's greenlight to the massive broadcast merger, calling out Donald Trump's “unprecedented presidential direc...
Eight US states ask judge to temporarily stop $3.5bn Nexstar and Tegna merger
States argue deal would create largest broadcast station group in US, cut jobs and increase consumers' cable bills
Eight States Seek Restraining Order to Stop $6.2 Billion Nexstar-Tegna Combination
The states have previously argued the deal would result in too much concentration in some local TV markets.
Nexstar-Tegna Merger Cheered By Wall Street And Local TV Rivals: Are More Mega-Deals On The Way?
Wall Street is upbeat about the impact of Nexstar's $6.2 billion acquisition of local TV rival Tegna, mainly because it could trigger another wave of consolidation. That's also the prevailing view acr...
California And Other States Seek Emergency Order To Stop Nexstar-Tegna Merger
A day after Nexstar said that it had closed its deal to buy Tegna, creating a broadcasting giant, California and seven other states filed an emergency motion to stop it. The motion for a temporary res...
Eight states ask US judge to temporarily block Nexstar, Tegna merger
Eight states asked a U.S. judge on Friday to issue a temporary restraining order to stop the $3.5 billion merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna.
Nexstar, Tegna merger closes after winning regulatory approval
Broadcast station groups Nexstar and Tegna are merging after the companies received FCC and DOJ approval to close the deal late Thursday. Nexstar announced its proposed $6.2 billion acquisition of Teg...