Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
171.51
+0.05 (0.03%)
May 23, 2025, 4:00 PM - Market closed
Nexstar Media Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 professional analysts, the 12-month price target for Nexstar Media Group stock ranges from a low of $200 to a high of $220. The average analyst price target of $206.43 forecasts a 20.36% increase in the stock price over the next year.
Price Target: $206.43 (+20.36%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Nexstar Media Group stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Dec '24 | Jan '25 | Feb '25 | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Research | Barrington Research | Buy Maintains $200 | Buy | Maintains | $200 | +16.61% | May 13, 2025 |
| Benchmark | Benchmark | Strong Buy Maintains $215 → $220 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $215 → $220 | +28.27% | May 9, 2025 |
| Benchmark | Benchmark | Strong Buy Maintains $225 → $215 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $225 → $215 | +25.36% | May 6, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $216 → $200 | Buy | Maintains | $216 → $200 | +16.61% | May 1, 2025 |
| Rosenblatt | Rosenblatt | Strong Buy Maintains $200 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $200 | +16.61% | Mar 10, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
5.05B
from 5.41B
Decreased by -6.55%
Revenue Next Year
5.57B
from 5.05B
Increased by 10.13%
EPS This Year
13.79
from 21.41
Decreased by -35.58%
EPS Next Year
26.54
from 13.79
Increased by 92.39%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.3B | 5.9B | 5.6B | ||
| Avg | 5.1B | 5.6B | 5.2B | ||
| Low | 4.8B | 5.2B | 4.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | -2.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% | ||
| Avg | -6.5% | 10.1% | -6.9% | ||
| Low | -11.6% | 3.3% | -14.9% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.89 | 32.81 | 24.00 | ||
| Avg | 13.79 | 26.54 | 18.31 | ||
| Low | 8.60 | 17.98 | 11.09 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | -21.1% | 137.9% | -9.5% | ||
| Avg | -35.6% | 92.4% | -31.0% | ||
| Low | -59.8% | 30.4% | -58.2% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.