Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
247.75
-5.89 (-2.32%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
247.93
+0.18 (0.07%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 5:50 PM EST
Nexstar Media Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
The 8 analysts that cover Nexstar Media Group stock have a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $256.38, which forecasts a 3.48% increase in the stock price over the next year. The lowest target is $200 and the highest is $300.
Price Target: $256.38 (+3.48%)
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 | Oct '25 | Nov '25 | Dec '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Buy | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Hold | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Research | Barrington Research | Buy Maintains $290 | Buy | Maintains | $290 | +17.05% | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Citigroup | Citigroup | Hold Maintains $204 → $252 | Hold | Maintains | $204 → $252 | +1.72% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $250 → $290 | Buy | Maintains | $250 → $290 | +17.05% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Benchmark | Benchmark | Strong Buy Maintains $250 → $300 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $250 → $300 | +21.09% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Guggenheim | Guggenheim | Strong Buy Maintains $250 → $290 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $250 → $290 | +17.05% | Feb 27, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
5.52B
from 4.95B
Increased by 11.56%
Revenue Next Year
5.15B
from 5.52B
Decreased by -6.77%
EPS This Year
25.75
from 3.00
Increased by 758.31%
EPS Next Year
18.12
from 25.75
Decreased by -29.63%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.8B | 5.5B | |||
| Avg | 5.5B | 5.1B | |||
| Low | 5.1B | 4.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 16.4% | -1.0% | |||
| Avg | 11.6% | -6.8% | |||
| Low | 4.0% | -15.5% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 31.38 | 21.58 | |||
| Avg | 25.75 | 18.12 | |||
| Low | 20.06 | 13.93 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 946.2% | -16.2% | |||
| Avg | 758.3% | -29.6% | |||
| Low | 568.7% | -45.9% |
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.