Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
164.16
-1.66 (-1.00%)
At close: Jun 18, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
164.16
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Jun 18, 2026, 4:23 PM EDT
Nexstar Media Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 8 analysts polled by S&P Global, Nexstar Media Group stock has a consensus rating of "Strong Buy" and an average price target of $251.63. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 53.28% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $205 (+24.88%) and the highest is $290 (+76.66%).
Price Target: $251.63 (+53.28%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
* Price targets were last updated on May 11, 2026.
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 | Nov '25 | Jan '26 | Feb '26 | Mar '26 | Apr '26 | May '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hold | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | Barrington | Buy Reiterates $290 | Buy | Reiterates | $290 | +76.66% | May 11, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Upgrades $252 → $220 | Buy | Upgrades | $252 → $220 | +34.02% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Deutsche Bank | Buy Reiterates $270 | Buy | Reiterates | $270 | +64.47% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Benchmark Co. | Benchmark Co. | Buy Maintains $250 → $300 | Buy | Maintains | $250 → $300 | +82.75% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Guggenheim | Guggenheim | Buy Maintains $250 → $290 | Buy | Maintains | $250 → $290 | +76.66% | Feb 27, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
7.88B
from 4.95B
Increased by 59.32%
Revenue Next Year
7.70B
from 7.88B
Decreased by -2.34%
EPS This Year
34.19
from 12.25
Increased by 179.04%
EPS Next Year
24.20
from 34.19
Decreased by -29.21%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 8.3B | ||
| Avg | 7.9B | ||
| Low | 7.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 68.5% | ||
| Avg | 59.3% | ||
| Low | 56.2% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | 34.19 | ||
| Low | - |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | - | ||
| Avg | 179.0% | ||
| Low | - |