Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
167.34
-1.42 (-0.84%)
Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
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 $246.75. The average 1-year stock price forecast is 47.45% higher than the current stock price, while the lowest is $205 (+22.51%) and the highest is $290 (+73.30%).
Price Target: $246.75 (+47.45%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Price Target
ChartAnalyst 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 | May '26 | Jun '26 | Jul '26 | Aug '26 | Sep '26 | Oct '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Buy | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Hold | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unknown Analyst Guggenheim No rating | Guggenheim | Buy Reiterates $270 | Buy | Reiterates | $270 | +61.35% | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Reiterates $249 | Buy | Reiterates | $249 | +48.80% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Barrington | Barrington | Buy Reiterates $225 → $290 | Buy | Reiterates | $225 → $290 | +73.30% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Citi | Citi | Buy Maintains $215 | Buy | Maintains | $215 | +28.48% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Deutsche Bank | Deutsche Bank | Buy Reiterates $255 → $240 | Buy | Reiterates | $255 → $240 | +43.42% | Aug 10, 2026 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
7.80B
from 4.95B
Increased by 57.64%
Revenue Next Year
7.59B
from 7.80B
Decreased by -2.73%
EPS This Year
35.06
from 12.25
Increased by 186.16%
EPS Next Year
25.98
from 35.06
Decreased by -25.90%
EPS and Forward PE are based on non-GAAP adjusted numbers.