Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXSTIndustrialsBroadcastingUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
NXST stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.87B
- P/E (TTM)
- 29.93
- Forward P/E
- 6.78
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.28
- Dividend yield
- 4.71% ($7.44)
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
- 52-week range
- 153.17 – 254.30
- Day range
- 153.62 – 158.58
- Volume / Avg
- 358.83K / 348.53K
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 30.81M
- Next earnings
- Nov 5, 2026
52-week range
NXST stock today
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) closed at $158.05 on Oct 7, up 0.44% (+$0.69), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 37.8% below their 52-week high of $254.30, set on Feb 9, 2026 and 3.2% above the 52-week low of $153.17, near the bottom of the past year's range. NXST is down 22.2% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 22.6%.
At 29.9x trailing earnings, Nexstar Media Group trades above the peer-group median of 10.4x. Its forward P/E of 6.8x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Nexstar Media Group's next earnings report is expected on Nov 5, 2026. Nexstar Media Group pays an annual dividend of $7.44 per share, a 4.71% yield at the current price.
Summary generated from market data by MetaCap's automated system. Methodology
About Nexstar Media Group
Company profileNexstar 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.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Broadcasting
- CEO
- Mr. Perry A. Sook
- Headquarters
- Irving, TX
- IPO year
- 2003
- Website
- nexstar.tv
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Nexstar Media Group generated $4.95 billion in revenue, down 8.5% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2023. Net income was $109.0 million (-84.9% year over year), for a net margin of 2.2% versus a median of 17.9% in the prior 5 years. Operating margin was 17.2%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.95B | $5.41B | $4.93B | $5.21B | $4.65B |
| Growth | -8.47% | +9.61% | -5.33% | +12.11% | +3.26% |
| Net income | $109.00M | $722.00M | $346.00M | $971.00M | $834.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $3.00 | $21.41 | $9.64 | $24.16 | $18.98 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (8 analysts)
strong_buy
Avg. price target
$246.75+56.12%
- Strong buy 2
- Buy 6
- Hold 0
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 5, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $8.16
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $3.61 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $7.44
- Dividend yield
- 4.71%
- Last payment
- $1.86
- Ex-dividend date
- Aug 14, 2026
Nexstar Media Group peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VSNTVersant Media Group Inc. Class A | 31.44 | -0.10% | $4.38B | vs NXST |
| NMAXNewsmax Inc. Class B | 10.00 | -0.10% | $1.29B | vs NXST |
| TVGrupo Televisa S.A.B. | 2.23 | -2.19% | $1.18B | vs NXST |
| SIRISiriusXM Holdings Inc. | 25.95 | -1.56% | $8.75B | vs NXST |
| SBGISinclair Inc. Class A | 13.05 | +0.69% | $941.76M | vs NXST |
| EVCEntravision Communications Corporation | 6.78 | +1.19% | $625.71M | vs NXST |
| GTNGray Media Inc. | 4.77 | +2.58% | $491.24M | vs NXST |
| IHRTiHeartMedia Inc. Class A | 2.02 | +0.50% | $312.67M | vs NXST |
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Nexstar Media Group stock FAQ
What is Nexstar Media Group's stock price today?
NXST last traded at $158.05 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.44% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Nexstar Media Group pay a dividend?
Yes. Nexstar Media Group pays $7.44 per share annually, a 4.71% yield. The most recent dividend of $1.86 had an ex-dividend date of Aug 14, 2026.
When is Nexstar Media Group's next earnings date?
Nexstar Media Group is expected to report earnings on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $8.16.
What is NXST's P/E ratio?
NXST trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 29.93 and a forward P/E of 6.78, compared with a median of 10.4 for its closest peers.
Who is Nexstar Media Group's CEO?
Mr. Perry A. Sook is the chief executive officer of Nexstar Media Group Inc..
What is the NXST 52-week high?
The 52-week high for NXST is $254.30 and the 52-week low is $153.17. The stock is currently 37.8% below its high.