NXST Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Eps Overview
Growth Next 5yrs
-6.09%
Last Quarter
$9.35
Past Year
$16.23
Growth Past 5yrs
34.82%
Next Quarter
$3.72
Estimate Next Year
$154.49
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$250.00
7.11% Upside
Mean Price Target
$218.31
-6.47% Downside
Lowest Price Target
$200.00
-14.31% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
NXST Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, NXST (NYSE: NXST) reported an actual EPS of $9.35 for the quarter ending on Nov 06, 2025, compared to an estimated $2.62, resulting in a 256.87% surprise. In the prior quarter (Aug 07, 2025), NXST recorded an actual EPS of $3.06 with a 3.73% surprise. See NXST's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
NXST has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Nov 06, 2025 showing a 256.87% beat. Previously, the quarter ending Aug 07, 2025 recorded a 3.73% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2025 | 9.35 | 2.62 | +256.87% |
| Aug 07, 2025 | 3.06 | 2.95 | +3.73% |
| May 08, 2025 | 3.37 | 3.26 | +3.37% |
| Feb 27, 2025 | 7.56 | 9.22 | -18.00% |
| Nov 07, 2024 | 5.27 | 5.41 | -2.59% |
| Aug 08, 2024 | 3.54 | 4.48 | -20.98% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NXST stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given NXST stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 13 analysts have given their ratings
to NXST out of which
6 analysts have given strong buy call,
6 analysts have given buy call,
1 analysts rate it hold,
0 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$218.31 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly -6.47% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for NXST highest price target?
Analysts suggest NXST's stock price would rise to a high of $250.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for NXST over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the NXST stock price could move to $200.00.
What is the average target price for NXST?
NXST stock has an average analyst estimate of $218.31.
At its current price, how far is NXST from its average target price?
NXST shares are currently trading -6.47% below this price target.
What were NXST’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $9.35 versus consensus estimates of $2.62, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $5.27.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
NXST's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $3.72 and $154.49 for the whole year.
What has NXST's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected -6.09% EPS growth for NXST in the next five years, compared to growth rates of 34.82% in the past five years.