NXST Company Profile and Key Details

Q: Who are the executives of NXST?

Mr. Sean ComptonPres of Networks DivisionMr. Thomas E. CarterPres & Chief Operating OfficerMr. Dennis A. Miller Esq., J.D.Pres of The CW NetworkMr. Brett E. JenkinsExecutive Vice President & Chief Technology OfficerMs. Dana ZimmerPres of DistributionMr. Perry A. SookFounder, Chairman & Chief Executive OfficerMr. Gary WeitmanExecutive Vice President & Chief Communications OfficerMr. Andrew AlfordPres of Broadcasting Division - Nexstar Media Inc.Ms. Lee Ann GlihaExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial OfficerMs. Rachel MorganExecutive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.Mr. Todd BravermanExecutive Vice President & Head of National Sales

NASDAQ : NXST

Nexstar Media Group

$238.07

4.67+2.00%

At Close 4:00 PM

75.02

B+ESG ScoreESG Rating

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Stock Price Today

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) stock surged +2.00%, trading at $238.07 on NASDAQ, up from the previous close of $233.40. The stock opened at $234.04, fluctuating between $231.95 and $241.53 in the recent session.

Stock Snapshot

233.4

Prev. Close

7.22B

Market Cap

231.95

Day Low

14.87

P/E Ratio

16.01

EPS (TTM)

25.1

Cash Flow per Share

234.04

Open

30.33M

Number of Shares

241.53

Day High

93.23%

Free Float in %

67.88

Book Value

318.72K

Volume

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Stock Price History Chart

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Volume
Feb 18, 2026	234.04	241.53	231.95	238.07	318.72K
Feb 17, 2026	231.18	235.22	228.72	233.40	297.76K
Feb 13, 2026	233.24	233.90	229.56	231.18	196.31K
Feb 12, 2026	240.45	243.87	233.19	235.28	361.91K
Feb 11, 2026	245.59	245.59	236.21	240.45	378.48K
Feb 10, 2026	239.55	245.86	235.00	245.59	614.2K
Feb 09, 2026	231.00	254.30	231.00	240.04	1.16M
Feb 06, 2026	218.00	223.43	215.80	221.27	409.99K
Feb 05, 2026	213.06	218.70	212.83	218.10	403.64K
Feb 04, 2026	208.11	216.34	208.11	213.69	392.6K
Feb 03, 2026	208.12	208.69	201.35	208.11	347.59K
Feb 02, 2026	211.64	213.75	208.70	209.13	290.36K
Jan 30, 2026	206.97	212.70	205.28	212.38	399.25K
Jan 29, 2026	208.46	209.06	204.89	206.97	357.91K
Jan 28, 2026	208.83	211.35	205.04	207.31	225.16K
Jan 27, 2026	211.90	212.75	209.23	209.42	178.4K
Jan 26, 2026	213.76	218.49	210.00	211.97	238.46K
Jan 23, 2026	219.31	219.47	211.98	212.99	268.69K
Jan 22, 2026	213.45	219.53	212.05	219.27	346.59K
Jan 21, 2026	213.44	216.93	212.33	212.41	246.44K

Contact Details

Irving, TX 75062

United States

https://www.nexstar.tv 972 373 8800

About Company

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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Company Overview

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) closed at $238.07 USD, gaining $4.67 (2.00%) from the previous close of $233.40. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $141.66 and $254.30. With a market capitalization of about $7.22 billion, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows market-like volatility (beta ~0.81). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 325.74 thousand shares, in line with its 52-week average. Headquartered in Irving, TX, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates in the Communication Services sector and the Entertainment industry. Led by CEO Perry A. Sook, the company employs approximately 11,773 people and listed since November 25, 2003. Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States.

Technical Performance

Short-term trend indicators are bearishly aligned (SMA20 6.07%, SMA50 10.67%, SMA200 20.81%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 61.92 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 8.3 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -8.22% below its high and over 64.76% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 474.82 thousand shares is slightly above the 3-month average of 320.80 thousand, indicating heightened recent market interest.

Valuation Metrics

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 13.93, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.4 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.15 trading at moderately above to book value. The P/FCF stands at 7.32, also above market averages.

Dividend & Fair Value

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. last paid a dividend of 7.44 per share, this equals a trailing yield of roughly 3.25%. Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $533.15. This means the shares are trading below this model’s fair value.

Earnings & Analyst Outlook

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. generated EPS of $16.23 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 34.82%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of -6.09% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $9.35. The next quarter is forecast at $3.72. Next year's EPS is expected at $154.49. Analyst sentiment is bullish. Analyst rating data shows there are 6 Strong Buy ratings, 6 Buy ratings, 1 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $250.00 to $200.00. The high target offers 5.01% upside. The low target suggests -15.99% downside. The mean target is $218.31. This offers -8.3% upside. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. earnings surprise history is a mixed track record. The quarter that ended November 06, 2025, missed forecasts by 256.87%. The prior quarter beat by 3.73%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -20.98% in August 08, 2024.

Shareholding & Insider Activity

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has 30.32 million shares outstanding. The public float is 28.26 million shares, elevated short interest at 8.64% of float. This equals 1.88 million shares. The short ratio is 5.31 days. Institutional investors hold 108.79% of the float. Insiders own 6.72%. SOOK PERRY A holds 773.20 thousand shares, Carter Thomas has 85.08 thousand shares and Grossman Jay M. has 54.62 thousand shares.

Financial & Profitability Overview

Over the trailing twelve months, Nexstar Media Group generated $4.93B in revenue, or $137.66 per share. Gross margin was 37.28%, operating margin 15.06%, and net profit margin 7.01%. Returns are modest, with ROA at 2.82% and ROE at 15.05%.
On valuation metrics, Nexstar Media Group trades at a P/E of 13.93, P/S of 1.40 and P/B of 3.15. The current ratio is 1.87 and quick ratio is 1.87. Operationally, the company’s inventory turnover is 0.00 and cash conversion cycle is 56.73 days. Debt-to-equity is 2.91, supported by a cash flow-to-debt ratio of 0.17.

Quarterly Financial Highlights

For the quarter ended Dec 31, 2023, Nexstar Media Group posted revenue of $4.93B, down slightly from $5.21B in the prior quarter. Gross profit was $1.84B (margin 37.28%). Operating income was $743.00M (margin 15.1%). Net income was$346.00M (EPS $9.80).
The company ended the quarter with $147.00M in cash and short-term investments, a total debt of $7.13B, and net debt of $6.98B. Total assets were $12.26B, with equity of $2.31B. Financials further reflected stability, with operating cash flow of $999.00M, free cash flow of $850.00M, and capital expenditures of - $149.00M.

Price Forecast & Outlook

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 12.77%, with price expected at $268.48 by March 04, 2026, within a range of $261.19 to $274.99 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 14.27%, reaching $272.04 by May 19, 2026, with a range of $264.30 to $280.52. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 2.39%, with price at $243.76 by February 18, 2027, within a range of $238.25 to $249.84.

Key Takeaways

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) shares are flat 4.29% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 13.93. Analyst sentiment is mixed, with the majority of ratings in Neutral territory and a mean price target of $181.10, suggesting -23.93% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (12.77% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (14.27% over three months), and a longer-term gain (2.39% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the current Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) stock price?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) stock price is $238.07 in the last trading session. During the trading session, NXST stock reached the peak price of $241.53 while $231.95 was the lowest point it dropped to. The percentage change in NXST stock occurred in the recent session was 2% while the dollar amount for the price change in NXST stock was $4.67.

NXST's industry and sector of operation?

The NASDAQ listed NXST is part of Entertainment industry that operates in the broader Communication Services sector. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide.

Who are the executives of NXST?

Mr. Sean Compton
Pres of Networks Division
Mr. Thomas E. Carter
Pres & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Dennis A. Miller Esq., J.D.
Pres of The CW Network
Mr. Brett E. Jenkins
Executive Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Ms. Dana Zimmer
Pres of Distribution
Mr. Perry A. Sook
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Gary Weitman
Executive Vice President & Chief Communications Officer
Mr. Andrew Alford
Pres of Broadcasting Division - Nexstar Media Inc.
Ms. Lee Ann Gliha
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Rachel Morgan
Executive Vice President, Gen. Counsel & Sec.
Mr. Todd Braverman
Executive Vice President & Head of National Sales

How NXST did perform over past 52-week?

NXST's closing price is 68.06% higher than its 52-week low of $141.66 where as its distance from 52-week high of $254.30 is -6.38%.

How many employees does NXST have?

Number of NXST employees currently stands at 11,773.

Link for NXST official website?

Official Website of NXST is: https://www.nexstar.tv

How do I contact NXST?

NXST could be contacted at phone 972 373 8800 and can also be accessed through its website. NXST operates from 545 East John Carpenter Freeway, Irving, TX 75062, United States.

How many shares of NXST are traded daily?

NXST stock volume for the day was 318.72K shares. The average number of NXST shares traded daily for last 3 months was 325.74K.

What is the market cap of NXST currently?

The market value of NXST currently stands at $7.22B with its latest stock price at $238.07 and 30.33M of its shares outstanding.

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Employees	11773
Beta	0.81
Sales or Revenue	$4.93B
5Y Sales Change%	1.308%
Fiscal Year Ends	December
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Entertainment

NXST Company Profile and Key Details

Nexstar Media Group

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