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Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a common stock listing on NASDAQ for a U.S.-based media company. The company produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment across television and digital platforms. Its operations include ownership, operation, programming, and related services for television and radio stations, along with television programming services. Nexstar also provides advertising solutions through video and display platforms on its own and third-party websites, mobile apps, and over-the-top applications, as well as digital media tools for publishers and advertisers. Its assets and brands include NewsNation, WGN-AM in Chicago, digital multicast networks, The CW and The Hill television channels, BestReviews, and a range of local and connected TV applications. The company also manages real estate assets, including leasing office and production facilities. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar’s stations are affiliated with major U.S. broadcast networks including ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, and MyNetworkTV.


Stock Summary Fair Value Profitability & Growth Quality & Risk Events & Dividends Technical Outlook FAQ

Jump between the core stock analysis sections, valuation data, fair value models, technical outlook, and FAQ.

Data update note: Fair value and stock analysis metrics are updated after regular market sessions when new data becomes available.
Ticker Fair Value Fair Value Upside/Downside Fair Value Rating Analyst Price Target Analyst Target Upside/Downside Analyst Target Rating Overall Financial Health Upcoming Dividend Ex-Date Dividend Payment Date Upcoming Dividend Dividend Yield Next Earnings Date P/E Ratio Price-to-Book Ratio Price-to-Sales Ratio Market Cap Enterprise Value Total Debt / Total Capital Free Float / Shares Outstanding Altman Z-Score Payout Ratio Free Cash Flow / Net Income
NASDAQ-NXST
$158.21
-14.5% Downside
Fair
$251.63
36.0% Upside
Undervalued
Fair
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7.44
4.0%
August 6, 2026
38.7x
2.6x
1.1x
5.633 B
17.391 B
68.9%
92.8%
3.2
136.4%
484.9%
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Valuation • Fair Value

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) Fair Value by Valuation Model

Compare the primary fair value estimate for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) with model-based valuation references such as DCF, Ben Graham, DDM, EPV and comparable-company valuation.

Primary Valuation Read

Fair Value

$158.21

Estimated downside of 14.5% versus the current market price.

Fair Value Confidence

High

Confidence level for the primary fair value estimate.

DCF Fair Value

$157.20

Discounted cash flow valuation reference.

Ben Graham Formula Value

$53.05

Classic Ben Graham valuation formula reference.

DDM Fair Value

$186.08

Dividend discount model valuation reference.

EPV Fair Value

NM

Earnings power value estimate.

Comps Fair Value

$149.92

Comparable-company valuation reference.

Analyst Price Target

$251.63

Analysts imply upside of 36.0%.

How to read these valuation models

Use this section to compare the primary fair value estimate for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) with several model-based valuation references. Different models can produce different outputs because each method relies on a different set of assumptions, so the primary fair value estimate should be read alongside the model spread rather than in isolation.

Profitability • Growth

Profitability & Growth for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST)

A compact read on revenue, forward revenue expectations, EBITDA and operating profitability trends.

Revenue

5.111 B

Current operating scale indicator.

Revenue Forecast

7.827 B

Forward revenue estimate.

EBITDA

1.451 B

Current operating profitability reference.

EBITDA Forecast

2.816 B

Forward operating profitability estimate.

How to read profitability and growth

This section helps investors review Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) from an operating perspective by combining current scale, forward revenue expectations and EBITDA-related profitability measures.

Quality • Risk

Quality & Financial Risk for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST)

Review financial health, earnings quality and balance-sheet risk through Piotroski, Beneish, Altman and cash conversion metrics.

Financial Health

Fair

Mixed or neutral financial-health read.

Piotroski Score

4

Mid-range quality score.

Beneish M-Score

-2.05

Intermediate zone that deserves monitoring.

Altman Z-Score

3.2

Relatively strong balance-sheet zone.

FCF / Net Income

484.9%

Cash conversion quality indicator.

How to read quality and risk

This section combines quality, balance-sheet and accounting-risk indicators for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST). Read the metrics together: no single score is a complete investment conclusion, but the combined view can highlight financial strength, earnings quality and areas that may deserve closer review.

Events • Dividends

Upcoming Events & Dividends for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST)

Track the next earnings date, ex-dividend date, dividend payment date, dividend yield and upcoming distribution details where available.

Next Earnings Date

August 6, 2026

Days to Earnings

16

Dividend Payment Date

Not available

Ex-Dividend Date

Not available

Dividend Yield

4.0%

Income yield reference.

Upcoming Dividend

7.44

Upcoming distribution amount.

Payment Type

Not available

Data is currently unavailable.

Dividend Currency

USD

Currency used for the distribution.

Payout Ratio

136.4%

Dividend payout reference.

How to read events and dividends

This section helps investors track time-sensitive items for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST), including the next earnings date and dividend-related milestones. These items can matter for short-term volatility, income planning and event-driven positioning.

Stock Forecast • Technical Outlook

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) Stock Forecast & Technical Outlook

Review Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) across multiple technical time frames, alongside analyst recommendation data, to form a faster read on market positioning and near-term sentiment.

Technical Signals by Time Frame

Switch between time frames to review the current technical signal for the stock.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 15-minute • intraday
Strong Buy

The 15-minute technical read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: 1-hour • short-term
Strong Buy

The 1-hour technical read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: daily • daily
Strong Buy

The daily technical read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is currently Strong Buy. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: weekly • weekly
Neutral

The weekly technical read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Time frame: monthly • monthly
Neutral

The monthly technical read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is currently Neutral. Use it as a timing signal only, and compare it with valuation, fundamentals and upcoming events before drawing a broader view.

Analyst Consensus for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST)

A consolidated view of buy, hold and sell recommendations based on the currently available analyst data.

Strong Sell Sell Neutral Buy Strong Buy
Consolidated analyst recommendation mix
Strong Buy

Based on the available recommendation mix, Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) has a Strong Buy consensus, with 6 buy, 1 hold and 0 sell recommendations in the current data set.

Buy 6
Hold 1
Sell 0
FAQ • Fast Investor Answers

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) Stock FAQ

Quick answers about Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) stock, including fair value, valuation rating, analyst price target, dividends, earnings dates, market capitalization, financial health and other key stock analysis metrics.

Fair Value
$158.21
Estimated downside 14.5%
Valuation Rating
Overvalued
Estimated downside of 14.5%
Analyst Target
$251.63
Implied upside 36.0%
Financial Health
Fair
Current financial-health read

The current fair value estimate for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is $158.21. This implies an estimated downside of 14.5% versus the current market price.

Based on the current fair value estimate, the stock appears overvalued, with estimated downside of 14.5% versus the current market price.

The available analyst price target for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is $251.63. The analyst target implies estimated upside of 36.0%.

The current financial health read for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is Fair. This should be reviewed alongside valuation, profitability, debt and cash-flow quality metrics.

The next earnings date currently listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is August 6, 2026.

Based on the current data, dividend yield is 4.0%, upcoming dividend amount is 7.44.

The current P/E ratio listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is 38.7x. Use it together with growth, margins and sector comparisons rather than as a standalone valuation signal.

The current market capitalization listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc is 5.633 B.

The current enterprise value listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc is 17.391 B. Enterprise value can provide a broader valuation view than market capitalization alone because it also considers net debt.

The ticker symbol for Nexstar Media Group Inc is NASDAQ-NXST, and the stock is listed on NASDAQ.

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ-NXST) is listed on NASDAQ.

The current debt-to-total-capital ratio listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc is 68.9%, which helps investors evaluate the company’s financing structure and leverage profile.

The free float listed for Nexstar Media Group Inc is 92.8%. Free float helps investors understand how much of the share base is available for public trading.

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