Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

NXSTยทNASDAQ

$181.52

+1.9%
Communication ServicesEntertainment

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$5.54B
EPS3.0400
P/E Ratio59.71
Earnings Date08/06/2026
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that NXST stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 250.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 250.00 to a high of 250.00.

Lowest Target
250.00
37.73%
Consensus Target
250.00
37.73%
Highest Target
250.00
37.73%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 250.00, with estimates ranging from a low of 250.00 to a high of 250.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+37.7%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

0.0% spread

High analyst agreement. Narrow target range indicates strong consensus on valuation, suggesting clear investment thesis and predictable outlook.

Analyst Conviction

Very High

Strong buy conviction: High upside with tight consensus suggests compelling investment opportunity backed by analyst confidence.

Market Sentiment Insight

Rare opportunity: Exceptional upside potential with strong analyst consensus creates a compelling setup. The combination of significant price target premium and tight agreement suggests high-conviction undervaluation that may attract institutional capital.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
4.95B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
7.82B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
7.72B - 7.99B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+58.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
109.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.03B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
930.71M - 1.14B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+841.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread20%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
3.04
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$33.65
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$30.31 - $36.99
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+1007.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage3 Analysts

Limited coverage may indicate reduced institutional interest or information availability.

Estimate Spread20%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

Key Insight

Limited coverage with volatile estimates: Few analysts covering despite significant projected changes may indicate information gaps or emerging risks.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
529.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.77B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.75B - 1.81B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+234.7%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
1.31B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
2.95B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
2.91B - 3.01B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+124.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
815.00M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.59B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.57B - 1.63B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+95.5%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage6 Analysts

Moderate coverageโ€”sufficient for guidance but may lack depth of large-cap analysis.

Estimate Spread3%

Narrow estimate range signals strong analyst consensus and predictable business outlook.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have sold $8.80M worth of NXST shares, with no buying activity reported.

3 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

34.3K

7.26M

Net Activity

-7.3M

-$7.26M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

6-9 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

0

0.00

Net Activity

+0

+$0

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

9.3K

1.54M

Net Activity

-1.5M

-$1.54M

Top Buyers

No buying activity

Top Sellers

1
ZD

Zimmer Dana

Officer: See Remarks

7.5K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$1.56M

2
CS

Compton Sean

Officer: President, Networks

7.9K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$1.52M

3
WG

Weitman Gary

Officer: See Remarks

5.9K sharesโ€ข6 transactions

$1.26M

4
MR

Morgan Rachel

Officer: Evp General Counsel

4.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$830K

5
GLA

Gliha Lee Ann

Officer: Evp, Chief Financial Officer

3.4K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$644K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $8.80M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.00:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$7.26M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

High Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 0 buyers. Widespread selling across multiple insiders may signal concerns.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.