Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

US — Communication Services Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol NXST
  • Rev/Share 175.4225
  • Book/Share 73.6932
  • PB 2.2381
  • Debt/Equity 2.9088
  • CurrentRatio 1.7416
  • ROIC 0.0794

 

  • MktCap 4965825319.0
  • FreeCF/Share 38.4842
  • PFCF 4.2262
  • PE 7.6777
  • Debt/Assets 0.5726
  • DivYield 0.0431
  • ROE 0.2914

 

  • Rating A-
  • Score 4
  • Recommendation Buy
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 5
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade NXST Loop Capital Hold Buy -- $200 Feb. 28, 2025

News

Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks Delivering High-Dividend Yields
NXST, OMC, T
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.

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28 Nexstar Television Stations Win 52 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News
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Published: May 29, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group's owned and operated television stations have earned a total of 52 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding local news.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.: Distribution Resilience Supports Initiation At Strong Buy
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Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Initiate coverage on Nexstar Media Group (NXST) with a Strong Buy rating and a $239 price target, driven by resilient distribution revenue and CW turnaround. Above-consensus EPS forecasts for FY25 and FY26, supported by stable distribution revenues, cost management, and political advertising cycles. Distribution revenue stability and CW Network's shift to profitability in 2026 are key catalysts for significant earnings growth and margin improvement.

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DLT ENTERTAINMENT INKS DISTRIBUTION DEALS WITH THE CW AND TCLTV+ AND EXPANDS REACH OF 80'S SITCOM FLASHBACK FAST CHANNEL
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Published: May 13, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

Curated Program Line-up Featuring The Iconic Zany TV Comedies of the Eighties Include "Three's Company," "Three's A Crowd," "The Ropers," "Too Close For Comfort" and "Check It Out!" Features Beloved Sitcom Stars John Ritter, Ted Knight, Suzanne Somers, Joyce DeWitt, Jeffrey Tambor, Norman Fell, Audra Lindley, Don Knotts, Audrey Meadows and Don Adams NEW YORK , May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DLT Entertainment, the award-winning international production and distribution company, has inked distribution deals with The CW and TCLtv+, further expanding the footprint of 80's Sitcom Flashback , the first FAST Channel exclusively curated to celebrate the zany, heartwarming and …

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 8, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Jaffoni - Investor Relations Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Mike Biard - President & Chief Operating Officer Lee Ann Gliha - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dan Kurnos - Benchmark Company Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Benjamin Soff - Deutsche Bank Aaron Watts - Deutsche Bank Jason Bazinet - Citi Patrick Sholl - Barrington Research Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Securities Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners Alan Gould - Loop Capital …

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Nexstar Media Group Reports First Quarter Net Revenue of $1.23 Billion
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Published: May 08, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group reports first quarter 2025 revenue of $1.23 billion, including record first quarter distribution revenue.

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LIFELINES OF HOPE: A SPECIAL CELEBRATING ACTS OF BRAVERY AND COMMUNITY SPIRIT, PRODUCED BY ASSOCIATED TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL
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Published: April 22, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

An Uplifting Hour-Long Special Highlights Heroic Acts and the Power of Unity in the Face of Adversity LOS ANGELES , April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifelines of Hope is an uplifting hour-long special that illuminates acts of bravery and unshakable community spirit—drawn from recent headlines that prove how the darkest moments can inspire the brightest responses. The program will air on May 1 st, 2025 at 9.00pm.

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Nexstar Media Group to Report 2025 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 8
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Published: March 31, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2025 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results. To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 877-407-9208 or +1 201-493-6784, conference ID 13752833 (domestic and international callers). Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call thr.

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Nexstar Media: Incremental Negative Developments Tilt The Risk-Reward Into Neutral Territory (Rating Downgrade)
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Published: March 03, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Negative

Nexstar Media: Incremental Negative Developments Tilt The Risk-Reward Into Neutral Territory (Rating Downgrade)

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: February 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST ) Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call February 27, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Jaffoni – Investor Relations Perry Sook – Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mike Biard – President and Chief Operating Officer Lee Ann Gliha – Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Steven Cahall – Wells Fargo Dan Kurnos – Benchmark Benjamin Soff – Deutsche Bank Craig Huber – Huber Research Partners Aaron Watts – Deutsche Bank Patrick Sholl – Barrington Research Operator Good day, and welcome to Nexstar Media Group's Fourth Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.

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Nexstar Media: Strong Dividend Growth From An Underappreciated TV Business
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Published: February 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Nexstar Media: Strong Dividend Growth From An Underappreciated TV Business

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Final Trades: Toast, Nexstar Media Group, Salesforce and Intuitive Surgical
CRM, ISRG, NXST
Published: February 18, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee give you their top stocks to watch for the second half.

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Nexstar Names Ric Harris as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Chicago, Illinois
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Published: February 12, 2025 by: Business Wire
Sentiment: Neutral

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Ric Harris as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Chicago, Illinois (DMA #3), overseeing the long-range planning and day-to-day management of WGN-TV (CW), WGN-TV+, wgntv.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. Mr. Harris succeeds Paul Rennie, who retired last year. He will assume his new duties immediately and report to Brandin S.

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About Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

  • IPO Date 2003-11-25
  • Website https://www.nexstar.tv
  • Industry Entertainment
  • CEO Mr. Perry A. Sook
  • Employees 11773

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.