Newsmax, Inc. (NMAX) Stock Price & Analysis
Newsmax, Inc. (NMAX) closed at USD 9.31 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.43% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 9.27; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 8.89–9.37 on volume of 861,300 shares. Market capitalization is $1.20B, with a 52-week range of USD 5.11–12.11 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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Key facts (NMAX)
- Analysts: Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale) (3 analysts), mean target USD 15.67 (range 10–20).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y -14.0% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -79.3% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
- Next earnings: 2026-11-13, EPS estimate USD -0.01, revenue estimate $49.8M.
Analysts (NMAX)
Consensus Buy (mean 2.00 on a 1–5 scale), 3 analysts; mean target USD 15.67 (low 10, high 20).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-14 | Freedom Capital Markets | Initiated | Hold | $10 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (NMAX)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2025-03-31) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | -14.0% | -79.3% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | -14.1% | -64.0% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 76.8% | 89.5% |
| Max drawdown | -54.4% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -88.0% (Mar 2025→Feb 2026) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC)
| Price | USD 9.31 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.43% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 9.27 |
| Open | USD 9.11 |
| Day Range | USD 8.89 – 9.37 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 5.11 – 12.11 |
| Volume | 861,300 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.20B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (NMAX)
Nexqual's technical model rates NMAX "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.13 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 10.38) |
| MACD | -0.21 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NMAX)
Wall Street analysts rate NMAX "Buy" based on 3 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 15.67 (range USD 10–20), per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 3 |
| Mean Target | USD 15.67 |
| High Target | USD 20 |
| Low Target | USD 10 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (NMAX)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-11-13 |
|---|---|
| Revenue Estimate | $49.84M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | USD 0.02 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2026-03-31 | USD -0.02 vs est -0.03 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.04 vs est -0.09 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.03 vs est -0.07 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NMAX)
| Total Revenue | $203.29M |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +16.50% |
| Gross Margin | +39.64% |
| Operating Margin | +2.41% |
| Profit Margin | -3.15% |
| ROE | -5.82% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.1 |
| Current Ratio | 2.39 |
| Total Cash | $128.30M |
| Total Debt | $11.58M |
| Free Cash Flow (fiscal year ended Dec 2025, SEC 10-K) | -$107.11M (-56.6% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NMAX)
Nexqual rates Newsmax, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| Growth | Strong — Revenue +17% YoY (latest Q) |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 40%, operating 2% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $128M cash vs $12M debt, net cash position |
| Cash Flow | Weak — FCF negative: -$107M (FY ended Dec 2025, 10-K), burning cash |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -6%, ROA -3.8% |
Ownership (NMAX)
| Insider Ownership | +21.95% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +66.37% |
| Shares Outstanding | 89.92M |
| Float | 30.94M |
| Short % of Float | +57.01% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Leadership (NMAX)
Newsmax, Inc. is led by Christopher W. Ruddy (age 60), CEO & Director, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
| CEO & Director | Christopher W. Ruddy (age 60) |
|---|---|
| Chief Financial Officer | Darryle Burnham (age 60) |
| Chief Operating Officer of Newsmax Media | Andrew Allen Brown (age 55) |
| Vice President of Marketing | Laura Vail |
| Senior Vice President of Content Distribution | Andy Biggers |
Major Backers & Investors (NMAX)
Notable institutional backers of Newsmax, Inc. include Greenwich Wealth Management Llc, AQR Capital Management, LLC, Goldman Sachs, according to Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Greenwich Wealth Management Llc | 25.35% |
| AQR Capital Management, LLC | 1.49% |
| Goldman Sachs | 0.61% |
| Fidelity | 0.59% |
| HRT Financial LP | 0.44% |
| Citadel | 0.41% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 5.04% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.04% |
| State Street | 0.97% |
| Geode Capital | 0.71% |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:22 UTC.
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