Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Stock Price & Analysis
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) rose 1.14% to USD 179.57 as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
NXST last closed at USD 177.54; the session ranged USD 176.89–182.78 on volume of 276,924 shares. Market capitalization is $5.48B, with a 52-week range of USD 164–254.3 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC)
| Price | USD 179.57 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.14% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 177.54 |
| Open | USD 179.66 |
| Day Range | USD 176.89 – 182.78 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 164 – 254.3 |
| Volume | 276,924 shares |
| Market Cap | $5.48B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (NXST)
Nexqual's technical model rates NXST "STRONG SELL" based on 0 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
| Overall Signal | STRONG SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 33.55 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 192.24) |
| MACD | -5.3 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (NXST)
Wall Street analysts rate NXST "None" based on 8 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 251.63 (range USD 205–290), per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Mean Target | USD 251.63 |
| High Target | USD 290 |
| Low Target | USD 205 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 7 / 1 / 0 |
Earnings (NXST)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-06 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 7.47 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.98B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 6.61 vs est 4.39 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD 5.48 vs est 3.55 ▲ beat |
| 2025-09-30 | USD 1.05 vs est 1.83 ▼ miss |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 3.22 vs est 2.68 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (NXST)
| Total Revenue | $5.11B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +13.10% |
| Gross Margin | +55.63% |
| Operating Margin | +22.21% |
| Profit Margin | +3.23% |
| ROE | +6.61% |
| Debt / Equity | 576.2 |
| Current Ratio | 1.76 |
| Total Cash | $379.00M |
| Total Debt | $12.49B |
| Free Cash Flow | $663.75M |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
Financial Health Score (NXST)
Nexqual rates Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -8% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Strong — Gross margin 56%, operating 22% |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $379M cash vs $12.5B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $664M, 13% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA 4.1% |
Ownership (NXST)
| Insider Ownership | +6.68% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +101.52% |
| Shares Outstanding | 30.54M |
| Float | 28.37M |
| Short % of Float | +7.72% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
Leadership (NXST)
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is led by Perry A. Sook (age 67), Founder, Chairman & CEO, per Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
| Founder, Chairman & CEO | Perry A. Sook (age 67) |
|---|---|
| President & COO | Michael Biard (age 56) |
| Executive VP & CFO | Lee Ann Gliha (age 50) |
| President of Networks Division | Sean Compton (age 51) |
| President of Distribution & Strategy | Dana Zimmer (age 55) |
Major Backers & Investors (NXST)
Notable institutional backers of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. include Neuberger Berman Group, LLC, LSV Asset Management, Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc., according to Nexqual as of June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Neuberger Berman Group, LLC | 4.59% |
| LSV Asset Management | 3.3% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.23% |
| Charles Schwab | 2.88% |
| Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc. | 2.82% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 15.47% |
| BlackRock | 15.46% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 4.55% |
| State Street | 2.92% |
| Geode Capital | 2.69% |
Source: Nexqual, June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC.
From Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-27)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States.
- It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services.
- The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform.
- In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
Peers & Related Stocks
| Symbol | Name | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBGI | Sinclair, Inc. | USD 14.08 | ▲ 1.66% |
| GTN | Gray Media, Inc. | USD 4.07 | ▲ 1.5% |
| SSP | E.W. Scripps Company (The) | USD 3.38 | ▼ 0.88% |
| CCOI | Cogent Communications Holdings, | USD 15.81 | ▼ 6.06% |
| NSP | Insperity, Inc. | USD 37.27 | ▲ 5.34% |
Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.