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Nexstar Media Group

(NASDAQ) NXST

Current Price$183.42
Market Cap$5.61BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2003)+1,816%
5 Year+52%
1 Year+3%
1 Month+11%
Nexstar Media Group last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 183.712026-07-17
Nexstar Media Group stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+5.55%USD 174.052026-07-10
1 month+10.79%USD 165.822026-06-17
3 month-7.63%USD 198.892026-04-17
Year to date-7.94%USD 199.552025-12-31
1 year+3.45%USD 177.592025-07-17
3 year+12.81%USD 162.852023-07-18
5 year+51.97%USD 120.882021-07-16
Since inception+1,816.4%USD 9.592003-11-24

Nexstar Media Group Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$5.61BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$5.11B

Net Income (TTM)

$165.00M

EPS (TTM)

$4.63

P/E Ratio

39.66

Dividend

$7.44

Beta (Volatility)

0.91 (Low)

Price

$183.42

Volume

7,712

Open

$183.85

Previous Close

$183.42

Daily Range

$182.50 - $185.88

52-Week Range

$154.47 - $254.30

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 6, 2026

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About Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar helps people watch news, sports, and entertainment on local and national TV. The company owns stations across the United States that show free programming to audiences. It also operates national cable and digital news platforms for millions of viewers.

What's on the Screen?

  • Local Broadcasting: Operations include 201 television stations in 116 markets reaching approximately 70% of U.S. households; accounts for 40% of 2025 revenue from advertising.
  • Distribution Services: Management of carriage rights with cable, satellite, and streaming providers; generated 59% of total revenue in 2025.
  • The CW Network: Ownership of an 80.8% interest in a national broadcast network that delivers primetime entertainment and live sports.
  • National News: Operation of NewsNation, a cable news network, and The Hill, a digital political news platform.
  • Digital Assets: Collection of 125 websites and 229 mobile applications that provide local news and consumer product reviews.

Recent Moves and Acquisitions

  • Entered a definitive agreement in August 2025 to acquire TEGNA for approximately $6.2 billion.
  • Acquired an 80.8% interest in The CW in September 2022 to expand national programming reach.
  • Launched NewsNation in 2020 by converting the former WGN America into a full-time news network.
  • Centralized national advertising sales in-house during 2023 to manage sales across its diverse media portfolio.

How Nexstar Stays Ahead

Nexstar maintains a large geographic footprint with stations in 40 states, allowing it to capture significant spending during election cycles. The company uses its scale to negotiate distribution fees and share operating costs across its local and national platforms.

Recent Financial Performance

  • Total net revenue reached $4.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2025, down 9.3% from the previous year.
  • Net income fell to a loss of $166 million in Q4 2025, down 168.6% from Q4 2024.
  • Operating cash flow was $190 million in Q4 2025, a 53.8% decrease compared to the same period in 2024.
  • Free cash flow hit $136 million in Q4 2025, down 63.8% year-over-year.

The Bottom Line

Nexstar has transitioned from a local station owner into a diversified media giant with national broadcast and cable reach. Its focus on live sports and unbiased news helps maintain audience engagement across both traditional TV and digital apps.

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Industry

Media

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

12,832

CEO

Perry A. Sook

Website

www.nexstar.tv

Headquarters

Irving, TX 75062, US

NXST Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

45.25%

Operating Margin

17.78%

Net Income Margin

3.23%

Return on Equity

7.52%

Return on Capital

9.67%

Return on Assets

0.91%

Earnings Yield

2.52%

Dividend Yield

4.05%

Payout Ratio

1.36%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$5.61BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

30.54M

Volume

7.71K

Avg. Volume

393.89K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$2.31B

Operating Income

$909.00M

EBITDA

$1.71B

Operating Cash Flow

$843.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$135.00M

Free Cash Flow

$708.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$379.00M

Total Debt

$12.26B

Nexstar Media Group Performance Analysis

Nexstar Media Group annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 5,211,000,00012.1%
20232023-12-31USD 4,933,000,000-5.3%
20242024-12-31USD 5,407,000,0009.6%
20252025-12-31USD 4,949,000,000-8.5%
Nexstar Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-0.4%
Q32025-09-30-2.5%
Q42025-12-317.6%
Q12026-03-318.3%
Nexstar Media Group annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 24.1627.3%
20232023-12-31USD 9.66-60.0%
20242024-12-31USD 21.41121.7%
20252025-12-31USD 3.00-86.0%
Nexstar Media Group sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-30-9.2%
Q32025-09-30-30.1%
Q42025-12-31-363.6%
Q12026-03-31190.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.40B

+13.1%

Gross Profit

$664.00M

-2.8%

Gross Margin

47.56%

N/A

Market Cap

$5.61BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$437.21K

N/A

Employees

12,832

N/A

Net Income

$164.00M

+51.9%

EBITDA

$466.00M

+5.9%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$379.00M

+49.8%

Total Debt

$12.26B

+80.5%

Accounts Receivable

$1.66B

+60.9%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$11.93B

+80.1%

Short Term Debt

$326.00M

+97.6%

Return on Assets

0.91%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

5.41%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$267.00M

-11.6%

Operating Cash Flow

$289.00M

-14.2%

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Questions About NXST

What is the current price of Nexstar Media Group?

Nexstar Media Group is trading at $183.42 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Nexstar Media Group?

Over the past 52 weeks, Nexstar Media Group has traded between $154.47 and $254.30.

How much debt does Nexstar Media Group have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Nexstar Media Group reported total debt of $12.26B.

How much cash does Nexstar Media Group have on hand?

Nexstar Media Group reported $436.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Nexstar Media Group’s dividend yield?

Nexstar Media Group currently has a dividend yield of 4.05%.

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