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NXST Stock Forecast: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 3 Sept 2026
$178
+0.30% on the day

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $250 — +40.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 32 of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.

Market cap
$5.5B
Ticker Nerd rank
32 / 100
Median analyst target
$250
Analysts covering
8
Revenue$2.0B+62.2% y/y
Operating income$362.0M
Net income$113.0M
Free cash flow$253.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.2%
1M
−6.8%
YTD
−10.0%
1Y
−10.4%
From 52W high
−28.6%
From 52W low
+16.0%
$153
$249
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NXST stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nexstar Media Group, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 2 Sept 2026
32 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
78
Value
63
Momentum
52
Revisions
45
Accruals
45
Quality
40
Growth
40
Issuance
31
Size
23

Volatility (78): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (31): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (23): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

NXST stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NXST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$150$200$250$300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NXSTHigh $290Median $250Low $205

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says8 analysts
7 Buy1 Hold0 Sell
Low $205Median $250High $290

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +40.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
7 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$253 → $249
8 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$290 → $253
8 May 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
28 Apr 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
10 Apr 2026CitigroupUpgradeBuy—
6 Apr 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
23 Mar 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
3 Mar 2026Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
2 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
27 Feb 2026BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
27 Feb 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
25 Nov 2025CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
20 Aug 2025Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
20 Aug 2025GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
19 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
11 Aug 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—
8 Aug 2025BenchmarkMaintainsBuy—
8 Aug 2025Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight—
30 July 2025Barrington ResearchMaintainsOutperform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. NXST appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NXST vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 3 Sept 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. returned −10.4% against +21.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NXST vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NXSTS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NXST analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−2.0%
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
1
Fundamentals

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
33.6×

Cheaper than 22% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.9×

Cheaper than 70% of US stocks

Price / book
2.4×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
10.2×

Cheaper than 37% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
62.2%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
23.7%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Gross margin
53.4%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Operating margin
21.2%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Net margin
3.2%

Higher than 55% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
7.4%

Higher than 58% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.1%

Higher than 77% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.2%

Higher than 78% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a market value of $5.5B and an enterprise value of $17.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $5.9B. The latest quarter grew 62.2% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $168.0M, a 2.9% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $5.21.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $743.0M.

  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $226.0M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 30.8M.

  • Trailing P/E: 33.6×; forward P/E: 7.6× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.20%, paying out 141% of earnings.

  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. employs 11,773 people — $499K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 3 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NXST vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelBroadcasting
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
NXSTNexstar Media Group, Inc.$5.5B
32
NMAXNewsmax, Inc.$1.4B
10
FUBOfuboTV, Inc.$1.2B
16
SBGISinclair, Inc.$990.1M
53
GTNGray Media, Inc.$512.3M
50
IHRTiHeartMedia, Inc.$461.3M
51
SSPThe E.W. Scripps Co.$288.6M
36

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Nexstar Media Group, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest NXST news & analysis

Nexstar Media: Legal Overhang Creates Value Opportunity

Seeking Alpha · 1 Sept 2026positive

Seeking Alpha reiterates a "Buy" rating on Nexstar Media Group, arguing the stock is undervalued due to legal overhang from the TEGNA acquisition despite about $100 million in lost operating efficiency until the lawsuit resolves. It highlights resilient core performance, robust distribution revenue, record political ad spending, and the CW turnaround nearing profitability.

Why it matters — NXST watchers should note the report's view that the TEGNA legal overhang presents a value opportunity while core business performance and margins remain resilient.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

Business Wire · 24 Aug 2026neutral

Nexstar Media Group announced that its executive management will participate in four upcoming investor conferences hosted by Citi, BofA, Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank.

Why it matters — Investor conferences give NXST management a platform to present its business to the financial community, which NXST watchers may follow for exposure and visibility.

TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards

GlobeNewsWire · 14 Aug 2026positive

TEGNA Inc. announced that its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards. The announcement was made on Aug. 14, 2026.

Why it matters — The national journalism awards recognize the quality of TEGNA's stations and reflect positively on the company's broadcast operations.

Nexstar's Local TV Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Content

Business Wire · 14 Aug 2026positive

Nexstar Media Group's local stations KXAN-TV and WHO 13 received national Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association for outstanding journalism and exceptionally produced content.

Why it matters — The awards highlight recognition of Nexstar's local news operations, reflecting positively on the quality of its station content.

Nexstar Media Group Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 7 Aug 2026positive

Nexstar Media Group reported record second-quarter results, with revenue nearing $2 billion, supported by its acquisition of TEGNA, political advertising growth, and higher distribution revenue.

Why it matters — NXST watchers would note the record revenue performance and the contributions from the TEGNA acquisition, political advertising, and distribution revenue to the company's latest results.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NXST stock

What is the NXST stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $250, with estimates ranging from $205 to $290. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is NXST stock a buy right now?

Of the 8 analysts covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc., 7 rate it a Buy, 1 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 32 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 2 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NXST?

As at 2 Sept 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ranks 32 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (78 of 100).

Will NXST stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +40.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 32 out of 100 as at 2 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the NXST stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NXST are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $205 to $290 over the next 12 months.

How has NXST stock performed over the past year?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. returned -10.4% over the 12 months to 3 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Nexstar Media Group, Inc. do?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified media company focused on producing and distributing local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms.

What is the latest news on NXST?

The most recent item we track (Seeking Alpha, 1 Sept 2026): "Nexstar Media: Legal Overhang Creates Value Opportunity". Seeking Alpha reiterates a "Buy" rating on Nexstar Media Group, arguing the stock is undervalued due to legal overhang from the TEGNA acquisition despite about $100 million in lost operating efficiency until the lawsuit resolves. It highlights resilient core performance, robust distribution revenue, record political ad spending, and the CW turnaround nearing profitability.

Company

About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified media company focused on producing and distributing local and national news, sports, and entertainment content across television and digital platforms. The company operates a large portfolio of local television stations, community websites, mobile apps, and national media properties, allowing it to serve audiences through both broadcast and online channels. Its business also includes digital media services and content management tools that support publishers and advertisers. Nexstar Media Group plays a significant role in U.S. local broadcasting by combining station operations with national programming and digital distribution, making it a major provider of news and entertainment content in multiple markets. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, the company is known for its broad reach across local media and its presence in both traditional television and modern digital media environments.

CEO Mr. Perry A. Sook · 11,773 employees · United States · https://www.nexstar.tv