NXSTCommunication Services · BroadcastingThe 8 Wall Street analysts covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $250 — +55.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 31 of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026 — in the lower half. The Street sees upside; the factor read is a caution. That gap is the story on this page.
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.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Volatility (79): 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.
The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NXST, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
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
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +55.6% from it.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $253 → $249 |
| 8 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | $290 → $253 |
| 8 May 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Upgrade | Buy | — |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 3 Mar 2026 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 25 Nov 2025 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 20 Aug 2025 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 19 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 11 Aug 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 Aug 2025 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 30 July 2025 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
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.
Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.
Over the twelve months to 14 Oct 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. returned −15.9% against +17.5% for the S&P 500, dividends included.
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Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
Cheaper than 25% of US stocks
Cheaper than 72% of US stocks
Cheaper than 40% of US stocks
Cheaper than 38% of US stocks
Higher than 89% of US stocks
Higher than 61% of US stocks
Higher than 66% of US stocks
Higher than 80% of US stocks
Higher than 56% of US stocks
Higher than 58% of US stocks
Higher than 77% of US stocks
Higher than 92% of US dividend payers
Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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 $4.9B and an enterprise value of $16.8B.
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.
Trailing P/E: 30.4×; forward P/E: 6.9× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.
Forward dividend yield: 4.63%, paying out 141% of earnings.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. employs 11,773 people — $499K of revenue per employee.
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TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television reached a comprehensive, multi-year agreement renewing affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA’s ABC-affiliated stations.
Why it matters — The renewal concerns TEGNA rather than Nexstar, so it provides no direct update on NXST.
TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini named media executives Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey group general managers, completing his new leadership structure.
Why it matters — The appointments update NXST's leadership structure and are relevant to investors following the company’s management.
Nexstar Media Group will report its 2026 third-quarter financial results on November 5, 2026, and host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET.
Why it matters — NXST watchers can note the date and time when the company plans to share its quarterly results and discuss them with investors.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) presented remarks at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference 2026, according to a Seeking Alpha transcript of the event. The transcript documents the company's participation in the conference.
Why it matters — This transcript gives NXST watchers insight into the company's commentary and positioning presented at a major industry conference.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. presented at the Bank of America 2026 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference, with a transcript of its remarks published by Seeking Alpha. The presentation covered the company's participation at the industry conference.
Why it matters — NXST watchers would gain insight into the company's positioning and commentary shared with investors at a major media-industry conference.
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.
Of the 8 analysts covering Nexstar Media Group, Inc., 8 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 31 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 14 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 14 Oct 2026, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ranks 31 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 (79 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 8 analysts implies +55.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Nexstar Media Group, Inc. 31 out of 100 as at 14 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
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.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. returned -15.9% over the 12 months to 14 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
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 most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 13 Oct 2026): "TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements in 13 Markets". TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television reached a comprehensive, multi-year agreement renewing affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA’s ABC-affiliated stations.
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
