Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXSTNASDAQCommunication ServicesBroadcasting
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $5.21B
- P/E (TTM)
- 27.70
- Forward P/E
- 55.16
- Dividend yield
- 4.42%
- 52-week range
- $153.17$254.30
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 355.22K
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $164.90 - $169.75 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $254.30 |
| 52-Week Low | $153.17 |
| Open | $164.90 |
| Volume (last close) | 283.68K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 355.22K |
| Revenue (TTM) | 5.88B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 188.00M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 743.00M |
| EPS (TTM) | $6.11 |
| Profit Margin | 3.20% |
| Operating Margin | 18.01% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.30% |
| Debt to Equity | 5.34 |
| Annual Dividend | $7.44 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
| Payout Ratio | 121.79% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 5.21B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 30.91M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 27.70 |
| Forward P/E | 55.16 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 0.89 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 2.30 |
| EV/EBITDA | 8.99 |
| 50-Day MA | $171.00 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $194.04 |
| 1-Year Change | −11.94% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Nexstar Media Group at a Glance
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market capitalization of $5.21B. The stock trades at 27.7× trailing earnings, 55.2× forward earnings and 0.9× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $188.00M on revenue of $5.88B (a 3.2% profit margin) and generated $743.00M of free cash flow. Revenue grew 10.5% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $218.00M in cash and securities against $12.09B of debt, a net debt position of $11.87B.
Nexstar Media Group pays a quarterly dividend totaling $7.44 per share a year, a 4.42% yield at the Oct 22, 2026 close, with a 122% payout ratio and 12 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is down 11.9% over the past year. At $168.50 (the Oct 22, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $153.17 to $254.30, below its 200-day moving average of $194.04.
Based on 6 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $252.17, 49.7% above the Oct 22, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nexstar Media Group
What is the current stock price for NXST?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, NXST stock trades at $168.50. The 52-week range is $153.17–$254.30, with a day range of $164.90–$169.75.
What is the P/E ratio for NXST?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Nexstar Media Group's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 27.7, meaning investors pay $27.7 for every $1 of annual earnings. The forward P/E is 55.2, reflecting analyst expectations for future earnings. Nexstar Media Group operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does NXST pay dividends?
Yes, Nexstar Media Group pays a 4.42% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 22, 2026 close ($7.44 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 121.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was August 14, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for NXST?
Based on ratings from 6 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for NXST is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $252.17, a 49.7% upside from the Oct 22, 2026 close of $168.50.
What is the market cap of NXST?
As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, Nexstar Media Group's market capitalization is $5.21B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Nexstar Media Group operates in the Communication Services sector within the Broadcasting industry.