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Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST)
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Market News and Commentary

Nexstar Media Group Reports Earnings One Day Before Anyone Remembers Local TV Still Exists

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) reports second-quarter 2026 earnings before the open on August 6, with analysts expecting a dramatic surge in profitability driven by political advertising tailwinds. The consensus EPS estimate of $6.54 represents +113.73% growth versus the prior-year quarter, reflecting the company's exposure to what is shaping up as a record-breaking election cycle. With the stock trading at $190.03 and Wall Street's mean price target at $256.33, the question is whether Nexstar can deliver on the elevated expectations and sustain momentum beyond the political windfall.

Nexstar Media Group operates the largest television station portfolio in the United States, with 200 owned or partner stations reaching...

Fundamentals

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  • Market Capitalization, $K 5,740,414
  • Shares Outstanding, K 30,539
  • Annual Sales, $ 4,949 M
  • Annual Income, $ 109,000 K
  • EBIT $ 1,681 M
  • EBITDA $ 2,488 M
  • 60-Month Beta 0.91
  • Price/Sales 1.17
  • Price/Cash Flow 4.89
  • Price/Book 2.79

Options Overview Details

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  • Implied Volatility 41.49% (-5.03%)
  • Historical Volatility 42.43%
  • IV Percentile 70%
  • IV Rank 63.17%
  • IV High 50.13% on 07/20/26
  • IV Low 26.65% on 01/15/26
  • Expected Move (DTE 14) 8.93 (4.75%)
  • Put/Call Vol Ratio 1.31
  • Today's Volume 81
  • Volume Avg (30-Day) 73
  • Put/Call OI Ratio 0.41
  • Today's Open Interest 2,573
  • Open Int (30-Day) 2,402
  • Expected Range 179.05 to 196.90

Analyst Rating / Earnings Estimates

Current Rating
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Strong Buy
Based on 7 analysts offering recommendations.
Earnings Estimates - Current Qtr 09/30/26
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  • Average Estimate $9.03
  • Number of Estimates 2
  • High Estimate $10.02
  • Low Estimate $8.04
  • Prior Year $2.14
  • Growth Rate Est. (year over year) +321.96%

Price Performance

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Period Period Low Period High Performance
1-Month
173.18 +8.54%
on 07/14/26
198.96 -5.52%
on 07/29/26
+5.19 (+2.84%)
since 07/06/26
3-Month
154.47 +21.69%
on 06/25/26
211.11 -10.96%
on 05/11/26
-9.24 (-4.69%)
since 05/06/26
52-Week
154.47 +21.69%
on 06/25/26
254.30 -26.08%
on 02/09/26
+0.98 (+0.52%)
since 08/06/25

Most Recent Stories

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FCC Votes to Eliminate 39% TV Ownership Cap, Clearing Path for Broadcast Consolidation

The Federal Communications Commission voted 2-1 to eliminate its longstanding 39% national television audience ownership cap, replacing the rule with a case-by-case review process. The decision, led by...

TGNA : 20.03 (-1.28%)
NWSA : 29.67 (+2.10%)
NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Nexstar: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Quarterly Net Revenue of $2.0 Billion

Q2 Net Revenue Drives Net Income of $113 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $633 Million, Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities of $298 Million and Adjusted Free Cash Flow of $238 Million ...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar Media Group Reports Earnings One Day Before Anyone Remembers Local TV Still Exists

Barchart Research What to Expect from NXST Earnings NXST Generated August 5, 2026 Current Price $190.03 EPS Estimate $$6.54 Consensus Rating Strong Buy Average Move 4.54% Nexstar Media Group Reports Earnings...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, August...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar Announces Completion of ATSC 3.0 Transition in Cleveland, Marking Upgrade in Final Major U.S. Market

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the successful launch of ATSC 3.0 (NextGen TV) in the Cleveland, Ohio, television market, with the next-generation broadcast standard now deployed...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Nexstar to Launch Daily Primetime Local Newscasts on Stations in Dallas and Phoenix

KDAF-TV and KAZT-TV to Add News Seven-Days-a-Week Beginning in Mid-August

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
FCC to Vote on Eliminating 39% TV Ownership Cap, Opening Door to More Broadcast Consolidation

The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on August 6 to eliminate the longstanding 39% national television ownership cap, replacing it with a case-by-case review process. FCC Chairman Brendan...

GTN : 4.28 (-1.61%)
TGNA : 20.03 (-1.28%)
NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA

MCLEAN, Va., July 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Scott Gill has been named vice president of technology and operations. In this role, Gill will oversee engineering,...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)
The Hill Launches “The Hill Insider,” a New Premium Digital Subscription Service

The Hill , the nation’s leading digital-first political news brand, today announced the launch of “The Hill Insider,” a new premium digital subscription service offering readers access to...

NXST : 187.97 (-1.08%)

Barchart Technical Opinion

The Barchart Technical Opinion rating is a 40% Sell with a Weakening short term outlook on maintaining the current direction.

Long term indicators fully support a continuation of the trend.

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Business Summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is a diversified media company which produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. Nexstar Media Group Inc., formerly known as NEXSTAR BRDCSTG, is based in IRVING, Texas.

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Key Turning Points

3rd Resistance Point 215.49
2nd Resistance Point 206.82
1st Resistance Point 197.40
Last Price 187.97
1st Support Level 179.31
2nd Support Level 170.64
3rd Support Level 161.22

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52-Week High 254.30
Fibonacci 61.8% 216.16
Fibonacci 50% 204.39
Fibonacci 38.2% 192.61
Last Price 187.97
52-Week Low 154.47

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