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Nexstar Media (NXST)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $203.59 | Market Cap: $6.2 Bil
Sector: Communication Services | Industry: Broadcasting

Nexstar Media (NXST)


Market Price (12/26/2025): $203.59
Market Cap: $6.2 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Broadcasting

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 3.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 16%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.4%, Dist 3Y High is -3.4%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 100%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -5.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -47%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
  Short seller report
Grizzly Reports report on 4/30/2025.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, and Video Streaming.
  Key risks
NXST key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden with significant interest expenses, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 12%, Dividend Yield is 3.6%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 7.8%, FCF Yield is 16%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
2 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 33%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, and Video Streaming.
4 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.4%, Dist 3Y High is -3.4%
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -5.6%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -47%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 100%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.4%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12%
8 Short seller report
Grizzly Reports report on 4/30/2025.
9 Key risks
NXST key risks include [1] a substantial debt burden with significant interest expenses, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

NXST Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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Information regarding stock movements for Nexstar Media (NXST) for the period from August 31, 2025, to December 26, 2025, cannot be provided as this time frame is in the future. Show more

Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 3.7% change in NXST stock from 9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 27.6% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
925202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)196.21203.503.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5316.005148.00-3.16%
Net Income Margin (%)11.93%10.04%-15.79%
P/E Multiple9.3511.9327.60%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)30.2230.32-0.32%
Cumulative Contribution3.71%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/25/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NXST3.7% 
Market (SPY)4.9%22.3%
Sector (XLC)0.9%27.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 19.6% change in NXST stock from 6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 50.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
626202512252025Change
Stock Price ($)170.12203.5019.62%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5356.005148.00-3.88%
Net Income Margin (%)12.23%10.04%-17.88%
P/E Multiple7.9311.9350.50%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)30.5330.320.70%
Cumulative Contribution19.62%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/26/2025 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NXST19.6% 
Market (SPY)13.1%27.6%
Sector (XLC)11.3%35.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 32.6% change in NXST stock from 12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 44.3% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1225202412252025Change
Stock Price ($)153.47203.5032.60%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5223.005148.00-1.44%
Net Income Margin (%)11.37%10.04%-11.69%
P/E Multiple8.2711.9344.26%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)32.0230.325.31%
Cumulative Contribution32.23%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/25/2024 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NXST32.6% 
Market (SPY)15.8%49.9%
Sector (XLC)20.1%53.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 29.7% change in NXST stock from 12/26/2022 to 12/25/2025 was primarily driven by a 102.4% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
1226202212252025Change
Stock Price ($)156.89203.5029.71%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4969.505148.003.59%
Net Income Margin (%)20.75%10.04%-51.61%
P/E Multiple5.9011.93102.37%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)38.7730.3221.79%
Cumulative Contribution23.55%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/26/2023 to 12/25/2025
ReturnCorrelation
NXST39.6% 
Market (SPY)48.3%40.9%
Sector (XLC)65.3%42.6%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
NXST Return-4%39%20%-8%5%34%109%
Peers Return-12%8%-21%-14%11%62%15%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%18%115%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NXST Win Rate67%58%25%50%50%58% 
Peers Win Rate50%47%33%38%53%57% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NXST Max Drawdown-60%-1%0%-22%-2%-7% 
Peers Max Drawdown-50%-10%-28%-29%-27%-14% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: FOXA, WBD, SBGI, TGNA, GTN. See NXST Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/24/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventNXSTS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-37.2%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven59.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-64.7%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven183.4%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven337 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-25.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven33.6%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven70 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-96.7%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven2896.0%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven1,563 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Nexstar Media's stock fell -37.2% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 2/2/2023. A -37.2% loss requires a 59.2% gain to breakeven.

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About Nexstar Media (NXST)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Nexstar Media (NXST):

  • The Gannett of local television.
  • Like iHeartMedia, but for local TV stations instead of radio.
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Here are the major products and services of Nexstar Media (NXST):
  • Local Television Broadcasting: Operates a vast network of local television stations providing news, sports, and entertainment programming to communities across the United States.
  • National News and Entertainment Networks: Owns and operates national cable news and entertainment networks, such as NewsNation, offering 24/7 programming.
  • Digital Media Services: Delivers local news, weather, and community information through a network of websites and mobile applications linked to its television stations.
  • Advertising Solutions: Provides advertising opportunities for businesses to reach target audiences through its local television stations, national networks, and digital platforms.

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Nexstar Media (NXST) - Major Customers

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) sells primarily to other companies (B2B). Its major customers fall into the following categories:
  • Cable, Satellite, and Telecommunications Providers: These companies pay Nexstar retransmission consent fees to carry its local television station signals and carriage fees for its national networks (such as The CW and NewsNation) on their platforms. Examples include:
    • Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
    • Charter Communications (CHTR)
    • AT&T (T) (through its stake in DIRECTV and U-verse services)
    • DISH Network Corporation (DISH)
    • Verizon Communications (VZ) (for Fios)
  • Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributors (vMVPDs): These are internet-based streaming services that offer live television bundles, similar to traditional cable/satellite. They also pay Nexstar for the rights to distribute its content. Examples include:
    • Google (GOOGL) (for YouTube TV)
    • The Walt Disney Company (DIS) (for Hulu Live TV)
    • FuboTV (FUBO)
  • Advertisers and Advertising Agencies: A wide range of local and national businesses, along with their advertising agencies, purchase airtime and digital ad space on Nexstar's television stations and digital properties to reach audiences. While no single advertiser accounts for a material percentage of Nexstar's total revenue, this collective group represents a significant portion of the company's income.

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  • Paramount Global (PARA)
  • The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
  • Fox Corporation (FOXA)
  • Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
  • Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD)

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Perry A. Sook, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Perry A. Sook founded Nexstar Media Group in 1996 with the acquisition of a single local television station, WYOU in Scranton, Pennsylvania. He has over 43 years of experience in television and radio broadcasting, encompassing ownership, mergers and acquisitions, management, sales, on-air talent, and news. Before founding Nexstar, Mr. Sook was a principal of Superior Communication Group, Inc., which was sold to Sinclair Broadcast Group in 1995. He also served as President/CEO of Seaway Communication, Inc. Nexstar went public in 2003 after acquiring Quorum Broadcasting. ABRY Partners, a private equity fund, helped found Nexstar alongside Perry Sook in 1996, and ABRY fully exited its ownership position in 2013.

Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Lee Ann Gliha was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Nexstar Media Group in August 2021. In this role, she oversees all financial aspects of the company, including financial reporting, internal audit, investor relations, and treasury functions, and plays a significant role in strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Gliha brings over 20 years of experience in media, broadcasting, and entertainment investment banking. Prior to joining Nexstar, she served as a Managing Director at Jefferies LLC from 2016 to 2021 and at Houlihan Lokey from 2008 to 2016. Earlier in her career, she held various positions in banking and finance, including Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance at Live Nation Inc. from 2006 to 2008, where she was responsible for mergers and acquisitions, financing, and investor relations.

Michael Biard, President and Chief Operating Officer

Michael Biard has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of Nexstar Media Group since 2023. Before joining Nexstar, he served as President of Operations and Distribution and held several other positions at Fox Corporation from 2018 to August 2023. Prior to that, he was President of Distribution at Fox Networks Group from 2013 to 2018.

Andrew Alford, President, Broadcasting

Andrew Alford serves as the President of the Broadcasting Division for Nexstar Media Inc.

Rachel Morgan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Rachel Morgan holds the position of Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Nexstar Media Group.

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Here are the key risks to Nexstar Media (NXST):

  1. Industry Disruption and Declining Linear TV Viewership: Nexstar Media operates within a rapidly evolving media landscape, facing significant disruption from the rise of streaming services and digital platforms. This shift is leading to "cord-cutting" and a decline in traditional linear television viewership, which directly threatens Nexstar's core broadcast model and traditional revenue streams from advertising and distribution fees. The company's audience is also aging, presenting challenges in attracting younger demographics to linear broadcast TV.
  2. Substantial Debt Burden and Associated Interest Expenses: Nexstar Media carries a considerable debt burden, resulting in significant interest expenses. This high leverage could pose risks to the company's long-term financial health, particularly in an environment of potential interest rate increases. Financial metrics such as the company's debt-to-equity ratio and Altman Z-Score suggest a moderate to high level of financial leverage and potential instability.
  3. Challenges in Digital Strategy and Competition for Advertising Revenue: Despite efforts to expand its digital offerings, Nexstar faces difficulties in effectively implementing its digital strategy and competing with major tech companies and digital platforms for advertising dollars. Reports indicate declining web traffic and app engagement for many of Nexstar's digital assets, suggesting a struggle to pivot effectively to the highly competitive digital market. This challenge is exacerbated by the broader industry trend of advertising shifting from traditional mediums to digital channels.

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The accelerated decline in linear television viewership and subscriptions, driven by cord-cutting and the widespread adoption of streaming and digital video platforms, poses a clear emerging threat to Nexstar Media.

This trend directly impacts Nexstar's two largest revenue streams:

  1. Retransmission Consent Fees: A shrinking subscriber base for traditional cable and satellite providers means a smaller pool from which Nexstar can collect retransmission fees. While virtual MVPDs (vMVPDs) exist, they often do not fully offset the subscriber losses from traditional providers, and fee negotiations can differ.
  2. Advertising Revenue: As audiences shift away from linear television to digital and streaming platforms, advertising budgets follow, leading to reduced ad spending on Nexstar's broadcast stations.

This phenomenon represents a fundamental shift in how consumers access and pay for video content, and where advertisers allocate their budgets, similar to how Netflix threatened Blockbuster or YouTube threatened traditional cable companies.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) operates primarily in the United States, with its main products and services centered around television broadcasting, distribution, and advertising across linear and digital platforms. The addressable markets for these key offerings in the U.S. are substantial.

U.S. Television Advertising Market

The U.S. television advertising market was valued at approximately USD 60.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to around USD 93.29 billion by 2034, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.37% from 2025 to 2034. Globally, the television advertising market is estimated to be USD 255.79 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach about USD 368.83 billion by 2034, with North America holding the largest market share in 2024.

U.S. Digital Advertising Market

The digital advertising market in the U.S. is experiencing significant growth. It is forecasted to increase by USD 218.3 billion during the period of 2024-2029, with a CAGR of 15.2%. In 2024, U.S. digital ad spending is expected to reach $298.4 billion, rising to $324.9 billion in 2025, and is projected to exceed $400 billion by 2028. The online advertising market specifically within the United States reached USD 61.9 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 126.2 billion by 2033, with an 8.1% CAGR from 2025 to 2033.

U.S. Television Services Market

The U.S. television services market, which encompasses broadcasting and distribution, was valued at USD 117.68 billion in 2024. This market is projected to grow to approximately USD 186.90 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 4.73% from 2025 to 2034. North America, a region that includes the U.S., had a television services market size of USD 156.91 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach around USD 243.39 billion by 2034.

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Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is anticipated to experience future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years driven by several key factors:

  1. Political Advertising Revenue: Nexstar Media expects significant revenue generation from political advertising, particularly with the upcoming 2026 mid-term election cycle. The company achieved record political advertising revenue in 2024, demonstrating the strength of this revenue stream in election years.
  2. Distribution Revenue Growth: Growth in distribution revenue, which includes retransmission consent fees and fees from virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs), is a consistent driver. Nexstar benefits from favorable distribution contract renewals, annual rate escalators, and an increase in vMVPD subscribers. The company is actively working to maximize this revenue stream, believing broadcast is "underpaid relative to its ratings."
  3. Growth and Transformation of The CW Network: Nexstar is strategically enhancing The CW network by expanding its programming, particularly with live sports content. The introduction of events like NASCAR Xfinity Series racing and WWE NXT wrestling has resulted in double-digit percentage increases in audience viewership and contributed to a reduction in The CW's operating losses. Nexstar aims for The CW to achieve breakeven by 2026.
  4. Expansion of NewsNation: NewsNation has consistently been highlighted as a fast-growing national news network, demonstrating increasing influence and reach within the competitive cable news landscape. Its continued growth in viewership and market penetration is expected to contribute to Nexstar's overall revenue.
  5. Acquisition of TEGNA Inc.: The pending acquisition of TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 billion is a significant strategic move anticipated to bolster Nexstar's market position and drive substantial revenue growth. The transaction is projected to be more than 40% accretive to Nexstar’s stand-alone adjusted free cash flow and is expected to generate over $8 billion in combined revenue and $2.56 billion of adjusted EBITDA, with approximately $300 million in anticipated synergies. The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2026.

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Share Repurchases

  • Since 2021, Nexstar has executed over $2 billion in share buybacks.
  • In July 2024, Nexstar's Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1.5 billion.
  • As of March 2025, the company had $652 million remaining under previous share repurchase authorizations.

Share Issuance

  • Nexstar's shares outstanding have consistently declined, with a 10.83% decrease in 2023 from 2022, and an 8.48% decline in 2024 from 2023, primarily due to share repurchases.
  • As of June 30, 2025, shares outstanding were approximately 31 million, reflecting an 8.33% year-over-year decline.

Outbound Investments

  • On August 19, 2025, Nexstar announced a definitive agreement to acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 billion in cash, aiming to become the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S. and achieve $300 million in annual net synergies.
  • In June 2022, Nexstar acquired The CW Network.
  • Other significant acquisitions include The Hill for $130 million in August 2021 and BestReviews for $160 million in December 2020.

Capital Expenditures

  • Nexstar's capital expenditures were $217.0 million in 2020, $150.7 million in 2021, $157.3 million in 2022, $149 million in 2023, and $150.76 million in 2024.
  • Projected capital expenditures for 2025 are $304 million.
  • A portion of capital expenditures in 2020-2022 was reimbursed by the FCC for station repack efforts.

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Financials

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGITGNAGTNMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Tegna Gray Med. 
Mkt Price203.5073.9129.2315.2119.384.9224.30
Mkt Cap6.233.072.51.13.10.54.7
Rev LTM5,14816,47437,8633,3372,8763,3484,248
Op Inc LTM1,0493,2431,412331599625837
FCF LTM9832,6654,134211429440712
FCF 3Y Avg9081,8344,925168519372713
CFO LTM1,1123,0365,230289468545828
CFO 3Y Avg1,0562,1886,071255567603830

Growth & Margins

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGITGNAGTNMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Tegna Gray Med. 
Rev Chg LTM-1.4%14.9%-4.3%-1.0%-2.7%-3.3%-2.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg1.2%5.6%17.2%-8.1%-2.8%0.3%0.7%
Rev Chg Q-12.3%4.9%-6.0%-15.7%-19.3%-21.2%-14.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-3.2%1.1%-1.5%-4.1%-5.1%-5.7%-3.6%
Op Mgn LTM20.4%19.7%3.7%9.9%20.8%18.7%19.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.8%18.4%-0.5%5.2%22.8%19.2%18.8%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-2.4%-0.1%1.2%-3.7%-3.5%-3.6%-2.9%
CFO/Rev LTM21.6%18.4%13.8%8.7%16.3%16.3%16.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg20.5%14.2%15.2%7.7%19.0%17.5%16.4%
FCF/Rev LTM19.1%16.2%10.9%6.3%14.9%13.1%14.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.6%11.9%12.3%5.1%17.4%10.9%12.1%

Valuation

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGITGNAGTNMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Tegna Gray Med. 
Mkt Cap6.233.072.51.13.10.54.7
P/S1.22.01.90.31.10.11.1
P/EBIT5.610.519.73.25.10.85.4
P/E11.916.2149.4-23.59.15.110.5
P/CFO5.510.913.93.76.70.96.1
Total Yield12.0%7.0%0.7%2.3%13.6%26.4%9.5%
Dividend Yield3.6%0.9%0.0%6.5%2.6%6.7%3.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg16.7%8.5%18.3%21.7%18.0%65.3%18.1%
D/E1.00.20.54.00.811.90.9
Net D/E1.00.10.43.50.811.50.9

Returns

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGITGNAGTNMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Tegna Gray Med. 
1M Rtn6.5%14.2%27.3%-3.1%-0.5%2.1%4.3%
3M Rtn3.7%22.7%47.8%5.8%-4.8%-13.3%4.8%
6M Rtn19.6%31.0%162.2%14.6%14.7%11.3%17.2%
12M Rtn32.6%49.2%177.1%2.3%7.8%73.9%40.9%
3Y Rtn29.7%150.1%218.8%-30.7%1.2%-44.0%15.5%
1M Excs Rtn5.6%11.6%24.5%-7.5%-2.2%2.9%4.3%
3M Excs Rtn-1.2%17.8%42.8%0.8%-9.8%-18.2%-0.2%
6M Excs Rtn6.7%18.1%149.3%1.8%1.8%-1.6%4.3%
12M Excs Rtn16.9%33.8%156.6%-15.6%-8.6%59.4%25.3%
3Y Excs Rtn-47.3%79.3%134.4%-112.2%-76.0%-126.2%-61.7%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Broadcast11,20311,63512,03912,35312,919
Corporate (unallocated)4465471,226  
Other429497 1,0521,071
Total12,07812,67913,26413,40413,990


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$203.50 
Market Cap ($ Bil)6.2 
First Trading Date11/25/2003 
Distance from 52W High-3.4% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$193.11$181.43
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA5.4%12.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility26.8%33.3%
Downside Capture18.1058.18
Upside Capture31.0177.49
Correlation (SPY)22.7%50.0%
NXST Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.310.450.480.800.840.95
Up Beta0.180.530.941.440.850.95
Down Beta0.431.070.971.101.071.01
Up Capture26%8%-4%52%59%61%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days10223267130391
Down Capture38%26%29%40%73%99%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days10203159118359

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of NXST With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 NXSTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return35.1%22.6%19.2%71.9%8.9%6.0%-10.1%
Annualized Volatility33.1%18.5%19.5%19.3%15.3%17.1%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio0.940.960.782.690.360.18-0.12
Correlation With Other Assets 53.7%50.0%-9.6%19.5%46.6%14.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of NXST With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 NXSTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return17.9%13.0%14.9%18.7%11.7%4.8%32.7%
Annualized Volatility37.7%20.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.610.530.700.970.510.170.60
Correlation With Other Assets 39.9%40.0%6.0%14.7%36.8%11.0%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of NXST With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 NXSTSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return16.5%13.2%14.7%14.9%6.9%5.2%69.3%
Annualized Volatility41.8%22.6%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.540.540.700.830.310.220.90
Correlation With Other Assets 51.1%54.5%-1.9%25.5%48.4%10.7%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLC, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12152025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity2,014,104
Short Interest: % Change Since 11302025-5.3%
Average Daily Volume299,086
Days-to-Cover Short Interest6.73
Basic Shares Quantity30,319,000
Short % of Basic Shares6.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/2025-3.6%-3.3%0.8%
8/7/2025-1.3%12.3%12.4%
5/8/20255.4%12.0%9.6%
2/27/202511.1%15.9%22.7%
11/7/20242.9%-9.4%-6.2%
8/8/2024-4.9%-6.6%-5.1%
5/9/20246.9%4.5%-6.0%
2/28/20241.5%-3.1%5.8%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141417
# Negative10107
Median Positive5.4%10.9%9.2%
Median Negative-3.4%-3.7%-6.2%
Max Positive32.1%34.6%45.2%
Max Negative-6.0%-11.3%-44.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025808202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025508202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024227202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241107202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024808202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024509202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023228202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231108202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023808202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023509202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022228202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221109202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022805202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022510202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021228202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0McMillen Charles Thomas 3282025Sell151.731,000151,735839,852Form
1ALFORD ANDREWPresident, Broadcasting3272025Sell181.983,768685,716983,624Form
2Jenkins BrettSee Remarks3192025Sell176.753,785668,9873,845,131Form
3ZIMMER DANASee Remarks3112025Sell177.684,846861,021318,397Form
4WEITMAN GARYSee Remarks3072025Sell177.211,241219,918704,410Form