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Nexstar Media (NXST)


Market Price (7/3/2026): $181.18 | Market Cap: $5.5 BilSector: Communication Services | Industry: Broadcasting

Nexstar Media (NXST)


Market Price (7/3/2026): $181.18
Market Cap: $5.5 Bil
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Broadcasting

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Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 7.1%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, FCF Yield is 13%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.2 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, and Video Streaming.

Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%

Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 215%

Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.7%

Short seller report
Grizzly Reports report on 4/30/2025.

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 7.1%, Dividend Yield is 4.1%, FCF Yield is 13%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 14%
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.2 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 35%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Digital Advertising, and Digital Content & Streaming. Themes include Ad-Tech Platforms, and Video Streaming.
5 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -14%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -50%
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 215%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -4.6%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -0.7%
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.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/1/2026

Nexstar Media (NXST) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Supported Valuation.

Nexstar Media Group reported robust financial results for its fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026) on May 7, 2026. The company surpassed Wall Street expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $5.09, beating the anticipated $4.45 by 14.38%. Revenue reached $1.4 billion, exceeding forecasts of $1.26 billion by 11.11%. This strong performance was primarily driven by the acquisition of TEGNA, which contributed $106 million in incremental revenue, and an increase in political advertising and distribution revenue. This positive earnings report likely provided a fundamental support for the stock, preventing a significant downturn.

2. Increased Debt from TEGNA Acquisition Balanced Growth Prospects.

The acquisition of TEGNA, which closed on March 19, 2026, significantly bolstered Nexstar's revenue but also substantially increased its consolidated debt. As of March 31, 2026, the company's consolidated debt stood at $12.2 billion, with a total net leverage ratio of 3.84x. While the acquisition enhances market influence and economies of scale, the elevated debt levels introduce financial risk for investors, leading to a cautious market sentiment that tempered potential stock appreciation from the revenue growth.

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Updated on 7/1/2026

Nexstar Media (NXST) stock has remained largely at the same level since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Q1 2026 Earnings Supported Valuation.

Nexstar Media Group reported robust financial results for its fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026) on May 7, 2026. The company surpassed Wall Street expectations with an earnings per share (EPS) of $5.09, beating the anticipated $4.45 by 14.38%. Revenue reached $1.4 billion, exceeding forecasts of $1.26 billion by 11.11%. This strong performance was primarily driven by the acquisition of TEGNA, which contributed $106 million in incremental revenue, and an increase in political advertising and distribution revenue. This positive earnings report likely provided a fundamental support for the stock, preventing a significant downturn.

2. Increased Debt from TEGNA Acquisition Balanced Growth Prospects.

The acquisition of TEGNA, which closed on March 19, 2026, significantly bolstered Nexstar's revenue but also substantially increased its consolidated debt. As of March 31, 2026, the company's consolidated debt stood at $12.2 billion, with a total net leverage ratio of 3.84x. While the acquisition enhances market influence and economies of scale, the elevated debt levels introduce financial risk for investors, leading to a cautious market sentiment that tempered potential stock appreciation from the revenue growth.

3. Removal from Russell Growth Indices Triggered Selling Pressure.

On June 27, 2026, Nexstar Media Group was removed from several prominent Russell growth benchmarks, including the Russell 1000 Growth, 2500 Growth, and Midcap Growth indices. Such widespread index exclusions can lead to automatic selling by passively managed index funds that track these benchmarks. This technical selling pressure likely counteracted positive news, contributing to the stock remaining largely at the same level rather than moving significantly upward.

4. Mixed Analyst Sentiment and Valuation Concerns Contributed to Stability.

Analyst ratings for NXST showed a bullish consensus, with a median price target of $254.00 as of June 28, 2026, suggesting a 54.9% upside from its then-current price of $164.00, and a "Strong Buy" overall rating. However, concurrently, valuation analysis indicated the stock was "Modestly Undervalued" at $170.65 on June 29, 2026, against a GF Value of $220.11, while also noting a low financial strength rating of 3/10, signaling potential balance sheet vulnerabilities. This combination of strong price targets offset by financial health concerns likely resulted in a neutral net effect on investor action, contributing to the stable stock trend.

5. Industry-Wide Transformation and Economic Pressures Introduced Caution.

The broadcast and media industry is experiencing a significant transformation throughout 2026, driven by economic pressures. Key trends include an accelerating shift to IP-based infrastructure, the integration of AI for operational efficiency, and the adoption of digital-first operating models. These transitions necessitate substantial infrastructure investments and a strong focus on cost control. While Nexstar is adapting to these changes, the broader industry uncertainty and the ongoing need to manage significant capital expenditures and operational shifts likely fostered investor caution, contributing to the stock's largely stable performance during this period.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 1.1% change in NXST stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 46.6% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267022026Change
Stock Price ($)179.13181.091.1%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4,9505,1123.3%
Net Income Margin (%)2.2%3.2%46.6%
P/E Multiple49.833.3-33.1%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3030-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution1.1%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXST1.1% 
Market (SPY)14.5%15.0%
Sector (XLC)-1.1%31.4%

Fundamental Drivers

The -9.2% change in NXST stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/2/2026 was primarily driven by a -67.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120257022026Change
Stock Price ($)199.55181.09-9.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,1485,112-0.7%
Net Income Margin (%)10.0%3.2%-67.9%
P/E Multiple11.733.3184.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)3030-0.2%
Cumulative Contribution-9.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXST-9.2% 
Market (SPY)9.5%15.7%
Sector (XLC)-6.6%22.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 8.5% change in NXST stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 328.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020257022026Change
Stock Price ($)166.86181.098.5%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,3565,112-4.6%
Net Income Margin (%)12.2%3.2%-73.6%
P/E Multiple7.833.3328.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)31300.5%
Cumulative Contribution8.5%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXST8.5% 
Market (SPY)21.6%19.9%
Sector (XLC)2.0%28.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 22.2% change in NXST stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/2/2026 was primarily driven by a 408.5% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)63020237022026Change
Stock Price ($)148.17181.0922.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,2585,112-2.8%
Net Income Margin (%)15.8%3.2%-79.6%
P/E Multiple6.633.3408.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)373020.9%
Cumulative Contribution22.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/2/2026
ReturnCorrelation
NXST22.2% 
Market (SPY)74.0%36.4%
Sector (XLC)73.7%39.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
NXST Return39%20%-8%5%34%-9%98%
Peers Return6%-30%-17%-9%74%-13%-15%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%9%99%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
NXST Win Rate58%25%50%50%58%71% 
Peers Win Rate45%35%40%50%57%49% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%43% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
NXST Max Drawdown-14%-23%-36%-16%-21%-38% 
Peers Max Drawdown-36%-45%-49%-47%-34%-31% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: FOXA, WBD, SBGI, GTN, SSP. 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] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/2/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventNXSTS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven141 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven526 days31 days
2022 Inflation Shock & Fed Tightening
  % Loss-14.2%-24.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.6%32.4%
  Time to Breakeven119 days427 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-64.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven177.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven318 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-12.7%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven14.5%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven10 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-13.9%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.2%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven7 days6 days

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In The Past

Nexstar Media's stock fell -6.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.7% gain to breakeven.

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EventNXSTS&P 500
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-25.6%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven34.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven141 days24 days
2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis
  % Loss-22.9%-6.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven29.7%7.1%
  Time to Breakeven526 days31 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-64.0%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven177.5%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven318 days140 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-32.8%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven48.8%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven82 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-20.2%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven25.3%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven18 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-36.9%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven58.4%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven62 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-33.6%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven50.6%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven219 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-94.5%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven1724.2%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven996 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-43.2%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven76.1%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven1996 days47 days

Compare to FOXA, WBD, SBGI, GTN, SSP

In The Past

Nexstar Media's stock fell -6.3% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 6.7% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Nexstar Media (NXST)

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is a prominent television broadcasting and digital media company primarily focused on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations across the United States. The company owns, operates, or provides services to a vast network of local TV stations, many of which are affiliates of major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, and MyNetworkTV. This extensive reach allows Nexstar to deliver local news, sports, and entertainment programming to communities nationwide, and it also extends its operational expertise by providing sales, programming, and other services to independent third-party stations.

The company's main products and services revolve around content delivery and advertising. Nexstar offers free television programming to viewing audiences through its numerous local broadcast stations. A significant part of its business involves generating revenue through video and display advertising platforms, which are delivered both locally via its television stations and nationally through its proprietary and partner websites and mobile applications. Additionally, Nexstar Media Group owns and operates WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network, further diversifying its content offerings and advertising avenues.

Nexstar Media serves a dual primary market. On one hand, it caters to the general U.S. television viewing audience by providing free, accessible broadcast programming. On the other, its services are geared towards advertisers—from local businesses to national brands—who seek to reach these audiences effectively across its various television and digital platforms. The company also acts as a key service provider for other station owners, contributing to the broader broadcast ecosystem.

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It's like the Marriott or Hilton of local broadcast TV stations, operating hundreds of network affiliates across the U.S.

Think of it as the McDonald's of local TV stations, managing hundreds of local broadcast affiliates for major networks like ABC, NBC, and CBS.

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  • Local Television Broadcasting: Operates and programs a large portfolio of local television stations, delivering free programming to viewing audiences.
  • Digital Media Services: Provides interactive community websites and various digital media services that complement its broadcast operations.
  • Advertising Services: Offers video and display advertising platforms delivered through its own and third-party websites and mobile applications.
  • National Cable Network: Owns and operates a national general entertainment cable network, WGN America (now NewsNation).
  • Broadcast Station Services: Provides sales, programming, and other operational services to independent third-party owned television stations.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) primarily sells its services and advertising inventory to other companies rather than directly to individuals. Based on the provided company description, its major customers fall into the following categories:

  • Advertisers: Businesses and organizations that purchase video and display advertising platforms to reach local and national audiences through Nexstar's television stations, websites, and mobile applications.
  • Cable, Satellite, and Streaming TV Providers: Companies that carry Nexstar's national general entertainment cable network (WGN America/NewsNation) and its affiliated local television stations, paying carriage fees and retransmission consent fees.
  • Independent Third-Party Television Stations: Other television stations that contract with Nexstar for various services, including sales, programming, and other operational support, as mentioned for the 37 power television stations.

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  • The Walt Disney Company (DIS)
  • Comcast Corporation (CMCSA)
  • Fox Corporation (FOX)
  • Paramount Global (PARA)
  • 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 37 years of experience in the television and radio broadcasting industries, 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. Prior to Superior, he served as President/CEO of Seaway Communication, Inc. Nexstar was initially backed by ABRY Partners.

Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Lee Ann Gliha was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in August 2021. She oversees all financial aspects of the company, including financial reporting, internal audit, investor relations, treasury, and capital markets functions, and plays a prominent role in strategic planning, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. From April 2016 to July 2021, Ms. Gliha was a Managing Director at Jefferies LLC, where she oversaw transactions exceeding $90 billion, primarily in the technology, media, and telecommunications sector. Before Jefferies, she worked as an investment banker at Houlihan Lokey from 2008 to 2016, specializing in media and out-of-home entertainment. Ms. Gliha also held positions at UBS Investment Bank and Banc of America Securities and previously served as Executive Vice President of Corporate Finance at Live Nation, Inc. from 2006 to 2008, where she was responsible for M&A, financing, and investor relations.

Michael Biard, President and Chief Operating Officer

Michael Biard serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Nexstar Media Group. He participates in discussions about Nexstar Media Group's strategy and operations.

Rachel Morgan, EVP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

Rachel Morgan is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Nexstar Media Group.

Brett Jenkins, EVP/Chief Technology & Digital Officer

Brett Jenkins is the Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Digital Officer. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing Nexstar's digital technology and operations, including its local websites, mobile applications, and the BestReviews platform.

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Nexstar Media Group (NXST) faces several key risks to its business as the media landscape continues to evolve. One of the most significant risks is the **changing consumer preferences and the decline of the traditional broadcast model**. As consumers increasingly shift to digital platforms and streaming services, linear TV viewership and subscriber numbers are declining, directly impacting Nexstar's traditional broadcast revenue streams from both distribution and advertising. This trend necessitates ongoing investment in digital capabilities and content to remain relevant. A substantial near-term risk involves the **regulatory hurdles and potential integration challenges associated with its proposed acquisition of TEGNA**. The merger is subject to regulatory approvals, including FCC consent and antitrust clearance. Delays, denials, or requirements for significant divestitures could derail the acquisition, impacting Nexstar's strategic growth plans and potentially leading to a considerable termination fee. Even if approved, effectively combining the operations, cultures, and systems of two large entities presents significant integration risks. Finally, Nexstar Media is susceptible to **fluctuations in advertising revenue, particularly due to its dependence on cyclical political advertising and increasing competition from digital platforms**. While political advertising provides a significant boost in election years, its absence in off-cycle periods can lead to revenue downturns. Beyond political cycles, the broader advertising market is subject to economic conditions and intense competition from diverse digital channels, impacting Nexstar's ability to maintain and grow non-political advertising income.

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The clear emerging threats for Nexstar Media are the accelerating trends of cord-cutting and the comprehensive shift in viewership and advertising spend towards Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services and digital platforms. As consumers increasingly abandon traditional cable and satellite subscriptions and opt for a multitude of on-demand streaming options (both subscription-based and ad-supported), Nexstar's core revenue streams—retransmission fees from cable/satellite providers and advertising dollars for its broadcast stations and national cable network (WGN America)—are directly undermined. Concurrently, the proliferation of digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google, Meta, Amazon) offering highly targeted and measurable ad solutions draws significant advertising expenditure away from traditional linear television, further pressuring Nexstar's financial performance.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) operates within several significant addressable markets in the United States, primarily deriving revenue from television broadcasting and digital media services. Here are the addressable market sizes for Nexstar Media's main products and services: * **U.S. Broadcasting and Cable TV Market (Overall):** This broad market encompasses television broadcasting and cable services, which directly relates to Nexstar's core business of owning and operating local television stations and national networks. * The U.S. broadcasting and cable TV market was valued at over $127.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to surpass $155.46 billion by 2035. * Another report indicates revenues of $133.7 billion in 2024 for the U.S. broadcasting and cable TV market. * **U.S. Television Advertising Market:** This market is a major component of Nexstar's revenue through the sale of commercial airtime on its stations and networks. * The U.S. television advertising market size was approximately $60.79 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach around $93.29 billion by 2034. * More specifically, local TV advertising in the U.S. is projected to reach $17.27 billion in 2025. For 2025, BIA Advisory Services forecasts $14.51 billion in local TV over-the-air (OTA) ad revenue, expecting it to grow to $18.18 billion in 2026. * **U.S. Digital Advertising Market (including Digital Video and Connected TV Advertising):** Nexstar's digital media services and platforms contribute to this market. * The U.S. digital advertising market size was estimated at $246.43 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to $266.14 billion in 2025. * Within digital advertising, the U.S. digital video advertising market is expected to reach $34.6 billion by 2027. * Connected TV (CTV) ad spend in the U.S. surpassed $30 billion in 2025. This figure is also projected to reach $32.57 billion in 2025.

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Nexstar Media (NXST) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key initiatives: * Political Advertising: Nexstar is strategically positioned to benefit significantly from political advertising spending, especially during election cycles. The company explicitly plans to capitalize on political advertising opportunities in the 2025–2026 election cycle, with political advertising projected to account for a low double-digit share of the total broadcast political advertising spend. * Distribution Revenue Growth: Distribution revenue, including retransmission consent fees and income from virtual multichannel video programming distributors (vMVPDs), remains a consistent and growing revenue stream. Nexstar regularly renews distribution contracts on favorable terms and is experiencing growth in vMVPD subscribers. The company expects distribution revenue growth to be in the low to mid-single digits for 2026, with a substantial portion of its subscriber base up for renewal. * Digital Media and Advertising Expansion: Nexstar is heavily investing in and focusing on its digital platforms to drive future growth. This includes monetizing digital content across its local websites, mobile applications, and other digital assets. Digital revenue grew in the high single digits in 2025 and is projected to surpass national advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant strategic milestone for the company. * The CW Network's Path to Profitability and Sports Programming: Nexstar's acquisition of a majority stake in The CW Network is a key element of its growth strategy, with the aim of achieving profitability by 2026. This involves diversifying programming, particularly by significantly increasing sports content to attract a broader audience and boost advertising revenue. The CW has already shown a substantial year-over-year increase in viewership and reduced its losses in 2025. * Strategic Mergers & Acquisitions and Deregulation: Nexstar's growth strategy includes strategic acquisitions to expand its market presence and diversify revenue streams. The proposed acquisition of TEGNA is a major initiative expected to enhance Nexstar's competitive position. Furthermore, the company is actively pursuing deregulation and the potential loosening of FCC ownership caps, which could enable additional acquisitions and further expansion into new markets and network affiliations.

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Share Repurchases

  • Nexstar's Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program in July 2024, authorizing up to $1.5 billion in repurchases, building upon an existing program that had $496 million remaining as of May 8, 2024.
  • In 2024, Nexstar returned $601 million to shareholders through share repurchases, contributing to a nearly 9% reduction in shares outstanding during that year.
  • The company repurchased 441,164 shares for $75 million in the first quarter of 2025 and 311,998 shares for $50 million in the second quarter of 2025.

Outbound Investments

  • In October 2022, Nexstar acquired a 75% controlling stake in The CW Network, subsequently increasing its ownership to 77.1% in December 2024.
  • Nexstar announced the acquisition of WBNX-TV/TV55 in Cleveland, Ohio, in October 2024, which commenced operations as a CW affiliate on September 1, 2025, creating a duopoly in the market.
  • In August 2025, Nexstar entered a definitive agreement to acquire TEGNA Inc. for $6.2 billion, an all-cash transaction inclusive of TEGNA's net debt and transaction expenses, with the closing anticipated by the second half of 2026.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $35 million.
  • In the second quarter of 2025, capital expenditures decreased to $29 million from $37 million in the comparable prior-year quarter, mainly due to the timing of projects and lower overall capital expenditures in non-election years.
  • For the fourth quarter of 2025, capital expenditures increased to $54 million, up from $35 million in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Financials

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGIGTNSSPMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Gray Med.E W Scri. 
Mkt Price181.0956.4826.4815.424.113.1220.95
Mkt Cap5.523.966.01.10.40.33.3
Rev LTM5,11216,20137,2103,2003,0812,1434,156
Op Inc LTM9093,2481,751166402156656
FCF LTM7082,1362,3101544615431
FCF 3Y Avg8361,8684,71086256117546
CFO LTM8432,6163,55822715860535
CFO 3Y Avg9782,2535,865168426173702

Growth & Margins

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGIGTNSSPMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Gray Med.E W Scri. 
Rev Chg LTM-4.6%0.6%-3.0%-9.2%-14.5%-13.3%-6.9%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-0.7%3.2%-3.4%-1.7%-5.0%-3.6%-2.6%
Rev Chg Q13.1%-8.6%-1.0%4.0%-1.8%-1.4%-1.2%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.3%-2.3%-0.2%1.0%-0.5%-0.3%-0.3%
Op Inc Chg LTM-26.5%6.0%407.5%-67.5%-52.0%-62.1%-39.2%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg-4.3%6.2%214.3%12.8%-9.3%-12.1%1.0%
Op Mgn LTM17.8%20.0%4.7%5.2%13.0%7.3%10.2%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg19.1%18.9%1.3%3.4%17.1%11.6%14.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.3%1.0%1.2%0.3%-0.2%-0.3%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM16.5%16.1%9.6%7.1%5.1%2.8%8.3%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg18.9%14.4%15.0%5.2%12.3%7.2%13.4%
FCF/Rev LTM13.8%13.2%6.2%4.8%1.5%0.7%5.5%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg16.1%11.9%12.0%2.7%7.2%4.8%9.6%

Valuation

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGIGTNSSPMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Gray Med.E W Scri. 
Mkt Cap5.523.966.01.10.40.33.3
P/S1.11.51.80.30.10.10.7
P/Op Inc6.17.437.76.61.01.86.3
P/EBIT9.78.857.34.41.12.26.6
P/E33.314.0-38.017.0-4.2-2.85.6
P/CFO6.59.218.54.82.54.75.7
Total Yield7.1%8.3%-2.6%12.3%-15.6%-35.4%2.2%
Dividend Yield4.1%1.2%0.0%6.4%8.5%0.0%2.6%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg15.1%8.4%18.3%9.4%61.0%43.1%16.7%
D/E2.20.30.54.114.69.53.2
Net D/E2.20.20.43.413.99.22.8

Returns

NXSTFOXAWBDSBGIGTNSSPMedian
NameNexstar .Fox Warner B.Sinclair Gray Med.E W Scri. 
1M Rtn-0.1%-14.0%-2.6%10.2%4.4%-9.3%-1.3%
3M Rtn1.3%-3.7%-3.1%20.7%-6.6%-14.5%-3.4%
6M Rtn-9.2%-22.3%-8.1%4.4%-11.9%-21.8%-10.6%
12M Rtn4.1%3.4%138.1%13.5%-9.8%-1.3%3.8%
3Y Rtn21.8%70.9%103.5%37.8%-37.7%-66.3%29.8%
1M Excs Rtn1.6%-12.4%-0.9%11.9%6.0%-7.6%0.3%
3M Excs Rtn-11.8%-17.2%-17.5%6.4%-18.5%-26.4%-17.3%
6M Excs Rtn-18.7%-31.5%-17.0%-4.9%-20.9%-30.5%-19.8%
12M Excs Rtn-15.2%-18.9%121.3%-3.2%-26.1%-18.4%-16.8%
3Y Excs Rtn-49.7%-0.2%44.9%-34.7%-106.3%-136.9%-42.2%

Comparison Analyses

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Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Broadcast Segment4,6575,1344,6115,0334,534
Other Segment346317 174115
Corporate (unallocated)1010 4 
Eliminations-64-54   
Corporate (unallocated) and Other  72  
The CW Network, LLC (CW)  250  
Total4,9495,4074,9335,2114,648


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Broadcast Segment8491,2681,6662,1661,742
Corporate (unallocated) and Other  -180  
Depreciation and amortization expense  -565-469-467
Goodwill and other long-lived asset impairments  -35-133 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling owners of a segment  -67  
Miscellaneous, net  3-48
Payments for broadcast rights  882346
The CW Network, LLC (CW)  -202  
Corporate (unallocated)   -190-153
Other Segment   -83 
Reimbursement from the Federal Communications Commission’s (“FCC”) related to station repack   320
Assets held for sale impairment    -23
Gain on disposal of stations and business units, net    3
Total8491,2687081,3121,175


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20232022202120202019
Broadcast Segment11,20311,63512,03912,35312,919
Corporate (unallocated)4465471,226  
Other Segment429497 1,0521,071
Total12,07812,67913,26413,40413,990


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$181.09 
Market Cap ($ Bil)5.5 
First Trading Date11/25/2003 
Distance from 52W High-27.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$185.48$199.00
DMA Trenddowndown
Distance from DMA-2.4%-9.0%
 3M1YR
Volatility38.6%35.3%
Downside Capture33.6659.75
Upside Capture22.7550.88
Correlation (SPY)15.4%20.1%
NXST Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.340.440.260.470.560.86
Up Beta2.112.020.250.240.480.88
Down Beta0.76-0.040.240.350.700.91
Up Capture-30%-34%10%37%42%49%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days10163059126386
Down Capture-30%67%46%83%65%96%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days11243265125363

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXST
NXST5.6%35.3%0.21-
Sector ETF (XLC)2.7%13.7%-0.0428.5%
Equity (SPY)21.7%12.5%1.2920.0%
Gold (GLD)23.1%27.7%0.73-2.0%
Commodities (DBC)21.3%18.6%0.90-9.8%
Real Estate (VNQ)13.6%13.8%0.6820.5%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-43.5%42.7%-1.228.2%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXST
NXST2.0%34.9%0.13-
Sector ETF (XLC)7.4%20.7%0.2741.6%
Equity (SPY)13.3%17.1%0.6041.2%
Gold (GLD)17.9%18.3%0.794.4%
Commodities (DBC)6.9%19.5%0.2513.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.1%18.9%0.0638.7%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)11.6%53.7%0.4013.4%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with NXST
NXST14.2%40.3%0.49-
Sector ETF (XLC)9.0%22.2%0.4651.4%
Equity (SPY)15.4%18.0%0.7354.2%
Gold (GLD)12.1%16.1%0.61-1.7%
Commodities (DBC)5.7%18.0%0.2523.2%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.5%20.7%0.2348.1%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.6%66.2%0.9911.1%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6152026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity1.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 53120267.2%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest5.3 days
Basic Shares Quantity30.4 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares6.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/16/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/2026-1.4%-0.6%-6.8%
2/26/20265.9%5.6%-5.6%
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%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141416
# Negative10108
Median Positive5.4%7.7%7.5%
Median Negative-3.0%-3.2%-6.1%
Max Positive32.1%34.6%36.3%
Max Negative-4.9%-11.3%-22.9%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/2026-1.4%-0.6%-6.8%
2/26/20265.9%5.6%-5.6%
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%
11/8/2023-2.7%-0.7%-5.1%
8/8/2023-4.0%-11.3%-22.9%
5/9/2023-1.1%-1.9%1.2%
2/28/2023-3.3%-6.7%-13.7%
11/8/20228.0%9.8%18.7%
8/4/202232.1%34.6%29.8%
5/10/20220.0%0.0%0.0%
2/22/20220.0%0.0%0.0%
11/2/20210.0%0.0%0.0%
8/4/2021-0.6%1.6%1.4%
5/4/20210.5%-0.2%2.0%
2/23/20219.2%12.2%16.2%
11/5/20205.4%17.6%36.3%
8/5/2020-3.4%4.0%9.2%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive141416
# Negative10108
Median Positive5.4%7.7%7.5%
Median Negative-3.0%-3.2%-6.1%
Max Positive32.1%34.6%36.3%
Max Negative-4.9%-11.3%-22.9%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/08/202610-Q
12/31/202502/27/202610-K
09/30/202511/06/202510-Q
06/30/202508/08/202510-Q
03/31/202505/08/202510-Q
12/31/202402/27/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q
12/31/202302/28/202410-K
09/30/202311/08/202310-Q
06/30/202308/08/202310-Q
03/31/202305/09/202310-Q
12/31/202202/28/202310-K
09/30/202211/09/202210-Q
06/30/202208/05/202210-Q
03/31/202205/10/202210-Q
12/31/202102/28/202210-K
09/30/202111/03/202110-Q
06/30/202108/05/202110-Q
03/31/202105/05/202110-Q
12/31/202003/01/202110-K
09/30/202011/06/202010-Q
06/30/202008/06/202010-Q
03/31/202005/08/202010-Q
12/31/201903/02/202010-K
09/30/201911/12/201910-Q
06/30/201908/07/201910-Q

Insider Activity

Updated 6/29/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sook, Perry AChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy6292026162.2612,2351,985,309145,883,105Form
2Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6162026170.8126144,5811,189,350Form
3Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6162026170.8126144,5814,833,240Form
4Knapp, LindseyEVP, Human ResourcesDirectSell6162026170.819315,885196,773Form
5Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6162026170.8130151,4144,918,986Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Sook, Perry AChief Executive OfficerDirectBuy6292026162.2612,2351,985,309145,883,105Form
2Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6162026170.8126144,5811,189,350Form
3Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6162026170.8126144,5814,833,240Form
4Knapp, LindseyEVP, Human ResourcesDirectSell6162026170.819315,885196,773Form
5Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6162026170.8130151,4144,918,986Form
6Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell6162026170.81876149,630990,698Form
7Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell6162026170.81840143,4802,464,788Form
8Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6162026170.81746127,4242,485,115Form
9Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell6162026170.8137363,7123,429,011Form
10Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6152026174.2119433,7961,144,182Form
11Biard, MichaelPresident & COODirectSell6152026174.211,227213,7502,979,785Form
12Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6112026176.4223942,1644,922,211Form
13Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6112026176.4228450,1025,017,829Form
14Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell6112026176.42752132,6663,441,896Form
15Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell6112026176.42915161,4221,012,281Form
16Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell6112026176.42875154,3652,528,408Form
17Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6112026176.42778137,2522,532,819Form
18McMillen, Charles Thomas DirectSell6092026180.001,000180,0001,018,440Form
19Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6052026182.4231958,1901,096,681Form
20Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6052026182.4231958,1904,996,355Form
21Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6052026182.4239772,4195,103,433Form
22Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell6052026182.4243378,986688,983Form
23Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell6052026182.4241475,5202,249,363Form
24Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6052026182.4236867,1292,236,229Form
25Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell6052026182.4225847,0633,354,070Form
26Knapp, LindseyEVP, Human ResourcesDirectSell6032026184.2729053,438160,315Form
27Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6012026185.33605112,1252,166,322Form
28Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell5272026187.3218434,467939,979Form
29Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell5272026187.3218534,6544,944,536Form
30Morgan, RachelEVP General CounselDirectSell5272026187.3218534,654105,837Form
31Lanzano, DanSee RemarksDirectSell5272026187.3224746,26880,736Form
32Knapp, LindseyEVP, Human ResourcesDirectSell5272026187.329217,234217,293Form
33Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell5272026187.3222942,8975,069,104Form
34Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell5272026187.3246587,104612,916Form
35Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell5272026187.3244583,3582,211,704Form
36Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell5272026187.3239573,9922,302,929Form
37Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell5272026187.32742138,9923,369,537Form
38Biard, MichaelPresident & COODirectSell5272026187.32989185,2612,851,781Form
39Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell5192026196.005,000980,0002,205,392Form
40Lanzano, DanSee RemarksDirectSell5192026196.37237  Form
41Weaver, Robert SEVP, Government RelationsDirectSell3262026218.531,101240,604409,092Form
42Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell3262026218.5333372,7711,247,161Form
43Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell3262026218.5333372,7715,644,895Form
44Morgan, RachelEVP General CounselDirectSell3262026218.5333372,771683,349Form
45Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell3262026218.5341490,4725,799,834Form
46Lanzano, DanSee RemarksDirectSell3262026218.5313830,15751,792Form
47Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell3262026218.53839183,348598,122Form
48Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell3262026218.53804175,7003,551,579Form
49Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell3262026218.53623136,1452,554,418Form
50Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell3262026218.531,337292,1773,683,353Form
51Biard, MichaelPresident & COODirectSell3262026218.531,802393,7942,996,727Form
52Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell3262026226.003,527797,1021,365,040Form
53Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell3262026225.504,409994,230806,388Form
54Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6172025165.2551084,2771,359,839Form
55Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6172025165.2550783,7824,102,487Form
56Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6172025165.25610100,8024,233,034Form
57Morgan, RachelEVP General CounselDirectSell6172025165.2532954,367350,660Form
58Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell6172025165.25889146,9071,024,713Form
59Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell6172025165.25850140,4622,523,692Form
60Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6172025165.25757125,0941,739,748Form
61Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell6172025165.25757125,0942,119,491Form
62Weitman, GarySee RemarksDirectSell6052025167.2532554,3561,241,816Form
63Russell, BlakeEVP, OperationsDirectSell6052025167.2532654,5234,017,130Form
64Jenkins, BrettSee RemarksDirectSell6052025167.2542671,2484,166,482Form
65Zimmer, DanaSee RemarksDirectSell6052025167.25883147,680872,366Form
66Compton, SeanPresident, NetworksDirectSell6052025167.25845141,3252,382,950Form
67Alford, AndrewPresident, BroadcastingDirectSell6052025167.25751125,6031,573,971Form
68Gliha, Lee AnnEVP, Chief Financial OfficerDirectSell6052025167.2552687,9721,958,307Form
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