Nexstar Media Group/$NXST
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About Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. The 2019 merger with Tribune made Nexstar the top broadcast affiliate for both Fox and CBS as well as the number two partner for NBC and number three for ABC. The firm maintains stations in 13 of the top 20 television markets and reaches 68% of US TV households. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
Ticker
$NXST
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
Industry
Media
Headquarters
Employees
12,389
ISIN
US65336K1034
Website
NXST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$5.2B
8.76
$19.70
1.04
$7.10
4.31%
Price and volume
Market cap
$5.2B
Beta
1.04
52-week high
$187.27
52-week low
$141.66
Average daily volume
300K
Dividend rate
$7.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.742
Quick ratio
1.594
Long term debt to equity
294.444
Total debt to equity
301.778
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
33.44%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.96%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,676
Gross margin (TTM)
59.16%
Net profit margin (TTM)
12.23%
Operating margin (TTM)
23.61%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
29.46%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$430,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.77%
Return on equity (TTM)
26.68%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
8.755
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.017
Price to book
2.33
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-0.97
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.636
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
21.57%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
3,720.50%
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.12%
Forward dividend yield
4.31%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
8.00%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
68.15%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.13%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
22.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-1.37%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
24.58%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
32.19%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
26.90%
What the Analysts think about NXST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Nexstar Media Group reported record Q4 2024 net revenue of $1.49 billion, a 14.1% year-over-year increase, driven by strong political advertising and distribution revenue growth. (stocktitan.net)
The company increased its quarterly cash dividend by 10% to $1.86 per share, marking the twelfth consecutive annual increase, reflecting confidence in its financial health. (nexstar.tv)
Wells Fargo upgraded Nexstar's outlook from 'Equal-Weight' to 'Overweight' in May 2024, indicating positive sentiment from financial analysts. (nasdaq.com)
The U.S. Justice Department supported reinstating DirecTV's lawsuit against Nexstar, alleging conspiracy to inflate retransmission fees, which could lead to legal and financial challenges. (reuters.com)
Nexstar's consolidated debt stood at $6.5 billion as of December 31, 2024, with a total net leverage ratio of 2.91x, indicating a significant debt burden. (stocktitan.net)
Insider trading activity over the past six months showed 20 sales and no purchases, including the CEO selling 200,000 shares, which may raise concerns about internal confidence. (nasdaq.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
NXST Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
NXST Earnings Performance
Company profitability
NXST News
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Nexstar Media Group Refinances Credit Facilities
Business Wire·13 hours ago
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 7
Business Wire·5 days ago
Nexstar Media Group Shareholders Approve All Proposals at 2025 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Business Wire·2 weeks ago
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Nexstar Media Group stock?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a market cap of $5.2B as of June 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Nexstar Media Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock is 8.76 as of June 30, 2025.
Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 30, 2025, the dividend rate is $7.1 and the yield is 4.31%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 33.44% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?
The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 1.04. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.