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Nexstar Media Group NasdaqGS:NXST Stock Report

Last Price

US$171.01

Market Cap

US$5.2b

7D

-1.5%

1Y

19.0%

Updated

11 Nov, 2024

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

NasdaqGS:NXST Stock Report

Market Cap: US$5.2b

NXST Stock Overview

Operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States.

NXST fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation4/6
Future Growth2/6
Past Performance5/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends5/6

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Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Nexstar Media Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$171.01
52 Week HighUS$191.86
52 Week LowUS$140.92
Beta1.48
11 Month Change0.79%
3 Month Change8.72%
1 Year Change19.00%
33 Year Change0.30%
5 Year Change66.40%
Change since IPO1,190.64%

Recent News & Updates

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point

Oct 29

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Oct 20
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Recent updates

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point

Oct 29

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

Oct 20
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:NXST) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity

These 4 Measures Indicate That Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Using Debt Extensively

Oct 04
These 4 Measures Indicate That Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Using Debt Extensively

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Sep 19
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Is There Now An Opportunity In Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Sep 04
Is There Now An Opportunity In Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Nexstar Media: Earnings Poised To Inflect, Potential $50 Of FCF/Share On The Horizon

Jul 15

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Jun 26
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Doing What It Can To Lift Shares

Capital Allocation Trends At Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Aren't Ideal

Jun 10
Capital Allocation Trends At Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Aren't Ideal

Should You Investigate Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) At US$158?

May 26
Should You Investigate Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) At US$158?

Nexstar Media Stock: Time To Sell And Never Look Back

May 17

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

May 02
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Nexstar Media: Political Advertising Revenue Could Aid Earnings Growth

Mar 07

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Feb 23
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST)?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Jan 29
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Nexstar Media: TV Station Operator Expecting Ad Boost From 2024 Election Cycle

Jan 28

Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Jan 14
Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Weighed Down By Its Debt Load

Potential Upside For Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Not Without Risk

Dec 22
Potential Upside For Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Not Without Risk

Nexstar Media Group's (NASDAQ:NXST) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Nov 15
Nexstar Media Group's (NASDAQ:NXST) Conservative Accounting Might Explain Soft Earnings

Why Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Could Be Worth Watching

Sep 13
Why Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Could Be Worth Watching

Is Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) A Risky Investment?

Aug 23
Is Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) A Risky Investment?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Aug 01
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

May 04
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Is Increasing Its Dividend To $1.35

Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Apr 23
Here's Why Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors

Shareholder Returns

NXSTUS MediaUS Market
7D-1.5%5.4%5.7%
1Y19.0%16.7%36.9%

Return vs Industry: NXST exceeded the US Media industry which returned 14.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: NXST underperformed the US Market which returned 36.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is NXST's price volatile compared to industry and market?
NXST volatility
NXST Average Weekly Movement4.9%
Media Industry Average Movement7.4%
Market Average Movement6.2%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.3%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: NXST has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: NXST's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
199612,586Perry Sookwww.nexstar.tv

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to various markets; and offers television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, other digital media solutions to media publishers, and advertisers and a consumer product reviews platform.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Nexstar Media Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
NXST fundamental statistics
Market capUS$5.15b
Earnings (TTM)US$578.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$5.22b

9.2x

P/E Ratio

1.0x

P/S Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
NXST income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$5.22b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.17b
Gross ProfitUS$3.05b
Other ExpensesUS$2.47b
EarningsUS$578.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)18.63
Gross Margin58.38%
Net Profit Margin11.06%
Debt/Equity Ratio299.0%

How did NXST perform over the long term?

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Dividends

4.0%

Current Dividend Yield

37%

Payout Ratio

Does NXST pay a reliable dividends?

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When do you need to buy NXST by to receive an upcoming dividend?
Nexstar Media Group dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateNov 15 2024
Dividend Pay DateNov 29 2024
Days until Ex dividend2 days
Days until Dividend pay date16 days

Does NXST pay a reliable dividends?

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