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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Communication Services · Entertainment

$166.26

Up+$1.51 (+0.92%)

Updated Oct 28, 2026, 12:22 PM

SID Score

5.3/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

58/100

Neutral

Market cap
6.39B
P/E ratio
12.38
Dividend yield
4.47%
52-week range
$153.17 – $254.30
Volume
322.27K
Avg. volume
309.46K

Price performance · NXST

NXST price history

1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

Prices through Oct 27, 2026

NXST closed at $166.26 after 21 trading sessions, up 2.96% for the selected period.

Last close
$166.26
Period change
+2.96%
Period low
$155.42
Period high
$169.03
Daily close
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NXST OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Oct 27, 2026$163.82$166.91$163.79$166.26322.27K
Oct 26, 2026$167.34$169.645$162.90$164.75231.48K
Oct 23, 2026$167.48$168.53$164.42$167.34244.87K
Oct 22, 2026$164.90$169.75$164.90$168.76283.68K
Oct 21, 2026$168.17$169.50$163.505$164.83258.9K
Oct 20, 2026$166.05$169.19$166.03$169.03259.4K
Oct 19, 2026$163.99$166.82$162.5241$165.80257.33K
Oct 16, 2026$165.16$169.66$163.60$164.59308.6K
Oct 15, 2026$161.22$166.465$161.22$164.65388.88K
Oct 14, 2026$160.88$161.39$157.88$160.31267.44K
Oct 13, 2026$160.80$162.0151$159.49$160.56226.37K
Oct 12, 2026$161.52$162.04$158.29$160.55280.37K
Oct 9, 2026$162.62$163.08$158.64$161.45301.03K
Oct 8, 2026$157.64$162.54$156.82$162.11379.01K
Oct 7, 2026$156.14$158.575$153.615$158.05358.84K
Oct 6, 2026$157.56$158.62$155.6475$157.36379.61K
Oct 5, 2026$155.56$159.605$153.17$156.66387.6K
Oct 2, 2026$159.39$159.60$154.345$155.42349.6K
Oct 1, 2026$162.60$162.60$157.495$158.61339.14K
Sep 30, 2026$162.84$162.97$160.67$161.57259.33K
Sep 29, 2026$161.65$163.8142$160.495$161.48299.13K

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Overview

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Company profile

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. Pending approval, Nexstar's merger with Tegna would bring Nexstar's station total to 259 in 133 markets, reaching 80% of the US population. 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.

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Average target
$203.57
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NXST recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Aug 7, 2026Wells FargoOverweight—
May 8, 2026Wells FargoOverweight—
Apr 28, 2026Barrington ResearchOutperform—
Apr 10, 2026CitigroupBuy—
Apr 6, 2026BenchmarkBuy—
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Yahoo · Oct 22, 2026

TEGNA and Houston Comets Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on KHOU and KTBU

KHOU becomes a founding marketing partner as the four-time WNBA champion Comets return homeMCLEAN, Va. and HOUSTON, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and the Houston Comets today announced a multi-year partnership, making KHOU and KTBU the local broadcast home of the Comets. Starting with the team’s 2027 season, locally available Comets games will air free over-the-air on KTBU, with select games simulcast on KHOU, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in Houston. The games will also be

Yahoo · Oct 16, 2026

TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon

Thomas moves from president and general manager of TEGNA’s Tampa and Jacksonville stations Tim Thomas Tim Thomas will lead TEGNA's WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon. MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, the company’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, its sister station, WATL, and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. He will be responsible for overseeing station operations across platforms and driving res

Yahoo · Oct 15, 2026

TEGNA Taps Proven Revenue Leaders for Top Sales Roles

Jay Donovan, Kristie Gonzales, Kari Jacobs and Byron Wilkinson take on leadership roles guiding TEGNA’s sales teams Jay Donovan Jay Donovan, vice president of digital sales for TEGNA's media brands. Kristie Gonzales Kristie Gonzales, vice president of ad sales for TEGNA’s Northeast and Southeast regions. Kari Jacobs Kari Jacobs, vice president of ad sales for TEGNA’s Midwest and West regions. Byron Wilkinson Byron Wilkinson, vice president of ad sales for TEGNA’s Texas and Mid-South regions. MCL

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