Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXST
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- Nexstar Media Group is well-positioned in the broadcasting industry, leveraging its extensive portfolio of local television stations to capture advertising revenue effectively.
- In Q2 2026, Nexstar reported a revenue increase of 43% compared to the previous quarter, reaching $2.0 billion.
- The company achieved a gross margin of 53.4% in Q2 2026, although it was slightly lower than the previous quarter's 56.2%.
- The high debt-to-equity ratio of 533.79 raises concerns about financial stability and the ability to manage liabilities effectively.
- Nexstar's operating margin decreased to 18.2% in Q2 2026 from 19.9% in Q4 2025, indicating potential operational challenges.
- The stock has a sell signal with a score of -6.00, reflecting negative trends in key technical indicators.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $4.99B | Enterprise value | $16.86B | Trailing P/E | 30.70 | Forward P/E | 6.96 |
| PEG | 0.27 | Price / book | 2.20 | Beta | 0.93 | Dividend yield | 4.59% |
| Revenue growth | 62.2% | Earnings growth | 18.0% | Gross margin | 55.1% | Operating margin | 21.2% |
| Profit margin | 3.2% | ROE | 7.4% | ROA | 5.1% | Debt / equity | 5.34 |
| Current ratio | 1.56 | Free cash flow | $800.63M | Analyst recommendation | strong_buy | Mean target | $246.75 |
| 52w high | $254.30 | 52w low | $153.17 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.0B | $1.4B | $1.3B | $1.2B | $1.2B | — |
| Op margin | 18.2% | 19.0% | 19.9% | 14.6% | 17.3% | — |
| Net income | $120M | $164M | -$166M | $70.0M | $97.0M | — |
| Gross margin | 53.4% | 56.2% | 56.2% | 53.1% | 54.7% | — |
| Gross profit | $1.1B | $785M | $724M | $636M | $672M | — |
| Operating income | $362M | $265M | $256M | $175M | $213M | — |
- Revenue +43% vs prior quarter ($2.0B vs $1.4B).
- Gross margin 53.4% (was 56.2% prior quarter).
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.9B | $5.4B | $4.9B | $5.2B | — |
| Op margin | 17.4% | 23.9% | 15.1% | 27.7% | — |
| Net income | $109M | $722M | $346M | $971M | — |
| Gross margin | 54.8% | 58.9% | 56.4% | 61.5% | — |
| Gross profit | $2.7B | $3.2B | $2.8B | $3.2B | — |
| Operating income | $863M | $1.3B | $743M | $1.4B | — |
Headlines — positive tone
• [OK · fundamentals] Nexstar (NXST) Posted Record Revenue, But Wall Street Isn’t Fully Buying It
News
2026-10-09 · Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Pacers Deal Puts Fair Value Back In Focus
2026-10-06 · Nexstar Media Group to Report 2026 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 5
2026-09-17 · Nexstar’s Michigan Television Stations to Air Exclusive Live Debates Between Candidates for Governor and U.S. Senate
2026-09-16 · Sinclair and Nexstar Partner to Increase Awareness of NextGenTV
2026-09-04 · Nexstar (NXST) Posted Record Revenue, But Wall Street Isn’t Fully Buying It
2026-09-03 · SIRI Showered Owners With Cash. The Stock Still Lagged The Market
2026-09-02 · New Mexico State at Florida State Delivers the CW’s Most-Watched Sports Broadcast in Network History
2026-08-25 · Is Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Cheap On Conference Appearances Or Already Fairly Valued?
2026-08-17 · Nexstar Media Group Insider Sold Shares Worth $751,352, According to a Recent SEC Filing
2026-08-14 · TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards
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