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. 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.
Ticker
$NXST
Sector
Communication
Primary listing
Employees
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Headquarters
Website
NXST Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$6bn
65.74
$3.00
0.79
$7.44
3.77%
Price and volume
Market cap
$6bn
Beta
0.79
52-week high
$254.30
52-week low
$154.64
Average daily volume
424k
Dividend rate
$7.44
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.072
Quick ratio
1.906
Long term debt to equity
313.482
Total debt to equity
291.681
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
207.34%
Interest coverage (TTM)
2.36%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,365
Gross margin (TTM)
55.38%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.20%
Operating margin (TTM)
18.06%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
44.67%
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.01%
Return on equity (TTM)
3.83%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
65.737
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.209
Price to book
2.62
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-1.14
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.055
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
12.41%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
24.482
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.77%
Forward dividend yield
3.77%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-8.47%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-85.99%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-1.70%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
18.63%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-50.11%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.17%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
27.38%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
25.63%
What the Analysts think about NXST
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Nexstar Media Group stock.
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NXST News
AllArticlesVideos
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share
Business Wire·7 days ago
More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger
Reuters·7 days ago
The CW Network and ESPN Team Up to Stream More Than 800 Hours of Live Events From CW Sports on the ESPN App
Business Wire·1 week 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 $6B as of May 07, 2026.
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 65.74 as of May 07, 2026.
Does Nexstar Media Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of May 07, 2026, the dividend rate is $7.44 and the yield is 3.77%. Nexstar Media Group has a payout ratio of 207.34% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Nexstar Media Group dividend payment date?
The next Nexstar Media Group (NXST) dividend payment is scheduled for May 29, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for Nexstar Media Group?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a beta rating of 0.79. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.