Business Description
Nexstar Media Group Inc
NAICS : 516120
SIC : 4833
ISIN : US65336K1034
Share Class Description:
NXST: Class ATotal Employee Number:
12,832Description
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. Assuming its merger with Tegna is affirmed Nexstar's station total would exceed 259 and reach 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.
Financial Strength
3/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.02 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.13 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 5.21 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 7.72 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 2.14 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 4/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 1.02 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -2.1 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 7.5 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -8.1 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -19.9 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | -7.9 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -3 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 16.94 |
Momentum Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 27.39 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 34.71 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 39.88 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 8.42 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -20.07 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -5.04 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.56 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.56 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.17 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 78.9 | |||||
Days Payable | 21.49 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 4.21 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 1.38 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 27.4 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 4.21 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 15.33 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 6.3 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | -44.26 |
Profitability Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 54.61 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 18.01 | |||||
Net Margin % | 3.2 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 26 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 12.64 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 15.21 | |||||
ROE % | 8.52 | |||||
ROA % | 1.36 | |||||
ROIC % | 6.44 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 36.7 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 33.16 | |||||
ROCE % | 5.49 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 8 |
GF Value Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 33.92 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 8.87 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 32.88 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 11.7 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 10.43 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 9.96 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.93 | |||||
PB Ratio | 2.4 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 7.36 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 6.11 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 24.08 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 11.09 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 11.14 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 8.29 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 2.9 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 2.23 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 22.91 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.73 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.37 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 1.07 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.24 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.66 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 4.15 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 13.65 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 18.27 |
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| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 5,876 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | 5.21 | ||
| Beta | 0.8386 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.15 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.21 | ||
| Volatility % | 42.75 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 39.88 | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | 6.08226 | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 184.1845 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -5.04 | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 154.47 - 254.3 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 30.81 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 4 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Nexstar Media Group Inc Filings
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Nexstar Media Group Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-26 10:00 | In 173 days | ||
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-02-26 | In 172 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-26 | In 172 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-11-06 10:00 | In 61 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-11-06 | In 60 days | ||
| Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference | 2026-09-10 13:45 | In 4 days | ||
| Guidance call for 2026 | 2026-09-09 11:20 | In 3 days | ||
| Guidance call for 2026 | 2026-09-08 09:30 | In 2 days | ||
| USD 1.860000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-14 | 188.65 (+1.74%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-08-06 10:00 | 190.03 (-2.84%) |
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What is Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST)'s stock price today?
The current price of NXST is $176.71. The 52 week high of NXST is $254.30 and 52 week low is $154.47.
When is next earnings date of Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST)?
The next earnings date of Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) is 2026-11-06 Est..
Does Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield % of Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) is 4.21% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) was 1.38. The lowest was 0.12. And the median was 0.24. The Forward Dividend Yield % of Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) is 4.21%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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Nexstar Media Group has demonstrated strong performance with a 28% YTD gain, driven by its strategic M&A activity and robust free cash flow generation. The proposed takeover of Tegna, alongside aggressive share repurchases, highlights Nexstar's commitment to enhancing shareholder value. Our research indicates a favorable regulatory environment, which could further support growth in the media sector. With double-digit free cash flow yields, Nexstar is well-positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, making it a compelling investment in our portfolio.
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