NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Ending Cash Position: $436 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
84 GF Score
Price $190.41
GF Value $232.55
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Ending Cash Position?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -0.99% 84 Ending Cash Position is $436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $232.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $436 Mil.

Nexstar Media Group's quarterly Ending Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 ($236 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($280 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 ($280 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($436 Mil).

Nexstar Media Group's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 ($147 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($144 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 ($144 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($280 Mil).

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Nexstar Media Group Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Nexstar Media Group Ending Cash Position Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
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Nexstar Media Group Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=144+136
=280

Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=280+156
=436

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What does a Ending Cash Position of $436 Mil mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Ending Cash Position of $436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Ending Cash Position is $436 Mil. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Ending Cash Position of $436 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Ending Cash Position is $436 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexstar Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $232.55, compared to a current price of $190.41 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $436 Mil. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Ending Cash Position is $436 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexstar Media Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $190.41 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $232.55. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Ending Cash Position: $436 Mil
  • GF Value™: $232.55 vs. price of $190.41 (18.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 7 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the NXST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Nexstar Media Group Business Description

Other Exchanges 1NXST:ItalyNXZ:Germany
Address 545 E. John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX, USA, 75062
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.
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