NXST (Nexstar Media Group) EPS (Basic): $4.84 (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
85 GF Score
Price $160.27
GF Value $219.75
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is Nexstar Media Group EPS (Basic)?

Nexstar Media Group NXST -4.59% 85 EPS (Basic) is $4.84 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $219.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

Nexstar Media Group's basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.22. Its basic earnings per share (Basic EPS) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.84.

Nexstar Media Group's EPS (Diluted) for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.09. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.66.

Nexstar Media Group's EPS without NRI for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $5.09. Its EPS without NRIearnings per share without non-recurring items for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.66.

During the past 12 months, Nexstar Media Group's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -77.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -19.90% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.20% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 19.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the EPS without NRI Growth Rate using EPS without NRI data.

During the past 13 years, Nexstar Media Group's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 78.60% per year. The lowest was -78.20% per year. And the median was 21.50% per year.

Nexstar Media Group  (NAS:NXST) EPS (Basic) Explanation

EPS is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.

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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.

If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.

Nexstar Media Group EPS (Basic) Related Terms

Nexstar Media Group EPS (Basic) Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's EPS (Basic) can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Nexstar Media Group EPS (Basic) Chart

Nexstar Media Group Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EPS (Basic)
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Nexstar Media Group Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
EPS (Basic) Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.41 3.09 2.16 -5.63 5.22
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Nexstar Media Group EPS (Basic) Calculation

EPS (Basic) is a rough measurement of the amount of a company's profit that can be allocated to one share of its stock. Basic earnings per share (EPS) do not factor in the dilutive effects on convertible securities.

Nexstar Media Group's Basic EPS for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Basic EPS (A: Dec. 2025 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(109-0)/30.349
=3.59

Nexstar Media Group's Basic EPS for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Basic EPS (Q: Mar. 2026 )=(Net Income-Preferred Dividends)/Shares Outstanding (Basic Average)
=(164-0)/30.371
=5.40

EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $4.84

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EPS (Basic) →
What does a EPS (Basic) of $4.84 mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a EPS (Basic) of $4.84 as of Mar. 2026. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's EPS (Basic) too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current EPS (Basic) is $4.84. Overall, Nexstar Media Group has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexstar Media Group's EPS (Basic) compare to NMAX and SBGI?
Nexstar Media Group's EPS (Basic) of $4.84 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 EPS (Basic) for a Media - Diversified company?
A good EPS (Basic) depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, EPS (Basic) 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 EPS (Basic) mean?
A high EPS (Basic) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Earnings per share (basic) equals net income divided by the standard, non-diluted average shares outstanding. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current EPS (Basic) is $4.84. 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 $219.75, compared to a current price of $160.27 — trading 27.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EPS (Basic) is $4.84. Nexstar Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EPS (Basic) calculated?
EPS (Basic) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current EPS (Basic) is $4.84 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 $160.27 is trading 27.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $219.75. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • EPS (Basic): $4.84
  • GF Value™: $219.75 vs. price of $160.27 (27.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 85/100 with 8 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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