NXST (Nexstar Media Group) Institutional Ownership: 106.52% (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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NXST Nexstar Media Group Inc NXST
84 GF Score
Price $185.30
GF Value $226.97
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
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What is Nexstar Media Group Institutional Ownership?

Nexstar Media Group NXST +1.16% 84 Institutional Ownership is 106.52% as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates NXST with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $226.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review.

Institutional ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Nexstar Media Group's institutional ownership is 106.52%.

Insider Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Nexstar Media Group's Insider Ownership is 8.36%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Nexstar Media Group's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 71.55%.

Nexstar Media Group Institutional Ownership Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group's Institutional Ownership can be seen below:

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Nexstar Media Group Institutional Ownership Chart

Nexstar Media Group Historical Data

The historical data trend for Nexstar Media Group can be seen below:

2025-09-30 2025-10-31 2025-11-30 2025-12-31 2026-01-31 2026-02-28 2026-03-31 2026-04-30 2026-05-31 2026-06-30
Institutional Ownership 80.92 80.88 80.84 79.02 78.89 78.48 81.72 76.92 77.10 77.40
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Nexstar Media Group Institutional Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding.

What does a Institutional Ownership of 106.52% mean?
Nexstar Media Group (NXST) has a Institutional Ownership of 106.52% as of Jul. 16, 2026. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors.
Is Nexstar Media Group's Institutional Ownership too high?
Nexstar Media Group's current Institutional Ownership is 106.52%. 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 Institutional Ownership compare to SBGI and NMAX?
Nexstar Media Group's Institutional Ownership of 106.52% 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 Institutional Ownership for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Institutional Ownership depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Institutional Ownership 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 Institutional Ownership mean?
A high Institutional Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Institutional ownership equals the percent of shares owned by financial institutions relative to total shares. View historical data on Nexstar Media Group and its competitors. Nexstar Media Group's current Institutional Ownership is 106.52%. 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 $226.97, compared to a current price of $185.30 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Institutional Ownership is 106.52%. 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 Institutional Ownership calculated?
Institutional Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexstar Media Group (NXST), the current Institutional Ownership is 106.52% as of Jul. 16, 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 $185.30 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $226.97. GuruFocus considers Nexstar Media Group to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for NXST:

  • Institutional Ownership: 106.52%
  • GF Value™: $226.97 vs. price of $185.30 (18.4% 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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