Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Research
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified U.S. media corporation focused on broadcast television and digital content. The company specializes in the strategic acquisition, development, and management of local television stations, along with operating interactive community-focused websites and a variety of digital media services. It provides no-cost programming to television viewers across the nation. By the end of 2020, Nexstar directly owned, operated, programmed, or offered sales and other services to 198 television stations. Furthermore, it extended sales, programming, and other support through local service agreements to an additional 37 independent power television stations. The company also furnishes advanced video and display advertising solutions, which can be deployed both locally and nationally across its own digital platforms and various third-party websites and mobile applications. Nexstar is also the proprietor of WGN America, a national cable channel featuring general entertainment. Its broad network of stations is affiliated with major broadcast networks such as ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, and MyNetworkTV, among others. Originally known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc., the company adopted its current name, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., in January 2017. Founded in 1996, its corporate headquarters are located in Irving, Texas.
Market snapshot
- Symbol
- NXST
- Price
- $164.16
- Day change
- -1.00%
- Market cap
- $5.0B
- P/E ratio
- 30.22x
- 52-week range
- 163.46-254.3
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Next earnings
- in 2 months
- Analyst price target
- $250
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- Nexstar seeks expedited review of order halting Tegna merger
Nexstar Media Group asked a U.S. appeals court late on Wednesday to expedite a review of a lower-court order that has halted its merger with rival broadcaster Tegna, saying the delay has cost it tens of millions of dollars in unrecoverable operational efficiencies.
- More states join legal challenge to Nexstar, Tegna merger
Five more U.S. states are joining an antitrust lawsuit challenging Nexstar's acquisition of rival broadcaster Tegna after a judge temporarily blocked the deal from proceeding, California's attorney general said on Thursday.
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Recent insider activity
- WEITMAN GARY — M-Exempt (656 shares) on 2026-06-14
- WEITMAN GARY — S-Sale (261 shares) on 2026-06-16
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- Russell Blake — M-Exempt (656 shares) on 2026-06-14
- Russell Blake — S-Sale (261 shares) on 2026-06-16
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