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Nexstar Media Group

158.49 USD
+1.48
0.94%
At close Dec 20, 4:00 PM EST
After hours
157.64
-0.85
0.54%
1 day
0.94%
5 days
-2.53%
1 month
-5.00%
3 months
-4.75%
6 months
2.00%
Year to date
-1.08%
1 year
1.78%
5 years
35.12%
10 years
206.50%
 

About: Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. The 2019 merger with Tribune made Nexstar the top broadcast affiliate for both Fox and CBS as well as the number-two partner for NBC and number three for ABC. The firm has stations in 12 of the top 20 television markets and reaches 68% of us TV households. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a nationwide pay-television network, 75% of The CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.

Employees: 13,294

0
Funds holding %
of 6,809 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 67 | Existing positions closed: 54

18% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $38.9M | Put options by funds: $33M

3% more funds holding

Funds holding: 437 [Q2] → 450 (+13) [Q3]

0% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 8 [Q2] → 8 (+0) [Q3]

6.3% less ownership

Funds ownership: 94.92% [Q2] → 88.62% (-6.3%) [Q3]

7% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $5.16B [Q2] → $4.8B (-$360M) [Q3]

26% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 138 | Existing positions reduced: 186

Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$198
25%
upside
Avg. target
$204
29%
upside
High target
$215
36%
upside

3 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
Barrington Research
James Goss
55% 1-year accuracy
53 / 96 met price target
26%upside
$200
Outperform
Maintained
12 Nov 2024
Benchmark
Daniel Kurnos
62% 1-year accuracy
48 / 78 met price target
36%upside
$215
Buy
Reiterated
8 Nov 2024
Guggenheim
Curry Baker
38% 1-year accuracy
8 / 21 met price target
25%upside
$198
Buy
Maintained
4 Oct 2024

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 3 articles about NXST published over the past 30 days

Negative
Deadline
1 week ago
Nexstar Laying Off 2% Of Workforce, Focusing Cuts On Local Stations; The Hill Editor In Chief Bob Cusack Also Sets Exit
Nexstar Media Group, which has been trimming staff at The CW in recent months, plans to expand those belt-tightening efforts by cutting 2% of its total workforce. The reductions are centered on the company's local station portfolio, which is the largest in the U.S. The 2% equates to about 260 employees.
Nexstar Laying Off 2% Of Workforce, Focusing Cuts On Local Stations; The Hill Editor In Chief Bob Cusack Also Sets Exit
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Nexstar's Interactive Television, M&A, And Why It's A Buy
Nexstar Media Group is poised for growth with the adoption of ATSC 3.0, enhancing interactive TV, signal encryption, and data services. Significant investments in new stations, digital tools, and acquisitions, along with strong asset growth, make NXST a compelling buy at 7x earnings. Despite high leverage, NXST's increasing equity, cash flow growth, and strategic acquisitions indicate robust future financial performance and scalability.
Nexstar's Interactive Television, M&A, And Why It's A Buy
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in December. Among other topics, management will address its record financial results in 2024 to date, the impact of broadcast television political advertising on the outcome of the 2024 election, and the potential for ownership de-regulation under the new administration and how and why Nexstar could participate. BofA 2024.
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Neutral
Benzinga
1 month ago
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields
During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a high dividend payout.
Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Give Their Take On 3 Tech And Telecom Stocks With Over 4% Dividend Yields
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Nexstar Appoints Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group appoints Bill Sammon to Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation.
Nexstar Appoints Bill Sammon as Senior Vice President of Washington, D.C., Editorial Content for The Hill and NewsNation
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Joe Jaffoni - Investor Relations Perry Sook - Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Mike Biard - President & Chief Operating Officer Lee Ann Gliha - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Dan Kurnos - Benchmark Benjamin Soff - Deutsche Bank Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Jason Bazinet - Citibank Craig Huber - Huber Research Partners Jim Goss - Barrington Research Barton Crockett - Rosenblatt Operator Good day, and welcome to Nexstar Media Group's Third Quarter 2024 Conference Call. Today's call is being recorded.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.37 Billion
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. reports third quarter 2024 financial results, including record net revenue of $1.37 billion.
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.37 Billion
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.69 Per Share
IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.69 per share of its common stock.
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.69 Per Share
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
The CW Network Brings Shoppable TV to ACC Football in Innovative Partnership With Shopsense AI
BURBANK, Calif. & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The CW Network and Shopsense AI today announced they are teaming up to transform how fans experience ACC college football broadcasts.
The CW Network Brings Shoppable TV to ACC Football in Innovative Partnership With Shopsense AI
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point
Nexstar Media is fundamentally undervalued with a fair value of $245, presenting over 40% upside from current prices. Seasonal patterns, particularly during election years, show significant stock performance, possibly driven by political advertising revenue. Political advertising cashflows can fuel substantial buybacks, enhancing shareholder value and supporting the stock price.
Nexstar Media: Political Advertising, Buybacks Should Provide A Promising Seasonal Entry Point
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