Indicators
Indicators
Value
Direction
MACD(12,26,9)
3.180
Buy
RSI(14)
62.071
Neutral
STOCH(KDJ)(9,3,3)
69.747
Neutral
ATR(14)
5.581
High Vlolatility
CCI(14)
76.406
Neutral
Williams %R
27.131
Buy
TRIX(12,20)
0.286
Sell
StochRSI(14)
24.750
Buy
Nexstar Media Group Inc
NXST205.750USD
+3.210+1.58%
Close 12/17, 16:00（ET）Quotes delayed by 15 min
6.24BMarket Cap
12.21P/E TTM
TradingKey Stock Score
Overall Financial Health
Valuation Dimensions
Earnings Forecast
Price Momentum
Institutional Confidence
Risk Assessment
Peer Comparison
TradingKey Stock Score of Nexstar Media Group Inc
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17Key Insights
Nexstar Media Group Inc's fundamentals are relatively healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 4/77 in the Media & Publishing industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Buy, with the highest price target at 229.28.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to remain stable.The company has been performing well in the stock market over the past month, which is supported by its strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Nexstar Media Group Inc's Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Score Analysis
Current score
Previous score
Analyst Rating
Based on
8
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
229.276
Target Price
+17.03%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Nexstar Media Group Inc Highlights
StrengthsRisks
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a diversified media company with television broadcasting, television network and digital media assets operating in the United States. The Company produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms. The Company’s reportable broadcast segment includes television stations and related local websites that Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to in various markets across the United States, NewsNation, a national cable news network, two owned and operated multicast networks and other multicast network services, and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station. The other operating segments, The CW and digital businesses, focused on the national marketplace. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com. Its national television properties include The CW, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and Rewind TV.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 30.33%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 30.33%.
Overvalued
The company’s latest PE is 12.21, at a high 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Selling
The latest institutional holdings are 31.87M shares, decreasing 4.70% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Joel Greenblatt
Star Investor Joel Greenblatt holds 125.50K shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 0.29.
Financial Health
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current financial score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 7.38, ranking 26/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. Its financial status is stable, and its operating efficiency is average. Its latest quarterly revenue reached 1.20B, representing a year-over-year decrease of 12.30%, while its net profit experienced a year-over-year decrease of 61.40%.
Score
Financials
6.17
Key Metrics
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total liabilities
Free cash flow
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Quality of Earnings
8.63
Operational Efficiency
7.44
Growth Potential
6.80
Shareholder Returns
7.83
Nexstar Media Group Inc's Company Valuation
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current valuation score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 8.22, ranking 21/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. Its current P/E ratio is 12.21, which is 50.95% below the recent high of 18.44 and 47.19% above the recent low of 6.45.
Score
Valuation Dimensions
P/E
P/B
P/S
P/CF
Industry Ranking 4/77
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Earnings Forecast
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current earnings forecast score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 8.00, ranking 15/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. The average price target for Nexstar Media Group Inc is 235.00, with a high of 250.00 and a low of 185.21.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Analyst Rating
Based on
8
analysts
Buy
Current Rating
229.276
Target Price
+17.03%
Upside Space
Strong Buy
Buy
Hold
Sell
Strong Sell
Peer Comparison
21
Total
6
Median
9
Average
Company name
Ratings
Analysts
Nexstar Media Group Inc
NXST
8
Walt Disney Co
DIS
35
Warner Bros Discovery Inc
WBD
27
Fox Corp
FOXA
22
Fox Corp
FOX
22
Liberty Media Corp
FWONK
15
1
2
3
4
Financial Forecasting
EPS
Revenue
Net Profit
EBIT
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.
Price Momentum
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current price momentum score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 9.29, ranking 9/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. Currently, the stock price is trading between the resistance level at 218.72 and the support level at 186.79, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.
Score
Support & Resistance
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Indicators
The Indicators feature provides value and direction analysis for various instruments under a selection of technical indicators, together with a technical summary.
This feature includes nine of the commonly used technical indicators: MACD, RSI, KDJ, StochRSI, ATR, CCI, WR, TRIX and MA. You may also adjust the timeframe depending on your needs.
Please note that technical analysis is only part of investment reference, and there is no absolute standard for using numerical values to assess direction. The results are for reference only, and we are not responsible for the accuracy of the indicator calculations and summaries.
Moving Average
Indicators
Value
Direction
MA5
205.338
Buy
MA10
200.463
Buy
MA20
194.671
Buy
MA50
193.322
Buy
MA100
196.957
Buy
MA200
183.381
Buy
Institutional Confidence
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current institutional shareholding score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 10.00, ranking 1/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. The latest institutional shareholding proportion is 105.09%, representing a quarter-over-quarter decrease of 2.48%. The largest institutional shareholder is The Vanguard, holding a total of 3.05M shares, representing 10.07% of shares outstanding, with 0.29% decrease in holdings.
Score
Institutional Shareholding
Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.
Shareholder Activity
Name
Shares Held
Chg %
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
Sook (Perry A)
Dimensional Fund Advisors, L.P.
Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
LSV Asset Management
Neuberger Berman, LLC
State Street Investment Management (US)
Fuller & Thaler Asset Management Inc.
1
2
Risk Assessment
Currency: USD Updated: 2025-12-17The current risk assessment score of Nexstar Media Group Inc is 7.98, ranking 17/77 in the Media & Publishing industry. The company's beta value is 0.83. This indicates that the stock tends to underperform the index during upward trending markets but experiences smaller declines during downward trending markets.
Score
Beta vs S&P 500 index
0.83
VaR
+3.17%
240-Day Maximum Drawdown
+20.83%
240-Day Volatility
+37.43%
Return
Best Daily Return
60 days
+3.72%
120 days
+4.49%
5 years
+11.10%
Worst Daily Return
60 days
-3.58%
120 days
-3.58%
5 years
-13.08%
Sharpe Ratio
60 days
+0.39
120 days
+1.38
5 years
+0.45
Risk Assessment
Maximum Drawdown
240 days
+20.83%
3 years
+36.17%
5 years
+37.18%
Return-to-Drawdown Ratio
240 days
+1.40
3 years
-0.02
5 years
+0.19
Skewness
240 days
+0.33
3 years
-0.27
5 years
-0.13
Volatility
Realised Volatility
240 days
+37.43%
5 years
+33.69%
Standardised True Range
240 days
+2.63%
5 years
+2.43%
Downside Risk-Adjusted Return
120 days
+242.31%
240 days
+242.31%
Maximum Daily Upside Volatility
60 days
+20.01%
Maximum Daily Downside Volatility
60 days
+22.55%
Liquidity
Average Turnover Rate
60 days
+1.12%
120 days
+1.44%
5 years
--
Turnover Deviation
20 days
+28.68%
60 days
-0.96%
120 days
+26.87%
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FAQs
How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Nexstar Media Group Inc based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points. These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Nexstar Media Group Inc’s performance and outlook.
How do we generate the financial health score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
To generate the financial health score of Nexstar Media Group Inc, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns. By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Nexstar Media Group Inc's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Nexstar Media Group Inc.
How do we generate the company valuation score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
To generate the company valuation score of Nexstar Media Group Inc, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Nexstar Media Group Inc’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value. By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Nexstar Media Group Inc’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Nexstar Media Group Inc.
How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
To calculate the earnings forecast score of Nexstar Media Group Inc, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps
anchor more realistic expectations.These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Nexstar Media Group Inc’s future.
How do we generate the price momentum score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
When generating the price momentum score for Nexstar Media Group Inc, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Nexstar Media Group Inc’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Nexstar Media Group Inc.
How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
To generate the institutional confidence score of Nexstar Media Group Inc, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Nexstar Media Group Inc’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Nexstar Media Group Inc.
How do we generate the risk management score of Nexstar Media Group Inc?
To assess the risk management score of Nexstar Media Group Inc, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Nexstar Media Group Inc’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Nexstar Media Group Inc.
