What is NXST's market cap?

$5.70B, based on the Nov 4 close of $185.12.

What is NXST's P/E ratio?

34.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $166M.

Does Nexstar Media Group pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.86 per share (ex-date Aug 14), an annualised yield of 4.02%.

How much of NXST is sold short?

2.8M shares, 9.8% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is NXST in?

Communication Services, in the Telecommunications industry.

NASDAQ · NXSTCommunication ServicesTelecommunications

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock (NXST)

$185.12+3.67%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$179.70▼ 7.89% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $154.70 · High $253.64Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Nexstar Media Group closed at $185.12 on Nov 4, up 3.67%, 27.0% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 743.5K shares was 2.46× its 20-day average (well above normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +17.6% over one month, -6.1% over six months, -5.1% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $1.99B, up 62.2% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 5.7%.

Short interest was 2.8M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 1.5% from the prior report (9.8% of float, 8.5 days to cover).

Market cap$5.70B30.8M shares

Revenue · quarter$1.99B+62.2% YoY

Diluted EPS$3.61+18.0% YoY

P/E · TTM34.4×P/S 1.0×

Net margin5.7%Gross 53.4%

Dividend yield4.02%$1.86 last paid

52-week range154.70 – 253.64−27.0% from high

Volume743.5K2.46× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d31.2%Annualised

Short % of float9.8%8.5 days to cover

Net cash-$11.53BCash $218.0M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +12.5%1M +17.6%3M −1.5%6M −6.1%YTD −8.8%1Y −5.1%3Y +34.2%5Y +27.6%

Earnings reactions

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No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Telecommunications

Percentile among 75 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum64

Revenue growth97

Net margin56

Value (low P/E)20

Size78

Industry medians: 6-month return −22.1%, revenue growth +4.6%, net margin 3.4%, P/E 14.0×.

Short interest

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Shares short2.8M+1.5% vs prior

Days to cover8.5Settled Oct 15

% of float9.8%

Short vol. 10d50.2%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Telecommunications

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
NXSTNexstar Media Group	$185.12	+3.67%	−6.1%	+62.2%	5.7%	34.4	$5.70B
VSNTVersant Media Group	$33.98	+3.95%	−17.1%	—	2.9%	—	$4.73B	Compare
IRDMIridium Communications	$43.81	−0.14%	+7.9%	+8.3%	43.5%	28.5	$4.64B	Compare
LUMNLumen Technologies	$4.47	−5.89%	−54.4%	−9.3%	−7.2%	—	$4.61B	Compare
TDSTelephone and Data Systems	$36.01	+1.09%	−20.9%	+3.6%	90.9%	11.9	$4.15B	Compare
LBTYBLiberty Global	$11.76	+5.19%	−26.7%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$4.01B	Compare
VSATViasat	$66.79	−11.23%	−0.8%	−1.2%	−4.5%	—	$9.20B	Compare
LBTYALiberty Global	$9.58	+12.44%	−22.1%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$3.27B	Compare
LBTYKLiberty Global	$9.34	+10.79%	−22.2%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$3.19B	Compare

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Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNAGlobeNewswire Inc. · Jul 13, 2026Neutral

Quick answers

What does Nexstar Media Group do?: 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.
What is NXST's market cap?: $5.70B, based on the Nov 4 close of $185.12.
What is NXST's P/E ratio?: 34.4× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $166M.
Does Nexstar Media Group pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $1.86 per share (ex-date Aug 14), an annualised yield of 4.02%.
How much of NXST is sold short?: 2.8M shares, 9.8% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is NXST in?: Communication Services, in the Telecommunications industry.

About Nexstar Media Group

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 America), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, The CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.

HQ: Irving, TX12,832 employeesListed Nov 24, 2003nexstar.tv

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology