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Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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NXST Stock Forecast

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock forecast, based on 24 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $240.00, with a high of $240.00 and a low of $240.00. This represents a 45.53% increase from the last price of $164.91.

$155 $172 $189 $206 $223 $240 High: $240 Avg: $240 Low: $240 Last Closed Price: $164.91

NXST Stock Rating

Nexstar Media Group stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 22 Buy (91.67%), 2 Hold (8.33%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 24 0 2 22 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

NXST Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockNexstar Media Group45.53%
SectorCommunication Services Stocks 20.92%
IndustryBroadcasting Stocks 65.21%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-12
Avg Price Target-$240.00$245.00
Last Closing Price$164.91$164.91$164.91
Upside/Downside-45.53%48.57%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Sep, 26161--8
Aug, 26161--8
Jul, 2626---8
Jun, 26161--8
May, 26161--8
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Aug 10, 2026Benjamin SoffDeutsche Bank$240.00$190.1326.23%45.53%
Feb 10, 2026Benjamin SoffDeutsche Bank$250.00$238.854.67%51.60%
Feb 28, 2025Loop Capital Markets$200.00$169.1518.24%21.28%
Oct 04, 2024Curry BakerGuggenheim$198.00$162.6421.74%20.07%
Aug 26, 2024Jason BazinetCitigroup$186.00$170.619.02%12.79%
May 17, 2024Bryan KraftDeutsche Bank$207.00$171.2020.91%25.52%
May 13, 2024Steven CahalllWells Fargo$221.00$174.5126.64%34.01%
Mar 13, 2024Barton CrockettRosenblatt Securities$213.00$169.3525.78%29.16%
Dec 20, 2023Jason BazinetCitigroup$158.00$159.54-0.97%-4.19%
Nov 17, 2023Barton CrockettRosenblatt Securities$230.00$150.4452.88%39.47%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Aug 10, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Apr 10, 2026CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Mar 02, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 10, 2026Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Jan 14, 2026BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Nov 25, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 28, 2025GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Oct 14, 2024BenchmarkBuyBuyhold
Oct 04, 2024GuggenheimBuyBuyhold
Aug 26, 2024CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $8 $16 $24 $32 $40 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$19.81$24.68$9.80$21.73$3.04---
Avg Forecast$17.77$26.60$10.60$22.10$13.80$26.24$19.94$35.48
High Forecast$18.13$27.55$10.74$24.48$16.88$30.09$20.76$36.65
Low Forecast$17.10$26.08$10.53$19.72$10.72$22.01$19.26$34.64
Surprise %11.48%-7.22%-7.55%-1.67%-77.97%---

Revenue Forecast

$5B $5B $5B $5B $6B $6B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$4.65B$5.21B$4.93B$5.41B$4.95B---
Avg Forecast$4.64B$5.22B$4.94B$5.40B$5.03B$5.52B$5.20B$5.61B
High Forecast$4.71B$5.36B$4.96B$5.50B$5.10B$5.52B$5.23B$5.75B
Low Forecast$4.50B$5.14B$4.93B$5.30B$4.97B$5.52B$5.18B$5.51B
Surprise %0.24%-0.09%-0.23%0.21%-1.68%---

Net Income Forecast

$0 $300M $600M $900M $1B $2B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$834.00M$971.00M$346.00M$722.00M$109.00M---
Avg Forecast$688.75M$811.83M$346.00M$791.86M$450.02M$793.97M$717.09M$1.27B
High Forecast$826.50M$974.20M$415.20M$877.23M$604.75M$1.08B$743.95M$1.31B
Low Forecast$551.00M$649.46M$276.80M$706.50M$384.26M$788.69M$690.23M$1.24B
Surprise %21.09%19.61%--8.82%-75.78%---

NXST Forecast FAQ

Is Nexstar Media Group stock a buy?

Nexstar Media Group stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 24 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 22 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Nexstar Media Group is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Nexstar Media Group's price target?

Nexstar Media Group's price target, set by 24 Wall Street analysts, averages $240 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $240 at the low end to $240 at the high end, suggesting a potential 45.53% change from the previous closing price of $164.91.

How does Nexstar Media Group stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Nexstar Media Group's stock forecast shows a 45.53% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the communication services stocks sector (20.92%) and underperforming the broadcasting stocks industry (65.21%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Nexstar Media Group over the past three months?

  • September 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2026: 12.50% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 12.50% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • July 2026: 25.00% Strong Buy, 75.00% Buy, 0% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Nexstar Media Group’s EPS forecast?

Nexstar Media Group's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $26.24, marking a 763.16% increase from the reported $3.04 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $19.94 in 2027, and $35.48 in 2028.

What is Nexstar Media Group’s revenue forecast?

Nexstar Media Group's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $5.52B, reflecting a 11.57% increase from the reported $4.95B in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $5.2B, and $5.61B for 2028.

What is Nexstar Media Group’s net income forecast?

Nexstar Media Group's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $793.97M, representing an 628.41% increase from the reported $109M in 2025. Projections indicate $717.09M in 2027, and $1.27B in 2028.