Forecast

The analysts' average price target is €206.83 (+41.89%). The median is €206.83 (+41.89%).

Buy	22
Hold	2
Sell	0

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Nexstar sees growth from strong political advertising and expected easing of FCC rules

Nexstar reports EBITDA and free cash flow above plan, driven by stronger-than-expected political advertising revenue and low-double-digit digital revenue growth. The FCC’s removal of the 39% reach cap, management says, opens greater M&A opportunities; detailed integration plans for TEGNA are ready once regulatory clarity exists. NewsNation and monetization of spectrum via EdgeBeam Wireless are viewed as key long-term growth sources. Capital returns remain secondary to value-enhancing acquisitions if suitable deals do not materialize. » More on de.investing.com
Nexstar scales after TEGNA acquisition, prioritizes debt reduction and monetization

After acquiring TEGNA, Nexstar has reached roughly 80% of the US market and has already paid down more than 500 million USD in debt; acquisition-related liabilities are expected to fall by over 1 billion USD by year-end. Management forecasts mid-term EBITDA of around 3 billion USD, will prioritize free cash flow for debt reduction, and targets a dividend yield above 4%; share buybacks are possible once leverage goals are met. Non-political advertising remained weak (mid-single-digit decline), but political advertising and digital/CTV growth should make up the shortfall. The CW is becoming profitable through expanded sports programming and cost cuts, NewsNation is gaining audience, and regulatory and legal questions about ownership remain unresolved and could be litigated through 2027. » More on de.investing.com
Nexstar Media emphasizes cash-flow focus, The CW turnaround and Tegna legal fight at Citi TMT conference

At the Citi Global TMT Conference 2026, Nexstar Media described a mix of short-term challenges and long-term opportunities: declines in non-political advertising are offset by record political revenue, expansion of The CW and potential revenue from ATSC 3.0. Management said The CW is moving toward profitability thanks to sports, new affiliate deals and partnerships with ESPN and Roku, while the core local TV business and efficiency measures such as zero-based budgeting remain stable. The takeover of Tegna remains the subject of a protracted legal dispute with oral arguments in November and a merits trial in 2027; Nexstar seeks to limit the injunction and remove the state attorneys general. Looking ahead, Nexstar is banking on scale effects from M&A, distribution discipline and long-term spectrum monetization via the EdgeBeam joint venture. » More on de.investing.com

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In 2026, Nexstar Media Group has already paid €4.78 in dividends. The last payout was in August.

Financials

In the last quarter, Nexstar Media Group had revenue of €2.7bn and net profit of €105.15m

(EUR)	June 2026	YoY
Revenue	2.7bn	158.82%
Gross profit	1.75bn	206.29%
Net profit	105.15m	27.76%
EBITDA	460.01m	27.88%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€4.45bn
Number of shares	30.54m
52-week high/low	€219.16 - €133.12
Dividend yield	4.38%
Dividends TTM	€6.38
Beta	0.89
P/E ratio	29.98
PEG ratio	-0.42
P/B ratio	2.29
P/S ratio	0.74

Company profile

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ist ein Fernsehsender und digitales Medienunternehmen, das sich auf den Erwerb, die Entwicklung und den Betrieb von Fernsehsendern, interaktiven Community-Websites und digitalen Mediendiensten in den Vereinigten Staaten konzentriert. Das Unternehmen bietet dem Fernsehpublikum kostenlose Programme an. Zum 31. Dezember 2020 erbrachte das Unternehmen Vertriebs-, Programm- und andere Dienstleistungen im Rahmen verschiedener lokaler Dienstleistungsverträge für 37 Fernsehsender, die unabhängigen Dritten gehören, und besaß, betrieb, programmierte oder erbrachte Vertriebs- und andere Dienstleistungen für 198 Fernsehsender. Das Unternehmen bietet auch Video- und Display-Werbeplattformen an, die lokal oder landesweit über seine eigenen und verschiedene Websites und mobile Anwendungen von Drittanbietern bereitgestellt werden, und ist Eigentümer von WGN America, einem landesweiten Kabelnetz für allgemeine Unterhaltung. Seine Sender sind Tochtergesellschaften von ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV und anderen Fernsehsendern. Das Unternehmen war früher als Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. bekannt und änderte im Januar 2017 seinen Namen in Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Die Nexstar Media Group, Inc. wurde 1996 gegründet und hat ihren Hauptsitz in Irving, Texas.

Name	Nexstar Media Group
CEO	Perry A. Sook
Headquarters	Irving, tx USA
Website	nexstar.tv
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Media
IPO	25/11/2003
Employees	12,389