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Comparative Price Performance Over Time

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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$158.92
-1.3%
$164.98
$132.30
$187.32
$5.31B1.5211,786 shs250,869 shs
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
$11.91
-2.2%
$11.48
$10.12
$24.00
$7.77B1.7724.18 million shs15.35 million shs
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
22.37
21.72
13.40
27.23
$14.60B1.6758,968 shs56,300 shs
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Price Performance

Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
0.00%-3.83%-7.76%-12.02%-6.18%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
0.00%-4.26%+1.19%-13.70%-44.99%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
0.00%-1.97%+2.47%+15.25%-9.58%

MarketRank™

CompanyOverall ScoreAnalyst's OpinionShort Interest ScoreDividend StrengthESG ScoreNews and Social Media SentimentCompany OwnershipEarnings & Valuation
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
4.7079 of 5 stars
2.32.05.03.22.82.52.5
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
4.2734 of 5 stars
3.04.01.70.02.51.73.8
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
1.1761 of 5 stars
0.03.00.80.01.80.02.5

Analyst Ratings

CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
2.60
Moderate Buy$193.8321.97% Upside
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
1.90
Reduce$13.7915.78% Upside
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
3.00
BuyN/AN/A

Current Analyst Ratings

Latest PARA, PARAA, and NXST Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
4/9/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Rosenblatt Securities
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Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Neutral$13.00
4/4/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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Lower Price TargetUnderweight ➝ Underweight$13.00 ➝ $12.00
4/4/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Wolfe Research
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UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Peer Perform
3/26/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Raymond James
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Reiterated RatingMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform
3/21/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Rosenblatt Securities
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UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$9.00 ➝ $13.00
3/13/2024
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
Rosenblatt Securities
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$216.00 ➝ $213.00
3/7/2024
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00
2/29/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Rosenblatt Securities
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Lower Price TargetSell ➝ Sell$12.00 ➝ $9.00
2/29/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Benchmark
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Lower Price TargetBuy ➝ Buy$30.00 ➝ $19.00
2/29/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$15.00
2/28/2024
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
Barrington Research
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Reiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$200.00
(Data available from 4/28/2021 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)

Sales & Book Value

CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$4.93B1.08$38.29 per share4.15$68.17 per share2.33
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
$29.65B0.26$23.82 per share0.50$35.30 per share0.34
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
$29.65B0.4923.80 per share0.9435.30 per share0.63

Profitability & Earnings

CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$346M$9.6316.508.740.597.03%14.06%2.84%5/9/2024 (Confirmed)
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
-$608M-$1.02N/A7.310.42-2.05%1.78%0.73%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
-$608M-1.02N/A8.51N/A-2.05%1.78%0.73%4/29/2024 (Confirmed)

Latest PARA, PARAA, and NXST Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
5/9/2024N/A
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$4.28N/A-$4.28N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
$0.31N/A-$0.31N/AN/AN/A  
4/29/2024N/A
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
0.25N/A-0.25N/AN/AN/A  
2/28/2024Q4 2023
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$4.42$3.32-$1.10$3.32$1.32 billion$1.30 billion    
2/28/202412/31/2023
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
-$0.05$0.04+$0.09-$0.69$7.80 billion$7.64 billion    
2/28/202412/31/2023
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
0.080.04-0.04-0.697.89 billion7.64 billion  

Dividends

CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield3-Year Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
$6.764.25%+34.09%70.20%11 Years
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
$0.201.68%-25.94%N/A N/A
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
0.200.89%-25.94%N/A N/A

Latest PARA, PARAA, and NXST Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
4/10/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Quarterly$0.051.77%6/17/20246/17/20247/1/2024
4/10/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
Quarterly0.050.87%6/17/20246/17/20247/1/2024
4/26/2024
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
Quarterly$1.694.25%5/9/20245/10/20245/24/2024
2/22/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
Quarterly$0.051.78%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
2/22/2024
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
Quarterly0.050.98%3/14/20243/15/20244/1/2024
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

Debt

CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
2.90
1.53
1.53
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
0.63
1.32
1.17
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
0.63
1.32
1.17

Ownership

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
95.30%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
73.00%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
5.98%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
5.90%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
0.53%
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
1.67%

Miscellaneous

CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stock logo
NXST
Nexstar Media Group
13,29433.43 million31.46 millionOptionable
Paramount Global stock logo
PARA
Paramount Global
21,900652.48 million649.03 millionOptionable
Paramount Global stock logo
PARAA
Paramount Global
21,900652.48 million641.59 millionOptionable

PARA, PARAA, and NXST Headlines

SourceHeadline
Bob Bakish To Step Down As Paramount Global CEO Amid Skydance TalksBob Bakish To Step Down As Paramount Global CEO Amid Skydance Talks
msn.com - April 28 at 3:15 AM
Bob Bakish Set To Resign As Paramount Global CEO Amid Skydance TalksBob Bakish Set To Resign As Paramount Global CEO Amid Skydance Talks
deadline.com - April 27 at 4:55 PM
Paramount CEO Bob Bakish could be out as soon as Monday as Skydance merger talks continueParamount CEO Bob Bakish could be out as soon as Monday as Skydance merger talks continue
cnbc.com - April 27 at 1:49 PM
Paramount’s Bob Bakish Could Be Bounced As CEO As Skydance Talks Continue – ReportParamount’s Bob Bakish Could Be Bounced As CEO As Skydance Talks Continue – Report
msn.com - April 26 at 7:15 PM
Paramount mulls removing CEO Bob Bakish over turmoil as sale talks with Skydance inch forwardParamount mulls removing CEO Bob Bakish over turmoil as sale talks with Skydance inch forward
nypost.com - April 26 at 5:27 PM
Paramounts Bob Bakish Could Be Bounced As CEO As Skydance Talks Continue – ReportParamount's Bob Bakish Could Be Bounced As CEO As Skydance Talks Continue – Report
deadline.com - April 26 at 4:19 PM
Paramount Board Weighs Removing CEO Amid Sale Talks, WSJ saysParamount Board Weighs Removing CEO Amid Sale Talks, WSJ says
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 3:39 PM
Paramount board weighs removing CEO amid sale talks, WSJ saysParamount board weighs removing CEO amid sale talks, WSJ says
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 3:39 PM
Netflix’s Password Crackdown Worked. What’s Next?Netflix’s Password Crackdown Worked. What’s Next?
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 3:08 PM
Paramount considers removing Bakish as CEO amid sale talks - WSJParamount considers removing Bakish as CEO amid sale talks - WSJ
msn.com - April 26 at 2:15 PM
Paramount Considers Removing CEO Bob Bakish as Turmoil Over Sale Talks DeepensParamount Considers Removing CEO Bob Bakish as Turmoil Over Sale Talks Deepens
finance.yahoo.com - April 26 at 2:15 PM
Skydance Still In Pole Position For Paramount As Two Hash Out Terms; Sony & Apollo Waiting In The WingsSkydance Still In Pole Position For Paramount As Two Hash Out Terms; Sony & Apollo Waiting In The Wings
deadline.com - April 25 at 6:19 PM
Paramount and Skydance inch closer to a merger as key hurdle loomsParamount and Skydance inch closer to a merger as key hurdle looms
cnbc.com - April 25 at 3:36 PM
Paramount Global (PARAA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Heres WhyParamount Global (PARAA) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
zacks.com - April 24 at 7:16 PM
Paramount Plus is trying to carve out a safe streaming space for kidsParamount Plus is trying to carve out a safe streaming space for kids
msn.com - April 24 at 4:11 PM
NEWSMAKER-Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for ParamountNEWSMAKER-Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for Paramount
finance.yahoo.com - April 23 at 8:19 AM
Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for ParamountSilicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide as David Ellison bids for Paramount
finance.yahoo.com - April 23 at 8:19 AM
In Paramount takeover effort, Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collideIn Paramount takeover effort, Silicon Valley and Hollywood worlds collide
reuters.com - April 23 at 6:23 AM
Paramount Global CEO Bob Bakishs 2023 Pay Totals $31.3M, Down Slightly From Prior YearParamount Global CEO Bob Bakish's 2023 Pay Totals $31.3M, Down Slightly From Prior Year
deadline.com - April 22 at 6:20 PM
A Sony Bid for Paramount Would be a Win-WinA Sony Bid for Paramount Would be a Win-Win
wsj.com - April 22 at 8:27 AM
Paramount Global (PARAA) to Release Earnings on MondayParamount Global (PARAA) to Release Earnings on Monday
americanbankingnews.com - April 22 at 3:12 AM
Paramount stock soars as Wall Street sees possible Sony, Apollo buyout as positive for all shareholdersParamount stock soars as Wall Street sees possible Sony, Apollo buyout as 'positive' for all shareholders
msn.com - April 21 at 9:07 AM
Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARAA) Shares Gap Up to $21.06Paramount Global (NASDAQ:PARAA) Shares Gap Up to $21.06
americanbankingnews.com - April 21 at 1:42 AM
Inside the Financials of Skydance, Paramount’s SuitorInside the Financials of Skydance, Paramount’s Suitor
finance.yahoo.com - April 19 at 7:27 PM

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Company Descriptions

Nexstar Media Group logo

Nexstar Media Group

NASDAQ:NXST
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to various markets; and offers television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, other digital media solutions to media publishers, and advertisers and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks and other multicast network services. Further, its digital assets include local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported television channels representing products of local television stations, The CW, The Hill and BestReviews, and a suite of advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Paramount Global logo

Paramount Global

NASDAQ:PARA
Paramount Global operates as a media, streaming, and entertainment company worldwide. It operates through TV Media, Direct-to-Consumer, and Filmed Entertainment segments. The TV Media segment operates CBS Television Network, a domestic broadcast television network; CBS Stations, a television station; and international free-to-air networks comprising Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, and Chilevisión; domestic premium and basic cable networks, such as Paramount+ with Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, The Smithsonian Channel, Nickelodeon, BET Media Group, and CBS Sports Network; and international extensions of these brands. This segment also offers domestic and international television studio operations, including CBS Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios; CBS Media Ventures, which produces and distributes first-run syndicated programming; and digital properties consisting of CBS News Streaming and CBS Sports HQ. The Direct-to-Consumer segment provides a portfolio of domestic and international pay and free streaming services, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, BET+, and Noggin. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces and acquires films, series, and short-form content for release and licensing around the world, including in theaters, on streaming services, on television, through digital home entertainment, and DVDs/Blu-rays; and operates a portfolio consisting of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Studio, Awesomeness, and Miramax. It also offers production, distribution, and advertising solutions. The company was formerly known as ViacomCBS Inc. and changed its name to Paramount Global in February 2022. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Paramount Global is a subsidiary of National Amusements, Inc.
Paramount Global logo

Paramount Global

NASDAQ:PARAA
Paramount Global operates as a media, streaming, and entertainment company worldwide. It operates through TV Media, Direct-to-Consumer, and Filmed Entertainment segments. The TV Media segment operates CBS Television Network, a domestic broadcast television network; CBS Stations, a television station; and international free-to-air networks comprising Network 10, Channel 5, Telefe, and Chilevisión; domestic premium and basic cable networks, such as Paramount+ with Showtime, MTV, Comedy Central, Paramount Network, The Smithsonian Channel, Nickelodeon, BET Media Group, and CBS Sports Network; and international extensions of these brands. This segment also offers domestic and international television studio operations, including CBS Studios, Paramount Television Studios, and Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios; CBS Media Ventures, which produces and distributes first-run syndicated programming; and digital properties consisting of CBS News Streaming and CBS Sports HQ. The Direct-to-Consumer segment provides a portfolio of domestic and international pay and free streaming services, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, BET+, and Noggin. The Filmed Entertainment segment produces and acquires films, series, and short-form content for release and licensing around the world, including in theaters, on streaming services, on television, through digital home entertainment, and DVDs/Blu-rays; and operates a portfolio consisting of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Players, Paramount Animation, Nickelodeon Studio, Awesomeness, and Miramax. It also offers production, distribution, and advertising solutions. The company was formerly known as ViacomCBS Inc. and changed its name to Paramount Global in February 2022. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in New York, New York. Paramount Global is a subsidiary of National Amusements, Inc.