Nexstar Media Group Stock Forecast, Price & News

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nexstar Media Group a buy right now?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Nexstar Media Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" Nexstar Media Group stock.
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How has Nexstar Media Group's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Nexstar Media Group's stock was trading at $82.17 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, NXST stock has increased by 89.8% and is now trading at $155.93.
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When is Nexstar Media Group's next earnings date?

Nexstar Media Group is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Tuesday, February 22nd 2022.
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How were Nexstar Media Group's earnings last quarter?

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, November, 2nd. The company reported $4.05 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $3.82 by $0.23. The firm earned $1.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.14 billion. Nexstar Media Group had a net margin of 19.56% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 36.00%. During the same period last year, the firm posted $4.08 earnings per share.
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How often does Nexstar Media Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nexstar Media Group?

Nexstar Media Group announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, October 28th. Investors of record on Friday, November 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.70 per share on Monday, November 29th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.80%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, November 10th.
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Is Nexstar Media Group a good dividend stock?

Nexstar Media Group pays an annual dividend of $2.80 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.75%. Nexstar Media Group has been increasing its dividend for 8 consecutive years, indicating the company has a new, but growing committment to grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Nexstar Media Group is 13.46%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Nexstar Media Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 11.09% next year. This indicates that Nexstar Media Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for NXST?

4 brokers have issued 12 month target prices for Nexstar Media Group's stock. Their forecasts range from $180.00 to $200.00. On average, they expect Nexstar Media Group's stock price to reach $187.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 20.4% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Nexstar Media Group's key executives?

Nexstar Media Group's management team includes the following people:

• Perry A. Sook, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Thomas E. Carter, President & Chief Operating Officer (LinkedIn Profile)
• Lee Ann Gliha, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Dione J. Rigsby, Vice President-Technology
• Brett E. Jenkins, Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP

What is Perry A. Sook's approval rating as Nexstar Media Group's CEO?

173 employees have rated Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry A. Sook on Glassdoor.com. Perry A. Sook has an approval rating of 46% among Nexstar Media Group's employees. This puts Perry A. Sook in the bottom 25% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies.

Who are some of Nexstar Media Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Nexstar Media Group include Formula One Group (FWONA), Discovery (DISCA), Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI), Entravision Communications (EVC), Salem Media Group (SALM) and Beasley Broadcast Group (BBGI).
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What other stocks do shareholders of Nexstar Media Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nexstar Media Group investors own include Hawkins (HWKN), CA (CA), Endologix (ELGX), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), BlackRock (BLK), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW), Accenture (ACN), AutoZone (AZO), Micron Technology (MU) and Bank of the Ozarks (OZRK).

What is Nexstar Media Group's stock symbol?

Nexstar Media Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NXST."

Who are Nexstar Media Group's major shareholders?

Nexstar Media Group's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Neuberger Berman Group LLC (5.25%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.33%), BlackRock Inc. (4.16%), LSV Asset Management (2.88%), Boston Partners (2.63%) and Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT (2.68%). Company insiders that own Nexstar Media Group stock include Andrew Alford, Blake Russell, Brett Jenkins, Charles Thomas Mcmillen, Dana Zimmer, Dennis Miller, Elizabeth Ryder, Gary Weitman, Gregory R Raifman, John R Muse, Lisbeth Mcnabb, Martin Pompadur, Perry A Sook, Sean Compton, Thomas Carter, Timothy C Busch and William Sally.
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Which institutional investors are selling Nexstar Media Group stock?

NXST stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Lord Abbett & CO. LLC, Macquarie Group Ltd., Citadel Advisors LLC, BlackRock Inc., Schroder Investment Management Group, Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT, and Russell Investments Group Ltd.. Company insiders that have sold Nexstar Media Group company stock in the last year include Andrew Alford, Blake Russell, Brett Jenkins, Charles Thomas Mcmillen, Dana Zimmer, Elizabeth Ryder, Lisbeth Mcnabb, Martin Pompadur, Perry A Sook, Sean Compton, Thomas Carter, and Timothy C Busch.
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Which institutional investors are buying Nexstar Media Group stock?

NXST stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Clark Capital Management Group Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, LSV Asset Management, Boston Partners, Park West Asset Management LLC, Chiron Investment Management LLC, Achmea Investment Management B.V., and Nordea Investment Management AB. Company insiders that have bought Nexstar Media Group stock in the last two years include Gary Weitman, and John R Muse.
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How do I buy shares of Nexstar Media Group?

Shares of NXST can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is Nexstar Media Group's stock price today?

One share of NXST stock can currently be purchased for approximately $155.93.

How much money does Nexstar Media Group make?

Nexstar Media Group has a market capitalization of $6.38 billion and generates $4.50 billion in revenue each year. The company earns $811.44 million in net income (profit) each year or $20.80 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Nexstar Media Group have?

Nexstar Media Group employs 11,749 workers across the globe.

What is Nexstar Media Group's official website?

The official website for Nexstar Media Group is www.nexstar.tv.

Where are Nexstar Media Group's headquarters?

Nexstar Media Group is headquartered at 545 EAST JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700, IRVING TX, 75062.

How can I contact Nexstar Media Group?

Nexstar Media Group's mailing address is 545 EAST JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700, IRVING TX, 75062. The company can be reached via phone at (972) 373-8800, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 972-373-8888.