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$208.94 +2.54 (+1.23%)
Closing price 09/19/2025 04:00 PM Eastern
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Why Is Nexstar Media Group Up Today?

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) shares have climbed amid higher-than-average volume and favorable technicals, though the company’s recent decision to preempt “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” has drawn widespread media attention and potential regulatory scrutiny.

  • Neutral Sentiment: Comparing Nexstar to the Atlanta Braves (OTCMKTS:BATRB) shows Nexstar’s larger market cap, lower P/E ratio and stronger free cash flow, but also higher leverage and slower digital growth. Comparing Nexstar Media Group and Atlanta Braves
  • Neutral Sentiment: A head-to-head survey versus Sycamore Entertainment Group (OTCMKTS:SEGI) highlights Nexstar’s deeper local-TV footprint and higher profit margins, offset by Sycamore’s stronger streaming-and-content diversification. Head-To-Head Survey: Nexstar and Sycamore
  • Negative Sentiment: Multiple outlets report Nexstar unilaterally preempted ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” indefinitely—citing controversial Charlie Kirk comments—without notifying the FCC or other agencies, raising governance and advertiser-risk concerns. Nexstar preempts Jimmy Kimmel unilaterally
  • Negative Sentiment: Deadline also reports that Nexstar and Sinclair, the two largest U.S. station groups, leveraged their influence to push ABC into pulling Kimmel’s show—underscoring strained broadcaster-network relations and potential regulatory scrutiny. Nexstar and Sinclair influence ABC decision
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NXST Media Sentiment

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