Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Nexstar Media Group Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is NXST's P/E ratio?

Nexstar Media Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.0.

When does NXST report earnings?

Nexstar Media Group's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $17.86.

What is the NXST price target?

The median analyst price target from 8 analysts is $249.50, with a range of $205.00 – $290.00.

Is NXST Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Nexstar Media Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Does NXST pay a dividend?

Yes — Nexstar Media Group's dividend yield is 3.9%.

Nama Insights

Nexstar Media Group (NXST)

Communication Services · Broadcasting · NASDAQ

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) is a Communication Services company in the Broadcasting industry. It has a market capitalization of $5.85B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.0 and a free-cash-flow yield of 12.7%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 8.5% and free cash flow per share fell 28.2%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Hold, 4.4 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the lagging band of its market.

AI scorecard

Hold · 4.4/10

The sections balance. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Lagging · -16.5% over 12 months ex. last

Second-worst fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Not Shariah Compliant

At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.

Off its high

-25.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$5.85B
Trailing P/E	7.0
Price / book	2.6
Price / sales	1.0
FCF yield	12.7%
Dividend yield	3.9%
Gross margin	54.6%
Operating margin	18.0%
Net margin	3.2%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-8.5%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-1.7%
EPS growth (YoY)	-20.6%
FCF/share growth (YoY)	-28.2%
Beta	0.9
Exchange	NASDAQ
Sector	Communication Services
Industry	Broadcasting

NXST earnings

Next report: Feb 25, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $17.86). Beat the EPS estimate in 2 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 5, 2026	$9.91	$11.87	-16.5%	—
Q2 2026	Aug 6, 2026	$4.98	$7.47	-33.3%	$1.99B
Q1 2026	May 7, 2026	$6.61	$4.39	+50.6%	$1.40B
Q4 2025	Feb 26, 2026	$5.48	$3.55	+54.4%	$1.29B

NXST analyst price target

Median target $249.50 from 8 analysts, ranging $205.00 – $290.00.

Broadcasting peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
NMAX	Newsmax	$1.05B	—
SBGI	Sinclair	$1.02B	17.5

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NXST FAQ

Is NXST a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Nexstar Media Group Hold (4.4 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is NXST's P/E ratio?: Nexstar Media Group trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 7.0.
When does NXST report earnings?: Nexstar Media Group's next scheduled report is on Feb 25, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $17.86.
What is the NXST price target?: The median analyst price target from 8 analysts is $249.50, with a range of $205.00 – $290.00.
Is NXST Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Nexstar Media Group as Not Shariah Compliant. At least one of the three ratios or the industry test failed.
Does NXST pay a dividend?: Yes — Nexstar Media Group's dividend yield is 3.9%.