NXST
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
NASDAQ: NXST · COMMUNICATION SERVICES · BROADCASTING
$202.93
-0.62% today
Updated 2026-04-29
Market cap
$6.15B
P/E ratio
67.64
P/S ratio
1.24x
EPS (TTM)
$3.00
Dividend yield
3.64%
52W range
$141 – $254
Volume
0.4M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
49
out of 100
Grade: C
Sell
Investment rating
2.0
Growth
F5.3
Quality
C+5.5
Profitability
C+4.7
Valuation
C4/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
1.2
Altman Z-Score
Distress
—
Industry rank
—
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Price targets
Analyst target
$261.25
+28.74%
12-Month target
$89.47
-55.91%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$214.17
Margin of safety
-12.27%
1 Strong Buy5 Buy2 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
X-Ray snapshot
Strengths
+ Free cash flow $136.00M — positive
Risks
- Altman Z 1.23 — distress zone
- Thin margins at 2.20%
- Revenue declining -13.30% QoQ
- 12.27% above intrinsic value
- P/E 67.64x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.21B | $4.93B | $5.41B | $4.95B | $4.95B |
| Net income | $971.00M | $346.00M | $722.00M | $109.00M | $-166.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $3.00 |
| Free cash flow | $1.25B | $850.00M | $1.10B | $743.00M | $136.00M |
| Profit margin | 18.63% | 7.01% | 13.35% | 2.20% | 2.20% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc trades at $202.93. representing a P/E of 67.64x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 49/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 4/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.23, it sits in the distress. TTM revenue stands at $4.95B. with profit margins at 2.20%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $214.17.
Frequently asked questions
What is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's stock price?
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) trades at $202.93.
Is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc overvalued?
Smart Value Score 49/100 (Grade C, Sell). DCF value $214.17.
What is the price target of Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)?
The analyst target price is $261.25, representing +28.7% upside from the current price of $202.93.
What is the intrinsic value of Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)?
Based on our DCF model, intrinsic value is $214.17, a -12.3% margin of safety versus $202.93.
What is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's revenue?
TTM revenue is $4.95B.
Piotroski F-Score?
4/9 — moderate financial health.
Altman Z-Score?
1.23 — distress.
Company info
SectorCOMMUNICATION SERVICES
IndustryBROADCASTING
CountryUSA
ExchangeNASDAQ
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio1.24x
ROE3.83%
Beta0.92
50D MA$217.23
200D MA$204.77
Shares out0.03B
Float0.03B
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Avg volume0.4M
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