Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
NASDAQ: NXST · Real-Time Price · USD
210.04
+7.99 (3.95%)
At close: Aug 13, 2025, 4:00 PM
210.12
+0.08 (0.04%)
After-hours: Aug 13, 2025, 6:30 PM EDT
Nexstar Media Group Stock Forecast
Stock Price Forecast
According to 7 professional analysts, the 12-month price target for Nexstar Media Group stock ranges from a low of $200 to a high of $250. The average analyst price target of $217.14 forecasts a 3.38% increase in the stock price over the next year.
Price Target: $217.14 (+3.38%)
Analyst Consensus: Strong Buy
Analyst Ratings
The average analyst rating for Nexstar Media Group stock is "Strong Buy". This means that analysts believe this stock is likely to perform very well in the near future and significantly outperform the market.
Recommendation Trends
| Rating | Mar '25 | Apr '25 | May '25 | Jun '25 | Jul '25 | Aug '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Buy | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Latest Forecasts
| Analyst | Firm | Rating | Rating | Action | Price Target | Upside | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington Research | Barrington Research | Buy Maintains $200 → $225 | Buy | Maintains | $200 → $225 | +7.12% | Aug 11, 2025 |
| Wells Fargo | Wells Fargo | Buy Maintains $206 → $250 | Buy | Maintains | $206 → $250 | +19.02% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Benchmark | Benchmark | Strong Buy Maintains $220 → $225 | Strong Buy | Maintains | $220 → $225 | +7.12% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Barrington Research | Barrington Research | Buy Maintains $200 | Buy | Maintains | $200 | -4.78% | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Barrington Research | Barrington Research | Buy Maintains $200 | Buy | Maintains | $200 | -4.78% | May 13, 2025 |
Financial Forecast
Revenue This Year
5.03B
from 5.41B
Decreased by -6.95%
Revenue Next Year
5.54B
from 5.03B
Increased by 10.12%
EPS This Year
13.43
from 21.41
Decreased by -37.25%
EPS Next Year
26.79
from 13.43
Increased by 99.44%
Historical EPS numbers are GAAP, while forecasted numbers may be non-GAAP.
Revenue Forecast
| Revenue | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 5.2B | 5.8B | 5.6B | ||
| Avg | 5.0B | 5.5B | 5.2B | ||
| Low | 4.8B | 5.2B | 4.7B |
Revenue Growth
| Revenue Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | -2.9% | 15.6% | 0.4% | ||
| Avg | -7.0% | 10.1% | -6.3% | ||
| Low | -11.6% | 3.1% | -14.5% |
EPS Forecast
| EPS | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | 15.39 | 32.50 | 24.00 | ||
| Avg | 13.43 | 26.79 | 19.05 | ||
| Low | 8.60 | 18.86 | 12.85 |
EPS Growth
| EPS Growth | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | -28.1% | 141.9% | -10.4% | ||
| Avg | -37.3% | 99.4% | -28.9% | ||
| Low | -59.8% | 40.4% | -52.0% |
Sources: Price targets and analyst ratings provided by Benzinga. Revenue and EPS forecast data provided by Finnhub. The data is sourced from Wall Street analysts. Data disclaimer.