NXST Stock: Price, Earnings History and SEC Filings
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) last traded at $171.44, up 0.79% on the latest session and up 6.1% over the past month. In its most recent reported quarter (Jun 2026) earnings per share were $3.61 against an analyst estimate of $6.54, a miss of 44.8%.
Price data from Yahoo Finance, as of Oct 30, 2026. May be delayed.
NXST earnings history
| Quarter | Reported | EPS | Estimate | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Aug 6, 2026 | $3.61 | $6.54 | -44.80% |
| Mar 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $6.15 | $4.78 | +28.66% |
| Dec 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 | $4.30 | $4.01 | +7.23% |
| Sep 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | $2.14 | $2.62 | -18.32% |
NXST beat the analyst EPS estimate in 2 of its last 4 reported quarters. Source: Nasdaq.
How NXST reacts to earnings
Across its last 8 earnings releases, NXST moved 4.1% on average the next session, in either direction. It rose after 4 of 8 reports.
| Report date | Released | Next-session move |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Before open | -1.08% |
| 2026-05-07 | Before open | -1.36% |
| 2026-02-26 | Before open | +5.86% |
| 2025-11-06 | Before open | -3.58% |
| 2025-08-07 | Before open | -1.32% |
| 2025-05-08 | Before open | +5.40% |
| 2025-02-27 | Before open | +11.10% |
| 2024-11-07 | Before open | +2.86% |
Based on the dates of earnings-release 8-K filings (SEC EDGAR) and daily closing prices (Yahoo Finance). Past reactions do not predict future ones.
NXST financial history
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Net income | Free cash flow | Net margin | Diluted EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4.9B | $109M | $743M | 2.2% | $3.00 |
| 2024 | $5.4B | $722M | $1.1B | 13.4% | $21.41 |
| 2023 | $4.9B | $346M | $850M | 7.0% | $9.64 |
| 2022 | $5.2B | $971M | $1.2B | 18.6% | $24.16 |
| 2021 | $4.6B | $834M | $1.1B | 17.9% | $18.98 |
| 2020 | $4.5B | $812M | $1.0B | 18.0% | $17.37 |
| 2019 | $3.0B | $230M | $220M | 7.6% | $4.80 |
| 2018 | $2.8B | $389M | $631M | 14.1% | $8.21 |
Source: annual figures from 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. The year shown is the calendar year the fiscal year ended. Free cash flow is operating cash flow minus capital spending.
Latest SEC filings for NXST
- 8-K · Oct 30, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- 10-Q · Aug 7, 2026
- 8-K · Aug 6, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Aug 3, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · Jun 16, 2026Shareholder vote, Regulation FD disclosure
- 10-Q · May 8, 2026
- 8-K · May 7, 2026Results of operations, Financial statements and exhibits
- 8-K · May 1, 2026Other events, Financial statements and exhibits
- DEF 14A · Apr 30, 2026
- 8-K · Apr 2, 2026Material agreement, New financial obligation, Financial statements and exhibits
Insider filing activity
NXST insiders filed 4 Form 4 reports in the last 90 days. A Form 4 is how directors and executives disclose purchases, sales and grants of company stock. See the individual filings on SEC EDGAR. Many Form 4 filings are routine, such as scheduled sales or option exercises, so check each filing before drawing a conclusion.
Source: SEC EDGAR.
NXST news
- How Did Fox Stock Leave Its Industry Behind?Oct 31, 2026 · trefis.com
- Nexstar Media Group IncOct 30, 2026 · 247wallst.com
- Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per ShareOct 30, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- Nexstar Media and Mission Broadcasting to Bring Texas State Football Championships to Fans Across the StateOct 29, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- TEGNA Taps Brian Gregory to lead North Carolina Stations WCNC and WFMYOct 28, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- TEGNA Recruits Seasoned Television Executive Mellynda Hartel to Lead Florida StationsOct 26, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
- TEGNA and Houston Comets Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on KHOU and KTBUOct 22, 2026 · finance.yahoo.com
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is a US-listed public company on Nasdaq. The SEC classifies its business as Television Broadcasting Stations. It is incorporated in DE. Its fiscal year ends in December.