Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXST scores 65.2 on the Conservative profile, blending a fundamental score (80% weight, emphasizing quality and stability (84% of fundamental weight)) with a machine-learning signal (20% weight) trained on 82 features across 30 years of data.
Minor adjustments (-2.6 points) applied. NXST's rank of #190 primarily reflects its factor profile relative to the conservative weight vector.
These features are direct inputs to the machine learning model. The model was trained on these signals alongside 100 features (including 12 momentum/technical indicators) to produce the ML percentile score.
| Stock | Score | P/E | Rev Growth | Margin | Mkt Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXST | 65.2 | 14.4 | 9.6% | 13.4% | $7.0B |
| GOOGL | 82.8 | 28.3 | 15.1% | 32.8% | $3.7T |
| EA | 75.1 | 75.1 | -1.3% | 15.0% | $50.2B |
| MTCH | 74.5 | 12.8 | 3.4% | 15.8% | $7.3B |
| META | 72.0 | 27.2 | 22.2% | 30.1% | $1.6T |
| TIGO | 69.8 | 10.1 | 2.5% | 4.4% | $11.0B |
| BZ | 65.5 | 21.9 | 23.6% | 21.5% | $8.1B |
| SIRI | 63.6 | 9.5 | -1.6% | 9.4% | $7.2B |
| CMCSA | 63.6 | 5.9 | -0.0% | 16.2% | $115.0B |
| JOYY | 60.9 | 1.9 | -1.3% | 83.2% | $3.3B |
| EVER | 60.6 | 10.4 | 73.7% | 8.4% | $566M |
| NFLX | 59.6 | 30.4 | 15.9% | 24.3% | $326.1B |
| TMUS | 59.3 | 22.6 | 8.5% | 12.4% | $245.5B |
| NWS | 56.7 | 12.6 | 2.4% | 12.2% | $14.7B |
| WMG | 56.4 | 51.7 | 4.4% | 5.4% | $15.4B |
| VEON | 56.1 | 6.0 | 8.3% | 15.2% | $3.9B |
| Sector Average | 43.5 | 120.6 | 15.8% | -116.3% | — |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a television broadcasting and digital media company, focuses on the acquisition, development, and operation of television stations and interactive community websites and digital media services in the United States. The company offers free programming to television viewing audiences. As of December 31, 2020, it provided sales, programming, and other services through various local service agreements to 37 power television stations owned by independent third parties; and owned, operated, programmed, or provided sales and other services to 198 television stations. The company also offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites and mobile applications, as well as owns WGN America, a national general entertainment cable network. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
Stock is in an uptrend above the 200-day moving average. This is the stage where institutional accumulation typically occurs. The 50-day SMA provides support.
| Metric | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q4 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.5B |
| Gross Profit | $446M | $672M | $683M | $929M |
| Operating Income | $175M | $213M | $220M | $417M |
| Net Income | $70M | $97M | $108M | $242M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.14 | $3.06 | $3.37 | $7.56 |
| Gross Margin | 37.2% | 54.7% | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Operating Margin | 14.6% | 17.3% | 17.8% | 28.0% |
| Net Margin | 5.8% | 7.9% | 8.8% | 16.3% |
| Year | Low | High | Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $130.60 | $171.16 | 26.9% | Moderate |
| 2022 | $148.10 | $204.62 | 32% | Moderate |
| 2023 | $132.30 | $217.76 | 48.8% | Wide |
| 2024 | $147.25 | $191.86 | 26.3% | Moderate |
| 2025 | $141.66 | $223.36 | 44.8% | Wide |
Scores are generated by a multi-stage ML pipeline combining fundamental analysis, ensemble predictions, and structural risk signals. All data is for research purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.