Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
NXSTCommunication ServicesNASDAQBroadcasting · Last scanned Oct 24, 2026
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Daily timeframeNexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. At a $5.16B market cap, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ranks as a mid-cap company within communication services. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services.
Market Cap
$5.16B
Beta
0.93
P/E (TTM)
30.93
P/E (Fwd)
6.44
EPS (TTM)
$5.41
EPS (Fwd)
$25.98
ROE
7.4%
ROA
5.1%
Cash
$218.0M
Total Debt
$12.09B
Free CF
$800.6M
52W Change
-12.3%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where NXST stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the October 12, 2026 close, NXST finished 12.65% below its 150-day moving average ($184.83) and 16.18% below its 200-day moving average ($192.61). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is NXST overbought or oversold?
At the October 12, 2026 close, NXST's RSI(14) was 39.4, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was positive, so short-term momentum leaned bullish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
On the balance sheet, NXST has $218.0M in cash with $12.09B in obligations. The ability to service this debt comfortably depends on continued operational cash generation. Annual free cash flow of $800.6M supports ongoing capital allocation decisions and provides a cushion against unexpected expenses or downturns. ROE of 7.4% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. An ROA of 5.1% suggests reasonable efficiency in deploying the company's asset base. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $5.21B (2022) to $4.95B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and its sector.