Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) is expected to announce its Q4 2025 results before the market opens on Thursday, February 26th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $4.01 per share and revenue of $1.2499 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q4 2025 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Nexstar Media Group Trading Up 2.0%

Shares of NASDAQ:NXST opened at $238.07 on Thursday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $213.19 and a two-hundred day moving average of $202.62. The company has a quick ratio of 1.87, a current ratio of 1.87 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.76. Nexstar Media Group has a 12-month low of $141.66 and a 12-month high of $254.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.22 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.91 and a beta of 0.85.

Nexstar Media Group Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 27th. Investors of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of $1.86 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th. This represents a $7.44 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.1%. Nexstar Media Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 46.13%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have weighed in on NXST. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Nexstar Media Group in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Citigroup lowered their price target on Nexstar Media Group from $218.00 to $204.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Nexstar Media Group from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, February 10th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Nexstar Media Group has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $225.50.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Nexstar Media Group

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Measured Wealth Private Client Group LLC bought a new stake in Nexstar Media Group during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Danske Bank A S acquired a new position in shares of Nexstar Media Group during the third quarter worth approximately $59,000. State of Wyoming bought a new stake in shares of Nexstar Media Group in the second quarter valued at approximately $54,000. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Nexstar Media Group by 216.1% in the third quarter. CIBC Private Wealth Group LLC now owns 392 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 268 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Inspire Investing LLC acquired a new position in Nexstar Media Group during the 4th quarter valued at $110,000. 95.30% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Nexstar Media Group Company Profile

Nexstar Media Group, Inc is a diversified American media company engaged primarily in the ownership, operation and strategic affiliation of local television stations, digital platforms and cable networks. The company provides a range of broadcast content, including local news, sports coverage, entertainment programming and syndicated shows, reaching audiences in more than 100 television markets across the United States.

Founded in 1996 by entrepreneur Perry Sook and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar has built its presence through organic growth and a series of high-profile acquisitions.