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Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
07/10/2025: NXST (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $197.46
1 Year Target Price $197.46
| 6 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -41.7% | Avg. Invested days 21 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 07/10/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 5.58B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 9.43 | 1Y Target Price 197.46 |
Price to earnings Ratio 9.43 | 1Y Target Price 197.46 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.03 | 52 Weeks Range 140.17 - 186.41 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 140.17 - 186.41 | Updated Date 07/10/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.30% | Basic EPS (TTM) 19.62 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 12.23% | Operating Margin (TTM) 18.48% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.77% | Return on Equity (TTM) 26.67% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 9.43 | Forward PE 13.64 | Enterprise Value 11812605163 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.04 |
Enterprise Value 11812605163 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.04 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.21 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.57 | Shares Outstanding 30148900 | Shares Floating 28105987 |
Shares Outstanding 30148900 | Shares Floating 28105987 | ||
Percent Insiders 6.74 | Percent Institutions 100.12 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 by Perry Sook. It has grown through acquisitions, becoming one of the largest television broadcasting companies in the US. Significant milestones include acquiring Tribune Media in 2019 and expanding its digital media presence.
Core Business Areas
- Broadcasting: Owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to television stations. It generates revenue through advertising sales, retransmission fees, and digital operations.
- Digital: Operates websites and digital platforms affiliated with its television stations, generating revenue through online advertising.
- Political Advertising: Advertising Revenue derived from political races.
Leadership and Structure
Perry Sook is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The company has a standard corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various operational divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Local News Programming: Nexstar stations produce and broadcast local news, attracting viewers and advertisers. Competitors include Sinclair Broadcast Group, Hearst Television, and other local broadcasters. Revenue from Local News Programming and political advertisments contribute significantly to revenue.
- Network Affiliations: Nexstar stations are affiliated with major networks like CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox, providing programming and generating revenue from advertising. Competitors include TEGNA and Gray Television.
- Retransmission Fees: Nexstar receives fees from cable and satellite providers for the right to retransmit its broadcast signals. The number of subscribers determines revenue in this market.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The broadcast television industry is evolving, facing challenges from cord-cutting and the rise of streaming services. Consolidation is common, with larger companies acquiring smaller stations to gain scale. Political advertising is a cyclical revenue source.
Positioning
Nexstar is a leading player in the broadcast television industry, with a large portfolio of stations across the US. Its competitive advantages include its scale, local news expertise, and strong network affiliations.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The estimated total addressable market is in the billions of USD, encompassing advertising revenue, retransmission fees, and digital revenue streams. Nexstar is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its extensive station portfolio and diversified revenue sources.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Large portfolio of television stations
- Strong local news presence
- Diversified revenue streams (advertising, retransmission fees, digital)
- Experienced management team
- Relationship with Main Networks
Weaknesses
- Dependence on advertising revenue, which can be cyclical
- Exposure to cord-cutting and declining viewership
- High debt levels from acquisitions
- Vulnerability to cyberattacks
- Dependence on political advertising for revenue
Opportunities
- Expanding digital media offerings
- Acquiring additional television stations
- Increasing retransmission fees
- Leveraging local news expertise for new revenue streams
- Growth in connected TV advertising
Threats
- Continued cord-cutting
- Increased competition from streaming services
- Economic downturn impacting advertising revenue
- Changes in regulations affecting retransmission fees
- Cybersecurity risks
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- TEGNA Inc. (TGNA)
- Gray Television, Inc. (GTN)
- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (SBGI)
Competitive Landscape
Nexstar benefits from its large scale and strong local news presence. It competes with other broadcast groups for advertising revenue and retransmission fees. The competitive landscape is consolidating, with larger companies gaining market share.
Major Acquisitions
Tribune Media
- Year: 2019
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 7200
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Nexstar's station portfolio and strengthened its competitive position in key markets.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Nexstar has grown significantly through acquisitions, expanding its station portfolio and revenue base.
Future Projections: Analyst projections anticipate continued growth in revenue and earnings, driven by digital initiatives and retransmission fee negotiations. However, cord-cutting and economic conditions remain key uncertainties.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding its digital offerings, investing in local news programming, and negotiating favorable retransmission agreements.
Summary
Nexstar is a large broadcasting company leveraging local news and network affiliations. Strong retransmission fees are beneficial. Economic conditions and cord-cutting pose challenges. Strategic initiatives around digital will determine future success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Reports
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and based on publicly available information. Financial data is not real-time and requires API access for accurate updates.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquaters Irving, TX, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2003-11-24 | Founder, Chairman & CEO Mr. Perry A. Sook | ||
Sector Communication Services | Industry Broadcasting | Full time employees 11773 | Website https://www.nexstar.tv |
Full time employees 11773 | Website https://www.nexstar.tv | ||
Nexstar 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. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks. Further, its digital assets include local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported television channels from The CW and The Hill, BestReviews, and advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in the digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. 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.
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