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Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST)

NASDAQ · Communication Services · Broadcasting

Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc is a Communication Services company with a market capitalization of $5.87B, a trailing P/E ratio of 36.0, and a dividend yield of 3.94%.

Market Cap
$5.87B
P/E (TTM)
36.0
Forward P/E
5.6
Price/Sales
1.0
Price/Book
2.7
EV/EBITDA
11.6
Dividend Yield
3.94%
Beta
0.90
EPS (TTM)
$5.29
Profit Margin
3.2%
ROE
6.6%
Short % of Float
8.2%
Days to Cover
5.7
52W High
$251.25
52W Low
$154.70

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$4.95B
Gross Profit
$1.93B
Operating Income
$863.00M
Net Income
$109.00M
Free Cash Flow
$743.00M
Total Debt
$6.37B
Cash & Equivalents
$280.00M
Shareholder Equity
$2.06B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026May 7, 2026$6.61$4.39+50.6%
Q4 2025February 26, 2026$4.30$4.01+7.2%
Q3 2025November 6, 2025$1.05$1.83-42.6%
Q2 2025August 7, 2025$3.06$2.95+3.7%
Q1 2025May 8, 2025$3.31$3.00+10.3%
Q4 2024February 27, 2025$5.63$8.02-29.8%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20262,310,7987.41%5.7+6.7%
June 30, 20262,165,5276.95%3.4+19.2%
June 15, 20261,816,2795.83%5.3+7.2%
May 29, 20261,693,6285.43%5.3+0.3%
May 15, 20261,687,6515.42%4.5+14.8%
April 30, 20261,470,0404.85%5.0+3.3%
April 15, 20261,423,2264.69%2.9-3.5%
March 31, 20261,474,8044.86%2.5-18.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc (NXST) has a market capitalization of $5.87B.

What is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's P/E ratio?

Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 36.0. Its forward P/E is 5.6.

Does Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc pays a dividend yielding 3.94%, an annual payout of $3.72 per share.

What sector is NXST in?

Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc is in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Broadcasting industry.

What is Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 2,310,798 NXST shares were sold short, or 7.41% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 5.7. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc reported revenue of $4.95B and net income of $109.00M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.