Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Stock Forecast & Analyst Price Target
Wall Street consensus, 12-month price targets, model projections, and EPS/revenue estimates — from analyst data and price history.
nxst · stock forecast · 24 analysts (3M) · FMP · updated Jun 8, 2026
Analyst Rating & Consensus
Based on 24 Wall Street analysts in the past 3 months
Buy
24 analysts
consensus
Rating Breakdown
12-Month Price Target
High
$250
Consensus
$250
+40.8% upside
Low
$250
Median: $250 · Last Close: $177.54
12-Month Price Target Forecast
Historical closing prices + analyst 12-month price target forecast cone
Short-Term Price Prediction
BearAlgorithmically generated · Updated daily
| Date | Predicted Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 | $172.09 | ↓ 3.07% |
1-day model range: $171.32–$172.86. Peak: $172.86 (-3.07%).
Long-Term Stock Price Prediction
Annual stock price forecast · 2027 / 2028 / 2029 / 2030 / 2031
| Year | Avg Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $190 | +6.9% |
| 2028 | $198 | +11.3% |
| 2029 | $203 | +14.1% |
| 2030 | $206 | +15.8% |
| 2031 | — | +16.8% |
Stock Forecast Based on Technical Analysis
14 TA signals (SMA×6 + EMA×6 + RSI + MACD) · EEAT method transparency
Market Sentiment
BEARISH
Based on 14 technical indicators
Refreshes daily from EOD close
Moving Averages · NXST · Jun 8, 2026
Latest Analyst Ratings & Upgrades
| Date | Brokerage | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-04-28 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-04-10 | Citigroup | Upgrade ↑ | Neutral→Buy |
| 2026-04-06 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-03-23 | Deutsche Bank | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-03-03 | Barrington Research | Maintains | Outperform→Outperform |
| 2026-03-02 | Citigroup | Maintains | Neutral→Neutral |
| 2026-02-27 | Guggenheim | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
| 2026-02-27 | Wells Fargo | Maintains | Overweight→Overweight |
| 2026-02-27 | Benchmark | Maintains | Buy→Buy |
Wall Street analysts have recently issued updated ratings on Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) stock. Of the recent 134 rating actions, 14 were upgrades and 7 were downgrades. 24 analysts currently cover NXST.
Analyst Recommendation Trends
NXST analyst recommendation trends show decreasing buy-side sentiment over the past 6 months. Buy rating actions changed from 6 to 1 per month.
Financial Forecast: EPS & Revenue Estimates
Revenue This Year
$4.9B
↓ 36.0% YoY
Revenue Next Year
$7.8B
↑ 59.2% YoY
EPS This Year
$12.85
EPS Next Year
$33.65
↑ 161.8% YoY
EPS ForecastReported vs Estimated
Analysts forecast NXST EPS of $12.85 for the current fiscal year, based on estimates from 2 analysts. The NXST revenue forecast is $4.9B for the current year. These are analyst consensus estimates via FMP / S&P Global.
About Forecast & Price Prediction
The NXST stock forecast is supported by two independent data sources: analyst consensus ratings from 24 Wall Street analysts (S&P Global / FMP), and technical analysis calculated from historical EOD price data. The consensus NXST price target is $250.00 (+40.8% upside), with an analyst consensus of Buy.
The NXST short-term stock prediction for tomorrow is $172.09 (-3.07%). The NXST stock price prediction for 2027 estimates an average of $190. The NXST stock prediction for 2030 projects a range of $198–$213.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. trades on NASDAQ under the ticker NXST. The NXST stock outlook for 2027 is broadly positive, supported by a Buy consensus among 92% of covering analysts.
Frequently asked questions
NXST forecast · 8 questionsAccording to 24 Wall Street analysts, the average 12-month NXST price target is $250.00, with a high forecast of $250.00 and a low of $250.00. The median price target is shown in the chart above when available. This implies +40.8% potential upside from the current price of $177.54.
· Analyst data: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · S&P Global Market Intelligence · Technical analysis: FMP /historical-price-eod/light · Updated: Hourly (analyst) · Daily (technical)
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