PortfoliosLab logo
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Financials

Company Info

ISIN

US65336K1034

CUSIP

65336K103

Industry

Broadcasting

IPO Date

Nov 24, 2003

Highlights

Market Cap

$4.98B

EPS (TTM)

$19.62

PE Ratio

8.40

PEG Ratio

8.91

Total Revenue (TTM)

$5.36B

Gross Profit (TTM)

$3.48B

EBITDA (TTM)

$1.68B

Year Range

$141.66 - $187.60

Target Price

$197.65

Short %

7.31%

Short Ratio

2.86

Share Price Chart


Loading data...

Compare to other instruments

Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.


Performance

Performance Chart


Loading data...

Returns By Period

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) returned 5.65% year-to-date (YTD) and -1.12% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NXST delivered an annualized return of 14.48%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.46%.


NXST

YTD

5.65%

1M

7.77%

6M

1.55%

1Y

-1.12%

5Y*

19.83%

10Y*

14.48%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

-3.77%

1M

7.44%

6M

-5.60%

1Y

8.37%

5Y*

14.12%

10Y*

10.46%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of NXST, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025-3.01%11.75%5.95%-16.49%10.16%5.65%
202413.37%-5.49%3.68%-7.10%4.57%0.19%11.31%-6.56%-3.24%6.39%-2.03%-7.40%5.04%
202316.99%-8.60%-7.12%0.46%-12.25%10.36%12.11%-12.14%-11.93%-2.29%2.26%10.44%-7.52%
20229.54%12.45%1.85%-15.95%11.22%-7.04%15.65%2.03%-12.79%2.67%11.29%-7.67%18.37%
20214.10%21.69%2.09%4.97%3.55%-2.65%-0.55%2.30%1.48%-1.34%0.13%0.99%40.95%
20203.33%-4.67%-49.79%21.32%19.92%0.46%4.73%10.25%-6.33%-8.37%28.61%3.74%-4.42%
20196.14%17.71%10.89%8.01%-14.08%0.85%0.76%-2.37%3.46%-4.91%11.22%8.86%51.93%
2018-3.96%-4.38%-6.93%-6.39%7.13%10.71%1.43%10.68%-0.73%-8.00%10.87%-4.84%2.65%
20173.32%5.92%1.74%-1.64%-16.71%4.55%9.36%-7.51%3.49%2.41%6.93%15.17%25.89%
2016-22.98%-0.51%-0.92%15.95%4.15%-10.60%6.24%4.79%9.47%-15.44%22.84%6.12%10.11%
2015-3.66%9.69%4.93%2.17%-2.35%-1.56%2.43%-18.68%1.87%12.42%10.44%0.19%14.94%
2014-13.78%-10.86%-12.09%6.21%17.01%11.08%-9.73%-1.72%-11.44%11.63%14.11%0.94%-5.77%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of NXST is 51, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of NXST is 5151
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of NXST is 4646
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of NXST is 4848
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of NXST is 4848
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of NXST is 5858
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of NXST is 5555
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Sharpe ratios as of May 11, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.12
  • 5-Year: 0.53
  • 10-Year: 0.36
  • All Time: 0.23

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


Loading data...

Dividends

Dividend History

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. provided a 3.18% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $5.24 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 11 consecutive years.


1.00%1.50%2.00%2.50%3.00%3.50%4.00%4.50%$0.00$1.00$2.00$3.00$4.00$5.00$6.00$7.0020142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20242023202220212020201920182017201620152014
Dividend$5.24$6.76$5.40$3.60$2.80$2.24$1.80$1.50$1.20$0.96$0.76$0.60

Dividend yield

3.18%4.28%3.44%2.06%1.85%2.05%1.54%1.91%1.53%1.52%1.29%1.16%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nexstar Media Group, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2025$0.00$1.86$0.00$0.00$0.00$1.86
2024$0.00$1.69$0.00$0.00$1.69$0.00$0.00$1.69$0.00$0.00$1.69$0.00$6.76
2023$0.00$1.35$0.00$0.00$1.35$0.00$0.00$1.35$0.00$0.00$1.35$0.00$5.40
2022$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$0.00$0.90$0.00$3.60
2021$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$0.00$0.70$0.00$2.80
2020$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.56$0.00$0.00$0.56$0.00$2.24
2019$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$0.00$0.45$0.00$1.80
2018$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$0.00$0.38$0.00$1.50
2017$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$1.20
2016$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.96
2015$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.76
2014$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.60

Dividend Yield & Payout


Dividend Yield

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a dividend yield of 3.18%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market.

Payout Ratio

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a payout ratio of 39.99%, which is quite average when compared to the overall market. This suggests that Nexstar Media Group, Inc. strikes a balance between reinvesting profits for growth and paying dividends to shareholders.

Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


Loading data...

Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nexstar Media Group, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was 96.66%, occurring on Oct 27, 2008. Recovery took 1076 trading sessions.

The current Nexstar Media Group, Inc. drawdown is 15.57%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-96.66%May 24, 2007361Oct 27, 20081076Feb 6, 20131437
-75.68%Jan 15, 2004692Oct 23, 2006144May 22, 2007836
-64.56%Jan 21, 202044Mar 23, 2020220Feb 4, 2021264
-40.64%Nov 23, 201555Feb 11, 2016192Nov 14, 2016247
-40.42%Dec 31, 201353Mar 18, 2014238Feb 26, 2015291

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


Loading data...

Financials

Financial Performance

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.


Annual
Quarterly

0.0

Earnings Per Share

The chart presents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) performance of Nexstar Media Group, Inc., comparing actual results with analytics estimates. The company has exceeded analyst expectations for EPS in the past quarter, achieving a 10.3% positive surprise.


0.002.004.006.008.0020212022202320242025
3.31
3.00
Actual
Estimate

Valuation

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.


PE Ratio

The chart displays the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio for NXST, comparing it with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, NXST has a P/E ratio of 8.4. This P/E ratio is considered low compared to industry peers, which may suggest that the stock is undervalued or that the company has weaker growth prospects.

PEG Ratio

The chart shows the Price/Earnings to Growth (PEG) ratio for NXST compared to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. NXST currently has a PEG ratio of 8.9. This PEG ratio is higher than the industry average, which may suggest the stock is overvalued relative to its expected earnings growth.

PS Ratio

This chart shows the Price-to-Sales (P/S) ratio for NXST relative to other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, NXST has a P/S ratio of 0.9. This P/S ratio falls within the average range for the industry, suggesting the stock is fairly valued based on its revenue.

PB Ratio

The chart illustrates the Price-to-Book (P/B) ratio for NXST in comparison with other companies in the Broadcasting industry. Currently, NXST has a P/B value of 2.1. This P/B ratio is higher than most companies in the industry. It may suggest the stock is overvalued or that investors expect the company to generate high returns on its assets.

Income Statement



TTM
Revenue

Total Revenue

Cost Of Revenue

Gross Profit

Operating Expenses

Selling, General & Admin Expenses

R&D Expenses

Depreciation And Amortization

Total Operating Expenses

Income

Income Before Tax

Operating Income

EBITDA

EBIT

Earnings From Continuing Operations

Net Income

Income Tax Expense

Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses)

Extraordinary Items

Discontinued Operations

Effect Of Accounting Charges

Non Recurring

Minority Interest

Other Items

Interest Income

Interest Expense

Net Interest Income

Values in undefined except per share items