Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST)

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) is down 17.8% since the beginning of the year. At $164 per share, NXST is trading 35.5% below its 52-week high of $254. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of NXST shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,315.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) has returned -17.81% so far this year and -1.04% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, NXST has achieved an annualized return of 16.32%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 25, 2003, NXST's average daily return is +0.12%, while the average monthly return is +2.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.1 years.

Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Aug 2009 with a return of +275.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -49.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 8 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, NXST closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 24, 2009 with a return of +43.8%, while the worst single day was Dec 4, 2008 at -26.9%.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 20.25%, beta of 1.15, and R2 of 0.13 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 25, 2003.

• This stock captured 217.15% of S&P 500 Index gains and 166.89% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R2 of 0.13 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

NXST ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% of stocks on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. provided a 4.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.44 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 12 consecutive years.

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.

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.

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 34.72%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

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.

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.