Nexstar Media Group, Inc (NXST) Stock Chart
NXST price chart
Daily prices adjusted for splits and dividends. 1D and 5D show delayed intraday prices. Markers: E earnings, D dividend, S split.
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About the NXST chart
Nexstar Media (NXST) closed at $164.59 on October 16, 2026, down 16.7% so far this year. The stock is trading 14.1% below its 200-day moving average of $191.70, which technical analysts usually read as a long-term downtrend. Over the past year NXST returned −9.8% including dividends, behind the S&P 500 (+16.8%).
This page charts the full trading history of Nexstar Media Group, Inc stock. Daily prices come from EODHD and are adjusted for stock splits and dividends, so returns over long periods are comparable. For the latest quote, company profile, earnings and news, see the NXST stock overview.
NXST chart FAQ
What is Nexstar Media's all-time high stock price?
The highest closing price for NXST was $253.64 on March 5, 2026 (adjusted for stock splits). As of the October 16, 2026 close it traded 35.1% below that level.
What is the 52-week range of NXST stock?
Over the 52 weeks to October 16, 2026, NXST traded between an intraday low of $153.17 on October 5, 2026 and an intraday high of $254.30 on February 9, 2026.
Is NXST above its 200-day moving average?
No. On October 16, 2026 NXST closed at $164.59, 14.1% below its 200-day simple moving average of $191.70. The 50-day average was $171.83.
How has NXST stock performed compared with the S&P 500?
Including reinvested dividends, NXST returned −9.8% over the past year, compared with +16.8% for the S&P 500 (SPY). Over five years the figures were +29.2% and +83.0%.
Does Nexstar Media pay a dividend?
Yes. Nexstar Media paid $7.44 per share in dividends over the past 12 months (4 payments), a yield of about 4.52% at the latest close. The most recent dividend of $1.86 per share had an ex-dividend date of August 14, 2026.
How do I read the NXST chart?
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