Nexstar Media Group, Inc (NXST) Stock Forecast
NXST analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.75 / 5 from 8 analysts
- Price target
- $246.75 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +49.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $8.16
- 52-week range
- $154.70 – $253.64
NXST analyst ratings
8 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
NXST price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
NXST earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $11.87 | $11.87 | $11.87 | $1.05 | +1,033.9% | 1 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $35.06 | $31.63 | $39.12 | $12.25 | +186.2% | 3 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $25.98 | $18.18 | $37.38 | $35.06 | −25.9% | 3 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
NXST revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.07B | $2.04B | $2.11B | +73.1% | 7 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $7.80B | $7.75B | $7.87B | +57.6% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $7.59B | $7.38B | $7.82B | −2.7% | 8 |
NXST EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
NXST revenue: reported and forecast
NXST EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $8.83 | $9.41 | $9.41 | $9.41 | $11.87 | +34.4% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $34.19 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $33.50 | $35.06 | +2.6% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $24.20 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $23.30 | $25.98 | +7.4% | 0 up · 3 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
NXST earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; NXST beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from NXST
8 analysts cover Nexstar Media; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.75 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $246.75, 49.9% above the latest close of $164.59. Analysts expect earnings of $35.06 per share for 2026, +186.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $25.98 per share on revenue of $7.6 billion. Nexstar Media beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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NXST forecast FAQ
What is Nexstar Media's price target?
The average analyst price target for Nexstar Media is $246.75, 49.9% above the latest close of $164.59.
Is Nexstar Media a buy, hold or sell?
Of 8 analysts covering Nexstar Media, 6 rate it a strong buy, 2 a buy, 0 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Nexstar Media's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $35.06 per share for 2026 (range $31.63 to $39.12); for 2027 the estimate is $25.98.
What is Nexstar Media's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $7.8 billion, growth of 57.6%; for 2027 it is $7.6 billion.
When does Nexstar Media report earnings?
Nexstar Media is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $8.16.
Does Nexstar Media usually beat earnings estimates?
Nexstar Media reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.