NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) Stock
NXST has an Alpha Score of 35 out of 100 (poor), computed on Oct 31, 2026 from 3 of 4 sub-scores. 1 member of Congress disclosed 5 trades in NXST since 2019: 3 purchases and 2 sales, most recently Susie Lee (sale, Apr 3, 2020). 5 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported NXST in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Millennium Management's at $45.77M. Company insiders reported 0 open-market buys and 4 sales on SEC Form 4 in the 90 days to Nov 3, 2026. Its trailing P/E ratio is 27.0 and its net margin 3.2% (key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026).
What is NXST's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 35 reflects weak overall profile with weak momentum, moderate value, poor quality. Based on 3 of 4 signals – score is capped at 90 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 3 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Oct 31, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST)?
Most recent: Susie Lee (sale, Apr 3, 2020); records start Sep 4, 2019.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2020-04-03 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2020-01-24 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2019-09-27 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2019-09-05 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Susie Lee D-NV · House | 2019-09-04 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 2, 2026.
See all NXST political trades →Which hedge funds own NXST?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 256K | $45.77M | +0% |
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 196K | $35.04M | +11892% |
| Point72 Steve Cohen | 146K | $26.00M | -5% |
| Marshall Wace | 33K | $5.91M | -28% |
| Bridgewater Associates Ray Dalio | 8K | $1.41M | NEW |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →Are NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. insiders buying or selling?
SEC Form 4 filings| Date | Insider | Role | Type | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 26 | Alford Andrew | President, Broadcasting | SELL | 2.8K | $468K |
| Aug 24, 26 | Biard Michael | President & COO | SELL | 2.5K | $458K |
| Aug 24, 26 | Aulestia Bernadette S. | Director | SELL | 300 | $56K |
| Aug 14, 26 | Zimmer Dana | See Remarks | SELL | 4.0K | $751K |
SEC Form 4 filings as of Nov 3, 2026
See cluster-buy signals across all tickers →What are NXST's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Oct 22, 2026
How does NXST's valuation compare with the Communication Services sector?
| Metric | NXST | Communication Services median | Companies in median |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E ratio | 27.0 | 17.6 | 53 |
| Net margin | 3.20% | 8.78% | 64 |
| Return on equity | 8.56% | 11.47% | 66 |
| Dividend yield (payers) | 3.60% | 3.45% | 26 |
Medians over the Communication Services stocks whose key statistics were refreshed in the last 35 days (newest Nov 4, 2026). P/E excludes loss-making companies.
NXST price chart
Powered by TradingViewWhat does NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. do?
Nexstar Media Group Inc. is a diversified media company that operates America's largest local television broadcasting group, owning or partnering with more than 200 stations across 116 U.S. markets and reaching approximately 220 million people. The company produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment content through television and digital platforms, generating over 317,000 hours of programming annually. Nexstar's portfolio includes majority ownership of The CW, America's fifth major broadcast network, as well as NewsNation, a national news network. The company also operates popular entertainment multicast networks, maintains a significant stake in TV Food Network, and owns digital properties including The Hill and local television station websites. Through its television stations and digital platforms, Nexstar serves as a key distributor of broadcast content across the United States, leveraging the scale and reach of its network to provide advertising solutions and content to consumers and advertisers.