Companies /Communication Services

Nexstar Media Group Inc

NASDAQ: NXST Broadcasting
$165.57
▼ $1.96 (−1.17%) today
Markets closed · 9:58pm ET
24/7 Rating HOLD
12-Month Price Target
$157.46 −4.9% downside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $165.57
Street consensus $246.75
Ours vs. the Street −36.2%
$149.18Conservative$165.57Current$157.46Our Target$259.43Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$160$200$240Sep 2025Sep 2027Today$259.43$157.46$149.18
$160$200$240Sep 2025Sep 2027Today$259.43$157.46$149.18

Analyst Sentiment

8ANALYSTS
Buy788%
Hold113%
Sell00%
The Bottom Line

Nexstar Media Group is fairly valued at current levels. With our price target of $157.46 suggesting limited downside, the stock appears to be trading near fair value. Consider your portfolio allocation and investment timeline before making a decision.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Mixed bag of growth and value
1.08×
Analyst Consensus
Strong analyst consensus (bullish)
+5.3%
Earnings Growth
Positive earnings momentum
+1.8%
Volatility Adjustment
Average volatility
+0.2%
Price Position
Trading near 52-week high
+1.5%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$180$270$360$450’26’27’28’29’30’31$465.89$168.80$157.13
$180$270$360$450’26’27’28’29’30’31$465.89$168.80$157.13

Prediction History

NXST Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$180$210$240Jul 16Sep 18$235.90$156.53
$180$210$240Jul 16Sep 18$235.90$156.53
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$235.90 $156.53 BUY +50.7%
$240.59 $169.09 BUY +42.3%
$251.07 $176.83 BUY +42.0%
$202.04 $183.32 BUY +10.2%
$203.31 $186.14 BUY +9.2%
$206.64 $189.57 BUY +9.0%
$210.27 $193.78 BUY +8.5%
$210.07 $192.43 BUY +9.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NXST stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects NXST could trade at an average price of $168.15, with a potential range between $126.11 and $210.19. This represents a potential 1.6% return from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is NXST a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates NXST as a HOLD. Near fair value (-4.9%) Among Wall Street analysts, 7 rate it Buy, 1 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell.

What is the NXST stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for NXST, the stock could reach $259.43 over the next 12 months, representing a 56.7% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for NXST stock?

Our conservative scenario for NXST projects a price of $149.18 over the next 12 months (-9.9% from current levels), suggesting relatively limited downside if headwinds materialize. No forecast is a guarantee. Position sizing and time horizon still matter.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →