News Sentiment

NXST sentiment intelligence

Nexstar Broadcasting Group Inc news scored across direct company coverage, industry context, sector read-through, source quality, and freshness.

Chart Weekly report Factors RSS feed
Weighted score 54 Balanced news tone 59 relevant articles
Exchange NASDAQ United States
Sector Communication Services Market context
Industry Broadcasting Read-through group
Latest close 174.05 Week of 10 Jul 2026
Weighted tone 54/100

Balanced news tone

Market reaction Balanced read

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update

78/100 classification confidence.

Company focus 59

directly relevant articles

Source quality 2

high-authority source matches

Trend context Trend inactive

-3.9% over one week, -0.3% over four weeks, trend inactive, and near fair-value range.

Latest direct headline Positive

A Look at Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST) After 4.3% Gain -- GF V

Market Reaction

Balanced read

62/100 confidence

News tone and price action are not far from neutral.

Primary event Market update 78/100 classification
One-week reaction -3.9% Price reacting lower
Trend fit Trend inactive -0.3% over four weeks
Fair value 4.8% Near fair-value range

Sentiment Mix

Positive, neutral, negative

Weighted by relevance
Positive 18
Neutral 33
Negative 8

Relevance

Why the article matched

Direct first
Direct company coverage 59
Industry context 0
Sector context 0

Sources

Coverage mix

Publishers
Market source 8
MarketBeat 6
GuruFocus 5
TradingView 4
Simply Wall Street 3
AlphaStreet 2
Deadline 2
Business Wire 2

Event Lens

What the news is about

Classified themes
Market update 30
Earnings 11
Deals and strategy 10
Analyst action 4
Regulatory and legal 3
Balance sheet 1

Sentiment Trail

Score over time

50 baseline
Above 50 Neutral zone Below 50

News Tape

Relevant headlines

Showing 1-30 of 59
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Trading Up 7.1% - Here's Why

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) saw its stock price trade up 7.1% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching as high as $188.88. This surge occurred with trading volume significantly below the average. Analyst sentiment remains largely positive, with a "Moderate Buy" consens

Tone
Positive 60/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
15 Jul 2026 16:44
Source
MarketBeat
AlphaStreet Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group Jumps 8.2% Amid Sector-Wide Rally

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) saw its shares jump 8.2% to $189.98 on Wednesday, coinciding with a broad-based rally across the broadcasting sector. This sector-wide surge, which also included companies like Gray Television and Sinclair Broadcast Group, suggests institutional investo

Tone
Positive 74/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 14:44
Source
AlphaStreet
FOX4KC.com Direct company coverage

Nexstar’s Kansas television stations to air exclusive live debate between candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for governor

Nexstar Media Group announced that its Kansas television stations will host an exclusive live debate, "Debate Night in Kansas," featuring Democratic gubernatorial candidates Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, and Curt Skoog. The debate, focusing on economic growth, education, and heal

Tone
Positive 70/100
Event
Market update
Published
15 Jul 2026 12:44
Source
FOX4KC.com
PYMNTS.com Direct company coverage

Federal Judge Allows DirecTV Antitrust Case Against Nexstar to Proceed

A federal judge has refused to dismiss antitrust claims brought by DirecTV against Nexstar Media Group, allowing DirecTV to continue its lawsuit. DirecTV alleges that Nexstar and its affiliates conspired to fix retransmission fees, inflating costs and limiting competition. This d

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
14 Jul 2026 19:09
Source
PYMNTS.com
Bloomberg Law News Direct company coverage

DirecTV Can Continue Pursuing Nexstar Antitrust Suit, Court Says

A federal judge has ruled that DirecTV can continue its antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar Media Group Inc., Mission Broadcasting Inc., and White Knight Broadcasting Inc. DirecTV alleges that Nexstar manipulated retransmission consent fees through a price-fixing conspiracy. This d

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
14 Jul 2026 17:34
Source
Bloomberg Law News
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) Cut to "Hold" at Wall Street Zen

Wall Street Zen downgraded Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) from "buy" to "hold." Despite this, the broader analyst consensus remains "Buy," with an average price target of $259.67. Insider selling has also occurred, with shares trading down to $174.05.

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
12 Jul 2026 18:09
Source
MarketBeat
13newsnow.com Direct company coverage

Trial date set for suit over Nexstar-TEGNA merger

A U.S. District Court has scheduled a trial date for July 6, 2027, to hear a lawsuit challenging the merger between Nexstar Media Group and TEGNA. The lawsuit was initially brought by DirecTV and later combined with cases filed by California's Attorney General and other state att

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
09 Jul 2026 14:06
Source
13newsnow.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Is Nexstar (NXST) Using The Hill Insider To Quietly Redraw Its Political Media Profit Model?

Nexstar Media Group's political news brand, The Hill, has launched a premium digital subscription service called The Hill Insider, offering exclusive content and events. This initiative aims to diversify Nexstar's revenue beyond advertising and deepen audience engagement. While t

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Earnings
Published
09 Jul 2026 03:11
Source
Simply Wall Street
Deadline Direct company coverage

Nexstar Decries $6.2B Tegna Merger Injunction, Calls Out DirecTV & State AGs

Nexstar Media Group is fighting back against the injunction that paused its $6.2 billion merger with Tegna, accusing DirecTV and state Attorneys General of pursuing their own commercial and political interests. The company argues that the overbroad injunction is costing millions,

Tone
Negative 34/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
09 Jul 2026 00:11
Source
Deadline
Los Angeles Times Direct company coverage

Nexstar launches its first digital subscription service with The Hill Insider, aimed at political junkies

Nexstar Media Group is launching "The Hill Insider," its first digital subscription service, targeting political enthusiasts with daily streaming video programs, newsletters, and direct interaction with journalists. Priced at $5.99/month or $59.99/year, with a premium ad-free opt

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
08 Jul 2026 13:09
Source
Los Angeles Times
Business Wire Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 6

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced it will report its 2026 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET to discuss the results, with access details provided for both domestic and

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Earnings
Published
07 Jul 2026 19:09
Source
Business Wire
GuruFocus Direct company coverage

NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund's Nexstar Media Group Inc(NXST) Holding History

NYLI Epoch U.S. Equity Yield Fund's Q2 2026 holdings indicate ownership of 31,761 shares of Nexstar Media Group Inc (NXST), valued at $6.61 million and representing 0.59% of their portfolio. The fund acquired these shares at an average price of $218.80, and with NXST's current pr

Tone
Negative 31/100
Event
Market update
Published
07 Jul 2026 18:41
Source
GuruFocus
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Increases Stake in Nexstar Media Group, Inc. $NXST

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd significantly increased its stake in Nexstar Media Group, acquiring an additional 17,402 shares to hold a total of 18,508 shares valued at $3.35 million. While CEO Perry A. Sook bought shares, another director sold some, leading to insiders owning about

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
07 Jul 2026 15:41
Source
MarketBeat
TradingView Direct company coverage

Enterprise value to EBIT forward of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. – NASDAQ:NXST

This article provides financial information for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), specifically focusing on its enterprise value to EBIT forward. The content is presented within the context of a financial data platform, indicating the availability of detailed financial dis

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
04 Jul 2026 10:40
Source
TradingView
Ad-hoc-news.de Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group outlines strategic path as a leading US broadcaster

Nexstar Media Group remains a dominant US local television operator, with a business model centered on advertising, retransmission fees, and digital media. The company's large footprint in local TV allows it to offer targeted news, sports, and entertainment, diversifying revenue

Tone
Positive 73/100
Event
Earnings
Published
03 Jul 2026 14:09
Source
Ad-hoc-news.de
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Louisiana State Employees Retirement System Buys New Shares in Nexstar Media Group, Inc. $NXST

The Louisiana State Employees Retirement System recently acquired 8,300 shares of Nexstar Media Group, valued at approximately $1.5 million, marking a new position in the company. Institutional investors extensively own Nexstar, with major players like Dimensional Fund Advisors a

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Market update
Published
03 Jul 2026 08:09
Source
MarketBeat
WRIC ABC 8News Direct company coverage

Virginia nonprofit Urban Baby Beginnings to receive $5K grant for Nexstar’s ’30 Days of Giving’

Urban Baby Beginnings, a Virginia nonprofit focused on maternal health, will receive a $5,000 grant from the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation as part of Nexstar’s "30 Days of Giving" initiative. The grant will support the organization's mission to provide high-quality maternal

Tone
Positive 65/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 20:40
Source
WRIC ABC 8News
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Perry Sook Buys Handful Of Shares In Nexstar Media Group

Perry Sook, Founder of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), recently purchased US$2.0 million worth of the company's stock at US$162 per share, increasing his holding by 0.7%. While this is a significant insider acquisition, the article notes a trend of more insider selling than b

Tone
Positive 58/100
Event
Deals and strategy
Published
02 Jul 2026 12:39
Source
Simply Wall Street
TradingView Direct company coverage

Price to book forward of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. – NASDAQ:NXST

This article provides financial information for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), specifically focusing on its "Price to book forward" metric. It appears to be a stub or a data point from a financial platform like TradingView, lacking detailed analysis but presenting the

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Market update
Published
02 Jul 2026 05:39
Source
TradingView
BigCountryHomepage.com Direct company coverage

Young Ladies Success Awarded $5,000 Grant from Nexstar Foundation

Young Ladies Success in Abilene received a $5,000 grant from the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation as part of its "30 Days of Giving" initiative. The organization, nominated by KTAB-TV employees, empowers middle and high school girls through workshops, mentoring, and programs f

Tone
Positive 67/100
Event
Market update
Published
01 Jul 2026 03:40
Source
BigCountryHomepage.com
Simply Wall Street Direct company coverage

Nexstar’s Removal From Key Russell Growth Indices Might Change The Case For Investing In NXST

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was removed from several Russell growth indices on June 27, 2026, which could lead to automatic selling by index-tracking funds and affect its shareholder base and liquidity. While this removal might increase short-term volatility, it doesn't alter the c

Tone
Negative 36/100
Event
Balance sheet
Published
30 Jun 2026 15:28
Source
Simply Wall Street
MarketBeat Direct company coverage

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:NXST) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Buy" by Brokerages

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) has received a "Buy" consensus rating from eight analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $259.67. The stock recently traded at $170.73, below its moving averages, and offers a 4.4% dividend yield, though its payout ratio is high at 159

Tone
Positive 66/100
Event
Analyst action
Published
30 Jun 2026 06:40
Source
MarketBeat
Investing.com Nigeria Direct company coverage

Form 4 Nexstar Media Group Inc For: 29 June By Investing.com

This article from Investing.com is a regulatory filing update that reports a Form 4 for Nexstar Media Group Inc, dated June 29. It indicates insider transaction activity for the company. The content primarily features market data and navigation, with the core informational piece

Tone
Neutral 50/100
Event
Regulatory and legal
Published
29 Jun 2026 19:02
Source
Investing.com Nigeria