Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is projected to rise to $204.65 by 2027, a +11% move from its current price of $185.12. NXST is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $182.17 | $185.08 | $188.03 | -0.02% |
| May 30 | $180.94 | $185.04 | $189.23 | -0.04% |
| May 31 | $179.99 | $185.00 | $190.14 | -0.07% |
| Jun 1 | $179.19 | $184.95 | $190.91 | -0.09% |
| Jun 2 | $178.48 | $184.91 | $191.58 | -0.11% |
| Jun 3 | $177.84 | $184.87 | $192.18 | -0.13% |
| Jun 4 | $177.24 | $184.83 | $192.74 | -0.16% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $177.24 | $184.83 | $192.74 | -0.16% |
| Week 2 | $173.92 | $184.54 | $195.80 | -0.31% |
| Week 3 | $171.35 | $184.25 | $198.12 | -0.47% |
| Week 4 | $169.17 | $183.96 | $200.04 | -0.63% |
| Week 5 | $167.24 | $183.67 | $201.71 | -0.78% |
| Week 6 | $165.49 | $183.38 | $203.20 | -0.94% |
| Week 7 | $163.88 | $183.09 | $204.55 | -1.10% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment contents on the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to power television and radio stations; and provides television programming services.
The company offers video and display advertising platforms through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, digital media solutions to media publishers and advertisers, and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks.
Further, its digital assets include 125 local websites, 229 mobile applications, 110 connected television applications, television channels from The CW and The Hill, BestReviews, and advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in the digital business; its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
NXST is currently trading at $188.67 per share, with a market cap of $5.76B and a rank of 1243.
The forecast suggests a neutral near-term with 2026 avg $188.67 and ROI 0, followed by a bullish trajectory through 2027-2030. 2027 avg $211.14, ROI 11.9; 2028 avg $236.90, ROI 25.6; 2029 avg $277.70, ROI 47.2; 2030 avg $327.76, ROI 73.7.
Beyond 2030, the path remains bullish with 2031 avg $373.31, ROI 97.9; 2032 avg $387.81, ROI 105.5; 2033 avg $410.92, ROI 117.8; 2034 avg $444.69, ROI 135.7; 2035 avg $476.02, ROI 152.3; 2040 avg $685.88, ROI 263.5; 2050 avg $1,584.02, ROI 739.6.
A major floor 9.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 13.5% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 37.0% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key NXST support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of NXST market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $188.13 | Sell | $188.19 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $191.45 | Sell | $190.87 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $196.04 | Sell | $194.28 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $199.99 | Sell | $201.22 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $212.91 | Sell | $205.08 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $205.66 | Sell | $201.67 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.04 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -147.88 | Sell |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.94 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -8.71 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.05 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.21 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -8.82 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 23.16 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -12.18 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -96.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 185.99 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 17.07 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 2.66 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is NEUTRAL. RSI14 is 40.
SMA50 is $201.93 and SMA200 is $205.65.
Support is at $184.30 and resistance is at $210.20. The 30-day range spans from $169.27 up to $210.29.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $178.82 | $185.12 | $249.69 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $167.19 | $204.65 | $262.22 | +11% | Neutral | |
| $180.60 | $225.10 | $295.96 | +22% | Bullish | |
| $205.92 | $260.55 | $349.70 | +41% | Bullish | |
| $239.98 | $307.69 | $420.27 | +66% | Bullish | |
| $267.74 | $347.44 | $481.96 | +88% | Bullish | |
| $274.27 | $359.89 | $506.24 | +94% | Bullish | |
| $287.10 | $380.67 | $542.33 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $303.46 | $406.33 | $585.75 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $320.97 | $433.83 | $632.29 | +134% | Bullish | |
| $435.66 | $614.06 | $937.61 | +232% | Bullish | |
| $930.12 | $1,405.79 | $2,300.26 | +659% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $178.82 | $185.12 | $216.49 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $155.98 | $181.95 | $216.38 | -1.71% |
| July 2026 | $154.57 | $181.36 | $217.71 | -0.33% |
| August 2026 | $159.12 | $187.53 | $226.76 | +3.40% |
| September 2026 | $161.44 | $190.98 | $232.30 | +1.84% |
| October 2026 | $160.87 | $190.95 | $233.51 | -0.02% |
| November 2026 | $164.50 | $195.85 | $240.63 | +2.57% |
| December 2026 | $169.45 | $202.31 | $249.69 | +3.30% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month NXST forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The NXST price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $185.12 (low $178.82, high $249.69) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $185.12. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, NXST is projected to trade between $167.19 and $262.22, averaging $204.65 — a potential gain of +11% from today's $185.12. That is up +11% on the projected 2026 average. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s 2028 outlook centres on $225.10, within a $180.60 to $295.96 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +22% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, NXST could reach as high as $349.70, with a base case around $260.55 and support toward $205.92 — roughly +41% from $185.12. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect NXST to range from $239.98 to $420.27 through 2030. The $307.69 average target implies a +66% move from current prices. That is up +18% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The NXST price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $347.44 (low $267.74, high $481.96) — a potential gain of +88% on today's $185.12. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, NXST is projected to trade between $274.27 and $506.24, averaging $359.89 — a potential gain of +94% from today's $185.12. That is up +4% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s 2033 outlook centres on $380.67, within a $287.10 to $542.33 range. That is up +6% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +106% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, NXST could reach as high as $585.75, with a base case around $406.33 and support toward $303.46 — roughly +120% from $185.12. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect NXST to range from $320.97 to $632.29 through 2035. The $433.83 average target implies a +134% move from current prices. That is up +7% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The NXST price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $614.06 (low $435.66, high $937.61) — a potential gain of +232% on today's $185.12. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, NXST is projected to trade between $930.12 and $2,300.26, averaging $1,405.79 — a potential gain of +659% from today's $185.12. That is up +129% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in NXST today (≈ 5.401901 NXST) could be worth
$7,593.97
+$6,593.97 (+659%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected NXST price of $1,405.79 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in NXSTwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in NXST on May 27, 2025 (≈ 5.707111 NXST) would be worth
$1,056.5
+$56.5 (+5.7%) today · 1.06× · US Dollar
Based on a NXST entry price of $175.22 vs. today's $185.12.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $189.39 | $977.45 | -2.3% |
| 1 month ago | $204.8 | $903.91 | -9.6% |
| 3 months ago | $246.16 | $752.03 | -24.8% |
| 6 months ago | $192.14 | $963.46 | -3.7% |
| 1 year ago | $175.22 | $1,056.5 | +5.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $150.67 | $1,228.65 | +22.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $370.00 around 2033.
Implied market cap at $370.00: $11.3B
The multi-year outlook shows a clear upward trajectory. In 2026 the avg price is $188.67 with ROI 0 and a NEUTRAL sentiment. By 2027 the avg rises to $211.14 with ROI 11.9 and a NEUTRAL stance, continuing into 2028 at $236.90 (ROI 25.6) and 2029 at $277.70 (ROI 47.2). The 2030 avg is $327.76 with ROI 73.7 and a BULLISH sentiment.
Continuing, 2031 avg $373.31 (ROI 97.9); 2032 avg $387.81 (ROI 105.5); 2033 avg $410.92 (ROI 117.8); 2034 avg $444.69 (ROI 135.7); 2035 avg $476.02 (ROI 152.3); 2040 avg $685.88 (ROI 263.5); and 2050 avg $1,584.02 (ROI 739.6) all with a BULLISH sentiment.
Overall, the forecast envisions strong upside through 2050, but these are estimates and not guarantees, reflecting potential market conditions and other uncertainties.
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Avg $327.76, min $255.58, max $447.79, ROI 73.7, sentiment BULLISH.
The forecast shows a path from 2026 avg $188.67 (ROI 0, NEUTRAL) to higher averages and bullish sentiment through 2050, with 2027 avg $211.14 (ROI 11.9) and continued gains through 2030 at $327.76 (ROI 73.7). These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes, the 2026 max is $256.83.
Current price $188.67; market cap $5.76B.
Annualized volatility is 30.
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