Nexstar Broadcasting Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus

NXST Stock  USD 181.75  3.10  1.68%   
The current analyst and expert consensus on Nexstar Broadcasting is Strong Buy, with 6 strong buy opinions. The current projected Nexstar Broadcasting target price consensus is 197.41 with 10 analyst opinions. Check out Macroaxis Advice on Nexstar Broadcasting to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon.
The most common way Nexstar Broadcasting analysts use to provide recommendation to the public is financial statements analysis. Many experts also interview Nexstar Broadcasting executives and customers to further validate their buy or sell advice. Nexstar Broadcasting buy-or-sell recommendation module provides average expert sentiment on the projected Nexstar Broadcasting target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on projected price volatility of 1.8956.
Lowest Forecast
179.64
Highest Forecast
219.13
Target Price
197.41
At this time, Nexstar Broadcasting's Gross Profit is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Pretax Profit Margin is likely to gain to 0.19 in 2025, whereas Operating Profit Margin is likely to drop 0.13 in 2025. At this time, Nexstar Broadcasting's Total Stockholder Equity is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Other Liabilities is likely to gain to about 2.4 B in 2025, whereas Cash And Short Term Investments are likely to drop slightly above 79.2 M in 2025.
It's important to approach Nexstar Broadcasting's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.

Nexstar Broadcasting Target Price Consensus

Nexstar target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Nexstar Broadcasting's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
   10  Strong Buy
Most Nexstar analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Nexstar stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Nexstar Broadcasting, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
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Nexstar Broadcasting Target Price Projection

Nexstar Broadcasting's current and average target prices are 181.75 and 197.41, respectively. The current price of Nexstar Broadcasting is the price at which Nexstar Broadcasting Group is currently trading. On the other hand, Nexstar Broadcasting's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.

Current Price

Nexstar Broadcasting Market Quote on 21st of July 2025

Low Price181.75Odds
High Price185.25Odds

181.75

Target Price

Analyst Consensus On Nexstar Broadcasting Target Price

Low Estimate179.64Odds
High Estimate219.13Odds

197.411

Historical Lowest Forecast  179.64 Target Price  197.41 Highest Forecast  219.13
Note that most analysts generally publish their price targets in research reports on specific companies, along with recommendations for the company's stock.Although price targets are often quoted in the financial news media, there could be a delay between the publication of the latest analyst outlook on Nexstar Broadcasting Group and the information provided on this page.

Nexstar Broadcasting Analyst Ratings

Nexstar Broadcasting's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Nexstar Broadcasting stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Nexstar Broadcasting's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Nexstar Broadcasting's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.

Analyst Consensus Breakdown

Average Consensus Estimates

Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.

Steps to utilize Nexstar Broadcasting price targets

Nexstar Broadcasting's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Nexstar Broadcasting's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:
  • Look at Nexstar Broadcasting's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
  • Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
  • Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
  • Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Nexstar Broadcasting's stock is likely to perform well.
  • Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Remember that stock target prices are just estimates and are subject to change. Therefore, using them as one factor in a larger investment strategy is essential rather than relying solely on them to make decisions.

Additional Nexstar Broadcasting Value Projection Modules

Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Nexstar Broadcasting is a key component of Nexstar Broadcasting valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Nexstar Broadcasting.
Sophisticated investors, who have witnessed many market ups and downs, anticipate that the market will even out over time. This tendency of Nexstar Broadcasting's price to converge to an average value over time is called mean reversion. However, historically, high market prices usually discourage investors that believe in mean reversion to invest, while low prices are viewed as an opportunity to buy.
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
181.59183.50185.41
Details
Intrinsic
Valuation
LowRealHigh
166.37197.08198.99
Details
Naive
Forecast
LowNextHigh
174.27176.18178.09
Details
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjected EPSHigh
2.903.393.67
Details

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