Recent Investment Analysts’ Ratings Changes for Nexstar Media Group (NXST)

A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST):

• 3/2/2026 – Nexstar Media Group had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $204.00 to $252.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 2/27/2026 – Nexstar Media Group had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $250.00 to $290.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 2/27/2026 – Nexstar Media Group had its price target raised by Benchmark Co. from $250.00 to $300.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/27/2026 – Nexstar Media Group had its price target raised by Guggenheim from $250.00 to $290.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 2/10/2026 – Nexstar Media Group had its price target raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $225.00 to $250.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

Nexstar Media Group Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 13th were given a $1.86 dividend. This represents a $7.44 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.0%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 13th. Nexstar Media Group’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 253.06%.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc is a diversified American media company engaged primarily in the ownership, operation and strategic affiliation of local television stations, digital platforms and cable networks. The company provides a range of broadcast content, including local news, sports coverage, entertainment programming and syndicated shows, reaching audiences in more than 100 television markets across the United States.

Founded in 1996 by entrepreneur Perry Sook and headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar has built its presence through organic growth and a series of high-profile acquisitions.