# Nexstar Media Group (NXST) — Overview

NXST · NASDAQ · Stock

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/nxst

## Price

Last close $164.65 on Oct 15, 2026. 52-week range $154.70 – $253.64.

## Company profile

Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Assuming its merger with Tegna is affirmed, Nexstar's station total would exceed 259 and reach 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN America), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, The CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.

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