Should I buy Nexstar Media Group (NXST) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Wells Fargo — 65% of its targets hit on this sector (43 calls tested). It aims for $249 (+38 %), call made on August 8, 2026, maturing on August 8, 2027 (20 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Nexstar Media Group
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Riley Securities | 86 % | +69.7 % | 7 | $115 -36% |
| Wells Fargo | 83 % | +68.6 % | 12 | $249 +38% |
| Benchmark | 74 % | +34.6 % | 19 | $250 +39% |
| Guggenheim | 67 % | +20.9 % | 6 | $290 +61% |
| Barrington Research | 65 % | +9.9 % | 20 | $290 +61% |
| Deutsche Bank | 62 % | +9.2 % | 8 | $270 +50% |
| Rosenblatt | 57 % | +3.8 % | 7 | $200 +11% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 100% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 5 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $250, i.e. +39% from the current price ($180).
- The most reliable firm on NXST, Wells Fargo (83% hit rate, 12 scored calls), targets $249 (call made on August 7, 2026, maturing on August 7, 2027) (+38%) in its most recent call, and $290 (call made on February 27, 2026, maturing on February 27, 2027) (+61%) in the one coming due soonest.
- Pays a dividend (4.1% yield), raised for 12 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Volatile stock: sharp swings — including steep drops — are part of its profile.
- A near-unanimous consensus leaves little room for positive surprise — a lot of optimism is already baked in.
The analyst consensus on NXST
Median target $250 (+39%) · 5 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Nexstar Media Group now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 100% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $250 (+39%), and Wells Fargo (most reliable on NXST, 83%) targets $249. Weigh that against valuation and volatility. This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Nexstar Media Group?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($250) is still +39% above the current price ($180) (most reliable on NXST: Wells Fargo, 83%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Nexstar Media Group still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($180) and its estimated value: analysts target $250 on median (+39%), with 100% buys (most reliable on NXST: Wells Fargo, 83%). Cross-check with their real reliability on NXST and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying NXST?
A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
→ Go deeper: the full Nexstar Media Group profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).