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$NXST

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock

XNASCommunication ServicesTelevision Broadcasting Stations

$177.84
+0.00%+$0.000
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Unscheduled
$177.84+0.00%+$0.0000Prev $177.84LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is NXST up today? It is at $177.84 (+0.00%), and our scanner flagged it 23 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment NXST spikes, and full due diligence on NXST — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$177.84
Change today
+0.00%
Previous close
$177.84
52-week range
$154.47 – $254.30
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$5.61B
P/E ratio
15.32
Dividend yield
4.09% ($7.44)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
30.8M
SEC · as of 2026-08-07 · 26d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-30
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
2.6M
▲ +16% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
7.0d
Avg daily volume
358K
Classification
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Television Broadcasting Stations
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.7x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.6x
1D
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Why is $NXST moving today?

Here is the latest on NXST from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NXST today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $NXST moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $NXST. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$NXST Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish50Bullish
📰 News: 0 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.0%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$NXST Activity

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Alert· 17h ago -0.7% vs EMA
$NXST near 200 EMA: -0.73% from 200 EMA at 2:30 PM ET
at $178.45
Alert· 17h ago 7.3× RVOL
NXST hit 7.277x RVOL at 2:30 PM ET
at $178.45
Alert· 18h ago -1.0% vs EMA
$NXST near 200 EMA: -0.97% from 200 EMA at 1:25 PM ET
at $178.55
Alert· 18h ago 2.5× RVOL
NXST hit 2.482x RVOL at 1:25 PM ET
at $178.55
Alert· 19h ago +1.13%
$NXST moved +1.13% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:25 PM ET
at $179.16
Alert· 20h ago -0.2% vs EMA
$NXST near 200 EMA: -0.23% from 200 EMA at 12:11 PM ET
at $180.75
Alert· 20h ago 6.8× RVOL
NXST hit 6.821x RVOL at 12:11 PM ET
at $180.75
Alert· 20h ago +1.19%
$NXST moved +1.19% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:38 AM ET
at $180.43
Alert· 21h ago +1.19%
$NXST moved +1.19% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:05 AM ET
at $179.92
Alert· 21h ago -0.1% vs EMA
$NXST near 200 EMA: -0.13% from 200 EMA at 10:42 AM ET
at $180.96
Alert· 21h ago 4.4× RVOL
NXST hit 4.361x RVOL at 10:42 AM ET
at $180.96
Alert· 22h ago 3.6× RVOL
NXST hit 3.595x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $180.29
Alert· 6d ago +1.17%
$NXST moved +1.17% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:52 PM ET
at $185.64
Alert· 13d ago +0.9% vs EMA
NXST 200EMA (5m) Trending · 57 bars · L3 · +0.86% above EMA · slope +0.22%
at $188.07
Alert· 13d ago +0.5% vs EMA
NXST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 137 bars · L4 · +0.52% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $188.13
Alert· 13d ago +0.2% vs EMA
NXST 50EMA (5m) Trending · 57 bars · L3 · +0.21% above EMA · slope +0.44%
at $188.07
Alert· 13d ago 5.8× RVOL
NXST hit 5.753x RVOL at 12:19 PM ET
at $187.70
Alert· 15d ago 7.1× RVOL
NXST hit 7.110x RVOL at 1:02 PM ET
at $184.07
Alert· 19d ago +1.1% vs EMA
NXST 50EMA (5m) Trending · 57 bars · L3 · +1.08% above EMA · slope +0.39%
at $188.76
Alert· 19d ago +1.4% vs EMA
NXST 200EMA (1m) Trending · 126 bars · L4 · +1.45% above EMA · slope +0.16%
at $188.76
Alert· 19d ago 2.1× RVOL
NXST hit 2.084x RVOL at 3:35 PM ET
at $188.28
Alert· 21d ago -2.9% vs EMA
$NXST near 200 EMA: -2.93% from 200 EMA at 12:39 PM ET
at $181.18
Alert· 21d ago -1.02%
$NXST moved -1.02% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:39 PM ET
at $181.18
Alert· 21d ago 2.9× RVOL
NXST hit 2.892x RVOL at 12:39 PM ET
at $181.18
Alert· 21d ago 2.0× RVOL
NXST hit 2.047x RVOL at 9:40 AM ET
at $188.78

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NXST stock FAQ

Why is $NXST moving today?

Here is the latest on NXST from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for NXST today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the NXST stock price today?

NXST last traded at $177.84, up 0.00% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does NXST pay a dividend?

Yes. NXST currently has a dividend yield of about 4.09% ($7.44 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live NXST alerts?

The NXST Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged NXST 23 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is NXST on?

NXST (Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $5.61B in the TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS sector.

Is NXST good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge NXST for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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