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title: "Where Does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Valuation Sit On Strong Third Quarter Results?"
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description: "Nexstar Media Group reported strong Q3 results with $2.133b sales and $255m net income, reaffirming a $1.86/share dividend. The stock rose ~10% in seven days to $187.97. Analysts view it as 24% undervalued, targeting a fair value of $246.75 based on regulatory tailwinds like the FCC cap elimination. However, risks include pay TV subscriber losses and declining non-political advertising."
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# Where Does Nexstar Media Group (NXST) Valuation Sit On Strong Third Quarter Results?

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) just reported third quarter results that drew investor attention, with sales of US$2.133b and net income of US$255m, alongside a reaffirmed quarterly dividend of US$1.86 per share.

At a share price of US$187.97, Nexstar Media Group has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 7 day share price return of 10.51% and a 30 day gain of 19.45%, even though the year to date move is down 9.99%.

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The question for Nexstar Media Group now is simple. After this sharp rebound and higher recent earnings, do you lean into the move or wait for a friendlier entry on the valuation math that follows?

## Most Popular Narrative: 24% Undervalued

At $187.97, the most followed narrative on Nexstar Media Group pegs fair value materially higher at $246.75, with that view built on specific assumptions about political advertising, digital revenue and regulation. The story hinges on whether those cash flows materialize under a 12.54% discount rate that already builds in a meaningful required return.

> *Regulatory momentum that includes the FCC decision to eliminate the national broadcast audience cap, together with the TEGNA transaction, positions Nexstar Media Group to benefit from further consolidation opportunities, additional scale and improved leverage in distribution negotiations that can affect long term revenue and EBITDA margins.*

See why 22 investors see Nexstar Media Group as 24% undervalued.

**Result: Fair Value of $246.75 (UNDERVALUED)**

Still, the narrative can break if pay TV subscriber losses deepen and nonpolitical advertising keeps declining. This would pressure Nexstar Media Group earnings and cash generation.

Find out about the key risks to this Nexstar Media Group narrative.

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