
Nexstar Broadcasting
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About Nexstar Broadcasting
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., headquartered in Irving, Texas, is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world's leading diversified media companies.
Founded in 1996 by Perry A. Sook, the company has grown from a single station to a national powerhouse, operating over 200 television stations across 116 markets, reaching more than 70% of U.S. television households.
Network Affiliations and Media Properties
Nexstar's portfolio includes affiliations with major networks such as ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, and The CW, as well as multicast networks like Antenna TV and Rewind TV.
In addition to its television stations, Nexstar owns and operates national media properties including The CW Network, NewsNation, and a 31.3% stake in the TV Food Network.
Digital Presence and Content Production
The company maintains a robust digital presence with 138 local websites and 229 mobile apps, ranking among the top ten U.S. digital news and information properties.
Nexstar produces over 316,000 hours of news, sports, and entertainment programming annually, reflecting its commitment to delivering engaging content to diverse audiences.
Commitment to Localism
Nexstar demonstrates dedication to localism through extensive community involvement and the in-house production of more than 300,000 hours of news, sports, and entertainment programming.
The company has received over 3,000 broadcasting and journalism awards since 2009 for outstanding local news programming and community service.
Business Developments
In August 2025, Nexstar was engaged in advanced negotiations to acquire rival Tegna, marking a significant development in the consolidation of the U.S. television industry.
Company Locations
- Corporate Offices: 545 East John Carpenter Freeway, Suite 700, Irving, TX 75062
- Additional Offices: 1301 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10019
- Additional Offices: 303 East Wacker Drive, 17th & 18th Floors, Chicago, IL 60601
- Additional Locations: Kansas City, MO, USA
- Additional Locations: Charleston, WV, USA
Stock Market Information
- Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ: NXST) is an equity in the USA market.
- Current price: $194.07 USD, with a 3.92% increase from the previous close.
- Price change: 7.32 USD (0.04%) from previous close.
- Latest open price: 190.03 USD.
- Intraday volume: 1,047,128 shares.
- Intraday high: 200.97 USD; Intraday low: 184.6 USD.
- Latest trade time: Monday, August 11, 21:35:00 UTC.