Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock (NXST)
TELEVISION BROADCASTING STATIONS
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock (NXST) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since November 24, 2003.
- Listed On
- Nasdaq
- Listed Since
- November 24, 2003
- Employees
- 12,832
- Market Cap
- $5.1B
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock
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.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 476 institutions reported holding NXST, with 30.6 million shares worth $5.5 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holder was BlackRock, with 3.4 million shares worth $599.7 million. Of the 5 largest holders listed below, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
| Institution | Shares | Value | Quarter change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock | 3,358,210 | $600M | Added 4.37% |
| Vanguard | 2,973,237 | $531M | Added 0.55% |
| Dimensional Fund Advisors | 1,431,230 | $256M | Added 3.08% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management | 1,082,163 | $193M | Added 9.71% |
| State Street | 944,838 | $169M | Added 5.91% |
Form 13F is a quarterly report that institutional investment managers with at least $100 million in qualifying securities file with the SEC. It lists long positions as of the last day of the quarter and is due within 45 days of quarter end, so these holdings describe that date rather than today.
Frequently asked questions
What is NXST?
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Common Stock (NXST) is listed on Nasdaq, where it has traded since November 24, 2003.
Who are the largest institutional holders of NXST?
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, the largest reported holders of NXST were BlackRock, Vanguard and Dimensional Fund Advisors.
How many institutions own NXST?
476 institutions reported a position in NXST for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, worth $5.5 billion in total.
Did institutions buy or sell NXST last quarter?
Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter. Every reported holder and its change is on the SentiSense ownership page for NXST.
Every reported institutional holder, plus insider and congressional trades in NXST, on SentiSense.