Nexstar Media Group Profit Margin

Nexstar Media Group (NXST) currently reports a profit margin of 3.2% as of June 2026. That compares with 11.91% in the prior-year period — down 73.1% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 13.4%. Use the charts on this page to explore Nexstar Media Group's profit margin history and peer comparisons.

Nexstar Media Group's profit margin decreased from 11.91% to 3.2% — a 73.1% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

Nexstar Media Group's profit margin of 3.2% is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of 13.4%. That is roughly 76.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

There is no universal 'good' profit margin, but Nexstar Media Group's current 3.2% should be judged against Telecommunications norms (sector average: 13.4%) and against NXST's own history. Strong, stable readings often indicate durable competitive advantage; volatile or declining ones deserve a closer look at margins and capital efficiency.

Start with the current profit margin of 3.2%, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is 13.4%. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Nexstar Media Group, and consider following NXST for alerts when major investors trade the stock.