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Nexstar Media Group Inc is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. The 2019 merger with Tribune made Nexstar the top broadcast affiliate for both Fox and CBS as well as the number-two partner for NBC and number three for ABC. The firm has stations in 12 of the top 20 television markets and reaches 68% of us TV households. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a nationwide pay-television network, 75% of The CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.

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Benzinga readers see future value in interviews and presidential debates happening on social media platform X.

Musk, Trump X Spaces Sparks Discussion: Benzinga Readers Say More Talks Should Be Hosted On Social Media

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Nexstar Media reported Q2 FY24 net revenue increase of 2.3% Y/Y to $1.269B, missing consensus of $1.297B. Revenue growth driven by distribution and advertising. Adjusted EBITDA up 18.8%. EPS at $3.54, below consensus of $4.01. Unrestricted cash at $146M. Return of capital to shareholders at $190M. 

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are ready to debate each other ahead of the 2024 election, but can&#39;t agree on a time or media partner.

Trump Vs. Harris Presidential Debate Dilemma Solved? Media Outlet Pitches &#39;Alternative That Would Satisfy Both Candidates&#39;

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Augusta, Georgia (WJBF-D3 DMA #110); Monroe, Louisiana (KARD-D2 DMA #142); Wichita Falls, Texas (KFDX-D3 DMA #149); Terre Haute, Indiana (WTWO-D2 DMA #159); and Utica, New York (WFXV-D2 DMA #171), will become affiliates of The CW Network.&nbsp;

Nexstar Media Reveals Five Stations That Will Carry CW's Primetime Entertainment, Live Sports, And Special Event Programming Beginning In September And October

Despite the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40328139/elon-musk-delays-live-chat-with-trump-due-to-massive-ddos-attack-on-x-will-proceed-with-a-smaller-nu">technical difficulties</a> plaguing the &#8220;Spaces&#8221; conversation between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, millions of viewers tuned in, prompting a question about the viability of live interviews — and future presidential debates — taking place on social media.
What Happened: Benzinga <a href="https://x.com/Benzinga/status/1823349409578414343">asked </a>readers about the potential of X Spaces: "Should all interviews and debates happen on X Spaces?" 
The results were:
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<li>Yes: 42.9%</li>
<li>No: 34.6%</li>
<li>I Don't Care: 22.6%</li>
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None of the three answers received over 50% in the poll, but it was yes that came away as the clear winner with 42.9% of the result.
This means that Beniznga readers appear to be interested in future interviews and debates happening on X.
The Musk/Trump interview — which took place about three months before <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">the 2024 presidential election</a> — spanned <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40328821/trump-and-musk-interview-covers-everything-from-failed-assassination-attempt-to-kamala-harriss-no-ta">a variety of topics</a>: electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, politics, immigration and Russia.
Millions of listeners tuned into the three-hour conversation. At the time of writing, the Spaces has 28.5 million listeners and the <a href="https://x.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1823144316014911820">post </a>on X has been seen 267 million times.
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Why It's Important: The conversation with Trump and Musk was not the first 2024 election-themed Spaces event.
Musk previously hosted Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/social-media/23/05/32581204/desantis-declares-presidential-bid-with-musk-on-twitter-spaces-social-media-becomes-pivotal-">used the platform to announce</a> his entry into the 2024 presidential race. 
Like the Trump event, it was also marred <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/23/05/32564924/desantis-announces-2024-presidential-run-lauds-elon-musks-commitment-to-free-speech">by glitches and delays</a>. 
Musk <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40330138/elon-musk-says-hes-happy-to-host-kamala-on-x-after-trump-interview-vice-presidents-team-says-it-was">has since invited </a>Vice President Kamala Harris to interview on the platform as well.
"Happy to host Kamala on X Spaces too," Musk said.
Harris' campaign team seemed to deny the invite with a response.
"Trump's entire campaign is in service of people like Elon Musk and himself — self-obsessed rich guys who will sell out the middle class and who cannot run a livestream in the year 2024," the KamalaHQ account on X said.
Many X users have said that there should be a presidential debate held on the social media site, rather than on a traditional television network where there could be bias and hidden agendas (X-owner Musk is a major <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39804113/exclusive-elon-musk-is-burning-his-own-blue-bridges-by-donating-to-trump-says-market-expert">Trump donor and supporter</a>).
Trump and Harris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40265985/trump-vs-harris-2024-presidential-election-candidates-agree-to-sept-10-debate-could-more-faceoff">have agreed to</a> a presidential debate with Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) owned ABC on Sept. 10. Trump was hesitant to accept this media outlet as he has a pending lawsuit with the media company and believes he will be treated unfairly.
NewsNation, which is a unit of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>), has <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/08/40170953/trump-vs-harris-presidential-debate-dilemma-solved-media-outlet-pitches-alternative-that-would-s">pitched hosting a debate</a> that would come from a non-partisan media company.
The first 2024 presidential debate was watched by 47.9 million people and set records for CNN. Viewership for the debate was down from the first debates of the 2016 and 2020 elections.
While some candidates may be against doing interviews or debates on X, the social media platform could represent one of the future mediums of politicians to connect with potential voters.
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Barrington Research analyst James Goss maintains Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) with a Outperform and maintains $200 price target.

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Barrington Research Maintains Outperform on Nexstar Media Gr, Maintains $200 Price Target

Deutsche Bank analyst Benjamin Soff maintains Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $207 to $205.

Deutsche Bank Maintains Buy on Nexstar Media Gr, Lowers Price Target to $205

Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintains Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $221 to $209.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Nexstar Media Gr, Lowers Price Target to $209

Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos reiterates Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) with a Buy and maintains $225 price target.

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Benchmark Reiterates Buy on Nexstar Media Gr, Maintains $225 Price Target

5 analysts have shared their evaluations of Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
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<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
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The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $209.2, a high estimate of $225.00, and a low estimate of $200.00. This current average has increased by 3.05% from the previous average price target of $203.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1723150863_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Decoding Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Look</h2>
The standing of Nexstar Media Gr among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<td>James Goss</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>James Goss</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Daniel Kurnos</td>
<td>Benchmark</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
<td>$225.00</td>
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<td>James Goss</td>
<td>Barrington Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
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<td>Steven Cahall</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$221.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Nexstar Media Gr. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Nexstar Media Gr compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Nexstar Media Gr's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
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Understanding these analyst evaluations alongside key financial indicators can offer valuable insights into Nexstar Media Gr's market standing. Stay informed and make well-considered decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NXST/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Nexstar Media Gr analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Nexstar Media Gr</h2>
Nexstar Media Group Inc is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. The 2019 merger with Tribune made Nexstar the top broadcast affiliate for both Fox and CBS as well as the number-two partner for NBC and number three for ABC. The firm has stations in 12 of the top 20 television markets and reaches 68% of us TV households. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a nationwide pay-television network, 75% of The CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
<h3>A Deep Dive into Nexstar Media Gr's Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Above industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization emphasizes a noteworthy size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: Nexstar Media Gr displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 March, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 2.15%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Net Margin: Nexstar Media Gr's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 13.63%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Nexstar Media Gr's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 7.58% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Nexstar Media Gr's ROA stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 1.46%, the company demonstrates effective utilization of assets and strong financial performance.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 2.95, Nexstar Media Gr adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

5 Analysts Assess Nexstar Media Gr: What You Need To Know

Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported a&nbsp;second-quarter&nbsp;FY24 net revenue increase of&nbsp;2.3%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$1.269 billion,&nbsp;missing <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/08/b40247201/nexstar-media-group-reports-record-second-quarter-net-revenue-of-1-27-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">the consensus of&nbsp;$1.297 billion</a>.
Revenues from Advertising rose&nbsp;2.2%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$522 million. The increase was driven by a $37 million rise in election-related political ads, offsetting a $24 million drop in non-political ad revenue due to a weak advertising market.
Distribution revenue gained&nbsp;5.5%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$734 million. This growth was driven by favorable distribution contract renewals, rate escalators, increased vMVPD subscribers, new CW affiliations, and the return of partner stations on one MVPD.
Adjusted EBITDA jumped&nbsp;18.8%&nbsp;Y/Y to&nbsp;$398 million, and the margin expanded to&nbsp;31.4%&nbsp;from&nbsp;27.0%&nbsp;a year ago.
EPS was&nbsp;$3.54, up from&nbsp;$2.64&nbsp;in the prior year quarter and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">below the consensus of&nbsp;$4.01.</a>
Adjusted free cash flow totaled&nbsp;$78 million, up from&nbsp;$74 million&nbsp;in the prior year quarter.
As of June 30, 2024, unrestricted cash stood at $146 million. The company&#8217;s quarterly return of capital to shareholders was $190 million.
Perry A. Sook, Nexstar&#8217;s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, &#8220;During the quarter, we continued executing on our plan at The CW, reducing operating losses by $33 million year-over-year and $83 million year-to-date as our organizational and programming changes are driving improved cash flows and the third consecutive quarter of ratings growth in primetime entertainment programming.&#8221;
&#8220;Looking ahead, we expect to benefit from anticipated record levels of political spending on broadcast <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">television in the second half of the year</a>.&#8221;
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIF#NYSE">WBIF</a>) and&nbsp;WBI BullBear Quality 3000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIL#NYSE">WBIL</a>).
Price Action: NXST shares are down 3.30% at $166.22 at the last check Thursday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Nexstar Media Expects To Benefit From Anticipated Record Levels Of Political Spending On Broadcast Television In H2

Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $3.54 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $4.01 by 11.72 percent.&nbsp;

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Nexstar Media Gr Q2 2024 GAAP EPS $3.54 Misses $4.01 Estimate

Nexstar Media Gr (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) reported quarterly sales of $1.269 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.297 billion by 2.15 percent. This is a 2.34 percent increase over sales of $1.240 billion the same period last year.

Nexstar Media Gr Q2 Sales $1.269B Miss $1.297B Estimate

Plans for an upcoming presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have hit a roadblock ahead of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential election.</a>
Each candidate is currently ready to debate at rival events, with a media company proposing a solution to get both candidates together.
What Happened: The first <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/06/39563409/heres-how-many-people-watched-the-2024-presidential-debate-and-how-fox-beat-cnn-at-its-own-game">2024 presidential debate</a> between Trump and President Joe Biden may have been one of the biggest turning points in the 2024 election, with Biden later dropping out of the race.
The debate was watched by 47.9 million people and set records for Warner Bros. Discovery (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) unit CNN, while also bringing in less viewers than the first presidential debates of 2016 and 2020.
Biden and Trump originally agreed on a second debate set for Sept. 10 on ABC News, a unit of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>). Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>) has also proposed <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39967679/trump-vs-harris-fox-news-proposes-another-2024-presidential-debate-how-media-company-could-be-bi">hosting a debate </a>on Sept. 17.
NewsNation, which is a unit of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>), has proposed a debate for Trump and Harris with letters sent to the two presidential candidates' teams.
"I'd like to offer an alternative that would satisfy both candidates – not to mention the American people – a fair, respectful and even-handed debate on NewsNation, co-sponsored by The Hill," Nexstar executive Sean Compton said in the letter, as reported by <a href="https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/newsnation-harris-trump-presidential-debate-1236095178/">Variety</a>.
Nexstar also owns The Hill, a political news media outlet.
"We of course are flexible on the timing, format and location of the debate, although we certainly expect it would be held in a battleground state such as Pennsylvania."
NewsNation, launched in 2001, is smaller than other media outlets that have hosted presidential debates. The outlet has attempted to be non-partisan and an alternative to media outlets that are often partisan.
"Unlike some media outlets, they are not identified as favoring either Democrats or Republicans. That's why NewsNation and The Hill are the perfect platform for an intelligent conversation about the crucial issues facing America as we head into the election."
Harris has said she will be appearing at the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/08/40150710/donald-trump-lobs-insults-at-kamala-harris-as-campaigns-spar-over-debates">previously agreed upon</a> Sept. 10 debate with ABC News. Trump is proposing a Fox News hosted debate on Sept. 4, calling the Sept. 10 debate cancelled since Biden dropped out and due to his ongoing litigation against the media network.
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Why It's Important: With Biden and Harris at a standstill over when, where and with which media platform a debate will be hosted, this could be a good opportunity for NewsNation to play the non-partisan card. &nbsp;
Trump has argued that an ABC-hosted debate would not be impartial due to his ongoing litigation with the media network. The former president is also pushing to make sure there is a live studio audience for a debate with Harris, something that was not part of his first debate with Biden.
Harris has pushed back <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40055967/kamala-harris-hopes-trump-will-meet-her-on-the-debate-stage-if-youve-got-something-to-say-say-it-to">against Trump's claim</a> that he is willing to debate "any time, any place" in her recent comments about the presidential debates.
"Donald, I do hope you'll reconsider meeting me on the debate stage," Harris recently said. "If you've got something to say, say it to my face."
NewsNation hosted the fourth Republican debate during the 2024 election, which was skipped by Trump. The debate had around 4.1 million viewers for NewsNation.
Unlike past debates that were not exclusive to one media network, media companies are now fighting to land the rights to be the home of debates.
CNN was the lucky winner of the rights to the first debate, but also allowed simulcasting of the event, which benefitted Fox, who had strong viewership.
With the 2024 election nearly three months away, voters may be excited about the notion of Trump and Harris facing off head-to-head in a debate for the first time.
With or without the debate, Nexstar is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/03/37550422/trump-ready-to-debate-biden-anytime-anywhere-anyplace-how-media-companies-shareholders-could-be-">viewed as a potential winner </a>among media stocks with increased spending during the 2024 election as the owner of America's largest local broadcasting network with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets.
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Nexstar Media Gr's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NYSE">NXST</a>) short percent of float has risen 4.35% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.12 million shares sold short, which is 7.67% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 7.63 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Nexstar Media Gr Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1722885320_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Nexstar Media Gr has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Nexstar Media Gr's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Nexstar Media Gr's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 9.68%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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In a recent episode of CNBC&#8217;s &#8220;Mad Money,&#8221; host Jim Cramer suggested that three media stocks are likely to perform well in the lead-up to the upcoming presidential election.
What Happened: Cramer, who is known for his stock recommendations, highlighted Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>), The New York Times Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NYT#NYSE">NYT</a>), and Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>) as potential winners in the media sector, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/31/jim-cramer-recommends-three-media-stocks-in-the-run-up-to-the-election.html">reported</a> on Wednesday.
He pointed out that the upcoming election could significantly impact these companies, with increased viewership and political ad spending likely to boost their revenues.
"As much as I really do loathe talking politics on the show, I think the suddenly close election gives you an opportunity to try to profit from some of the media stocks that are about to be inundated with both viewers and political ad dollars," he said.
Regarding Fox, Cramer emphasized the potential growth from its live programming, particularly sports and news, due to its extensive deals with the NFL and college football. He also predicted a surge in viewership for Fox News in the months leading up to the November election.
He also recommended The New York Times, suggesting that a close election or a win by former President Donald Trump would further boost the company&#8217;s stock. Cramer noted that Trump&#8217;s presidency had driven increased news engagement and subscriber growth for the Times.
As for Nexstar, Cramer highlighted the company&#8217;s local TV stations, which could generate significant advertising revenue as candidates and super PACs invest in commercials over the next three months, particularly in battleground states.
However, Cramer cautioned that Nexstar is more of a trade than an investment and could face challenges post-election, similar to many traditional TV companies.
"When you look at the polling, suddenly we've got a close race," Cramer said. "Putting aside the polling, what really matters are the expectations, because Wall Street's an expectations machine."
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Why It Matters: The media landscape is poised for significant changes as the 2024 presidential election approaches. Cramer has previously suggested that a second term for Trump could positively impact the stock market, as Trump's policies might favor market growth. 
Cramer pointed out that Trump&#8217;s reliance on stock market performance to gauge his success could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39562285/jim-cramer-says-trumps-return-to-white-house-could-be-good-for-your-portfolio-hate-him-or-like-h">lead to bullish measures</a>.
Additionally, Cramer has identified stocks that could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/07/39785609/jim-cramer-says-these-stocks-could-soar-or-sink-if-trump-wins-2024-election">soar or sink if Trump wins</a> the 2024 election. He noted that the recent assassination attempt on Trump has intensified speculation about his chances of reelection. Cramer remarked, &#8220;After this weekend, it sure seems like the Trump stocks are back,&#8221; but he also warned that market dynamics can shift rapidly.
The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump is particularly tight, with recent polls showing a narrow lead for Trump, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/39999519/trump-vs-harris-latest-survey-indicates-positive-signs-for-this-candidate">according to a survey</a>.
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As polling and betting markets peg the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-election">2024 presidential race</a> between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump as a dead heat, billions will <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/long-ideas/24/01/36853421/largest-pac-advertising-blitz-in-us-history-which-2024-presidential-candidate-companies-">likely be spent on advertising</a>.
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-07-30/trump-harris-ad-buys-focus-on-five-states-in-revamped-2024-race">According</a> to Bloomberg, Harris and Trump have collectively booked $122 million in advertising time through the end of August, with 98% of the spending focused on just five swing states:
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<li>Pennsylvania —&nbsp;19 electoral votes.</li>
<li>Michigan — 15 electoral votes.</li>
<li>Wisconsin — 10 electoral votes.</li>
<li>Georgia — 16 electoral votes.</li>
<li>Arizona — 11 electoral votes.</li>
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New <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/politics/24/07/39973800/trump-vs-harris-vice-president-gains-ground-lost-by-joe-biden-in-swing-states">swing state polling</a> shows Harris gaining major ground on Trump; the election is very much up in the air with just over three months to go.
Most of the $122 million in advertising will likely go to television commercials, the most popular networks include:
<ul>
<li>CBS, owned by Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>).</li>
<li>Fox and Fox News, owned by Fox Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOX#NASDAQ">FOX</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>).</li>
<li>ABC and ESPN, owned by Walt Disney Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>).</li>
<li>NBC and MSNBC, owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>).</li>
<li>CNN and TBS, owned by Warner Bros Discovery Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>).</li>
</ul>
The following are the largest publicly traded local TV conglomerates:
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<li>Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTN#NYSE">GTN</a>)</li>
<li>Sinclair Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBGI#NASDAQ">SBGI</a>)</li>
<li>Nexstar Media Group Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>)</li>
</ul>
The 2024 election is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/penny-stocks/23/09/34584125/political-ad-spending-in-2024-election-to-smash-records-projected-totals-stocks-to-watch">projected to eclipse $10 billion</a> in advertising, with $2.7 billion dedicated to the presidential race.
Social media advertising has also become more popular in recent years — according to a post on X, the Harris campaign spent $28.6 million on Facebook and Instagram, owned by Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), along with Alphabet Inc&#8216;s (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google and YouTube. Meanwhile, Trump spent $1.4 million.
Trump&#8217;s campaign has possibly instead turned digital advertising efforts to Elon Musk&#8216;s X. Musk endorsed Trump for president on July 13.
According to the FEC, the Biden (now Harris) campaign had over $95 million in cash on hand at the end of June. Trump had $128 million. Harris <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/07/40024472/kamala-harris-raises-200m-in-a-week-66-of-that-money-is-from-donors-reveals-campaign-manager-a-peopl">reportedly raised $200 million</a> shortly after entering the race in late July.
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, even when markets are at all-time highs, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments">high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OMC#NYSE">OMC</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.05%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst David Karnovsky maintained an Overweight rating and increased the price target from $104 to $108 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $91 to $106 on April 17. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On July 16, Omnicom Group posted better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIRI#NASDAQ">SIRI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 3.15%</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Curry Baker maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $3.3 to $2.9 on June 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockettmaintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $4.5 to $3.4 on May 1. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 65%.</li>
<li>Recent News: SiriusXM is expected to release its second quarter operating and financial results on Thursday, Aug. 1.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro's charting</a> tool helped identify the trend in SIRI's stock.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXST#NASDAQ">NXST</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.81%</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Daniel Kurnos reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $225 on June 20. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall upgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $190 to $221 on May 13. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Nexstar Media Group will report its second quarter financial results on Thursday, Aug. 8.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's signals feature notified of a potential <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/pro/register/?utm_source=BZprocontent072324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in NXST shares</a>.</li>
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Ever since Vice President Kamala Harris entered the 2024 presidential election, her momentum has been undeniable. Her choice of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has only helped so far, generating consistent positive buzz as <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/07/harris-walz-wisconsin-rally">voters flock</a> to their swing state rallies. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has been <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/trump-off-campaign-trail-as-harris-walz-vance-barnstorm.html">scaling back</a> his campaign events as Harris doubles down on battleground territory. With polls showing that Harris&rsquo; lead over Trump is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/aug/09/us-election-polls-kamala-harris-trump">steadily increasing</a>, political betting markets have shifted in her favor as well. Data from political betting markets now shows that presidential election odds are <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2024/08/09/harris-has-vaulted-past-trump-as-the-bookies-favorite-to-win-presidential-election/">now swinging</a> in Harris&rsquo; favor. As Forbes reports:




&ldquo;<a href="https://electionbettingodds.com/President2024.html#chart" target="_blank">According to</a>&nbsp;the tracker Election Betting Odds, which aggregates data from four separate betting markets, Harris now has a 50.9% chance of winning in November compared to Trump&rsquo;s 47.1%. This is a massive swing in Harris&rsquo; favor, as just two weeks ago it gave the former president a more than 30-point lead over his opponent. Harris&rsquo; numbers have been climbing as the Democratic party has coalesced around her as its nominee after President Biden dropped out.&rdquo;




With presidential election predictions starting to strongly favor Harris, investors will be looking for the best stocks to buy for a Democratic victory in November. I&rsquo;ve discussed this topic before, but now that Harris-Walz mania is sweeping the U.S., it makes sense to dive deeper into the sectors that stand to benefit the most from having them in the White House.



<h2>Current Presidential Election Odds Favor These Sectors</h2>



Once the votes are counted, many sectors respond extremely well to a Democratic victory. But if presidential election odds are correct to favor Harris, it is worth considering which industries will stand to keep growing throughout their four years in office. Here are the key sectors to watch.



Clean Energy:&nbsp;Undoubtedly, the Biden-Harris administration has prioritized clean energy development during the past four years. If Harris takes the White House, that isn&rsquo;t likely to change, as Walz is a strong environmental advocate. As governor, <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/08/kamala-harris-vp-pick-what-investors-should-know-about-tim-walz/">he prioritized</a> moving Minnesota towards 100% clean energy by 2040 and received a <a href="https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-announces-nearly-200-million-minnesota-community-driven-solutions-cut-climate">$200 million grant</a> from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop clean energy solutions.



This means that companies creating alternative energy solutions, especially those doing so on U.S. soil, will be in an excellent position during the Harris-Waltz administration. This includes everything from solar and wind energy to fuel cell technology. One headline from Elecktrek recently <a href="https://electrek.co/2024/08/08/dem-vp-pick-walz-is-a-climate-champion-in-contrast-to-musk-backed-ev-haters/">summed up</a> the stark contrast between Waltz and Trump&rsquo;s running mate JD Vance: &ldquo;Dem VP pick Walz is &lsquo;climate champion,&rsquo; unlike Musk-backed GOP EV haters.&rdquo;



Electric Vehicles (EVs): If a further clean energy revolution is coming, EVs will be a key component. The sector saw <a href="https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-nearly-2-billion-support-american-auto-workers">significant investment</a> from President Biden, who recognized their importance as the U.S. transitions toward a more sustainable future. Now Harris has chosen a running mate who is also a staunch EV advocate. When Minnesota adopted <a href="https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-adopts-clean-cars-standard-that-require-more-electric-vehicles/600081556">new energy standards</a> in 2021, Walz stated:




&ldquo;&lsquo;You need to skate where the puck is going to be. The puck is going to be in EV vehicles, and that is irrefutable.&rdquo;




Elon Musk may have <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/trump-musk-crypto-harris-election.html" target="_blank">endors</a><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/trump-musk-crypto-harris-election.html">ed Donald Trump</a>. However, that doesn&rsquo;t change an important fact: Republicans tend to be&nbsp;firmly anti-EVs<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/08/08/trump-musk-crypto-harris-election.html">,</a> while Democrats often <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/06/27/about-3-in-10-americans-would-seriously-consider-buying-an-electric-vehicle/#:~:text=Environmental%20benefits%3A%20Democrats%20and%20those,to%20buy%20than%20gas%20vehicles.">support their adoption</a>. Automakers that build electric vehicles in the U.S. will enjoy significant momentum if the current presidential election odds prove correct.



<h2>Two More Winners</h2>



Cannabis: Many <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/healthcare/cannabis/">cannabis stocks</a> have enjoyed an excellent year, but 2024 could be even better. Harris-Walz is the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilyearlenbaugh/2024/08/07/harris-walz-is-first-major-ticket-to-support-cannabis-legalization/">first major ticket</a> to openly support legalizing cannabis. This primes the entire sector, especially companies that grow and distribute products in the U.S., for future growth. Recent <a href="https://www.jsheld.com/insights/articles/2024-cannabis-industry-report#:~:text=As%20of%202024%2C%20the%20global,14.6%25%20between%202024%20and%202028.">data shows</a> that the U.S. cannabis market is &ldquo;projected to reach approximately $38.19 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% between 2024 and 2028.&rdquo; The cannabis industry has <a href="https://businessofcannabis.com/us-cannabis-industry-thrilled-at-choice-of-pro-cannabis-democratic-vp-candidate-tim-walz/">made it clear</a> that it is happy with Harris&rsquo; VP choice. This makes sense, as Walz is a known <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4135248-cannabis-msos-rise-harris-picks-pro-marijuana-gov-tim-walz-running-mate">cannabis advocate</a>. Their election would likely be a significant catalyst for the entire sector, with the <a href="https://investorplace.com/2024/07/3-cannabis-stocks-to-buy-ahead-of-the-2024-presidential-election/">more prominent stocks</a> enjoying long-term growth.



Media: Until election day, the U.S. and many nations beyond will be waiting anxiously for updates. That will probably continue until after the next president is sworn in. For that reason, companies reporting on the pivotal election will benefit from the surging interest in political news. With presidential election odds being what they are, it&rsquo;s probably best to avoid conservative <a href="https://investorplace.com/industries/communications/media/">media stocks</a> like Fox (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/fox-stock-quote/">FOX</a>). Companies like Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/nxst-stock-quote/">NXST</a>), owner of The Hill and NewsNation and USA Today network owner Gannet (NYSE:<a href="https://investorplace.com/stock-quotes/gci-stock-quote/">GCI</a>) are likely better bets, as their coverage is not politically slanted.



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