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NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST)

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Current Price
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Analyst Target
-- (0 analysts)
Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +8
Streak
2Q ▲
Buyers last Q
47%

Smart Money Signals — NXST

Based on 460 hedge funds · latest filing: 2025 Q4 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NXST than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
460 hedge funds hold NXST right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +5% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+23 new funds entered over the past year (+5% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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More sellers than buyers — 47% buying

205 buying234 selling
Last quarter: 234 funds reduced or exited vs 205 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-17 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 84 → 55 → 79 → 62. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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64% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 64% conviction (2yr+) ■ 17% medium ■ 18% new
296 out of 460 hedge funds have held NXST for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Steady discovery — ~62 new funds/quarter

61 → 84 → 55 → 79 → 62 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 84 → 55 → 79 → 62. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.
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Deep conviction — 68% of holders stayed 2+ years

■ 68% veterans ■ 10% 1-2yr ■ 22% new
Of 467 current holders: 317 (68%) have held for over 2 years without selling. These are not momentum buyers — they have lived through drawdowns and stayed. A large veteran base acts as a stabilizing force during selloffs.
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Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds

51% from top-100 AUM funds
40 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in NXST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.7
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.7/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — NXST

In 2025 Q4, 205 hedge funds were net buyers of NXST (62 opened a new position, 143 added to an existing one), while 234 reduced or exited (180 trimmed, 54 sold completely) — a 47% buyer ratio, indicating roughly balanced activity. Net buying has persisted for two consecutive quarters, a positive momentum signal. 51% of total institutional value in NXST is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +8 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 460.

Hedge Fund Ownership: NXST

How many hedge funds hold NXST — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of NXST vs. share price

Market Analysis: NXST

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Company Profile: NXST

Communication Services Broadcasting

Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

60 top-rated funds 4 high-conviction
Consensus
7.8
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.1
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: NXST
2026 Q1 Stats Unlock in 6 days 467 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2025 Q4) Prior (2025 Q3) Change
Funds Holding 467 460 1.52%
13F Shares 30M 31M -3.67%
Total Value $5.98B $6.09B -1.69%
New Positions 62 79 -17
Increased Positions 152 176 -24
Closed Positions 56 60 -4
Reduced Positions 192 170 +22
Total Calls 4 4 -
Total Puts 4 6 -33.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.0 1.5 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 institutional holders of NXST — 2025 Q4 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 AMERICAN FINANCIAL GROUP INC 15.25% 227,482 $41.1M
2 Fairbanks Capital Management, Inc. 4.27% 37,741 $6.8M
3 BRUNI J V & CO /CO 3.33% 176,332 $31.9M
4 CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CORP /VA 3.18% 102,975 $18.6M
5 Momentum Wealth Planning, LLC 2.60% 16,179 $2.9M
6 Channing Capital Management, LLC 2.02% 436,249 $78.9M
7 GROESBECK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT CORP /NJ/ 2.01% 5,702 $1K
8 VALLEY WEALTH MANAGERS, INC. 1.54% 132,038 $23.9M
9 Penn Capital Management Company, LLC 1.26% 90,017 $16.3M
10 DELPHI MANAGEMENT INC /MA/ 1.21% 5,595 $1K
11 Glassy Mountain Advisors, Inc. 1.14% 20,225 $3.7M
12 HENNESSY ADVISORS INC 1.13% 173,500 $31.4M
13 Kendall Capital Management 1.07% 28,994 $5.2M
14 Copeland Capital Management, LLC 0.86% 213,042 $38.5M
15 Phocas Financial Corp. 0.81% 28,358 $5.1M
16 CPC Advisors, LLC 0.78% 26,651 $4.8M
17 JOHN G ULLMAN & ASSOCIATES INC 0.55% 23,000 $4.2M
18 CLARK ESTATES INC/NY 0.54% 12,457 $2.3M
19 Equity Wealth Partners, LLC 0.53% 4,574 $827K
20 FOSTER & MOTLEY INC 0.46% 49,601 $9K
21 Severin Investments, LLC 0.40% 2,608 $472K
22 LSV ASSET MANAGEMENT 0.39% 1,008,316 $182K
23 Parcion Private Wealth LLC 0.38% 34,130 $6.2M
24 CROBAN 0.36% 4,290 $776K
25 ICON ADVISERS INC/CO 0.34% 8,075 $1.5M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP INC (NXST)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for NXST?

Buying streak — 2 quarters in a row: For 2 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added NXST than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for NXST?

More sellers than buyers — 47% buying: Last quarter: 234 funds reduced or exited vs 205 that bought or added. When more than half of active funds are selling, it's a caution flag — especially if the stock price hasn't moved down yet.

What is the fund quality score for NXST holders?

Elite ownership — 51% AUM from top-100 funds: 40 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 51% of total institutional value in NXST. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held NXST?

64% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 296 out of 460 hedge funds have held NXST for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.