Here's Why This Investment Advisor is Loading up on This Media Stock

Added 24,243 shares of Nexstar; estimated $4.73 million trade value based on quarterly average pricing. Quarter-end position value rose by $5.50 million, reflecting both additional shares and price appreciation.

The Motley Fool • Feb 19, 2026

Federal Communications Commission chair backs Nexstar, Tegna merger

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday he supports Nexstar's proposed $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna that would make the combined entity the largest U.S. regional TV station operator.

Reuters • Feb 18, 2026

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group to participate in the 2026 Morgan Stanley TMT Conference and the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in March.

Business Wire • Feb 18, 2026

Nexstar, Tegna shares soar after Trump puts his thumb on the scale in contentious merger

A significant FCC rule change is needed for the deal to go through, and opponents say that requires an act of Congress. Trump initially opposed the deal but now says he is for it.

Market Watch • Feb 9, 2026

Opinion | Trump Sees the Light on Nexstar-Tegna

He now supports the merger, which would add to media competition.

WSJ • Feb 8, 2026

In reversal, Trump backs Nexstar's proposed acquisition of Tegna

President Donald Trump expressed support for Nexstar's offer to buy Tegna, which would significantly expand the network's reach. "Letting Good Deals get done like Nexstar - Tegna will help knock out the Fake News because there will be more competition, and at a higher and more sophisticated level," Trump wrote in a Truth Social post.

CNBC • Feb 7, 2026

Trump backs Nexstar-Tegna merger, says big TV networks need more competition

"We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks," Trump wrote. "GET THAT DEAL DONE!

Reuters • Feb 7, 2026

Donald Trump Endorses Nexstar-Tegna Merger, And FCC Chair Responds: “Let's Get It Done”

Donald Trump gave his endorsement to Nexstar's proposed merger with Tegna, a transaction that would create a broadcast giant reaching 80% of TV households. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “We need more competition against THE ENEMY, the Fake News National TV Networks.

Deadline • Feb 7, 2026

What Investors Should Know About This $6 Million Sale of a Media Stock Up 41% in One Year

Capital Management Corp sold 29,799 shares of Nexstar Media in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $5.82 million based on average pricing in the period. Meanwhile, the quarter-end position value decreased by $5.21 million, reflecting both share sales and stock price movement.

The Motley Fool • Feb 2, 2026

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.86 Per Share

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.86 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 27, 2026, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 13, 2026. In anticipation of the pending accretive acquisition of TEGNA, Inc., Nexstar's Board of Directors elected to maintain its current dividend rate. Excess cash will instead be used to finance the acqu.

Business Wire • Jan 30, 2026