Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST) Institutional Ownership
Q1 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-06-13
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Institutional ownership decreased this quarter (-17.46 pp), representing a broadly distributed shareholder base.
Institutional Ownership90.3%$4.8B total value · ▼ 17.46 pp vs prior quarter
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
Smart Money Score40 / 100Neutral
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, conviction signals, and institutional trend.
Institutions & Flow495 holders+7 net flow (+76 / -69)
AI Insights & Key Takeaways
- Positive Institutional Flow (+7)
- Millennium Management Llc maintains a significant position
- Top 10 holders control 46.9% of institutional value
- No Insider Signal
Top Institutional Holders of NXST
Ranked by reported Q1 2026 13F market value
Top 10 Holders
46.9%
Top 25 Holders
70.3%
Share of total reported institutional value in NXST held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.
| # | Institution | Shares Held | Market Value | QoQ Change | Ownership % | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 3.2M | $581.9M | +1.1% | 10.536% | 0.01% |
| 2 | VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 1.4M | $259.2M | — | 4.694% | 0.01% |
| 3 | DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 1.4M | $251.1M | -1.0% | 4.546% |
Quarterly Institutional Activity
Filings activity in NXST during Q1 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.
New Buyers
76Institutions that opened a new NXST position in Q1 2026
NXST Institutional Ownership by Quarter
8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter
| Quarter | Inst. Holders | Δ Holders | Ownership % | Δ Ownership | Total 13F Value | Δ Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 495 | +1.4% | 90.33% | 17.46 pp | $4.81B | 16% |
| Q4 2025 | 488 | +1.7% | 107.79% | 0.93 pp | $5.74B | 0.9% |
| Q3 2025 | 480 | +6.2% | 108.72% | 3.73 pp | $5.79B | 3.3% |
| Q2 2025 | 452 | 3.8% | 112.45% | +24.52 pp | $5.99B | +28% |
| Q1 2025 | 470 | +3.8% | 87.93% | +7.13 pp | $4.69B | +8.8% |
| Q4 2024 | 453 |
NXST — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying NXST stock.
What percentage of NXST is owned by institutions?
Based on Q1 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. stands at 90.3%, held across 495 reporting institutions.
Who is the largest institutional holder of NXST?
BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of NXST, with approximately 3,217,716 shares worth $0.58B as of Q1 2026.
Is NXST a hedge fund favorite?
Yes — 1 widely-followed marquee investor appear among the top 25 institutional holders of NXST, including MILLENNIUM MANAGEMENT LLC.
What is NXST's Smart Money Score?
Our composite Smart Money Score for NXST is 40 out of 100 (Neutral). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.