Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Industry Group: Media
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:NXST
Nexstar is the largest television station owner/operator in the United States, with 199 stations in 116 markets. Of its 199 full-power stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcasters: 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 networks in 12 of the top 20 television markets and reaches over 68% of U.S. 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.
ESG Risk Rating
Ranking
Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Media 133 out of 294
Universe
Global Universe 2325 out of 15622
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Industry Comparison
| Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ITV Plc |
11.5
Low
|
18 out of 294 |
| RTL Group SA |
14.6
Low
|
75 out of 294 |
| TEGNA, Inc. |
14.7
Low
|
78 out of 294 |
| Paramount Global |
15
Low
|
82 out of 294 |
| Nexstar Media Group, Inc. |
16.5
Low
|
133 out of 294 |
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