NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) Options Statistics & Positioning

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) options trade at a 30-day at-the-money implied volatility of 37.6%, an IV rank of 47 out of 100 over the past year. The options market prices a ±$8.41 (±5.2%) move in NXST for the front expiration. Max pain sits at $175 and the put/call open interest ratio is 0.40. Statistics are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day.

Data as of Oct 9, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.

Last close

$161.60

52-week range

$155.29 – $252.12

ATM IV (30d)

37.6%

IV rank

47 / 100

Moderate

Expected move

±$8.41 (±5.2%)

Put/call OI

0.40

Call-heavy

Max pain

$175

↑ 8.3% above close

Next earnings

Nov 8, 2026

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Most Active NXST Contracts

Contract	Expiration	DTE	Last	IV	Volume
NXST $160 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$9.20	39.8%	5
NXST $165 call	Nov 20, 2026	42d	$7.00	39.3%	2
NXST $185 put	Feb 19, 2027	133d	$31.00	38.0%	2
NXST $155 put	Oct 16, 2026	7d	$1.55	41.0%	1

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Explore NXST Options Statistics

NXST Implied Volatility

37.6% ATM IV (30d)

An IV rank of 47 places implied volatility in the middle of its 52-week range.

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NXST Open Interest

0.40 put/call OI ratio

1,791 calls and 720 puts outstanding across all expirations.

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NXST Max Pain

$175 max pain

8.3% above the last close — see how max pain has moved over the past year.

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NXST Gamma Exposure

$2.23M net GEX

Positive dealer gamma — hedging currently leans against price swings.

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NXST Options Volume

10 contracts traded

Put/call volume ratio 0.43 — plus contracts running far above their usual volume.

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NXST Most Active Options

$160 top volume strike

The 25 most actively traded NXST contracts with price, IV, greeks, and volume vs. average.

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Upcoming Earnings

NXST's next expected earnings date is Nov 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$8.41 (±5.2%) move for the front expiration.

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NXST Options FAQ

When is NXST's next earnings date?

NXST's next expected earnings date is Nov 8, 2026. Options currently price a ±$8.41 (±5.2%) move for the front expiration.

How often is NXST options data on this page updated?

All NXST statistics on this page are computed by OptiView from delayed OPRA options data and refresh every trading day after the session close.

Where can I see NXST max pain, open interest, and implied volatility in detail?

OptiView publishes dedicated NXST pages for implied volatility, max pain, open interest, gamma exposure, options volume, and the most active contracts — each with charts, history, and a plain-English explanation of what the numbers mean.

Methodology. IV rank compares the current 30-day at-the-money implied volatility with its highest and lowest values over the past 52 weeks. Max pain is the strike that minimizes the total payout to option holders at expiration. The call and put walls are the strikes carrying the largest call and put open interest across all expirations. Net gamma exposure (GEX) is measured from the dealer perspective. All statistics are derived from delayed OPRA options data.

Options trading involves significant risk, and losses can exceed your initial investment. Always consult a licensed financial professional before making investment decisions. OptiView does not provide financial advice; all figures on this page are descriptive statistics, not recommendations.