NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) Most Active Options
The 21 most actively traded NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. (NXST) option contracts at the latest daily snapshot, ranked by volume. Each row shows the contract's price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and how today's volume compares with its own 30-day average — click a contract to analyze it in the OptiView platform.
Data as of Aug 24, 2026, 3:55 PM ET · OPRA data 15 minutes delayed · For information only — not investment advice.
Most Active NXST Contracts
| Contract | Expiration | DTE | Last | IV | IV rank (30d) | Delta | Open interest | Volume | vs 30d avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NXST $230 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $2.48 | — | 45 | — | 15 | 26 | 47.7× avg |
| NXST $210 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.15 | — | 0 | — | 8 | 21 | 16.6× avg |
| NXST $220 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $4.00 | — | 38 | — | 607 | 13 | 23.9× avg |
| NXST $180 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $13.76 | — | — | — | 0 | 5 | — |
| NXST $185 put | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $16.01 | — | 0 | — | 12 | 5 | 147.5× avg |
| NXST $200 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $2.70 | — | 7 | — | 210 | 4 | 3.2× avg |
| NXST $200 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $9.86 | — | 34 | — | 10 | 3 | 3.0× avg |
| NXST $220 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $5.65 | — | 28 | — | 24 | 2 | 3.7× avg |
| NXST $140 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $0.85 | — | — | — | 0 | 2 | — |
| NXST $210 call | Feb 19, 2027 | 179d | $11.20 | — | 22 | — | 5 | 1 | 1.0× avg |
| NXST $230 call | Feb 19, 2027 | 179d | $6.00 | — | — | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| NXST $175 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $17.00 | — | — | — | 0 | 1 | — |
| NXST $175 put | Feb 19, 2027 | 179d | $14.00 | — | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | 8.7× avg |
| NXST $185 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $8.50 | — | 11 | — | 1 | 1 | 0.6× avg |
| NXST $195 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $4.65 | — | 0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0.8× avg |
| NXST $240 call | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $0.25 | — | 41 | — | 11 | 1 | 1.5× avg |
| NXST $170 put | Sep 18, 2026 | 25d | $1.85 | — | 1 | — | 7 | 1 | 2.2× avg |
| NXST $185 put | Oct 16, 2026 | 53d | $8.96 | — | 10 | — | 4 | 1 | 3.1× avg |
| NXST $180 call | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $19.30 | — | 29 | — | 7 | 1 | 16.0× avg |
| NXST $140 put | Nov 20, 2026 | 88d | $2.10 | — | 33 | — | 60 | 1 | 10.8× avg |
| NXST $185 call | Dec 18, 2026 | 116d | $18.06 | — | 14 | — | 17 | 1 | 16.0× avg |
Ranked by volume at the latest daily snapshot. "vs 30d avg" compares today's volume with the contract's own 30-day average.
The most active NXST contract today is the $230 call expiring in 88 days, with 26 contracts traded. Calls dominate the most-active list (14 of the top 21), showing where trading interest concentrates.
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NXST Options FAQ
Which NXST option contract is most active today?
The most traded NXST contract is the $230 call expiring Nov 20, 2026, with 26 contracts traded as of Aug 24, 2026.
How does OptiView rank the most active NXST options?
The table lists the 21 NXST contracts with the highest volume at the latest daily snapshot, alongside price, implied volatility, delta, open interest, and each contract's volume versus its own 30-day average.
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.
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