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Nexstar (NXST) Networks president sells 5,000 shares at $196

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Form Type
4

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. executive Sean Compton, President, Networks, reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of common stock at $196.00 per share. After this sale, he directly holds 11,252 common shares. The filing reflects one non-derivative transaction and no derivative positions.

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Insider COMPTON SEAN
Role President, Networks
Sold 5,000 shs ($980K)
Type Security Shares Price Value
Sale Common Stock 5,000 $196.00 $980K
Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 11,252 shares (Direct, null)
Footnotes (1)
Shares sold 5,000 shares Open-market sale of common stock
Sale price $196.00 per share Reported transaction price for the sale
Shares owned after transaction 11,252 shares Direct common stock holdings post-sale
Net buy/sell shares 5,000 shares net sold NetSell direction in transaction summary
Form 4 regulatory
"INSIDER FILING DATA (Form 4):"
Form 4 is a official document that company insiders, such as executives or major shareholders, file with regulators whenever they buy or sell company shares. It provides transparency about how those with inside knowledge are trading, helping investors see if insiders are confident in the company's prospects or may be selling for personal reasons. This information can influence investor decisions by revealing insiders' perspectives on the company's value.
open-market sale financial
""transaction_action": "open-market sale""
An open-market sale is when a shareholder sells existing shares directly on a public exchange to any willing buyer, rather than through a private deal. Think of it like putting goods on a busy market stall where price is set by supply and demand; for investors it matters because such sales increase available supply, can put short-term downward pressure on the stock price, and signal changes in liquidity or investor confidence.
non-derivative financial
""transaction_type": "non-derivative""
beneficially owned financial
""total_shares_following_transaction": "11252.0000""
Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.
transaction code S regulatory
""transaction_code": "S""
SEC Form 4
FORM 4UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940
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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).
Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.
1. Name and Address of Reporting Person*
COMPTON SEAN

(Last)(First)(Middle)
545 E. JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY

(Street)
IRVING TEXAS 75062

(City)(State)(Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)
2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP, INC. [ NXST ]
5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)
Director10% Owner
XOfficer (give title below)Other (specify below)
President, Networks
2a. Foreign Trading Symbol
3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
05/19/2026
6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
XForm filed by One Reporting Person
Form filed by More than One Reporting Person
4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3) 2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeVAmount(A) or (D)Price
Common Stock05/19/2026S5,000D$19611,252D
Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
(e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
CodeV(A)(D)Date ExercisableExpiration DateTitleAmount or Number of Shares
Explanation of Responses:
/s/ Mark Hoyla, Attorney-in-Fact for Sean Compton05/19/2026
** Signature of Reporting PersonDate
Reminder: Report on a separate line for each class of securities beneficially owned directly or indirectly.
* If the form is filed by more than one reporting person, see Instruction 4 (b)(v).
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What insider transaction did NXST executive Sean Compton report?

Sean Compton reported an open-market sale of 5,000 shares of Nexstar Media Group common stock. The transaction used code S, indicating a sale in the open market or private transaction at a reported price of $196.00 per share.

At what price did Sean Compton sell NXST shares?

Sean Compton sold 5,000 Nexstar Media Group common shares at $196.00 per share. This price is reported as the transaction price in the Form 4 and applies to the non-derivative common stock sold on the stated transaction date.

How many NXST shares does Sean Compton hold after the reported sale?

Following the reported transaction, Sean Compton directly holds 11,252 Nexstar Media Group common shares. This post-transaction balance is disclosed in the Form 4 as the total shares beneficially owned after the open-market sale of 5,000 shares.

What is Sean Compton’s role at Nexstar Media Group (NXST)?

Sean Compton is identified as an officer of Nexstar Media Group with the title President, Networks. This officer role is disclosed in the Form 4 reporting the open-market sale of 5,000 common shares and his remaining 11,252 directly owned shares.

Does the Sean Compton Form 4 for NXST include derivative securities?

The Form 4 for Sean Compton reports only a non-derivative transaction in common stock. The derivativeSummary section is empty, indicating no option exercises, conversions, or other derivative security transactions were reported in this particular filing.