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Newsmax, Inc.

NMAX · NYSE

Market closed$8.36$-0.150000 (-1.76%)After hours $8.30 · -0.72%

Key statistics

Previous close$8.51
Open$8.25
Day high$8.61
Day low$8.17
52-week high$15.94
52-week low$5.11
Market cap751.74M
Volume351.61K
Average volume1.93M
P/E ratio-12.20
Forward P/E—
EPS-0.69
Dividend yield0.00%

Market context

Why it moved

NMAX experienced a modest decline today amid light trading volume and a lack of significant company-specific catalysts, with broad market selling pressure and profit-taking driving the stock modestly lower from its previous close.

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What is happening

Recent company-specific developments and publisher coverage.

July 18, 2026Newsmax shares declined modestly, underperforming the broader Communication Services sector (XLC) as the broadcasting space faced headwinds from Netflix's sharp 9-10% tumble on weak Q3 guidance — a sentiment drag across media stocks. A recent Seeking Alpha analysis maintained a neutral stance on Newsmax, noting the company reaches a comparable pay-TV household count to larger news networks but generates significantly less revenue, highlighting a core monetization gap. On the positive side, a golden cross technical signal was flagged earlier this week, and 87 institutional investors added shares last quarter versus 48 reducing positions, reflecting cautious but growing institutional interest.

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July 16, 2026Newsmax closed modestly higher, buoyed by a broader market rally following a cooler-than-expected June CPI report that lifted communication services stocks. Investor focus remains on the company's long-term monetization potential, with a Seeking Alpha analyst noting that while Newsmax reaches pay-TV households comparable to larger news networks, its affiliate fee revenue remains significantly underdeveloped — a key opportunity but also a concern. Additionally, a newly disclosed $80,000 lobbying filing for Q2 2026 targeting broadcast ownership cap regulations highlights the company's active push to shape its regulatory environment, drawing attention from the 87 institutional investors that added NMAX shares last quarter.

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July 14, 2026Newsmax closed modestly lower, slipping about 1% on the session and extending losses in after-hours trading, as the broader media landscape grappled with geopolitical headwinds and a volatile macro backdrop. On the technical side, analysts flagged that NMAX recently crossed above its "golden cross" — a bullish signal where the 50-day moving average rises above the 200-day — potentially drawing near-term trader interest. Meanwhile, a newly disclosed $80,000 lobbying spend for Q2 2026 and ongoing antitrust scrutiny surrounding the $110B Warner Bros./Paramount merger are reshaping the competitive dynamics across the broadcasting sector, providing broader context for how regulatory shifts could affect smaller media players like Newsmax.

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July 14, 2026Newsmax shares closed higher, outperforming a broadly weaker market as the S&P 500 declined amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and surging oil prices. The conservative media broadcaster benefited from a risk-off rotation toward politically branded media names, even as the Communication Services sector faced headwinds from broader macro uncertainty. Peer dynamics remain in focus, with the sector navigating competitive pressures from Trump Media's proposed Truth Social spin-off and a media landscape reshaped by consolidation battles, including the challenged $110B Warner Bros.-Paramount merger.

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July 9, 2026Newsmax closed down amid a broad risk-off session triggered by President Trump declaring the U.S.-Iran ceasefire 'over,' sending oil prices surging over 5% and sparking a global equity selloff. Adding to the headwinds, a Seeking Alpha analysis warned the market may be overvaluing NMAX as 'the next Fox News,' with the author signaling a potential short position, while Communication Services remained one of the weakest-performing sectors in Q2 2026. In after-hours trading, shares recovered modestly, gaining roughly 1.8% to $8.59.

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July 8, 2026Newsmax declined as a bearish Seeking Alpha analysis comparing its valuation to Fox News raised skepticism, with the author disclosing intent to establish a short position. The sell-off also came amid broader pressure on Communication Services, which fell 3.1% in Q2, and a weak macro backdrop with semiconductors dragging markets lower. After hours, shares are rebounding over 2%, recovering part of the session's losses as investors reassess the conservative media broadcaster's longer-term prospects.

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July 7, 2026Newsmax edged higher, closing up modestly amid a broadly favorable session for Communication Services stocks — the XLC sector ETF gained 2.4% on the day. A Seeking Alpha analysis published today rated Newsmax a Sell, citing an "excessive valuation" relative to its negative earnings and cash flow profile, comparing the market's enthusiasm to treating it as "the next Fox News." Volume came in well below its average, suggesting limited conviction behind the move, while the broader S&P 500 advanced on semiconductor rebounds and easing oil prices.

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July 3, 2026Newsmax fell amid a broadly mixed session where the Communication Services sector finished as the week's top performer, up 3.60%, though Thursday saw sector-level pressure alongside a wider tech selloff. The conservative news network's stock remains sensitive to the political news cycle, and with short interest having risen to record levels earlier this year and retail traders still watching for a potential squeeze, the pullback may reflect profit-taking after recent gains tied to a busy geopolitical news cycle — including the U.S.-Iran conflict and upcoming midterm election cycle coverage.

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Benzinga · June 2, 2026Newsmax Expects Annual International Revenues To Grow To $25M In 2026
Benzinga · May 14, 2026Transcript: Newsmax Q1 2026 Earnings Conference Call
Mt Newswire · May 14, 2026Newsmax Q1 Loss Narrows, Revenue Rises; Reaffirms 2026 Revenue Guidance
Benzinga · May 14, 2026Newsmax Affirms FY2026 Sales Guidance of $212.000M-$216.000M vs $213.025M Est
Mt Newswire · May 14, 2026GUIDANCE: (NMAX) Newsmax Reaffirms Full Year 2026 Revenue Range $212M - $216M, vs. FactSet Est of $213.1M
Mt Newswire · May 14, 2026Earnings Flash (NMAX) Newsmax Posts Q1 Loss $0.02 per Share
Benzinga · May 14, 2026Newsmax Q1 EPS $(0.02) Beats $(0.03) Estimate, Sales $51.658M Beat $48.938M Estimate
Benzinga · May 7, 2026Newsmax Reports 16.6M Audiences In April, Up 27% YoY

Peers

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