How to buy Newsmax shares in 2025
Newsmax Inc. ($NMAX) is an American media company known for distributing news and opinion content with a distinctly conservative perspective across various platforms.
👉 Read on to learn about Newsmax and how to buy $NMAX shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Newsmax stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether NMAX or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Newsmax is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Newsmax stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including NMAX.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy NMAX shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
3. Search for Newsmax or NMAX
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for NMAX shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Newsmax shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Newsmax company overview
Newsmax, Inc. is an established American media company primarily known for its conservative news and opinion content distributed across several key platforms. These include the Newsmax TV cable channel, which has gained significant traction and viewership, particularly among a right-leaning demographic, the high-traffic news website Newsmax.com, and associated digital newsletters and print publications like Newsmax Magazine. The company has carved out a distinct niche in the media landscape, often seen as a key competitor to other conservative outlets like Fox News. It has built a substantial audience base loyal to its particular political perspective.
The primary driver behind the company recently going public appears to be raising significant capital to fuel the company's next phase of growth, potentially allowing for investments in expanding its reach, enhancing its digital infrastructure, and competing more robustly in the dynamic news media market. Access to public markets will provide substantial funding to accelerate its strategic goals, potentially boosting its competitive stance against larger rivals and allowing for diversification of its offerings.
However, operating as a public company now will introduce new challenges for Newsmax. It would face increased regulatory oversight, mandatory financial disclosures, and the constant pressure of meeting quarterly earnings expectations from shareholders and market analysts.
The Newsmax stock experienced a significant surge of 700% during its IPO on the New York Stock Exchange on 31 March 2025.
The substantial increase in stock price is potentially linked to Newsmax's favorable coverage of Donald Trump. Chris Ruddy, the CEO of Newsmax, has a long-standing relationship with Donald Trump, which might contribute to the network's standing in conservative media. The IPO generated $75 million, in addition to $225 million raised through a preferred offering in the preceding month.
Despite the IPO success, analysts recommend caution regarding the stock due to concerns about potential overvaluation and the highly competitive media landscape, suggesting it is a high-risk investment.
Newsmax share price performance
The Newsmax share price was US$10.03 (-3.49%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Newsmax
Get a breakdown of Newsmax’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$10.03 |
| Market capitalisation | US$1.25B |
| PE Ratio | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share | US$-0.94 |
| Day change | -3.49% |
| 52-week high | US$265.00 |
| 52-week low | US$7.31 |
Data updated as of December 14, 2025.
What is the Newsmax price target?
The average price target for NMAX is US$21.5 across 2 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 100% of analysts suggesting to buy, 0% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Newsmax shares?
The process of selling Newsmax shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own NMAX shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Newsmax
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Newsmax shares?
Like any investment, Newsmax may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $NMAX shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
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Newsmax Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
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- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Newsmax
- Monitor your investment
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