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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies164
  • 7D-0.08%
  • 3M-4.1%
  • 1Y12.4%
  • YTD-2.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has remained flat, although notably Walt Disney declined by 4.2%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 12% over the past 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 19% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Entertainment Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 09 Mar 2026US$1.1tUS$288.7bUS$22.6b35.2x48.2x3.8x
Wed, 04 Feb 2026US$1.0tUS$284.8bUS$21.6b27.3x47.4x3.6x
Fri, 02 Jan 2026US$1.2tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b18x54.7x4.1x
Sun, 30 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$279.2bUS$22.8b20.7x51x4.2x
Tue, 28 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$276.4bUS$22.0b26.1x55.6x4.4x
Thu, 25 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b33.1x59.4x4.7x
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$295.2bUS$22.8b37.9x59.3x4.6x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$1.3tUS$290.1bUS$8.3b26.9x160.4x4.6x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.5bUS$7.4b21.7x177.5x4.6x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$1.2tUS$287.9bUS$8.0b21.1x154.3x4.3x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$992.6bUS$283.2bUS$2.6b21.2x385x3.5x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$289.4bUS$2.4b22.6x443.3x3.7x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.8bUS$2.1b26.2x549.3x3.9x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.3b-US$140,124.2019.6x-7317533.2x3.6x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$1.0tUS$284.9bUS$65.9m18.9x15878x3.7x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$898.5bUS$284.8b-US$2,351,550,663.3624.4x-382.1x3.2x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$931.3bUS$299.6bUS$1.1b23.5x849.5x3.1x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$882.2bUS$299.2bUS$1.1b18.8x813.8x2.9x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$834.7bUS$292.0bUS$8.3b14.5x101.1x2.9x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$867.3bUS$291.2bUS$7.8b14x111.5x3x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$849.7bUS$291.2bUS$7.7b22.7x110.2x2.9x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$843.2bUS$287.5bUS$9.3b18.6x90.6x2.9x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$832.7bUS$287.1bUS$9.4b16x88.4x2.9x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$781.1bUS$284.6bUS$7.5b18.4x104x2.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$822.3bUS$296.9bUS$7.0b19.5x116.7x2.8x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$831.9bUS$296.9bUS$7.1b20.8x117.7x2.8x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$747.2bUS$288.3bUS$1.8b26x409.8x2.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$716.3bUS$287.4bUS$1.2b19.9x577.4x2.5x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$734.5bUS$286.5bUS$860.1m20.6x853.9x2.6x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$777.5bUS$281.3b-US$2,148,073,082.0021.5x-361.9x2.8x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$760.2bUS$279.8b-US$2,222,579,823.0019.2x-342x2.7x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$736.0bUS$280.7b-US$2,703,350,986.0021.8x-272.2x2.6x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$757.8bUS$266.9b-US$1,065,355,910.0022.2x-711.3x2.8x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$699.6bUS$266.2b-US$1,704,543,092.0027x-410.4x2.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-410.4x


Total Market Cap: US$699.6bTotal Earnings: -US$1,704,543,092.00Total Revenue: US$266.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68170.9x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Entertainment industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 48.2x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -68kx.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Entertainment industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 2.7% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Telecom industry?

US Market-2.17%
Telecom-1.96%
Entertainment-0.076%
Movies and Entertainment0.38%
Interactive Home Entertainment-3.11%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 53.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.5%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 26.1% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 44% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Movies and Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 16% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SPOT Spotify TechnologyUS$565.1911.4%
+US$11.9b		15.5%PE45.3x
NFLX NetflixUS$99.022.0%
+US$8.1b		14.3%PE38.1x
LION Lionsgate StudiosUS$10.6613.4%
+US$365.6m		24.5%PS0.8x
ROKU RokuUS$100.572.5%
+US$365.6m		41.3%PE167.8x
STRZ Starz EntertainmentUS$15.3035.3%
+US$67.0m		n/aPS0.2x

Latest News

TKO
US$202.68
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-9.9%
1Y
42.6%
STRZ
US$15.30
Starz Entertainment
7D
35.3%
1Y
n/a
SPOT
US$565.19
Spotify Technology
7D
11.4%
1Y
15.5%
FWON.K
US$83.77
Formula One Group
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-1.6%
BHAT
US$1.74
Blue Hat Interactive Entertainment Technology
7D
-29.7%
1Y
-99.1%
ROKU
US$100.57
Roku
7D
2.5%
1Y
41.3%
RSVR
US$10.00
Reservoir Media
7D
9.8%
1Y
33.5%
TME
US$13.62
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
5.8%

TME: Upcoming Results Review Will Highlight Resilient Monetization And Margin Strength

Analysts have nudged their price target on Tencent Music Entertainment Group slightly higher to $26.92 from $26.84, citing updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers of this fine tuning. What's in the News Tencent Music Entertainment Group has scheduled a board meeting for March 16, 2026 to review and vote on its unaudited results for the three months and full year ended December 31, 2025 (Key Developments).
RBLX
US$63.53
Roblox
7D
-5.8%
1Y
18.2%

RBLX: Content And Engagement Strength Will Offset Rising Competitive And Safety Risks

Our fair value estimate for Roblox has been revised down from $180.00 to about $166.79 as analysts factor in a higher discount rate, slightly different long term growth and margin assumptions, and a wave of reduced Street price targets that balance strong content trends with rising competitive and comparison risks. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Roblox reflects a mixed but active backdrop, with many firms cutting price targets while still highlighting areas of strength in engagement, content and long term platform potential.
EA
US$198.00
Electronic Arts
7D
-1.5%
1Y
41.0%

EA: Take Private Deal And Player Retention Trends Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Electronic Arts steady at $205.59 per share, with only slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions explaining the unchanged price target despite updated inputs. What's in the News Multiplayer shooter "ARC Raiders," from Nexon owned Embark Studios, is reported to have retained 91% of its peak Steam player base since launch.
DIS
US$101.54
Walt Disney
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-1.5%

DIS: IP Strength And Leadership Transition Will Shape Future Share Repricing

Our Walt Disney narrative remains anchored to a fair value of $130.57. The updated inputs reflect a modestly higher discount rate and slightly firmer revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions that line up with recent analyst price target revisions and their focus on the company’s intellectual property strength and early fiscal year performance.
NFLX
US$99.02
Netflix
7D
2.0%
1Y
14.3%

Netflix was right to decline in raising their offer for Warner Brothers

I think everyone who is invested in the American stock market has their eyes on Netflix as of late. Especially after the company declined to raise their offer for Warner Brothers in their bidding war against Paramount Skydance.
WBD
US$27.95
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-1.9%
1Y
163.9%
LION
US$10.66
Lionsgate Studios
7D
13.4%
1Y
24.5%
LYV
US$156.13
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-3.5%
1Y
27.2%

LYV: Venue Expansion And DOJ Resolution Talks Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Live Nation Entertainment to about $178.90 from roughly $169.71, citing higher modeled revenue growth, a richer future P/E assumption and confidence in the concert ownership and venue expansion plans, while still factoring in pressure on ticketing margins and regulatory commitments. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Live Nation points to a generally constructive tone, with most firms focusing on execution around concerts and venues, while still flagging regulatory and North America growth risks that could affect how the stock is valued.
ANGX
US$4.44
Angel Studios
7D
7.2%
1Y
-60.9%