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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies170
  • 7D-2.5%
  • 3M-13.8%
  • 1Y14.5%
  • YTD-1.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 2.2%, driven by Netflix declining 3.2%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 15%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 20% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$281.3bUS$21.3b18.1x53.5x4x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$281.1bUS$21.3b22.2x55.1x4.2x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$276.5bUS$21.8b25.5x56.5x4.5x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$1.3tUS$274.9bUS$21.8b28.2x59.6x4.7x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$293.9bUS$23.0b39.3x60.2x4.7x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$1.3tUS$290.3bUS$8.3b28.3x159.7x4.6x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$1.4tUS$288.6bUS$7.5b23.9x182.1x4.7x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$1.3tUS$288.1bUS$7.3b21.4x170.8x4.3x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$1.0tUS$283.2bUS$2.6b20.9x399.6x3.6x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$289.5bUS$2.3b24.9x447.5x3.6x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.8bUS$2.2b26.5x520.3x4x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.2b-US$4,303,405.9819x-238195x3.6x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.8bUS$83.9m18.3x12940.1x3.8x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$895.4bUS$282.3b-US$1,427,263,074.8621.3x-627.4x3.2x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$946.9bUS$299.3bUS$1.1b22.8x872.2x3.2x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$889.6bUS$299.2bUS$1.1b18.9x814.4x3x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$828.3bUS$292.7bUS$8.8b21.8x93.7x2.8x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$868.7bUS$291.1bUS$7.8b14.4x111.7x3x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$842.8bUS$291.4bUS$7.8b16.9x108.2x2.9x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$802.4bUS$288.7bUS$10.3b18.6x77.6x2.8x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$842.1bUS$288.3bUS$9.2b16.1x91.6x2.9x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$815.2bUS$284.7bUS$7.6b19.1x107.3x2.9x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$831.0bUS$296.9bUS$7.0b19.1x118.2x2.8x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$828.3bUS$296.5bUS$7.1b17.8x117.4x2.8x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$783.8bUS$292.1bUS$1.8b22.9x439x2.7x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$739.5bUS$287.4bUS$1.2b19.7x618.2x2.6x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$753.4bUS$286.6bUS$876.2m20.6x859.8x2.6x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$798.9bUS$282.4b-US$2,058,760,358.0027.8x-388x2.8x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$767.5bUS$279.5b-US$2,340,489,452.0021.3x-327.9x2.7x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$726.7bUS$280.0b-US$2,388,670,033.0019.3x-304.2x2.6x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$744.3bUS$267.3b-US$1,372,135,417.0021.5x-542.4x2.8x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$706.2bUS$266.9b-US$1,492,212,226.0022.8x-473.3x2.6x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023US$746.0bUS$256.8b-US$488,093,914.0030.2x-1528.3x2.9x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023US$707.5bUS$253.7bUS$1.0b30.1x677.1x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

677.1x


Total Market Cap: US$707.5bTotal Earnings: US$1.0bTotal Revenue: US$253.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68225.8x202420252026
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 53.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -68kx.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 4.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Entertainment industry have grown 173% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market1.49%
Telecom1.10%
Entertainment-2.53%
Movies and Entertainment-2.36%
Interactive Home Entertainment-3.55%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (16.1%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 42% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.0% 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
LYV Live Nation EntertainmentUS$147.273.3%
+US$1.1b		13.0%PE106.1x
DIS Walt DisneyUS$114.170.4%
+US$714.1m		4.0%PE16.4x
THH TryHard HoldingsUS$21.6217.3%
+US$159.6m		n/aPE11238.6x
IQ iQIYIUS$2.088.3%
+US$154.1m		3.0%PS0.5x
HUYA HUYAUS$3.5623.6%
+US$152.0m		17.9%PS0.9x

Latest News

WMG
US$29.73
Warner Music Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
1.5%

Should You Think About Buying Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Now?

Jan 07
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LYV
US$147.27
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
3.3%
1Y
13.0%
RBLX
US$73.89
Roblox
7D
-8.8%
1Y
19.1%

RBLX: Advertising And User Content Monetization Will Reshape Long Term Earnings Power

Analysts have nudged their Roblox fair value estimate up by $5 to $180 as they factor in updated Street research that points to stronger monetization potential from advertising and user generated content, while also acknowledging recent target cuts that reflect higher investment and more tempered bookings expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Roblox reflects a split view, with some firms trimming targets and others highlighting what they see as meaningful upside tied to ads, user generated content and platform scale.
TTWO
US$252.38
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-1.4%
1Y
37.4%
HUYA
US$3.56
HUYA
7D
23.6%
1Y
17.9%

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ROKU
US$108.86
Roku
7D
0.3%
1Y
31.2%

ROKU: Monetization Hopes And Buybacks May Not Justify Rich Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target for Roku to $87.33 from $73.63, reflecting updated assumptions that include higher revenue growth, improved profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a more conservative future P/E multiple. This view is supported by recent research pointing to solid quarterly execution, improving platform fundamentals, and growing confidence in the company’s ability to monetize its platform and sustain momentum into 2026.
NFLX
US$90.53
Netflix
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.5%

NFLX: Future Returns Will Weigh Warner Bid Uncertainty And Advertising Momentum

Analysts have trimmed their fair value narrative for Netflix to reflect slightly lower long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Recent price target updates are clustered around stock split adjusted levels such as US$110, US$1,350, US$1,385, US$1,400 and US$1,530, as they weigh potential Warner Bros.
SPOT
US$553.68
Spotify Technology
7D
-4.7%
1Y
15.4%

SPOT: Pricing Power And AI Collaboration Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price targets for Spotify higher, citing a supportive mix of pricing power, a constructive view on music industry economics, and a willingness to underwrite a richer future P/E multiple of around 38.7x. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Spotify reflects a mix of enthusiasm for the business model and pricing potential alongside debate over how much optimism is already reflected in the share price.
FWON.K
US$91.40
Formula One Group
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-2.2%

FWON.K: Higher Media Hopes Will Face Mounting Execution And Margin Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Formula One Group from approximately $89.00 to about $96.00, citing a higher long term valuation multiple despite moderating growth and margin expectations, in line with recent Street target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bearish analysts has highlighted that, even with upward revisions to select price targets, the risk reward profile for Formula One Group is becoming less compelling at current levels.
TKO
US$202.09
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-3.3%
1Y
42.0%
IQ
US$2.08
iQIYI
7D
8.3%
1Y
3.0%

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DIS
US$114.17
Walt Disney
7D
0.4%
1Y
4.0%
WBD
US$28.32
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-1.7%
1Y
181.5%

WBD: Bidding War Optimism Will Likely Fade Under Regulatory And Deal Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Warner Bros. Discovery to $20 from $10 per share, reflecting a lower perceived risk profile, an improved margin outlook and higher prospective takeout valuations amid rising price targets and renewed M&A speculation around the studio and streaming assets.
MSGS
US$263.76
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
2.0%
1Y
22.2%

MSGS: Future 60% Asset Discount Is Expected To Persist Near Term

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Madison Square Garden Sports slightly higher to approximately $265.33 from $264.50, citing resilient profit margin expectations and still-attractive private market value comparisons for the Knicks and Rangers, despite modest concerns around governance, liquidity, and near term catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed but generally constructive view on Madison Square Garden Sports, with bullish analysts emphasizing the disconnect between trading levels and underlying asset value, while more cautious voices highlight structural and governance related constraints on the equity story.
MANU
US$16.39
Manchester United
7D
3.0%
1Y
-1.3%
THH
US$21.62
TryHard Holdings
7D
17.3%
1Y
n/a