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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies164
  • 7D-1.6%
  • 3M-4.8%
  • 1Y13.6%
  • YTD-3.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 1.6%, driven by a pullback from Roblox of 12%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 14%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 20% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$1.1tUS$288.8bUS$22.6b36.1x48.1x3.8x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$989.7bUS$285.1bUS$21.4b26.1x46.2x3.5x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b18.3x53.9x4.1x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$279.2bUS$22.8b20.3x51x4.2x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$276.1bUS$21.8b25.1x56.4x4.5x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b31.7x59.1x4.7x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$293.9bUS$23.0b37.9x59.5x4.7x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$1.4tUS$290.3bUS$8.3b26.9x162.9x4.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.4bUS$7.5b23.8x176.8x4.6x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$1.3tUS$288.0bUS$7.2b21.1x176x4.4x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$992.6bUS$283.1bUS$2.6b22x385.5x3.5x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$289.5bUS$2.4b23.4x433.3x3.5x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.8bUS$2.2b26.2x520x4x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.3b-US$136,892.5519.6x-7511377.4x3.6x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.7bUS$78.1m18.9x13510.7x3.7x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$904.7bUS$285.4b-US$1,982,434,014.6315.1x-456.4x3.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$936.3bUS$299.5bUS$1.1b23.8x855.3x3.1x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$886.7bUS$299.2bUS$1.1b19.2x817.6x3x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$840.6bUS$292.0bUS$8.3b14.6x101.6x2.9x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$866.8bUS$291.1bUS$7.8b13.9x111.5x3x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$933.9bUS$291.2bUS$7.7b27.6x121.2x3.2x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$830.7bUS$287.5bUS$9.3b18.5x89.2x2.9x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$842.4bUS$288.4bUS$9.1b16.4x93x2.9x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$798.5bUS$284.7bUS$7.6b18.6x105.2x2.8x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$822.3bUS$297.0bUS$7.0b19.4x116.7x2.8x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$816.1bUS$296.7bUS$7.1b20.3x115.7x2.8x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$786.5bUS$291.7bUS$1.8b20.9x428.8x2.7x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$722.5bUS$287.4bUS$1.2b19.9x603.2x2.5x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$754.5bUS$286.7bUS$853.5m20.6x884x2.6x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$777.0bUS$281.4b-US$2,145,972,008.0027.9x-362.1x2.8x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$754.5bUS$279.7b-US$2,229,573,831.0018.9x-338.4x2.7x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$734.0bUS$279.6b-US$2,798,466,350.0019.8x-262.3x2.6x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$747.0bUS$267.2b-US$1,365,247,850.0021.9x-547.1x2.8x
Sat, 18 Mar 2023US$708.4bUS$266.9b-US$1,586,347,569.0022.4x-446.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-446.5x


Total Market Cap: US$708.4bTotal Earnings: -US$1,586,347,569.00Total Revenue: US$266.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68170x202420252026
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 48.1x 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-0.62%
Telecom0.076%
Entertainment-1.60%
Movies and Entertainment-1.02%
Interactive Home Entertainment-5.45%
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 54.1x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.9%, 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$530.262.0%
+US$2.1b		4.3%PE42.5x
ROKU RokuUS$100.556.9%
+US$955.3m		44.4%PE167.8x
LYV Live Nation EntertainmentUS$165.532.1%
+US$804.0m		36.1%PS1.5x
LION Lionsgate StudiosUS$10.3313.8%
+US$362.7m		23.6%PS0.8x
SPHR Sphere EntertainmentUS$115.123.1%
+US$124.6m		263.8%PE122.3x

Latest News

LYV
US$165.53
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
2.1%
1Y
36.1%
WBD
US$27.76
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-1.6%
1Y
167.7%
GCL
US$0.78
GCL Global Holdings
7D
49.9%
1Y
-60.8%
SPOT
US$530.26
Spotify Technology
7D
2.0%
1Y
4.3%
LION
US$10.33
Lionsgate Studios
7D
13.8%
1Y
23.6%

LION: Higher Future P/E Expectations Will Support Upside Potential

Analysts have maintained their $12.00 price target on Lionsgate Studios. Instead, they are adjusting key inputs, including a lower discount rate, softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, and a much higher future P/E estimate to reflect what they see as a different balance of risk and potential reward in the story.
TKO
US$205.58
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-6.5%
1Y
41.6%
STRZ
US$15.43
Starz Entertainment
7D
27.1%
1Y
n/a
FWON.K
US$86.01
Formula One Group
7D
-3.2%
1Y
1.5%
TTWO
US$209.08
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-3.7%
1Y
2.6%
ROKU
US$100.55
Roku
7D
6.9%
1Y
44.4%
RSVR
US$9.85
Reservoir Media
7D
9.4%
1Y
32.4%
RBLX
US$58.83
Roblox
7D
-12.2%
1Y
7.5%

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.
SPHR
US$115.12
Sphere Entertainment
7D
3.1%
1Y
263.8%

SPHR: New Venues And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability

The analyst price target for Sphere Entertainment has been raised to $135, up from $105. Analysts highlighted stronger than expected Wizard of Oz performance, sponsorship and Exosphere monetization, as well as growing confidence in adding more Sphere venues over time.
DIS
US$101.32
Walt Disney
7D
-1.9%
1Y
3.5%

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$96.94
Netflix
7D
-0.8%
1Y
8.3%

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.
WMG
US$26.81
Warner Music Group
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-19.8%

WMG: AI Threats Will Ultimately Support Stronger Long Term Cash Generation

Analysts have slightly trimmed their price target on Warner Music Group to $37.44, reflecting a modestly higher discount rate and a small uptick in expected profit margin, while also factoring in fresh views on AI related risks and recent mixed research commentary. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Warner Music Group reflects a mix of optimism around the core business and caution around emerging risks, especially related to AI generated music.