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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 14, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies162
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M-7.0%
  • 1Y28.2%
  • YTD23.8%

Last week, the Entertainment industry hasn't moved much but Spotify Technology is up 3.1% in that time. The past year has been better, since the industry has gained 28% in that time. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$277.7bUS$22.2b20x55.7x4.4x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$1.3tUS$274.5bUS$21.8b27.6x58.3x4.6x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.6bUS$21.8b32.7x59.6x4.7x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$293.2bUS$21.9b30.6x59.7x4.5x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$1.4tUS$288.9bUS$7.4b28.4x186.1x4.7x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.3bUS$7.3b21.2x174.7x4.4x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$1.1tUS$284.9bUS$3.2b23.2x354.6x4x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$282.4bUS$2.5b24.9x418.4x3.7x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$288.2bUS$2.6b24.8x435.8x3.9x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$285.9bUS$946.4m19.3x1089.9x3.6x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$1.0tUS$284.5bUS$50.2m17.4x20674x3.6x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$991.6bUS$284.9bUS$184.5m21x5375.5x3.5x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$925.8bUS$298.7bUS$1.0b24.6x913.5x3.1x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$868.4bUS$299.0bUS$1.0b17x841.1x2.9x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$839.7bUS$297.7bUS$1.8b18x478.5x2.8x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$867.8bUS$291.3bUS$7.8b13.7x112x3x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$851.3bUS$291.5bUS$7.8b15.4x109.2x2.9x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$825.5bUS$287.3bUS$10.7b22.4x77.3x2.9x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$852.9bUS$287.9bUS$9.3b18.8x91.5x3x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$807.1bUS$285.7bUS$9.7b19x83.3x2.8x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$866.2bUS$297.0bUS$8.0b20.3x108.6x2.9x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$831.0bUS$297.0bUS$7.0b19.5x118x2.8x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$834.5bUS$296.6bUS$6.7b21.2x124x2.8x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$726.6bUS$287.2bUS$1.2b20.8x610.8x2.5x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$744.6bUS$286.4bUS$875.7m20.7x850.4x2.6x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$773.0bUS$287.8b-US$1,388,449,044.0027.1x-556.7x2.7x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$792.3bUS$279.9b-US$2,331,663,988.0021.6x-339.8x2.8x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$760.7bUS$279.8b-US$2,186,964,094.0018.6x-347.8x2.7x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$734.1bUS$278.1b-US$3,021,159,847.0021.5x-243x2.6x
Tue, 04 Apr 2023US$764.2bUS$266.8b-US$1,067,753,198.0024.7x-715.7x2.9x
Thu, 02 Mar 2023US$701.8bUS$266.1b-US$2,823,768,290.0029.1x-248.5x2.6x
Sat, 28 Jan 2023US$759.6bUS$253.6bUS$468.6m30.5x1621.2x3x
Mon, 26 Dec 2022US$621.2bUS$252.2bUS$968.5m26x641.4x2.5x
Wed, 23 Nov 2022US$630.2bUS$251.0bUS$741.1m26.1x850.3x2.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

850.3x


Total Market Cap: US$630.2bTotal Earnings: US$741.1mTotal Revenue: US$251.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68192.2x202320242025
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 55.7x 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 4.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Entertainment industry have grown 210% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 3.4% 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 Market-0.39%
Telecom-0.84%
Entertainment-0.72%
Movies and Entertainment-0.59%
Interactive Home Entertainment-1.53%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.8%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 40% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 11% per year.
  • In contrast, the Movies and Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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$635.753.1%
+US$3.9b		38.7%PE80.2x
NFLX NetflixUS$1.11k0.8%
+US$3.6b		35.0%PE45.2x
WBD Warner Bros. DiscoveryUS$23.031.6%
+US$892.1m		149.8%PE116.7x
TTWO Take-Two Interactive SoftwareUS$235.031.3%
+US$559.9m		32.3%PS7x
CNK Cinemark HoldingsUS$29.884.5%
+US$150.7m		-6.2%PE22.6x

Latest News

DIS
US$105.80
Walt Disney
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-8.1%
NFLX
US$1,112.17
Netflix
7D
0.8%
1Y
35.0%
WBD
US$23.03
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
1.6%
1Y
149.8%
TME
US$18.93
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-11.0%
1Y
71.0%

TME: Market Pullback Will Likely Create Compelling Entry Opportunity Ahead

Analysts have modestly lowered their price target for Tencent Music Entertainment Group, reducing it by approximately $0.87 per share. Evolving revenue mix and margin pressures are prompting some caution, even as analysts express continued confidence in the company's growth outlook.
TKO
US$184.09
TKO Group Holdings
7D
0.8%
1Y
54.4%

TKO Group Holdings' (NYSE:TKO) Earnings Might Not Be As Promising As They Seem

Nov 12
TKO Group Holdings' (NYSE:TKO) Earnings Might Not Be As Promising As They Seem
TTWO
US$235.03
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
1.3%
1Y
32.3%

Earnings Update: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Just Reported And Analysts Are Boosting Their Estimates

Nov 11
Earnings Update: Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) Just Reported And Analysts Are Boosting Their Estimates
SPOT
US$635.75
Spotify Technology
7D
3.1%
1Y
38.7%

We Think Spotify Technology's (NYSE:SPOT) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve

Nov 11
We Think Spotify Technology's (NYSE:SPOT) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
WMG
US$30.36
Warner Music Group
7D
0.4%
1Y
-7.8%
CNK
US$29.88
Cinemark Holdings
7D
4.5%
1Y
-6.2%
LYV
US$135.86
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-3.3%
1Y
5.3%

LYV: Strong Demand and Platform Reforms Will Drive Event Profitability Forward

Live Nation Entertainment's analyst price target has been modestly reduced from $173.80 to $171.30 per share. Analysts cite both regulatory headwinds and tempered growth assumptions, despite continued robust demand indicators.
MSGS
US$215.95
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-1.3%

MSGS: Future Franchise Transactions Will Unlock Shareholder Value

Madison Square Garden Sports saw its analyst price target rise slightly by $1.33 to $265.00. Analysts cite improved projected revenue growth, although this is somewhat offset by cautious sentiment around recent valuation trends and profitability expectations.
FWON.K
US$98.81
Formula One Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
21.1%

FWON.K: Strong Live Events and Dorna Integration Will Drive Long-Term Momentum

Analysts have raised their price target for Formula One Group by $1.60 to $117.47. They cite ongoing healthy trends in live events, promotion, and sponsorship, despite softer revenue growth expectations.
ROKU
US$99.77
Roku
7D
-2.5%
1Y
44.9%

ROKU: Platform Execution And Advertising Partnerships Will Drive Improved Profitability And Balanced Risk Ahead

Roku's analyst price target has increased to approximately $110, reflecting a $5 uptick. Analysts point to a solid quarter, improved profitability, and continued growth in platform fundamentals as key drivers for the upward revision.
RBLX
US$102.28
Roblox
7D
-4.3%
1Y
101.6%
EA
US$201.06
Electronic Arts
7D
0.2%
1Y
24.6%

EA: A Pending Buyout And New Releases Will Shape The Outlook

Electronic Arts' analyst price target has increased from approximately $193.88 to $202.36 per share. Analysts cite higher projected revenue growth, improved profit margins, and a pending go-private deal valued at $210 per share as reasons for the increase.
LLYV.K
US$83.59
Liberty Live Group
7D
-2.4%
1Y
28.9%