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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 08, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies170
  • 7D-3.7%
  • 3M-17.7%
  • 1Y-6.5%
  • YTD-10.1%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 3.7%, driven by a pullback from Spotify Technology of 16%. However, the industry is down 6.5% over the past year. Looking forward, 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, 08 Feb 2026US$1.0tUS$285.8bUS$21.3b26.4x47.1x3.5x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026US$1.2tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b18.9x54.5x4.1x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025US$1.1tUS$281.2bUS$21.2b20.9x53.8x4.1x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$276.4bUS$21.8b24.5x55.6x4.4x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b31.7x59.7x4.7x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$293.7bUS$23.0b36.4x60x4.7x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025US$1.3tUS$290.4bUS$8.3b29.9x159.7x4.6x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.4bUS$7.5b23.7x177.2x4.6x
Tue, 20 May 2025US$1.3tUS$288.1bUS$7.4b20.1x171x4.4x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025US$1.0tUS$283.2bUS$2.6b22.1x399.4x3.6x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$289.5bUS$2.3b24x436.3x3.5x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.8bUS$2.2b26.2x521.2x4x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.4bUS$2.0m19.4x523172.8x3.6x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.8bUS$86.8m19x12337.7x3.8x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024US$897.2bUS$282.0b-US$1,446,639,489.9018.8x-620.2x3.2x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024US$936.3bUS$299.5bUS$1.1b23.8x860.1x3.1x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024US$892.7bUS$299.1bUS$1.1b22.1x826.5x3x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024US$827.9bUS$292.8bUS$8.8b21.9x93.6x2.8x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024US$871.6bUS$291.1bUS$7.8b13.9x112.1x3x
Wed, 22 May 2024US$863.0bUS$291.1bUS$7.7b17.4x112.2x3x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024US$829.7bUS$287.5bUS$9.3b18.7x89.1x2.9x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024US$832.8bUS$288.3bUS$9.2b16.4x90.5x2.9x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024US$800.4bUS$284.6bUS$7.6b18.9x105.7x2.8x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024US$824.6bUS$296.8bUS$7.0b19.5x117.4x2.8x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023US$821.8bUS$296.6bUS$7.1b17.7x116.3x2.8x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023US$786.7bUS$291.7bUS$1.8b20.9x430.3x2.7x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023US$725.9bUS$287.3bUS$1.2b19.9x601.7x2.5x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023US$754.5bUS$286.7bUS$868.0m20.6x869.2x2.6x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023US$766.5bUS$282.5b-US$2,052,656,490.0027.8x-373.4x2.7x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023US$752.8bUS$279.5b-US$2,356,209,125.0021.4x-319.5x2.7x
Thu, 25 May 2023US$719.5bUS$279.6b-US$2,736,290,031.0019.9x-263x2.6x
Sat, 22 Apr 2023US$744.9bUS$267.2b-US$1,368,444,321.0021.4x-544.3x2.8x
Mon, 20 Mar 2023US$708.3bUS$266.9b-US$1,586,329,408.0026.2x-446.5x2.7x
Wed, 15 Feb 2023US$750.5bUS$257.1b-US$76,950,635.0029.6x-9752.6x2.9x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-9752.6x


Total Market Cap: US$750.5bTotal Earnings: -US$76,950,635.00Total Revenue: US$257.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68252.1x202420252026
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 47.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -68kx.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.4x.
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 3.6% 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-0.071%
Telecom-4.61%
Entertainment-3.67%
Interactive Home Entertainment-3.62%
Movies and Entertainment-3.68%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Movies and Entertainment industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio of 7.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.1%, 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 45% 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 13% 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
TKO TKO Group HoldingsUS$211.904.6%
+US$735.6m		27.4%PE73.1x
RBLX RobloxUS$66.421.0%
+US$463.3m		0.2%PS9.5x
CNK Cinemark HoldingsUS$25.778.8%
+US$242.3m		-17.0%PE19.5x
IMAX IMAXUS$37.286.8%
+US$127.5m		46.8%PE50.7x
HUYA HUYAUS$4.669.9%
+US$93.9m		24.6%PS1.2x

Latest News

RBLX
US$66.42
Roblox
7D
1.0%
1Y
0.2%
EA
US$200.00
Electronic Arts
7D
-1.9%
1Y
55.5%
LYV
US$140.84
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-3.2%
1Y
-5.0%
SPOT
US$422.61
Spotify Technology
7D
-15.5%
1Y
-32.2%
IMAX
US$37.28
IMAX
7D
6.8%
1Y
46.8%

IMAX: Future Slate And Execution Will Support Expanded Premium Format Opportunities

Analysts have inched their price target for IMAX higher to approximately US$44.09 from about US$43.73, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E levels. Analyst Commentary Analysts have updated their IMAX models around revenue, margins and future P/E levels, which feeds directly into the small lift in the price target to about US$44.09.
TTWO
US$195.59
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-11.2%
1Y
-6.3%
CNK
US$25.77
Cinemark Holdings
7D
8.8%
1Y
-17.0%
DIS
US$108.70
Walt Disney
7D
-3.6%
1Y
-1.9%

DIS: Streaming Strength And Succession Plan Will Drive Future Share Repricing

Analysts have lowered their Walt Disney fair value estimate from about $133 to roughly $130 per share, reflecting a modest increase in assumed risk, a reduced future P/E multiple, and updated views on revenue growth and profitability following recent price target cuts and new coverage on the stock. Analyst Commentary Street research on Walt Disney over the past several months reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms trimming price targets while still highlighting key strengths in the business.
NFLX
US$82.20
Netflix
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-18.9%

NFLX: Advertising And International Expansion Will Drive Engagement Despite Warner Deal Uncertainty

Analysts have trimmed their Netflix price targets by around $31 on average, reflected in our fair value update from $1,600.00 to $144.53. They are recalibrating revenue growth expectations, applying a lower future P/E, and factoring in both recent target cuts and fresh Buy initiations that highlight advertising traction, content strength, and potential benefits from international expansion and acquisitions.
ROKU
US$85.85
Roku
7D
-9.8%
1Y
1.0%

ROKU: 2026 Execution And Index Prospects May Or May Not Justify Premium

Analysts have nudged their price targets for Roku higher by about $1, citing slightly stronger projected revenue growth, modestly higher profit margins, and lower discount and P/E assumptions supported by recent research that highlights 2026 catalysts, expanding free cash flow estimates, and potential index inclusion. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Roku has leaned positive overall, with several firms lifting price targets and highlighting 2026 as an important year for execution, free cash flow, and potential index inclusion.
GRVY
US$71.16
Gravity
7D
2.3%
1Y
12.5%

Gravity's (NASDAQ:GRVY) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business

Feb 03
Gravity's (NASDAQ:GRVY) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
AMC
US$1.48
AMC Entertainment Holdings
7D
6.5%
1Y
-52.3%
TKO
US$211.90
TKO Group Holdings
7D
4.6%
1Y
27.4%
HUYA
US$4.66
HUYA
7D
9.9%
1Y
24.6%

HUYA Inc.'s (NYSE:HUYA) Share Price Boosted 43% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

Jan 28
HUYA Inc.'s (NYSE:HUYA) Share Price Boosted 43% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too
MCS
US$15.62
Marcus
7D
3.5%
1Y
-27.2%
STUB
US$9.92
StubHub Holdings
7D
-29.7%
1Y
n/a

All In Pricing And Regulatory Risks Will Pressure Ticketing Margins Over Time

Catalysts About StubHub Holdings StubHub Holdings operates a global online marketplace focused on buying and selling live event tickets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?