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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies165
  • 7D-3.4%
  • 3M-7.1%
  • 1Y11.5%
  • YTD-5.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 3.4%, driven by Netflix declining 4.3%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 11%. 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
Thu, 12 Mar 2026US$1.1tUS$288.4bUS$22.6b35.4x47.1x3.7x
Sat, 07 Feb 2026US$980.7bUS$285.8bUS$21.3b26.4x46.1x3.4x
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b18.3x53.9x4.1x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$279.2bUS$22.6b19.7x51.7x4.2x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$276.1bUS$21.8b24.4x56.4x4.5x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b31.7x59.7x4.7x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$293.7bUS$23.0b36.8x59.7x4.7x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$1.3tUS$290.4bUS$8.3b27x159.6x4.6x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.4bUS$7.5b23.7x177.2x4.6x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$1.3tUS$288.0bUS$7.2b21.1x176x4.4x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$1.0tUS$283.0bUS$2.6b24x390.4x3.5x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$1.0tUS$289.4bUS$2.4b23.7x442.9x3.6x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.8bUS$2.2b26.2x521.2x4x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.4bUS$5.1m19.7x202500.6x3.6x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.7bUS$81.1m20.3x13089x3.7x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$905.2bUS$285.4b-US$2,009,053,200.6918.8x-450.6x3.2x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$936.3bUS$299.5bUS$1.1b23.8x855.3x3.1x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$889.7bUS$299.2bUS$1.1b19.2x821.2x3x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$831.5bUS$292.9bUS$8.9b22x93.8x2.8x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$871.6bUS$291.1bUS$7.8b13.9x112.1x3x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$933.9bUS$291.2bUS$7.7b27.3x121.3x3.2x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$831.2bUS$287.6bUS$9.3b18.6x89.3x2.9x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$839.0bUS$288.3bUS$9.2b16.4x91.2x2.9x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$798.5bUS$284.7bUS$7.6b18.6x105.2x2.8x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$824.6bUS$296.9bUS$7.0b19.4x117.1x2.8x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$816.0bUS$296.7bUS$7.1b17.8x115.4x2.8x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$786.7bUS$291.7bUS$1.8b20.9x428.9x2.7x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$722.6bUS$287.3bUS$1.2b20x599x2.5x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$757.4bUS$286.7bUS$849.3m20.6x891.9x2.6x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$766.5bUS$282.5b-US$2,052,656,490.0027.8x-373.4x2.7x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$755.1bUS$279.7b-US$2,229,573,831.0018.9x-338.7x2.7x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$718.4bUS$279.7b-US$2,737,101,688.0019.7x-262.5x2.6x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$743.7bUS$267.3b-US$1,362,240,752.0021.7x-545.9x2.8x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$708.3bUS$266.9b-US$1,586,329,408.0026.2x-446.5x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-446.5x


Total Market Cap: US$708.3bTotal Earnings: -US$1,586,329,408.00Total Revenue: US$266.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68169.6x202420252026
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 2.6% 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-1.47%
Telecom-0.61%
Entertainment-3.39%
Movies and Entertainment-3.24%
Interactive Home Entertainment-4.40%
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 54.3x.
    • 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
LYV Live Nation EntertainmentUS$165.834.5%
+US$1.7b		34.9%PS1.5x
ROKU RokuUS$100.743.3%
+US$476.2m		42.0%PE168.1x
LION Lionsgate StudiosUS$9.773.6%
+US$98.7m		16.4%PS0.7x
STRZ Starz EntertainmentUS$15.7521.0%
+US$45.8m		n/aPS0.2x
CTW CTW CaymanUS$1.9930.9%
+US$29.3m		n/aPE32.4x

Latest News

CTW
US$1.99
CTW Cayman
7D
30.9%
1Y
n/a
DIS
US$100.89
Walt Disney
7D
-2.1%
1Y
2.2%
LYV
US$165.83
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
4.5%
1Y
34.9%

LYV: DOJ Settlement Progress And Venue Expansion Will Shape Balanced Outlook

The updated analyst price target for Live Nation Entertainment edges higher to about $183, supported by analysts citing a potential DOJ settlement viewed as manageable, renewed comfort returning to pre-lawsuit valuation multiples, and ongoing enthusiasm for the company’s concert ownership and venue expansion plans despite regulatory and Ticketmaster related headwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a wide range of views on Live Nation, with many analysts focusing on the potential DOJ settlement, the company’s concert and venue growth plans, and the impact of Ticketmaster related changes on future earnings power and valuation.
MRDN
US$9.45
Meridian Holdings
7D
9.2%
1Y
-61.2%
GCL
US$0.70
GCL Global Holdings
7D
32.0%
1Y
-66.5%
SPOT
US$514.37
Spotify Technology
7D
-3.7%
1Y
-4.0%
LION
US$9.77
Lionsgate Studios
7D
3.6%
1Y
16.4%

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$202.03
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-6.6%
1Y
37.2%
STRZ
US$15.75
Starz Entertainment
7D
21.0%
1Y
n/a
TTWO
US$211.09
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-2.2%
1Y
2.8%
ROKU
US$100.74
Roku
7D
3.3%
1Y
42.0%
STUB
US$7.58
StubHub Holdings
7D
-25.5%
1Y
n/a
TME
US$13.35
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
9.2%

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$60.39
Roblox
7D
-10.4%
1Y
6.2%

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.
PLTK
US$2.80
Playtika Holding
7D
2.2%
1Y
-41.7%

PLTK: Stable Earnings Power Will Support Future Upside Despite SuperPlay Obligations

Our updated fair value estimate for Playtika Holding edges down to $10.90 from $11.43, as analysts trim price targets to a $3 to $5.50 range and flag SuperPlay earnout obligations, refinancing needs, and constrained free cash flow, even as they acknowledge stable revenue trends and margin support. Analyst Commentary Street research on Playtika has shifted toward more cautious valuations, with several firms trimming price targets into a US$3 to US$5.50 band while largely maintaining neutral stances.
NFLX
US$94.89
Netflix
7D
-4.3%
1Y
6.6%

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.