Investing IdeasBrowse All StocksMarkets
Have your own idea? Try our Stock Screener
Header cover image

U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMar 16, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies163
  • 7D-3.3%
  • 3M-7.0%
  • 1Y6.1%
  • YTD-5.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 3.8%, driven by Netflix declining 3.7%. In the past year, the industry has gained 8.7%. Looking forward, 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
Mon, 16 Mar 2026US$1.0tUS$287.2bUS$22.9b35.2x45.9x3.7x
Wed, 11 Feb 2026US$1.0tUS$285.9bUS$21.6b28.1x46.5x3.5x
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
Price to Earnings Ratio

-473.3x


Total Market Cap: US$706.2bTotal Earnings: -US$1,492,212,226.00Total Revenue: US$266.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68168x202420252026
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 45.9x 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 2.5% 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-2.40%
Telecom-2.39%
Entertainment-3.32%
Movies and Entertainment-3.25%
Interactive Home Entertainment-3.83%
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 55.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.8%, 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 10% 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
TME Tencent Music Entertainment GroupUS$14.194.2%
+US$882.9m		13.1%PE14x
EA Electronic ArtsUS$199.240.6%
+US$310.3m		43.6%PE73.3x
PLTK Playtika HoldingUS$2.852.5%
+US$26.6m		-37.8%PS0.4x
CTW CTW CaymanUS$2.1319.4%
+US$21.5m		n/aPE34.6x
GCL GCL Global HoldingsUS$0.6526.8%
+US$16.9m		-71.1%PE79.7x

Latest News

NFLX
US$95.31
Netflix
7D
-3.7%
1Y
3.8%
DIS
US$99.29
Walt Disney
7D
-2.2%
1Y
0.7%
CTW
US$2.13
CTW Cayman
7D
19.4%
1Y
n/a
WBD
US$27.14
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-2.9%
1Y
166.3%
GCL
US$0.65
GCL Global Holdings
7D
26.8%
1Y
-71.1%
SPOT
US$516.06
Spotify Technology
7D
-8.7%
1Y
-10.2%
GMHS
US$1.11
Gamehaus Holdings
7D
12.1%
1Y
-19.3%
TKO
US$194.57
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-4.0%
1Y
39.4%
TTWO
US$208.58
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-1.4%
1Y
2.0%
ROKU
US$91.65
Roku
7D
-8.9%
1Y
35.2%
TME
US$14.19
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
4.2%
1Y
13.1%

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$56.42
Roblox
7D
-11.2%
1Y
-0.2%

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.
EA
US$199.24
Electronic Arts
7D
0.6%
1Y
43.6%

EA: Take Private Deal And Player Retention Trends Will Shape Future Returns

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for Electronic Arts steady at $205.59 per share, with only slight adjustments to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions explaining the unchanged price target despite updated inputs. What's in the News Multiplayer shooter "ARC Raiders," from Nexon owned Embark Studios, is reported to have retained 91% of its peak Steam player base since launch.
PLTK
US$2.85
Playtika Holding
7D
2.5%
1Y
-37.8%

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.
SJ
US$1.38
Scienjoy Holding
7D
19.1%
1Y
38.0%
DOYU
US$5.15
DouYu International Holdings
7D
3.8%
1Y
-41.4%

There Is A Reason DouYu International Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:DOYU) Price Is Undemanding

Feb 05
There Is A Reason DouYu International Holdings Limited's (NASDAQ:DOYU) Price Is Undemanding