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U.S. Movies and Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 09, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies131
  • 7D-2.4%
  • 3M-12.9%
  • 1Y12.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Movies and Entertainment industry has dropped 2.4%, driven by a pullback from Netflix of 3.4%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 13%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 09 Jan 2026US$982.9bUS$259.1bUS$25.1b43x39.1x3.8x
Sun, 07 Dec 2025US$1.0tUS$258.9bUS$25.2b41.4x40x3.9x
Tue, 04 Nov 2025US$1.1tUS$254.8bUS$26.0b44.4x40.5x4.1x
Thu, 02 Oct 2025US$1.1tUS$253.4bUS$25.8b48.6x42.7x4.3x
Sat, 30 Aug 2025US$1.1tUS$253.1bUS$25.8b46.9x42.5x4.3x
Mon, 28 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$251.3bUS$11.5b36.4x93.1x4.3x
Wed, 25 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$249.6bUS$10.7b31.6x103.9x4.4x
Fri, 23 May 2025US$1.0tUS$249.1bUS$10.5b30.5x96.8x4.1x
Sun, 20 Apr 2025US$840.3bUS$245.8bUS$5.7b27.3x147.1x3.4x
Tue, 18 Mar 2025US$862.0bUS$252.1bUS$5.5b33x158x3.4x
Thu, 13 Feb 2025US$951.7bUS$251.9bUS$5.6b35.4x169.6x3.8x
Sat, 11 Jan 2025US$847.9bUS$248.5bUS$3.5b29x243.2x3.4x
Mon, 09 Dec 2024US$898.6bUS$249.1bUS$3.6b39.1x252.2x3.6x
Wed, 06 Nov 2024US$735.2bUS$247.5bUS$2.5b33.9x288.5x3x
Fri, 04 Oct 2024US$715.6bUS$246.3bUS$1.5b33.1x485.9x2.9x
Sun, 01 Sep 2024US$685.5bUS$246.2bUS$1.5b27.5x455.1x2.8x
Tue, 30 Jul 2024US$655.4bUS$244.2bUS$7.8b30.9x84.1x2.7x
Thu, 27 Jun 2024US$689.6bUS$242.6bUS$6.7b29.3x102.5x2.8x
Sat, 25 May 2024US$668.0bUS$242.8bUS$6.7b28.3x99.4x2.8x
Mon, 22 Apr 2024US$646.1bUS$240.8bUS$7.2b22.4x90.2x2.7x
Wed, 20 Mar 2024US$675.2bUS$240.1bUS$6.1b20.7x110.6x2.8x
Fri, 16 Feb 2024US$651.2bUS$236.9bUS$4.7b21.9x139.9x2.7x
Sun, 14 Jan 2024US$578.4bUS$237.0bUS$3.2b20.5x182.1x2.4x
Tue, 12 Dec 2023US$566.9bUS$236.7bUS$3.2b17.8x176.8x2.4x
Thu, 09 Nov 2023US$522.2bUS$232.9b-US$1,396,194,813.0022.4x-374x2.2x
Sat, 07 Oct 2023US$490.3bUS$229.1b-US$1,942,715,292.0017.7x-252.4x2.1x
Mon, 04 Sep 2023US$506.3bUS$228.1b-US$2,319,997,296.0015.7x-218.3x2.2x
Wed, 02 Aug 2023US$519.2bUS$224.4b-US$3,465,146,467.0019.1x-149.8x2.3x
Fri, 30 Jun 2023US$511.7bUS$222.3b-US$3,416,103,206.0020x-149.8x2.3x
Sun, 28 May 2023US$478.4bUS$222.2b-US$3,385,588,026.0020.8x-141.3x2.2x
Tue, 25 Apr 2023US$480.7bUS$210.7b-US$1,910,117,635.0026.2x-251.7x2.3x
Thu, 23 Mar 2023US$456.2bUS$210.2b-US$2,053,632,588.0029.1x-222.1x2.2x
Sat, 18 Feb 2023US$506.1bUS$200.8b-US$48,070,411.0032x-10529.3x2.5x
Mon, 16 Jan 2023US$469.2bUS$198.0bUS$759.4m30.3x617.9x2.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

617.9x


Total Market Cap: US$469.2bTotal Earnings: US$759.4mTotal Revenue: US$198.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Movies and Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -63.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Movies and Entertainment industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 39.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -63.1x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 3.0x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 3.8x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Movies and Entertainment industry have grown 221% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 9.4% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Movies and Entertainment compare with similar industries?

US Market1.49%
Telecom1.10%
Entertainment-2.53%
Movies and Entertainment-2.36%
Interactive Home Entertainment-3.55%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
LYV Live Nation EntertainmentUS$147.273.3%
+US$1.1b		13.0%PE106.1x
DIS Walt DisneyUS$114.170.4%
+US$714.1m		4.0%PE16.4x
THH TryHard HoldingsUS$21.6217.3%
+US$159.6m		n/aPE11238.6x
IQ iQIYIUS$2.088.3%
+US$154.1m		3.0%PS0.5x
MSGS Madison Square Garden SportsUS$263.762.0%
+US$122.9m		22.2%PS6.2x

Latest News

IMAX
US$33.86
IMAX
7D
-8.4%
1Y
43.7%

IMAX: Premium Screens And Local Language Hits Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on IMAX to $40 from $36, citing record Q3 global box office results, an increasing market share, strong local language titles, and faster-than-expected network expansion in markets with above-average revenue per screen. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts point to IMAX's recent record Q3 global box office results and its second highest quarterly gross as key supports for their updated views, highlighting what they see as solid execution across the business.
WMG
US$29.73
Warner Music Group
7D
-3.1%
1Y
1.5%

Should You Think About Buying Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Now?

Jan 07
Should You Think About Buying Warner Music Group Corp. (NASDAQ:WMG) Now?
LYV
US$147.27
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
3.3%
1Y
13.0%
ROKU
US$108.86
Roku
7D
0.3%
1Y
31.2%

ROKU: Monetization Hopes And Buybacks May Not Justify Rich Multiple

Analysts have lifted their price target for Roku to $87.33 from $73.63, reflecting updated assumptions that include higher revenue growth, improved profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and a more conservative future P/E multiple. This view is supported by recent research pointing to solid quarterly execution, improving platform fundamentals, and growing confidence in the company’s ability to monetize its platform and sustain momentum into 2026.
NFLX
US$90.53
Netflix
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.5%

NFLX: Future Returns Will Weigh Warner Bid Uncertainty And Advertising Momentum

Analysts have trimmed their fair value narrative for Netflix to reflect slightly lower long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a modestly higher future P/E multiple. Recent price target updates are clustered around stock split adjusted levels such as US$110, US$1,350, US$1,385, US$1,400 and US$1,530, as they weigh potential Warner Bros.
SPOT
US$553.68
Spotify Technology
7D
-4.7%
1Y
15.4%

SPOT: Pricing Power And AI Collaboration Will Shape Balanced Risk Reward Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price targets for Spotify higher, citing a supportive mix of pricing power, a constructive view on music industry economics, and a willingness to underwrite a richer future P/E multiple of around 38.7x. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Spotify reflects a mix of enthusiasm for the business model and pricing potential alongside debate over how much optimism is already reflected in the share price.
FWON.K
US$91.40
Formula One Group
7D
-7.2%
1Y
-2.2%

FWON.K: Higher Media Hopes Will Face Mounting Execution And Margin Risks

Analysts have raised their price target for Formula One Group from approximately $89.00 to about $96.00, citing a higher long term valuation multiple despite moderating growth and margin expectations, in line with recent Street target increases. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary from bearish analysts has highlighted that, even with upward revisions to select price targets, the risk reward profile for Formula One Group is becoming less compelling at current levels.
TKO
US$202.09
TKO Group Holdings
7D
-3.3%
1Y
42.0%
IQ
US$2.08
iQIYI
7D
8.3%
1Y
3.0%

Investors Aren't Buying iQIYI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IQ) Revenues

Jan 03
Investors Aren't Buying iQIYI, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:IQ) Revenues
DIS
US$114.17
Walt Disney
7D
0.4%
1Y
4.0%
WBD
US$28.32
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-1.7%
1Y
181.5%

WBD: Bidding War Optimism Will Likely Fade Under Regulatory And Deal Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Warner Bros. Discovery to $20 from $10 per share, reflecting a lower perceived risk profile, an improved margin outlook and higher prospective takeout valuations amid rising price targets and renewed M&A speculation around the studio and streaming assets.
MSGS
US$263.76
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
2.0%
1Y
22.2%

MSGS: Future 60% Asset Discount Is Expected To Persist Near Term

Analysts have nudged their average price target on Madison Square Garden Sports slightly higher to approximately $265.33 from $264.50, citing resilient profit margin expectations and still-attractive private market value comparisons for the Knicks and Rangers, despite modest concerns around governance, liquidity, and near term catalysts. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research presents a mixed but generally constructive view on Madison Square Garden Sports, with bullish analysts emphasizing the disconnect between trading levels and underlying asset value, while more cautious voices highlight structural and governance related constraints on the equity story.
STUB
US$13.10
StubHub Holdings
7D
-3.2%
1Y
n/a
BATR.K
US$40.27
Atlanta Braves Holdings
7D
2.1%
1Y
10.0%
MANU
US$16.39
Manchester United
7D
3.0%
1Y
-1.3%
THH
US$21.62
TryHard Holdings
7D
17.3%
1Y
n/a