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U.S. Movies and Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 21, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies121
  • 7D-6.7%
  • 3M0.6%
  • 1Y-25.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Movies and Entertainment industry has dropped 6.7%, driven by Netflix declining 11%. In contrast, AMC Entertainment Holdings has gained 8.0%. Overall the industry is down 25% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 23% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 21 Sep 2026US$825.3bUS$273.8bUS$22.4b24.9x36.9x3x
Wed, 19 Aug 2026US$851.3bUS$273.9bUS$22.4b32.8x38x3.1x
Fri, 17 Jul 2026US$824.4bUS$269.2bUS$25.1b33.3x32.8x3.1x
Sun, 14 Jun 2026US$857.8bUS$269.4bUS$25.1b40.7x34.1x3.2x
Tue, 12 May 2026US$881.7bUS$269.6bUS$25.9b38.4x34x3.3x
Thu, 09 Apr 2026US$914.9bUS$264.9bUS$26.9b42.2x34x3.5x
Sat, 07 Mar 2026US$957.2bUS$265.6bUS$26.6b43.7x36x3.6x
Mon, 02 Feb 2026US$900.5bUS$261.3bUS$25.7b47.5x35.1x3.4x
Wed, 31 Dec 2025US$1.0tUS$259.2bUS$25.2b44.1x40.1x3.9x
Fri, 28 Nov 2025US$984.8bUS$257.0bUS$26.6b40.5x37x3.8x
Sun, 26 Oct 2025US$1.0tUS$254.9bUS$25.9b42.7x39.9x4.1x
Tue, 23 Sep 2025US$1.1tUS$253.5bUS$25.7b53.6x43.5x4.4x
Thu, 21 Aug 2025US$1.1tUS$254.3bUS$25.6b42.2x42.4x4.3x
Sat, 19 Jul 2025US$1.1tUS$251.1bUS$11.5b34.9x97.2x4.5x
Mon, 16 Jun 2025US$1.1tUS$249.6bUS$10.6b30.8x99.4x4.2x
Wed, 14 May 2025US$972.3bUS$247.6bUS$10.2b25.2x95x3.9x
Fri, 11 Apr 2025US$844.7bUS$245.5bUS$5.7b28.6x148.4x3.4x
Sun, 09 Mar 2025US$863.5bUS$252.0bUS$5.5b34x157.8x3.4x
Tue, 04 Feb 2025US$921.4bUS$250.1bUS$4.4b38.6x208x3.7x
Thu, 02 Jan 2025US$853.3bUS$248.7bUS$3.5b21.9x243.6x3.4x
Sat, 30 Nov 2024US$868.5bUS$249.1bUS$3.6b39.3x243.5x3.5x
Mon, 28 Oct 2024US$721.3bUS$247.1bUS$2.1b33.6x337.8x2.9x
Wed, 25 Sep 2024US$700.9bUS$246.5bUS$1.5b32.7x475.8x2.8x
Fri, 23 Aug 2024US$684.5bUS$246.7bUS$1.5b27.8x446.7x2.8x
Sun, 21 Jul 2024US$662.4bUS$243.5bUS$7.2b30.7x91.8x2.7x
Tue, 18 Jun 2024US$682.7bUS$242.6bUS$6.7b27.7x101.5x2.8x
Thu, 16 May 2024US$669.3bUS$243.2bUS$6.6b30.5x102x2.8x
Sat, 13 Apr 2024US$699.5bUS$239.6bUS$6.1b22.3x113.9x2.9x
Mon, 11 Mar 2024US$659.5bUS$238.8bUS$6.4b20.6x102.5x2.8x
Wed, 07 Feb 2024US$615.4bUS$236.0bUS$3.8b19.6x163.2x2.6x
Fri, 05 Jan 2024US$570.8bUS$237.0bUS$3.2b20.6x179.6x2.4x
Sun, 03 Dec 2023US$567.7bUS$236.9bUS$3.2b17.6x177.3x2.4x
Tue, 31 Oct 2023US$491.6bUS$230.0b-US$1,323,135,122.0019.2x-371.5x2.1x
Thu, 28 Sep 2023US$471.5bUS$228.9b-US$1,933,233,343.0016.5x-243.9x2.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-243.9x


Total Market Cap: US$471.5bTotal Earnings: -US$1,933,233,343.00Total Revenue: US$228.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Movies and Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 109.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Movies and Entertainment industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 36.9x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 109x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Movies and Entertainment industry have gone up over the last three years, and the industry is now profitable. Revenues have grown 6.1% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market-0.10%
Telecom-0.58%
Entertainment-6.36%
Movies and Entertainment-6.74%
Interactive Home Entertainment-2.11%
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
AMC AMC Entertainment HoldingsUS$2.708.0%
+US$178.5m		-10.0%PS0.5x
MSGS Madison Square Garden SportsUS$398.750.6%
+US$59.0m		85.1%PE1241.4x
BATR.K Atlanta Braves HoldingsUS$50.571.3%
+US$42.4m		22.3%PS4.3x
CNK Cinemark HoldingsUS$34.990.5%
+US$18.4m		25.0%PE18.7x
IQ iQIYIUS$1.011.5%
+US$14.5m		-62.3%PS0.3x

Latest News

IQ
US$1.01
iQIYI
7D
1.5%
1Y
-62.3%
TME
US$7.76
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-4.3%
1Y
-68.1%
DIS
US$102.67
Walt Disney
7D
-5.5%
1Y
-8.8%
WBD
US$27.80
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-1.1%
1Y
41.8%
NFLX
US$71.79
Netflix
7D
-10.6%
1Y
-41.5%
Narrative Update • Sep 18

NFLX: Future Returns Will Rely On Advertising Scale As Engagement Weakens

The analyst price target for Netflix has been revised lower from about $70 to roughly $61 as analysts weigh softer engagement trends, a mixed content slate, and slower visibility on revenue drivers, while also considering steady margin assumptions and ongoing confidence from several firms in the platform's long term monetization potential. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Netflix highlights a clear split in opinion.
MSGS
US$398.75
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
0.6%
1Y
85.1%
SPOT
US$509.45
Spotify Technology
7D
-8.4%
1Y
-31.0%
CNK
US$34.99
Cinemark Holdings
7D
0.5%
1Y
25.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 17

CNK: Record Summer Box Office And Film Slate Execution Will Drive Future Returns

The analyst fair value estimate for Cinemark Holdings has been adjusted slightly higher to $40.00, with analysts pointing to solid box office execution, margin resilience, and a more mixed but generally constructive set of price target moves as the main drivers of the update. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Cinemark Holdings presents a mix of optimism on execution and balance sheet quality alongside more cautious views on the film slate and risk and reward at current levels.
ROKU
US$153.64
Roku
7D
-2.4%
1Y
55.1%
NOMA
US$1.60
Nomadar
7D
12.7%
1Y
n/a
BATR.K
US$50.57
Atlanta Braves Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
22.3%
AMC
US$2.70
AMC Entertainment Holdings
7D
8.0%
1Y
-10.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 11

AMC: Premium Formats And Indie Distribution Will Support Future Earnings Power

Analysts have raised their average price target for AMC Entertainment Holdings, increasing it from $1.80 to $4.00. This shift reflects updated models following better than expected Q2 results, along with expectations for more stable box office trends and continued debt reduction efforts.
GAIA
US$1.32
Gaia
7D
7.3%
1Y
-78.5%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

GAIA: Index Removals Will Set Up A Stronger Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Gaia to $2.50 from $4.50, citing updated assumptions for slower revenue growth, a lower profit margin, a slightly higher discount rate, and a modestly reduced future P/E multiple. What’s in the News for Gaia Gaia, Inc.
WMG
US$28.02
Warner Music Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-15.5%
LYV
US$167.12
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-2.5%
1Y
1.2%
Seeking Alpha • Aug 13

Live Nation Entertainment: Demand Remains Strong

Summary Live Nation Entertainment remains a Buy as Q2 results show robust attendance, record deferred revenue, and double-digit AOI growth in Ticketing and Sponsorship. Q2 saw 9% revenue growth, with 10% higher fan attendance and deferred revenue up 25% to $6.4 billion, supporting near-term growth visibility. Venue Nation's owned venue strategy is boosting monetization per fan, with a pipeline of >25 large venues expected to further drive AOI growth through 2027. Ticketmaster and Sponsorship are scaling internationally, delivering strong incremental margins, and providing durable, high-margin growth beyond ticket admissions. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
ANGH
US$3.65
Anghami
7D
11.0%
1Y
22.5%