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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies152
  • 7D0.3%
  • 3M-5.8%
  • 1Y-18.5%
  • YTD-11.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has remained flat, although notably Live Nation Entertainment gained 7.0%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 19% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 22% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 12 Jun 2026US$982.2bUS$293.2bUS$24.9b25.6x39.5x3.3x
Sun, 10 May 2026US$1.0tUS$293.4bUS$22.1b27.2x45.7x3.4x
Tue, 07 Apr 2026US$1.1tUS$287.7bUS$22.9b36.2x45.9x3.7x
Thu, 05 Mar 2026US$1.1tUS$288.9bUS$23.2b35.9x47.2x3.8x
Sat, 31 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$283.5bUS$21.8b24.5x48.3x3.7x
Mon, 29 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b19.5x55x4.2x
Wed, 26 Nov 2025US$1.1tUS$279.1bUS$22.7b21.1x50.1x4.1x
Fri, 24 Oct 2025US$1.2tUS$276.3bUS$22.0b27.3x56.5x4.5x
Sun, 21 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.9bUS$21.8b34x60x4.8x
Tue, 19 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$295.2bUS$22.9b32.9x60.3x4.7x
Thu, 17 Jul 2025US$1.4tUS$288.6bUS$7.3b28.4x184.4x4.7x
Sat, 14 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.6bUS$7.4b23.8x174.6x4.5x
Mon, 12 May 2025US$1.2tUS$285.3bUS$7.1b20.7x167.1x4.2x
Wed, 09 Apr 2025US$947.7bUS$282.4bUS$2.5b20.9x375.5x3.4x
Fri, 07 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$289.3bUS$2.4b23.3x476.6x3.9x
Sun, 02 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$285.9bUS$944.5m22.9x1171.6x3.9x
Tue, 31 Dec 2024US$1.0tUS$284.5bUS$14.6m18.3x70861.3x3.6x
Thu, 28 Nov 2024US$1.0tUS$284.8bUS$111.1m18.9x9306.1x3.6x
Sat, 26 Oct 2024US$895.2bUS$284.8b-US$2,350,563,784.9623.9x-380.8x3.1x
Mon, 23 Sep 2024US$903.1bUS$299.4bUS$1.1b19.7x844.4x3x
Wed, 21 Aug 2024US$891.0bUS$299.2bUS$1.2b18.7x753.9x3x
Fri, 19 Jul 2024US$849.0bUS$290.7bUS$7.6b14.3x111.6x2.9x
Sun, 16 Jun 2024US$858.8bUS$291.1bUS$7.8b14.5x110.4x2.9x
Tue, 14 May 2024US$841.3bUS$290.6bUS$9.8b22.6x86.3x2.9x
Thu, 11 Apr 2024US$861.4bUS$287.7bUS$9.3b19.1x92.5x3x
Sat, 09 Mar 2024US$827.5bUS$287.0bUS$9.4b15.1x87.8x2.9x
Mon, 05 Feb 2024US$881.0bUS$297.1bUS$8.0b19.1x109.8x3x
Wed, 03 Jan 2024US$823.9bUS$296.9bUS$7.0b19.7x117x2.8x
Fri, 01 Dec 2023US$834.9bUS$297.0bUS$6.9b20.9x120.4x2.8x
Sun, 29 Oct 2023US$731.4bUS$288.3bUS$1.8b20.9x403.6x2.5x
Tue, 26 Sep 2023US$720.3bUS$287.4bUS$1.2b19.7x582.9x2.5x
Thu, 24 Aug 2023US$750.7bUS$286.6bUS$371.2m21.1x2022x2.6x
Sat, 22 Jul 2023US$786.0bUS$281.5b-US$2,060,718,268.0027.1x-381.4x2.8x
Mon, 19 Jun 2023US$780.7bUS$280.0b-US$2,206,683,547.0019.9x-353.8x2.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-353.8x


Total Market Cap: US$780.7bTotal Earnings: -US$2,206,683,547.00Total Revenue: US$280.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68127.2x202420252026
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 39.5x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -68kx.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 3.5x.
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 remained mostly flat. This means that the industry has become more efficient since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Telecom industry?

US Market-2.36%
Telecom-3.84%
Entertainment0.33%
Movies and Entertainment0.48%
Interactive Home Entertainment-0.72%
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 74.6x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 20.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings growth of 3.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 28% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 3.1% per year.
  • In contrast, the Movies and Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 21% 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$172.337.0%
+US$2.6b		22.0%PS1.6x
DIS Walt DisneyUS$100.341.0%
+US$1.7b		-15.4%PE15.5x
FWON.K Formula One GroupUS$90.425.2%
+US$1.1b		-7.2%PE102.1x
TKO TKO Group HoldingsUS$213.705.5%
+US$840.4m		30.4%PE70.8x
STUB StubHub HoldingsUS$10.6213.2%
+US$465.5m		n/aPS2.2x

Latest News

AMC
US$2.28
AMC Entertainment Holdings
7D
16.3%
1Y
-27.2%
TTWO
US$212.08
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-9.5%
WBD
US$26.86
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
-0.5%
1Y
164.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 11

WBD: Paramount Takeover And Regulatory Decisions Will Drive Upside Potential

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Warner Bros. Discovery has increased to $29.65 from $28.45.
ROKU
US$119.64
Roku
7D
-4.7%
1Y
55.9%
NFLX
US$81.27
Netflix
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-33.1%
TKO
US$213.70
TKO Group Holdings
7D
5.5%
1Y
30.4%
WMG
US$28.55
Warner Music Group
7D
-4.8%
1Y
7.7%
CNK
US$34.01
Cinemark Holdings
7D
10.4%
1Y
6.8%
DIS
US$100.34
Walt Disney
7D
1.0%
1Y
-15.4%
SPOT
US$486.00
Spotify Technology
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-30.9%
EA
US$203.05
Electronic Arts
7D
-0.2%
1Y
35.3%
Narrative Update • Jun 07

EA: Acquisition Bid Debt Package And Cost Cuts Will Shape Risk Balance

Analysts have inched up the fair value estimate for Electronic Arts to about $203 per share. This reflects a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple and incorporates updated views embedded in recent price target adjustments and rating changes.
SPHR
US$150.77
Sphere Entertainment
7D
6.0%
1Y
284.5%
Narrative Update • Jun 06

SPHR: Future Venue Expansion And Rising Profitability Expectations Will Drive Returns

The analyst price target for Sphere Entertainment has been raised from $160 to about $189, as analysts point to updated forecasts for profitability, margin structure, and potential industry transactions as support for a higher valuation range. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Sphere Entertainment has leaned heavily bullish, with multiple firms lifting price targets and, in some cases, upgrading the stock.
LYV
US$172.33
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
7.0%
1Y
22.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 04

LYV: DOJ Settlement Resolution Will Support Future Ticketing And Venue Upside

Narrative Update: Live Nation Entertainment (LYV) Analysts have nudged their price target for Live Nation higher by about $1.60, citing recent research that points to stronger revenue and margin assumptions, support from higher Street targets at firms including JPMorgan and Guggenheim, and a generally constructive view of the potential impact from the DOJ settlement on the company and Ticketmaster. Analyst Commentary Recent research around Live Nation centers on the proposed DOJ settlement, pricing power in ticketing, and how potential structural changes could affect long term growth and margins.
TME
US$9.26
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-50.8%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

TME: Dividend And Audio Expansion Will Test Monetization Resilience Against Competition

Narrative Update The analyst price target for Tencent Music Entertainment Group has been reduced from $17.59 to $15.95, as analysts factor in softer projected revenue growth, slightly lower profit margins, a reduced future P/E assumption, and ongoing competitive pressure highlighted in recent target cuts and rating changes across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Tencent Music Entertainment Group reflects a mix of caution and selective optimism, with several firms adjusting ratings and price targets as they reassess growth, competition, and earnings visibility.
STUB
US$10.62
StubHub Holdings
7D
13.2%
1Y
n/a
FWON.K
US$90.42
Formula One Group
7D
5.2%
1Y
-7.2%