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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 06, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies155
  • 7D-2.7%
  • 3M0.5%
  • 1Y-8.7%
  • YTD-10.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 2.1%, driven by Netflix declining 4.7%. The industry has fallen 6.3% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 06 May 2026US$1.0tUS$290.9bUS$25.9b27.7x39.3x3.5x
Fri, 03 Apr 2026US$1.0tUS$287.7bUS$22.9b37.9x45x3.6x
Sun, 01 Mar 2026US$1.1tUS$288.8bUS$22.8b37x47.9x3.8x
Tue, 27 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$283.5bUS$21.8b21.1x49x3.8x
Thu, 25 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$281.4bUS$21.3b20.1x54.9x4.2x
Sat, 22 Nov 2025US$1.1tUS$279.0bUS$22.7b19.4x49.9x4.1x
Mon, 20 Oct 2025US$1.3tUS$274.7bUS$21.8b24.7x58.3x4.6x
Wed, 17 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$276.9bUS$21.6b33.8x60.4x4.7x
Fri, 15 Aug 2025US$1.4tUS$295.2bUS$22.9b31x59.6x4.6x
Sun, 13 Jul 2025US$1.3tUS$288.7bUS$7.3b27.6x178.9x4.6x
Tue, 10 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.4bUS$7.4b23.3x176.5x4.5x
Thu, 08 May 2025US$1.2tUS$286.6bUS$6.6b20.4x176.5x4.1x
Sat, 05 Apr 2025US$996.4bUS$282.5bUS$2.5b22.5x392.1x3.5x
Mon, 03 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$287.3bUS$2.0b21.2x552.8x3.9x
Wed, 29 Jan 2025US$1.1tUS$286.0bUS$949.1m19x1146.6x3.8x
Fri, 27 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.5bUS$16.4m20.4x64592.1x3.7x
Sun, 24 Nov 2024US$1.0tUS$284.7bUS$61.3m22.8x17038.6x3.7x
Tue, 22 Oct 2024US$957.8bUS$299.8bUS$1.7b23.8x564.5x3.2x
Thu, 19 Sep 2024US$895.4bUS$299.2bUS$1.0b19x853.5x3x
Sat, 17 Aug 2024US$866.2bUS$298.9bUS$1.1b21.4x759.5x2.9x
Mon, 15 Jul 2024US$852.4bUS$291.4bUS$7.7b14.3x111.1x2.9x
Wed, 12 Jun 2024US$854.5bUS$291.2bUS$7.8b14.5x109.8x2.9x
Fri, 10 May 2024US$835.6bUS$291.3bUS$9.5b22.2x87.6x2.9x
Sun, 07 Apr 2024US$865.0bUS$288.0bUS$9.3b19.2x93.2x3x
Tue, 05 Mar 2024US$839.4bUS$286.8bUS$9.4b15x89.5x2.9x
Thu, 01 Feb 2024US$875.8bUS$297.0bUS$8.1b19.8x108.6x2.9x
Sat, 30 Dec 2023US$837.0bUS$297.3bUS$7.1b19.8x118.5x2.8x
Mon, 27 Nov 2023US$846.1bUS$297.0bUS$6.9b20.9x123.1x2.8x
Wed, 25 Oct 2023US$741.4bUS$288.0bUS$1.5b20.9x509.2x2.6x
Fri, 22 Sep 2023US$717.5bUS$287.5bUS$1.2b20.1x583.5x2.5x
Sun, 20 Aug 2023US$735.8bUS$287.7b-US$15,290,264.0026.2x-48121.4x2.6x
Tue, 18 Jul 2023US$797.4bUS$280.3b-US$2,349,989,260.0028.9x-339.3x2.8x
Thu, 15 Jun 2023US$785.9bUS$279.7b-US$2,207,070,201.0020x-356.1x2.8x
Sat, 13 May 2023US$723.6bUS$280.6b-US$2,760,130,953.0020.6x-262.2x2.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-262.2x


Total Market Cap: US$723.6bTotal Earnings: -US$2,760,130,953.00Total Revenue: US$280.6bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68138.7x202420252026
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 39.3x 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 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 Market1.81%
Telecom3.18%
Entertainment-2.70%
Movies and Entertainment-2.27%
Interactive Home Entertainment-5.53%
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 68.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 13.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 45.4% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 39% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 21% per year.
  • In contrast, the Movies and Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
TTWO Take-Two Interactive SoftwareUS$223.114.7%
+US$1.9b		-3.8%PS6.3x
ROKU RokuUS$124.4110.5%
+US$1.7b		107.7%PE91.2x
LYV Live Nation EntertainmentUS$157.261.6%
+US$584.1m		17.2%PS1.5x
WBD Warner Bros. DiscoveryUS$27.220.6%
+US$423.7m		218.0%PE93.7x
FWON.K Formula One GroupUS$87.401.6%
+US$340.6m		-4.3%PE36.7x

Latest News

LYV
US$157.26
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
1.6%
1Y
17.2%
CNK
US$27.00
Cinemark Holdings
7D
-7.7%
1Y
-12.4%
ROKU
US$124.41
Roku
7D
10.5%
1Y
107.7%
NFLX
US$87.89
Netflix
7D
-4.7%
1Y
-22.7%
MANU
US$18.56
Manchester United
7D
6.2%
1Y
31.4%

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SPOT
US$419.53
Spotify Technology
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-33.7%
TTWO
US$223.11
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
4.7%
1Y
-3.8%
DIS
US$100.48
Walt Disney
7D
-1.0%
1Y
9.0%
WBD
US$27.22
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
0.6%
1Y
218.0%
STUB
US$7.60
StubHub Holdings
7D
1.7%
1Y
n/a
RBLX
US$44.04
Roblox
7D
-21.5%
1Y
-37.8%
IMAX
US$35.74
IMAX
7D
-3.3%
1Y
42.8%
EA
US$201.57
Electronic Arts
7D
-0.5%
1Y
30.4%

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Analysts have trimmed their price target for Electronic Arts by about $2.92, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower revenue growth, a modestly adjusted discount rate, and a somewhat higher profit margin outlook, alongside a similar future P/E expectation. What's in the News Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B.
TME
US$9.16
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-36.4%

TME: Upcoming Dividend And Results Will Test Monetization Resilience Against Competition

The analyst price target for Tencent Music Entertainment Group has been trimmed, with the updated fair value estimate moving to $17.59 from $17.98. Analysts are factoring in slightly lower assumptions for revenue growth and profit margins alongside heightened competitive pressure, partly offset by expectations for a higher future P/E.
FWON.K
US$87.40
Formula One Group
7D
1.6%
1Y
-4.3%

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Analysts have kept the $135.00 fair value estimate for Formula One Group steady, while modestly adjusting underlying assumptions such as discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E to reflect a mix of recent price target trims and fresh bullish views on the business model. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Formula One Group reflects a mix of trimmed price targets and fresh optimism around the business model, with several bullish analysts highlighting long term visibility and potential for execution on new opportunities.
TKO
US$186.94
TKO Group Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
11.3%