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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies153
  • 7D-3.6%
  • 3M-9.6%
  • 1Y-18.5%
  • YTD-11.3%

Over the last 7 days, the Entertainment industry has dropped 3.6%, driven by Netflix declining 5.2%. Overall the industry is down 18% in 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 22% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 05 Jun 2026US$979.8bUS$293.3bUS$24.9b25.7x39.4x3.3x
Sun, 03 May 2026US$1.0tUS$290.6bUS$25.8b29x39.5x3.5x
Tue, 31 Mar 2026US$999.9bUS$287.4bUS$23.0b34.8x43.6x3.5x
Thu, 26 Feb 2026US$1.0tUS$287.1bUS$22.5b31.8x45.2x3.5x
Sat, 24 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$283.4bUS$21.8b21.1x50.2x3.9x
Mon, 22 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$281.3bUS$21.3b20.5x54.5x4.1x
Wed, 19 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$279.0bUS$22.7b21.4x52.8x4.3x
Fri, 17 Oct 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b25.8x58.8x4.7x
Sun, 14 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.8bUS$21.8b35.6x59x4.7x
Tue, 12 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$293.5bUS$22.3b30.1x59.5x4.5x
Thu, 10 Jul 2025US$1.4tUS$288.8bUS$7.3b29.3x184.4x4.7x
Sat, 07 Jun 2025US$1.3tUS$288.3bUS$7.3b22.3x179x4.6x
Mon, 05 May 2025US$1.2tUS$284.9bUS$3.3b24.8x354x4.1x
Wed, 02 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$282.3bUS$2.5b25x416.9x3.7x
Fri, 28 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$287.5bUS$2.4b24.5x477.4x3.9x
Sun, 26 Jan 2025US$1.1tUS$286.1bUS$954.2m20x1119.5x3.7x
Tue, 24 Dec 2024US$1.0tUS$284.5bUS$16.6m18.4x63009.1x3.7x
Thu, 21 Nov 2024US$1.0tUS$284.9bUS$182.7m21.5x5605.5x3.6x
Sat, 19 Oct 2024US$921.6bUS$300.0bUS$1.7b23.9x538.9x3.1x
Mon, 16 Sep 2024US$884.4bUS$299.1bUS$1.0b16.7x850.5x3x
Wed, 14 Aug 2024US$839.7bUS$298.0bUS$1.7b18.3x481.7x2.8x
Fri, 12 Jul 2024US$860.3bUS$291.3bUS$7.7b14.3x112.1x3x
Sun, 09 Jun 2024US$850.8bUS$291.3bUS$7.8b14.7x109.3x2.9x
Tue, 07 May 2024US$858.0bUS$290.4bUS$10.9b20.4x78.7x3x
Thu, 04 Apr 2024US$860.2bUS$288.0bUS$9.3b18.8x92.7x3x
Sat, 02 Mar 2024US$825.1bUS$292.6bUS$10.3b13.7x80.2x2.8x
Mon, 29 Jan 2024US$884.5bUS$297.0bUS$8.0b20.1x111x3x
Wed, 27 Dec 2023US$831.0bUS$297.1bUS$7.0b19.6x118.2x2.8x
Fri, 24 Nov 2023US$839.2bUS$296.8bUS$6.9b20.9x121.9x2.8x
Sun, 22 Oct 2023US$741.3bUS$287.9bUS$1.5b20.9x506.5x2.6x
Tue, 19 Sep 2023US$739.7bUS$286.4bUS$865.0m20.8x855.1x2.6x
Thu, 17 Aug 2023US$750.3bUS$287.6b-US$82,333,389.0027x-9113.3x2.6x
Sat, 15 Jul 2023US$797.2bUS$280.4b-US$2,323,755,633.0021.5x-343.1x2.8x
Mon, 12 Jun 2023US$764.6bUS$279.8b-US$2,186,936,749.0018.6x-349.6x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-349.6x


Total Market Cap: US$764.6bTotal Earnings: -US$2,186,936,749.00Total Revenue: US$279.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68129.6x202420252026
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 39.4x 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-0.11%
Telecom-3.92%
Entertainment-3.59%
Interactive Home Entertainment-1.73%
Movies and Entertainment-3.86%
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 73.4x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 20.7%, 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 4.9% 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
EA Electronic ArtsUS$203.401.1%
+US$564.2m		37.5%PE57.5x
MANU Manchester UnitedUS$22.6212.6%
+US$436.3m		63.8%PS4.2x
CNK Cinemark HoldingsUS$30.8113.1%
+US$412.6m		-2.4%PE21.1x
MSGS Madison Square Garden SportsUS$385.054.1%
+US$363.3m		102.9%PS8.6x
TME Tencent Music Entertainment GroupUS$9.302.3%
+US$330.5m		-47.7%PE11.2x

Latest News

TKO
US$202.49
TKO Group Holdings
7D
1.0%
1Y
19.9%
LYV
US$161.01
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-3.6%
1Y
11.8%
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.
MANU
US$22.62
Manchester United
7D
12.6%
1Y
63.8%
ROKU
US$125.59
Roku
7D
-4.2%
1Y
68.4%
NFLX
US$81.56
Netflix
7D
-5.2%
1Y
-34.3%
MSGS
US$385.05
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
4.1%
1Y
102.9%
EA
US$203.40
Electronic Arts
7D
1.1%
1Y
37.5%
SPOT
US$493.58
Spotify Technology
7D
-4.5%
1Y
-30.8%
TME
US$9.30
Tencent Music Entertainment Group
7D
2.3%
1Y
-47.7%
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.
CNK
US$30.81
Cinemark Holdings
7D
13.1%
1Y
-2.4%
AMC
US$1.96
AMC Entertainment Holdings
7D
24.1%
1Y
-42.4%
Narrative Update • Jun 03

AMC: Elevated Leverage And Cash Burn Will Restrain Future Share Price

Analysts have adjusted their AMC Entertainment Holdings fair value estimate to a range of $1.10 to $1.20 per share, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E after recent price target moves and commentary on the company’s still elevated leverage and negative free cash flow. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on AMC Entertainment points to a mixed but cautious backdrop.
DIS
US$99.34
Walt Disney
7D
-4.2%
1Y
-11.7%
Narrative Update • Jun 02

DIS: Streaming Profitability And Parks Execution Under New Leadership Will Drive Repricing

Analysts have adjusted the Walt Disney fair value estimate slightly higher to about $129, with modest tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding the updated price target. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Walt Disney has centered on fine tuning price targets rather than sweeping changes in views, with several banks adjusting their fair value assumptions by relatively small increments.
RBLX
US$43.35
Roblox
7D
-7.4%
1Y
-54.0%
Narrative Update • Jun 01

RBLX: Safety And Legal Reset Will Support Long Term Engagement Upside

Roblox's updated fair value estimate has been reduced from about $167 to roughly $96 as analysts temper long term revenue growth and margin expectations, reflecting a broad reset in Street price targets after a wave of target cuts and downgrades tied to user trend data and rising competitive risks from titles like Fortnite and the upcoming GTA VI. Analyst Commentary Street research around Roblox has shifted toward more cautious assumptions on growth, margins, and competitive intensity, and that shows up clearly in the steady drumbeat of price target cuts and downgrades.
SPHR
US$142.18
Sphere Entertainment
7D
6.3%
1Y
280.9%
Narrative Update • May 23

SPHR: Expanded Venues And Index Additions Will Support Future Earnings Durability

The analyst price target for Sphere Entertainment has been raised from $136.36 to $161.00 as analysts incorporate higher assumed revenue growth, an improved profit margin profile, and a slightly lower discount rate in their models, along with a series of recent positive research updates on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates around Sphere Entertainment cluster around higher price targets and fresh coverage.
WMG
US$30.00
Warner Music Group
7D
-7.3%
1Y
14.5%
FWON.K
US$85.97
Formula One Group
7D
-5.6%
1Y
-12.3%