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U.S. Entertainment Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 20, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies167
  • 7D2.9%
  • 3M-12.2%
  • 1Y-8.1%
  • YTD-10.8%

The Entertainment industry is up 2.9% in the last week, with Spotify Technology up 8.9%. In contrast, the industry has lost 8.1% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Fri, 20 Feb 2026US$999.7bUS$286.4bUS$22.9b34x43.7x3.5x
Sun, 18 Jan 2026US$1.1tUS$281.2bUS$21.2b20.3x52.4x4x
Tue, 16 Dec 2025US$1.2tUS$281.3bUS$21.3b18.6x55.2x4.2x
Thu, 13 Nov 2025US$1.2tUS$277.4bUS$22.1b20.9x55.5x4.4x
Sat, 11 Oct 2025US$1.3tUS$274.6bUS$21.8b28.3x58.4x4.6x
Mon, 08 Sep 2025US$1.3tUS$274.6bUS$21.8b38.8x58.9x4.7x
Wed, 06 Aug 2025US$1.3tUS$291.0bUS$7.7b27.2x170.7x4.5x
Fri, 04 Jul 2025US$1.4tUS$287.5bUS$7.6b28.4x180.9x4.8x
Sun, 01 Jun 2025US$1.2tUS$288.2bUS$7.3b20.2x170.4x4.3x
Tue, 29 Apr 2025US$1.1tUS$284.5bUS$3.1b23.3x358.5x4x
Thu, 27 Mar 2025US$1.1tUS$282.2bUS$2.5b24.9x441.9x3.9x
Sat, 22 Feb 2025US$1.1tUS$288.2bUS$2.6b27.5x438.8x4x
Mon, 20 Jan 2025US$1.0tUS$284.2b-US$349,934.2719.3x-2910205.7x3.6x
Wed, 18 Dec 2024US$1.1tUS$284.6bUS$67.4m18x15820.9x3.7x
Fri, 15 Nov 2024US$978.6bUS$283.6b-US$35,538,060.8421.4x-27538x3.5x
Sun, 13 Oct 2024US$939.7bUS$298.9bUS$1.0b25.4x895.1x3.1x
Tue, 10 Sep 2024US$860.6bUS$299.0bUS$1.1b18.8x798.7x2.9x
Thu, 08 Aug 2024US$829.8bUS$296.5bUS$7.7b22.3x108.2x2.8x
Sat, 06 Jul 2024US$868.5bUS$291.3bUS$7.8b14.1x112.1x3x
Mon, 03 Jun 2024US$848.3bUS$291.4bUS$7.8b16.4x108.7x2.9x
Wed, 01 May 2024US$807.1bUS$289.5bUS$10.9b19.9x73.9x2.8x
Fri, 29 Mar 2024US$854.0bUS$287.8bUS$9.2b21.7x92.5x3x
Sun, 25 Feb 2024US$807.8bUS$285.6bUS$9.9b18.3x81.3x2.8x
Tue, 23 Jan 2024US$830.5bUS$295.8bUS$7.1b18.6x117.6x2.8x
Thu, 21 Dec 2023US$853.4bUS$296.9bUS$7.0b19.3x121.1x2.9x
Sat, 18 Nov 2023US$830.6bUS$296.6bUS$6.7b21.2x123.3x2.8x
Mon, 16 Oct 2023US$732.8bUS$287.3bUS$1.2b19.8x609.8x2.6x
Wed, 13 Sep 2023US$752.4bUS$286.5bUS$860.3m20.7x874.6x2.6x
Fri, 11 Aug 2023US$793.3bUS$296.9b-US$478,170,628.0021.9x-1659x2.7x
Sun, 09 Jul 2023US$769.0bUS$279.7b-US$2,333,462,985.0020.8x-329.5x2.7x
Tue, 06 Jun 2023US$740.9bUS$279.8b-US$2,175,600,947.0017.5x-340.5x2.6x
Thu, 04 May 2023US$724.3bUS$269.2b-US$1,574,302,530.0021.1x-460x2.7x
Sat, 01 Apr 2023US$763.7bUS$266.8b-US$1,063,116,848.0024.1x-718.3x2.9x
Mon, 27 Feb 2023US$705.6bUS$265.9b-US$2,650,675,021.0029x-266.2x2.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

-266.2x


Total Market Cap: US$705.6bTotal Earnings: -US$2,650,675,021.00Total Revenue: US$265.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Entertainment Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -68184.7x202420252026
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 43.7x 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 grown 2.5% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by the industry overall, and subsequently profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.64%
Telecom-0.80%
Entertainment2.91%
Movies and Entertainment3.05%
Interactive Home Entertainment2.05%
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 39.2x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 11.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 3.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Interactive Home Entertainment industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 44% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 8.3% per year.
  • In contrast, the Movies and Entertainment industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 11% 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
SPOT Spotify TechnologyUS$485.298.9%
+US$8.1b		-23.8%PE38.4x
DIS Walt DisneyUS$106.003.5%
+US$6.4b		-4.1%PE15.3x
NFLX NetflixUS$77.001.5%
+US$4.8b		-24.8%PE29.6x
TTWO Take-Two Interactive SoftwareUS$201.375.8%
+US$2.0b		-6.4%PS5.7x
FWON.K Formula One GroupUS$90.116.3%
+US$1.3b		-7.9%PE101.5x

Latest News

WBD
US$28.53
Warner Bros. Discovery
7D
1.5%
1Y
158.4%
HUYA
US$3.99
HUYA
7D
-3.4%
1Y
3.4%
EA
US$199.88
Electronic Arts
7D
-0.3%
1Y
53.8%

EA: Take Private Deal And Player Retention Headwinds Will Shape Returns

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Electronic Arts higher to about $206 from roughly $204, pointing to slightly stronger projected revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple, partly offset by a small shift in expected profit margins and discount rate assumptions. What's in the News EA has scheduled a special shareholder meeting for December 22, 2025, to vote on a proposed merger that would take the company private, including approval of the merger agreement, an advisory vote on executive compensation tied to the deal, and a potential adjournment to solicit additional proxies if needed.
SPHR
US$115.29
Sphere Entertainment
7D
-0.4%
1Y
143.3%

SPHR: New Venue Plans And Residencies Will Support Future Earnings Durability

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Sphere Entertainment from $103.90 to $128.90, citing stronger Wizard of Oz performance, sponsorship and Exosphere monetization, as well as increasing confidence that additional Sphere venues and event bookings could support the business over time. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sphere Entertainment reflects a mix of optimism on execution and monetization, alongside continued caution around concentration and durability risks.
MSGS
US$328.54
Madison Square Garden Sports
7D
18.1%
1Y
59.9%
DIS
US$106.00
Walt Disney
7D
3.5%
1Y
-4.1%

DIS: IP Monetization And Upcoming Leadership Transition Will Drive Future Share Repricing

Analysts have made a modest upward adjustment to their Walt Disney fair value estimate, with the price target moving by about $0.12. They are factoring in slightly higher expected revenue growth, a marginally lower discount rate, and a somewhat higher future P/E assumption, despite a small trim to projected profit margins, supported by recent research that highlights solid early fiscal-year results and the company's ability to monetize its intellectual property across platforms.
LYV
US$157.46
Live Nation Entertainment
7D
-0.5%
1Y
5.4%
ROKU
US$89.61
Roku
7D
8.1%
1Y
-3.4%

ROKU: Neutral Platform Positioning Will Support Expanding Profitability Into 2026

The updated analyst price target for Roku has increased from $115.48 to $127.44. This change reflects recent Street research indicating stronger expected revenue growth, higher projected profit margins, and a lower assumed discount rate, supported by views on the company’s platform positioning and earnings outlook.
NFLX
US$77.00
Netflix
7D
1.5%
1Y
-24.8%

NFLX: Shares Should Benefit As Warner Asset Bid Expands Content Scale

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Netflix to $111.43 from $134.44, reflecting lower future P/E expectations around $30.78 and slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, even as they factor in marginally higher profit margins and mixed reactions to potential Warner Bros. assets and recent advertising momentum.
SPOT
US$485.29
Spotify Technology
7D
8.9%
1Y
-23.8%

SPOT: 2026 U.S. Price Hike Will Offset Rising AI Subscription Risk

Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Spotify, reflected in a lower fair value estimate of $662.14 from $733.44, as they factor in higher perceived AI related risk to paid streaming, modestly softer growth assumptions, a richer discount rate, and a more conservative future P/E multiple, despite higher projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Spotify Technology points to a mixed but highly engaged analyst backdrop, with multiple firms revisiting their models around AI risk, pricing, and execution on product initiatives.
FWON.K
US$90.11
Formula One Group
7D
6.3%
1Y
-7.9%

FWON.K: Third Party Race Promotion And 2026 Deals Will Drive Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Formula One Group down from about $139 to $135. This reflects slightly higher discount rate assumptions, more cautious revenue growth expectations, and a lower future P/E multiple, partly offset by stronger projected profit margins and recent positive research that includes higher price targets and an upgrade to Outperform.
TTWO
US$201.37
Take-Two Interactive Software
7D
5.8%
1Y
-6.4%

TTWO: GenAI Efficiency And GPU Adoption Will Drive Future Repricing

Analysts have raised their implied fair value estimate for Take-Two Interactive Software from $275.00 to $301.00, citing recent price target increases across the Street along with updated assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around Take-Two Interactive Software has leaned constructive, with several bullish analysts revisiting their models, price targets, and ratings in light of updated assumptions on growth, profitability, and valuation multiples.
STUB
US$8.52
StubHub Holdings
7D
-2.9%
1Y
n/a
CTW
US$1.49
CTW Cayman
7D
-17.2%
1Y
n/a
IQ
US$1.77
iQIYI
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-18.8%

IQ: Offline Entertainment And Historical Content Slate Will Support Long-Term Earnings Potential

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on iQIYI to US$3.21 from US$3.20, reflecting updated assumptions that include modest adjustments to discount rates, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E expectations. What's in the News Chief Financial Officer Jun Wang resigned from his role for personal reasons, effective January 20, 2026, and will remain as an advisor through May 31, 2026, while the company searches for a new CFO (Key Developments).
GCL
US$0.61
GCL Global Holdings
7D
-12.1%
1Y
-89.0%