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U.S. Interactive Media and Services Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M-4.0%
  • 1Y16.9%
  • YTD3.9%

Over the last 7 days, the Interactive Media and Services industry has risen 1.3%, driven by gains from Meta Platforms of 5.1%. During this same period, the Baidu underperformed, falling 8.1%. In the last 12 months, the industry was up 17%. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 4.4% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Interactive Media and Services Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 14 Sep 2026US$5.9tUS$746.0bUS$308.9b12.9x19.1x7.9x
Wed, 12 Aug 2026US$6.0tUS$746.0bUS$311.6b16.3x19.3x8.1x
Fri, 10 Jul 2026US$6.1tUS$707.9bUS$230.9b15.4x26.3x8.6x
Sun, 07 Jun 2026US$6.1tUS$708.1bUS$229.0b12.1x26.7x8.7x
Tue, 05 May 2026US$6.4tUS$708.7bUS$233.1b17.9x27.3x9x
Thu, 02 Apr 2026US$5.1tUS$674.6bUS$194.9b14x25.9x7.5x
Sat, 28 Feb 2026US$5.5tUS$674.8bUS$195.9b14.9x28.2x8.2x
Mon, 26 Jan 2026US$5.8tUS$650.2bUS$187.6b15.6x31x8.9x
Wed, 24 Dec 2025US$5.7tUS$643.0bUS$187.7b16.7x30.1x8.8x
Fri, 21 Nov 2025US$5.2tUS$643.1bUS$187.7b16.8x27.7x8.1x
Sun, 19 Oct 2025US$5.0tUS$617.9bUS$193.3b15.4x26.1x8.2x
Tue, 16 Sep 2025US$5.1tUS$618.0bUS$193.3b17.1x26.5x8.3x
Thu, 14 Aug 2025US$4.6tUS$617.9bUS$192.9b14.1x23.8x7.4x
Sat, 12 Jul 2025US$4.2tUS$598.2bUS$183.2b17.6x22.7x7x
Mon, 09 Jun 2025US$4.0tUS$598.2bUS$183.0b16.3x22x6.7x
Wed, 07 May 2025US$3.7tUS$597.2bUS$180.5b16.4x20.2x6.1x
Fri, 04 Apr 2025US$3.6tUS$582.8bUS$164.3b17x21.6x6.1x
Sun, 02 Mar 2025US$3.9tUS$582.9bUS$165.1b18.6x23.9x6.8x
Tue, 28 Jan 2025US$4.2tUS$572.3bUS$150.6b24.9x27.7x7.3x
Thu, 26 Dec 2024US$4.1tUS$572.2bUS$150.7b25.5x27.3x7.2x
Sat, 23 Nov 2024US$3.6tUS$572.6bUS$150.8b23.4x24.2x6.4x
Mon, 21 Oct 2024US$3.6tUS$542.3bUS$139.7b22.8x26x6.7x
Wed, 18 Sep 2024US$3.4tUS$542.2bUS$139.6b26.2x24.6x6.3x
Fri, 16 Aug 2024US$3.4tUS$542.0bUS$139.6b26.3x24.7x6.4x
Sun, 14 Jul 2024US$3.7tUS$524.0bUS$128.5b25x29x7.1x
Tue, 11 Jun 2024US$3.6tUS$522.7bUS$128.6b25.2x28.1x6.9x
Thu, 09 May 2024US$3.5tUS$522.6bUS$129.6b25.4x26.8x6.6x
Sat, 06 Apr 2024US$3.3tUS$503.4bUS$114.5b24.6x29.1x6.6x
Mon, 04 Mar 2024US$3.1tUS$503.2bUS$113.8b22.8x27.5x6.2x
Wed, 31 Jan 2024US$3.2tUS$490.6bUS$96.9b20.1x32.5x6.4x
Fri, 29 Dec 2023US$2.9tUS$492.1bUS$96.8b14.7x29.8x5.9x
Sun, 26 Nov 2023US$2.8tUS$490.8bUS$97.3b16.2x28.5x5.7x
Tue, 24 Oct 2023US$2.7tUS$476.7bUS$83.2b15.7x32.5x5.7x
Thu, 21 Sep 2023US$2.6tUS$476.8bUS$83.2b17x31.8x5.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

31.8x


Total Market Cap: US$2.6tTotal Earnings: US$83.2bTotal Revenue: US$476.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Interactive Media and Services Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 26.3x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Interactive Media and Services 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 19.1x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 26.3x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 7.1x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 7.9x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Interactive Media and Services industry have grown 55% per year over the last three years.
  • Revenues for these companies have grown 16% per year.
  • This means that more sales are being generated by these companies overall, and subsequently their profits are increasing too.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.94%
Telecom1.18%
Interactive Media and Services1.32%
Interactive Media and Services1.32%
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
META Meta PlatformsUS$648.035.1%
+US$79.6b		-15.3%PE24.2x
RDDT RedditUS$157.772.1%
+US$636.8m		-40.2%PE34.8x
GOOGL AlphabetUS$338.500.01%
+US$489.2m		34.5%PE17x
SNAP SnapUS$5.683.8%
+US$355.2m		-23.9%PS1.5x
BILI BilibiliUS$15.542.0%
+US$129.7m		-42.6%PE28.4x

Latest News

META
US$648.03
Meta Platforms
7D
5.1%
1Y
-15.3%
GOOGL
US$338.50
Alphabet
7D
0.01%
1Y
34.5%
DJT
US$8.66
Trump Media & Technology Group
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-50.4%
RUM
US$7.17
RUM Group
7D
-16.6%
1Y
-6.3%
SNAP
US$5.68
Snap
7D
3.8%
1Y
-23.9%
JOYY
US$77.26
JOYY
7D
3.0%
1Y
23.5%
Narrative Update • Sep 10

JOYY: Shareholder Returns And Non Livestreaming Shift Will Drive Bullish Repricing

JOYY's updated analyst price target has moved higher from about $78 to $88. This reflects analysts' view that recent Q2 results, improving profitability, and expectations for continued growth in areas like Bigo Ads and live streaming support a stronger valuation.
RDDT
US$157.77
Reddit
7D
2.1%
1Y
-40.2%
Seeking Alpha • Sep 09

Reddit Vs. Meta: The Better Bet In An AI-Saturated Market

Summary Reddit is rated a BUY, favored over Meta due to its differentiated model, strong balance sheet, and accelerating profitability and cash generation. RDDT's 61% YoY revenue growth, rising ARPU, and minimal CapEx position it for scalable, high-margin expansion as human-generated content gains value in the AI era. Meta is also rated BUY; despite huge CapEx and monetization worries, launching an agentic AI model first provides a significant strategic edge. Risks for RDDT include user growth volatility and potential competition from Meta’s Forum, but current market positioning and content licensing opportunities offer asymmetric upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
BIDU
US$91.40
Baidu
7D
-8.1%
1Y
-20.4%
Narrative Update • Sep 09

BIDU: Apple AI Partnership Will Offset Ad Weakness Over Time

Analysts have lowered their Baidu fair value estimate from $165.74 to $146.50 as they factor in weaker advertising trends, higher AI investment that may pressure margins, and more cautious price targets across recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Baidu shows a split between analysts who see long term upside from AI initiatives and those who are more focused on current execution risks and pressure on earnings.
MOMO
US$4.95
Hello Group
7D
-7.8%
1Y
-35.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 08

MOMO: Future Returns Will Rely On Buybacks Despite Weaker Revenue Outlook

Analysts have lowered their average price target on Hello Group to $8 from $10, citing weaker expectations for the second half of the year, as well as reduced long-term revenue and earnings forecasts as the main factors behind the revision. What’s in the News for Hello Group Hello Group issued earnings guidance for the third quarter of 2026, providing investors with updated expectations for upcoming results.
PINS
US$19.05
Pinterest
7D
-6.6%
1Y
-47.5%
Seeking Alpha • Sep 08

Pinterest: Underlying Growth Remains Stronger Than The Market Thinks

Summary Pinterest's Q2 results were strong, and temporary factors make Q3 guidance appear weaker than actual underlying growth. North American growth is reaccelerating, although the international business has weakened in recent quarters. Given concerns around the impact of AI content on the platform, MAU growth and engagement need to be monitored. Despite strong free cash flow, elevated SBC continues to suppress GAAP margins and remains the key near-term valuation constraint. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
BILI
US$15.54
Bilibili
7D
2.0%
1Y
-42.6%
MTCH
US$42.39
Match Group
7D
1.3%
1Y
13.1%
ATHM
US$21.68
Autohome
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-26.3%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

ATHM: Industry Headwinds And Business Transition Risks Will Pressure Future Earnings

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Autohome to $19.00 from $17.00, citing lower projected revenue decline and updated long term earnings assumptions, even as some Street price targets, including a recent cut to $19.00, indicate continued earnings pressure and higher industry risk. What’s in the News for Autohome Autohome reported its unaudited Q2 2026 and first half 2026 results and highlighted progress across several business lines.
PPLI
US$37.51
People
7D
-3.8%
1Y
4.0%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

PPLI: MGM Deal Optionality Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have lifted their blended price target for People Incorporated stock from $52.18 to $57.89, citing better than expected Q2 results, a higher mix of digital and licensing revenue, stronger margins, and the perceived value of the MGM stake as key supports for the updated valuation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on People Incorporated points to a broadly constructive tone, with multiple bullish analysts raising price targets after the Q2 report.
GTM
US$3.80
ZoomInfo Technologies
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-68.9%
Narrative Update • Sep 03

GTM: Future Upside Will Rely On AI Defensibility And Buybacks

Analysts have reduced their consolidated price targets on ZoomInfo Technologies to a range of about $2 to $4.50, reflecting updated views on fair value, lower assumed future P/E multiples, and ongoing questions about the stock's position as AI reshapes software usage models and total cost of ownership debates. Analyst Commentary Recent research on ZoomInfo Technologies highlights both cautious and constructive views as investors reassess valuation, execution risk, and the impact of AI on the business model.
WBTN
US$10.78
WEBTOON Entertainment
7D
8.1%
1Y
-27.9%
Narrative Update • Aug 26

WBTN: Double Digit 2027 Setup And Margin Gains Should Drive Upside

Analysts have lowered the fair value estimate for WEBTOON Entertainment from $15.00 to $13.00. This reflects reduced Street price targets in the $10 to $11 range, while still citing expectations for double digit growth potential and improving profit margins over time.