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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 12, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies121
  • 7D0.05%
  • 3M-6.9%
  • 1Y0.6%
  • YTD-6.2%

Last week, the Media industry hasn't moved much but Paramount Skydance is up 12% in that time. Furthermore, the industry has been flat for the past year as well. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 31% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 12 Apr 2026US$211.8bUS$202.4b-US$10,137,727,593.5515.2x-20.9x1x
Tue, 10 Mar 2026US$224.8bUS$205.8b-US$9,835,685,069.5424x-22.9x1.1x
Thu, 05 Feb 2026US$216.5bUS$206.2b-US$2,184,685,473.5414.8x-99.1x1.1x
Sat, 03 Jan 2026US$339.8bUS$329.8bUS$20.9b13.8x16.2x1x
Mon, 01 Dec 2025US$308.8bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b15.4x15.8x1x
Wed, 29 Oct 2025US$345.5bUS$330.6bUS$31.1b19.7x11.1x1x
Fri, 26 Sep 2025US$360.3bUS$330.5bUS$31.1b20.2x11.6x1.1x
Sun, 24 Aug 2025US$355.8bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b22x11.4x1.1x
Tue, 22 Jul 2025US$376.8bUS$331.8bUS$18.9b18.1x19.9x1.1x
Thu, 19 Jun 2025US$363.9bUS$331.6bUS$19.6b17.3x18.6x1.1x
Sat, 17 May 2025US$381.0bUS$330.6bUS$19.6b17.6x19.5x1.2x
Mon, 14 Apr 2025US$337.2bUS$334.3bUS$20.4b13.6x16.5x1x
Wed, 12 Mar 2025US$370.5bUS$334.2bUS$20.0b14.7x18.6x1.1x
Fri, 07 Feb 2025US$385.4bUS$332.0bUS$17.2b13.4x22.5x1.2x
Sun, 05 Jan 2025US$403.0bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.2x26.5x1.2x
Tue, 03 Dec 2024US$443.5bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b15.6x29.1x1.3x
Thu, 31 Oct 2024US$411.5bUS$318.6bUS$16.4b13.8x25.1x1.3x
Sat, 28 Sep 2024US$399.6bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.9x24x1.3x
Mon, 26 Aug 2024US$395.5bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13.1x22.6x1.2x
Wed, 24 Jul 2024US$390.7bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b13.5x16.8x1.2x
Fri, 21 Jun 2024US$364.7bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b11.9x15.8x1.1x
Sun, 19 May 2024US$378.7bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11.1x16.4x1.1x
Tue, 16 Apr 2024US$362.7bUS$330.5bUS$21.6b13.8x16.8x1.1x
Thu, 14 Mar 2024US$389.4bUS$330.7bUS$21.4b15.7x18.2x1.2x
Sat, 10 Feb 2024US$377.8bUS$320.2bUS$22.4b12.9x16.9x1.2x
Mon, 08 Jan 2024US$404.3bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.1x17.5x1.2x
Wed, 06 Dec 2023US$406.0bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b11.5x17.5x1.2x
Fri, 03 Nov 2023US$392.2bUS$334.3bUS$24.1b11.2x16.3x1.2x
Sun, 01 Oct 2023US$422.8bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b16.1x27x1.3x
Tue, 29 Aug 2023US$428.3bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.8x27.2x1.3x
Thu, 27 Jul 2023US$430.8bUS$334.8bUS$17.4b14.5x24.7x1.3x
Sat, 24 Jun 2023US$395.9bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.3x22.8x1.2x
Mon, 22 May 2023US$397.9bUS$334.7bUS$17.3b14x23x1.2x
Wed, 19 Apr 2023US$400.4bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14.7x17.7x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.7x


Total Market Cap: US$400.4bTotal Earnings: US$22.6bTotal Revenue: US$341.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Media industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Media industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 16% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market3.38%
Telecom5.35%
Media0.053%
Broadcasting5.99%
Cable and Satellite0.12%
Advertising-3.01%
Publishing-3.35%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Broadcasting industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 50.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing 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
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$10.6211.6%
+US$1.2b		-0.7%PS0.4x
FOXA FoxUS$61.024.1%
+US$1.0b		24.8%PE13.7x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$39.756.2%
+US$334.5m		n/aPE6.2x
NXST Nexstar Media GroupUS$183.922.0%
+US$107.4m		21.0%PE60.6x
SBGI SinclairUS$14.3710.5%
+US$97.4m		5.0%PS0.3x

Latest News

FOXA
US$61.02
Fox
7D
4.1%
1Y
24.8%

FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Support NFL Rights Renewal Risk

Fox's analyst price target has been trimmed by less than $1 as analysts weigh downside risk tied to the upcoming NFL rights renewal against mixed recent revisions across Wall Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fox highlights a split view, with some firms focusing on content and advertising opportunities while others emphasize earnings risk tied to upcoming sports rights negotiations.
PSKY
US$10.62
Paramount Skydance
7D
11.6%
1Y
-0.7%
SBGI
US$14.37
Sinclair
7D
10.5%
1Y
5.0%

SBGI: Higher Earnings Visibility Will Support Re Rating Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Sinclair by about $1.65 to roughly $17.86, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight what they describe as a solid finish to the year, which they view as support for their higher price targets and confidence in execution against recent guidance.
TTD
US$20.09
Trade Desk
7D
-8.9%
1Y
-59.6%

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Apr 09
NXST
US$183.92
Nexstar Media Group
7D
2.0%
1Y
21.0%
NIQ
US$10.43
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
-9.1%
1Y
n/a
DV
US$9.55
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-24.0%
CHTR
US$218.82
Charter Communications
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-34.6%

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Apr 08
ADV
US$26.58
Advantage Solutions
7D
22.2%
1Y
-11.4%

ADV: Reverse Split Will Reshape Capital Structure And Unlock Upside Potential

Analysts have updated their view on Advantage Solutions, lifting the fair value estimate from about $2.83 to $37.50. This change reflects revised assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E multiple.
GTN
US$5.27
Gray Media
7D
17.4%
1Y
57.3%
VSNT
US$39.75
Versant Media Group
7D
6.2%
1Y
n/a

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Apr 06
NYT
US$79.01
New York Times
7D
-7.8%
1Y
63.0%

NYT: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustaining High P/E Amid Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their blended price target for New York Times by $17, citing modestly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slightly lower future P/E multiple in updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on New York Times has centered on adjustments to price targets rather than sweeping changes in ratings, with multiple firms, including JPMorgan, revisiting their assumptions.
MNTN
US$8.40
MNTN
7D
-6.1%
1Y
n/a
IHRT
US$3.60
iHeartMedia
7D
14.3%
1Y
213.0%
BUUU
US$14.10
BUUU Group
7D
-12.9%
1Y
n/a
AMBR
US$2.01
Amber International Holding
7D
-19.6%
1Y
-80.8%

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