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U.S. Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies21
  • 7D-1.4%
  • 3M-15.7%
  • 1Y4.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadcasting industry has dropped 1.4%, driven by Paramount Skydance declining 4.1%. In the past year, the industry has gained 4.0%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 17% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026US$46.8bUS$63.0bUS$2.2b11.7x21.8x0.7x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026US$55.4bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b13.3x26.8x0.9x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025US$56.6bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b12.2x27.4x0.9x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$55.8bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b11.3x26.2x0.9x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$55.7bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.1x18.9x0.9x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$56.8bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.5x19.3x0.9x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$45.5bUS$63.4bUS$3.0b5.4x15x0.7x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$44.0bUS$63.4b-US$2,756,815,139.005.9x-16x0.7x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$42.7bUS$63.0b-US$2,646,260,139.005.6x-16.1x0.7x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$42.2bUS$66.3b-US$2,414,592,442.003.9x-17.5x0.6x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$42.8bUS$66.1b-US$2,333,175,258.004.1x-18.4x0.6x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$41.6bUS$62.5b-US$3,326,406,732.006.7x-12.5x0.7x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$38.4bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.008.5x-11.5x0.6x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$38.6bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.008.5x-11.6x0.6x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$36.8bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.008.8x-11.1x0.6x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$35.8bUS$61.2b-US$4,025,004,994.0012.9x-8.9x0.6x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$34.3bUS$61.2b-US$3,977,595,994.0012.3x-8.6x0.6x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$33.8bUS$61.2b-US$3,987,784,602.0011.7x-8.5x0.6x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$33.4bUS$62.0bUS$736.3m7.8x45.3x0.5x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$33.3bUS$62.0bUS$738.0m7.8x45.1x0.5x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$33.7bUS$62.7b-US$212,484,138.0010.7x-158.4x0.5x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$32.5bUS$62.3b-US$819,797,138.0010.7x-39.6x0.5x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$32.4bUS$65.5b-US$1,048,951,138.0011.3x-30.9x0.5x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$37.8bUS$67.6b-US$132,206,883.0013.3x-286.1x0.6x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$36.1bUS$67.6b-US$132,950,883.0012.2x-271.7x0.5x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$35.1bUS$67.6b-US$74,326,883.0011.1x-472.2x0.5x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$32.9bUS$69.2bUS$394.3m7x83.4x0.5x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$36.3bUS$69.2bUS$394.3m6.7x92.1x0.5x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$39.7bUS$70.2bUS$402.1m7.5x98.6x0.6x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$41.9bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b8.1x19.2x0.6x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$41.0bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b7.1x18.7x0.6x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$41.9bUS$70.5bUS$2.7b6.6x15.3x0.6x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$46.8bUS$75.0bUS$6.6b6.5x7.1x0.6x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$49.9bUS$74.9bUS$6.6b6.9x7.6x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.6x


Total Market Cap: US$49.9bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$74.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -29.2x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Broadcasting 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 21.8x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -29.2x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.64x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadcasting industry have declined 31% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.6% per year.
  • This means overall sales from these companies are declining and profits are subsequently falling as well.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Broadcasting compare with similar industries?

US Market0.50%
Telecom1.67%
Media0.38%
Broadcasting-1.45%
Advertising8.36%
Publishing0.83%
Cable and Satellite-3.21%
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
NMAX NewsmaxUS$5.643.1%
+US$22.0m		n/aPS3.9x
EVC Entravision CommunicationsUS$3.004.9%
+US$12.7m		33.9%PS0.6x
SGA Saga CommunicationsUS$11.997.1%
+US$5.0m		3.4%PE260.8x
TSQ Townsquare MediaUS$7.024.2%
+US$4.6m		-19.1%PE6.3x
SSP E.W. ScrippsUS$3.471.2%
+US$3.6m		102.9%PS0.1x

Latest News

IHRT
US$3.16
iHeartMedia
7D
-7.7%
1Y
43.4%
SBGI
US$14.06
Sinclair
7D
-6.0%
1Y
-3.9%

SBGI: Lower Future P/E Assumption Will Limit Further Share Upside

Analysts have raised their price target on Sinclair to $11, citing slightly higher modeled revenue growth, improved profit margin assumptions, and a lower future P/E multiple in their updated forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value: unchanged at $11.0 per share, indicating no revision to the headline valuation level.
EVC
US$3.00
Entravision Communications
7D
4.9%
1Y
33.9%
GTN
US$4.69
Gray Media
7D
-1.7%
1Y
16.4%

GTN: Expanded Sports And Spanish Language Reach Will Support Higher Earnings Multiple

Analysts now set a $10.00 price target for Gray Media, unchanged from the prior $10.00, citing only very small updates to revenue growth, profit margin assumptions, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Gray Media, St. Louis Louisville and other partners launched the Home Plate package, offering free over the air access to St. Louis Cardinals content across multiple Midwestern markets, including Spring Training, regular-season games and minor league coverage (Client Announcements).
AMCX
US$7.34
AMC Networks
7D
-11.0%
1Y
-2.0%

AMCX: Higher Multiple Will Face Pressure From Weaker Long Term Margins

Analysts raised their price target on AMC Networks by $2, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, margins, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts view the higher price target as more in line with their updated assessment of AMC Networks' fair value, given current expectations for the business and its cash generation potential.
SGA
US$11.99
Saga Communications
7D
7.1%
1Y
3.4%

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MDIA
US$0.63
MediaCo Holding
7D
5.9%
1Y
-41.9%

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Feb 14
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FOXA
US$55.98
Fox
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-1.6%

Fox (NASDAQ:FOXA) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.28

Feb 13
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NMAX
US$5.64
Newsmax
7D
3.1%
1Y
n/a

The Price Is Right For Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) Even After Diving 29%

Feb 13
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NXST
US$232.77
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-0.3%
1Y
56.0%
PSKY
US$10.39
Paramount Skydance
7D
-4.1%
1Y
-9.7%
TSQ
US$7.02
Townsquare Media
7D
4.2%
1Y
-19.1%
SSP
US$3.47
E.W. Scripps
7D
1.2%
1Y
102.9%
TGNA
US$20.90
TEGNA
7D
0.1%
1Y
23.4%
UONE.K
US$7.34
Urban One
7D
-0.8%
1Y
0.2%

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Nov 21
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BBGI
US$4.31
Beasley Broadcast Group
7D
0.7%
1Y
-47.9%