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U.S. Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D-0.5%
  • 3M-2.2%
  • 1Y33.6%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadcasting industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by a pullback from Paramount Skydance of 3.0%. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 35%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 16% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 05 Jan 2026US$57.6bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b12.6x27.9x0.9x
Wed, 03 Dec 2025US$56.7bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b11.4x27.5x0.9x
Fri, 31 Oct 2025US$54.6bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7x18.5x0.9x
Sun, 28 Sep 2025US$59.2bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.2x20.1x0.9x
Tue, 26 Aug 2025US$56.2bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.6x19.1x0.9x
Thu, 24 Jul 2025US$39.4bUS$58.0b-US$3,387,815,139.004.8x-11.6x0.7x
Sat, 21 Jun 2025US$42.7bUS$63.0b-US$2,646,260,139.005.7x-16.1x0.7x
Mon, 19 May 2025US$44.8bUS$63.0b-US$2,642,054,139.006x-17x0.7x
Wed, 16 Apr 2025US$41.8bUS$66.3b-US$2,414,197,945.003.7x-17.3x0.6x
Fri, 14 Mar 2025US$41.1bUS$66.1b-US$2,325,512,732.004.4x-17.7x0.6x
Sun, 09 Feb 2025US$39.7bUS$62.5b-US$3,063,718,732.008.1x-13x0.6x
Tue, 07 Jan 2025US$38.8bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.008.8x-11.7x0.6x
Thu, 05 Dec 2024US$38.0bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.009.3x-11.4x0.6x
Sat, 02 Nov 2024US$36.2bUS$61.2b-US$4,038,047,994.0013x-9x0.6x
Mon, 30 Sep 2024US$35.6bUS$61.2b-US$4,025,004,994.0012.7x-8.8x0.6x
Wed, 28 Aug 2024US$35.8bUS$61.2b-US$3,977,595,994.0012.6x-9x0.6x
Fri, 26 Jul 2024US$35.1bUS$62.0bUS$736.3m8.6x47.7x0.6x
Sun, 23 Jun 2024US$31.6bUS$62.0bUS$736.3m8.1x42.9x0.5x
Tue, 21 May 2024US$33.3bUS$62.0bUS$738.0m7.9x45.2x0.5x
Thu, 18 Apr 2024US$30.8bUS$62.3b-US$819,797,138.0010.3x-37.5x0.5x
Sat, 16 Mar 2024US$31.2bUS$62.3b-US$819,292,138.0010.5x-38x0.5x
Mon, 12 Feb 2024US$34.0bUS$66.8b-US$60,178,883.0011.4x-564.3x0.5x
Wed, 10 Jan 2024US$36.5bUS$67.6b-US$132,206,883.0012.4x-275.9x0.5x
Fri, 08 Dec 2023US$35.2bUS$67.6b-US$74,326,883.0010.9x-473.3x0.5x
Sun, 05 Nov 2023US$36.4bUS$69.2bUS$81.8m7.9x444.6x0.5x
Tue, 03 Oct 2023US$34.3bUS$69.2bUS$394.3m6.5x87x0.5x
Thu, 31 Aug 2023US$38.9bUS$70.2bUS$402.1m7.7x96.7x0.6x
Sat, 29 Jul 2023US$40.5bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b8x18.6x0.6x
Mon, 26 Jun 2023US$39.2bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b6.8x17.9x0.6x
Wed, 24 May 2023US$38.9bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b7.1x17.8x0.5x
Fri, 21 Apr 2023US$48.2bUS$75.0bUS$6.6b6.7x7.3x0.6x
Sun, 19 Mar 2023US$44.4bUS$75.0bUS$6.6b6x6.7x0.6x
Tue, 14 Feb 2023US$52.2bUS$74.3bUS$8.8b6.1x5.9x0.7x
Thu, 12 Jan 2023US$48.6bUS$74.1bUS$8.4b6x5.8x0.7x
Price to Earnings Ratio

5.8x


Total Market Cap: US$48.6bTotal Earnings: US$8.4bTotal Revenue: US$74.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -30.1x202420252026
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 27.9x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -30.1x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.63x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Broadcasting industry have declined 37% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 5.3% 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 Market-0.63%
Telecom-0.36%
Media-0.088%
Broadcasting-0.54%
Cable and Satellite0.38%
Publishing-0.77%
Advertising-0.78%
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
NXST Nexstar Media GroupUS$208.843.2%
+US$194.7m		28.0%PE12.6x
SBGI SinclairUS$15.220.3%
+US$2.8m		-9.4%PS0.3x
EVC Entravision CommunicationsUS$3.000.7%
+US$1.8m		29.3%PS0.6x
UONE.K Urban OneUS$0.874.5%
+US$1.6m		-9.7%PS0.1x
SSP E.W. ScrippsUS$3.950.3%
+US$888.0k		47.4%PS0.2x

Latest News

SBGI
US$15.22
Sinclair
7D
0.3%
1Y
-9.4%

SBGI: Scripps Stake Will Likely Add Risk And Pressure Future Returns

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target on Sinclair, reflecting slightly improved profit margin expectations and a still low future P E multiple, while also taking into account the strategic yet uncertain implications of its bold stake in E.W. Scripps. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts acknowledge that Sinclair's stake in E.W. Scripps signals strategic ambition, but they view the move as high risk given Scripps' existing control structure and the uncertainty around any potential transaction path.
MDIA
US$0.58
MediaCo Holding
7D
-2.9%
1Y
-50.3%
IHRT
US$4.15
iHeartMedia
7D
-1.7%
1Y
93.9%
FOXA
US$73.76
Fox
7D
-0.08%
1Y
48.6%

FOXA: Advertising And Distribution Strength Will Support Balanced Future Risk Reward Profile

Analysts have nudged our Fox price target higher, with fair value rising about $1.70 to roughly $73 per share as they factor in stronger advertising and distribution trends, modestly better revenue growth and margins, and a slightly richer future earnings multiple supported by a series of target hikes and rating upgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more constructive on Fox, with multiple bullish analysts lifting price targets into the mid to high $60s and beyond and shifting ratings higher as they recalibrate expectations for advertising, distribution, and free cash flow.
TGNA
US$19.29
TEGNA
7D
-0.2%
1Y
3.0%
GTN
US$4.80
Gray Media
7D
-0.4%
1Y
29.4%
SSP
US$3.95
E.W. Scripps
7D
0.3%
1Y
47.4%
AMCX
US$9.25
AMC Networks
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-7.2%

AMCX: Higher Price View Will Still Struggle Against Structural Headwinds

Analysts raised their price target on AMC Networks to $8 from $5, citing a more balanced view of the companys risk-reward profile despite modest expectations for revenue growth and profitability. Analyst Commentary Analysts characterized the rating change as a recognition that near term execution risks appear better reflected in the current share price, even as long term structural challenges remain.
TSQ
US$5.08
Townsquare Media
7D
1.0%
1Y
-47.5%
PSKY
US$13.18
Paramount Skydance
7D
-2.4%
1Y
20.6%
EVC
US$3.00
Entravision Communications
7D
0.7%
1Y
29.3%

Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Dec 10
Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital
NMAX
US$7.88
Newsmax
7D
-3.9%
1Y
n/a

What You Can Learn From Newsmax Inc.'s (NYSE:NMAX) P/S

Dec 09
What You Can Learn From Newsmax Inc.'s (NYSE:NMAX) P/S
UONE.K
US$0.87
Urban One
7D
4.5%
1Y
-9.7%

Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ:UONE.K) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 47%

Nov 21
Urban One, Inc. (NASDAQ:UONE.K) Held Back By Insufficient Growth Even After Shares Climb 47%
SGA
US$11.50
Saga Communications
7D
0.8%
1Y
1.1%

Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25

Nov 16
Saga Communications (NASDAQ:SGA) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.25
NXST
US$208.84
Nexstar Media Group
7D
3.2%
1Y
28.0%
BBGI
US$5.15
Beasley Broadcast Group
7D
4.7%
1Y
-46.1%