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U.S. Broadcasting Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies20
  • 7D3.9%
  • 3M-14.2%
  • 1Y8.4%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Broadcasting industry has risen 3.9%, driven by gains in Paramount Skydance and Fox of 7.8% and 2.9%, respectively. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 8.4%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 19% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$44.7bUS$59.1bUS$858.2m13.7x52.1x0.8x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$50.3bUS$62.4bUS$1.0b15.4x50.1x0.8x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$50.8bUS$63.0bUS$1.9b13.2x26.4x0.8x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$57.6bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b12.6x27.9x0.9x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$56.8bUS$62.9bUS$2.1b11.4x27.5x0.9x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$55.2bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7x18.8x0.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$58.9bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.2x20x0.9x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$56.2bUS$63.4bUS$2.9b7.5x19.1x0.9x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$44.6bUS$63.4b-US$2,756,815,139.005.7x-16.2x0.7x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$42.7bUS$63.0b-US$2,646,260,139.005.7x-16.1x0.7x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$44.8bUS$63.0b-US$2,640,126,139.006x-17x0.7x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$41.0bUS$66.3b-US$2,413,463,945.003.7x-17x0.6x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$41.2bUS$66.1b-US$2,325,512,732.004.4x-17.7x0.6x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$40.1bUS$62.5b-US$3,063,718,732.008.1x-13.1x0.6x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$38.8bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.008.6x-11.7x0.6x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$38.3bUS$61.7b-US$3,327,718,732.009.1x-11.5x0.6x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$36.2bUS$61.2b-US$4,025,004,994.0013x-9x0.6x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$35.6bUS$61.2b-US$4,025,004,994.0012.7x-8.8x0.6x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$35.8bUS$61.2b-US$3,977,595,994.0012.7x-9x0.6x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$35.3bUS$62.0bUS$736.3m8.5x48x0.6x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$31.4bUS$62.0bUS$736.3m8.1x42.7x0.5x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$33.3bUS$62.0bUS$738.0m8x45.2x0.5x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$30.9bUS$62.3b-US$819,797,138.0010.2x-37.6x0.5x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$31.8bUS$62.3b-US$819,292,138.0010.9x-38.9x0.5x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$34.0bUS$66.8b-US$60,178,883.0011.4x-564.3x0.5x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$36.3bUS$67.6b-US$132,206,883.0012.7x-274.5x0.5x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$35.2bUS$67.6b-US$74,326,883.0010.8x-473.3x0.5x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$36.4bUS$69.2bUS$80.0m7.9x454.7x0.5x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$34.3bUS$69.2bUS$394.3m6.5x87x0.5x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$38.5bUS$70.2bUS$402.1m7.6x95.7x0.5x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$40.6bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b7.9x18.6x0.6x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$39.2bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b6.8x17.9x0.6x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$38.9bUS$71.1bUS$2.2b7x17.8x0.5x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$48.6bUS$75.0bUS$6.6b6.7x7.4x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

7.4x


Total Market Cap: US$48.6bTotal Earnings: US$6.6bTotal Revenue: US$75.0bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Broadcasting Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -27.4x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are optimistic on the American Broadcasting industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 52.1x which is higher than its 3-year average PE of -27.4x.
  • 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 49% per year over the last three years,
  • Revenues have also declined 7.6% 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 Market3.08%
Telecom5.40%
Media-0.28%
Broadcasting3.89%
Cable and Satellite0.77%
Publishing-3.23%
Advertising-3.94%
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
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$10.627.8%
+US$868.2m		-0.7%PS0.4x
FOXA FoxUS$61.022.9%
+US$731.7m		23.2%PE13.7x
SBGI SinclairUS$14.378.2%
+US$78.1m		-0.2%PS0.3x
NMAX NewsmaxUS$6.029.7%
+US$68.4m		-76.8%PS4.1x
IHRT iHeartMediaUS$3.6012.5%
+US$62.3m		227.3%PS0.1x

Latest News

SSP
US$4.11
E.W. Scripps
7D
6.2%
1Y
99.5%

SSP: Future Returns Will Depend On Overvalued Earnings Power Despite Sports Exposure

Analysts have adjusted their price target for E.W. Scripps, citing slightly updated expectations for revenue growth of 3.27%, a profit margin of 7.58%, and a future P/E of 2.20x. Together, these figures refine their view of the company’s earnings power and valuation in dollar terms.
FOXA
US$61.02
Fox
7D
2.9%
1Y
23.2%

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
7.8%
1Y
-0.7%
NMAX
US$6.02
Newsmax
7D
9.7%
1Y
-76.8%
SBGI
US$14.37
Sinclair
7D
8.2%
1Y
-0.2%

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.
NXST
US$183.92
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-1.1%
1Y
20.6%
GTN
US$5.27
Gray Media
7D
11.2%
1Y
56.8%
UONE.K
US$5.23
Urban One
7D
-3.1%
1Y
3.0%
EVC
US$3.21
Entravision Communications
7D
6.3%
1Y
74.5%
IHRT
US$3.60
iHeartMedia
7D
12.5%
1Y
227.3%