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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 29, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M-15.1%
  • 1Y-13.8%
  • YTDn/a

In the last week, the Cable and Satellite industry is up 1.3%, with Charter Communications up 2.3%. In contrast, the industry has lost 14% in the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 8.7% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 29 Aug 2026US$64.6bUS$85.7b-US$160,784,000.007.5x-401.8x0.8x
Mon, 27 Jul 2026US$61.5bUS$85.9b-US$10,507,688,000.005.9x-5.9x0.7x
Wed, 24 Jun 2026US$67.5bUS$86.2b-US$10,498,688,000.006.3x-6.4x0.8x
Fri, 22 May 2026US$81.9bUS$86.2b-US$10,498,688,000.007x-7.8x1x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026US$94.9bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.006.3x-9.1x1.1x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026US$83.0bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.8x-7.9x1x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$88.8bUS$86.8b-US$8,822,839,000.006.1x-10.1x1x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$84.0bUS$88.2b-US$4,978,839,000.005.6x-16.9x1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$168.4bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.5x10.3x0.8x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$168.4bUS$205.6bUS$28.9b6.2x5.8x0.8x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$195.4bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b7x7.3x0.9x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$201.9bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.9x7.6x1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$200.9bUS$206.3bUS$19.9b8x10.1x1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$223.5bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.6x11.3x1.1x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$221.1bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.8x11.1x1.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$208.4bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.2x10.3x1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$220.1bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.7x10.8x1.1x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$218.4bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b9.2x12.1x1.1x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$218.9bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b9.8x13.3x1.1x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$260.9bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.7x15.8x1.3x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$255.3bUS$206.2bUS$16.5b12.1x15.5x1.2x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$229.4bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.3x12.7x1.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$232.9bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b10.2x12.2x1.1x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$242.9bUS$204.7bUS$19.4b10.5x12.5x1.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$218.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.9x11.1x1.1x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$217.0bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.5x11x1.1x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$224.2bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9.6x11.4x1.1x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$243.1bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b11.1x12.3x1.2x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$236.6bUS$190.3bUS$21.4b11.6x11x1.2x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$261.2bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.5x11.6x1.3x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$258.0bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.5x11.5x1.3x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$262.1bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.8x11.7x1.3x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$279.7bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15x19.2x1.4x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$288.2bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15x19.8x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

19.8x


Total Market Cap: US$288.2bTotal Earnings: US$14.6bTotal Revenue: US$203.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 4.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Cable and Satellite industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.75x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Cable and Satellite industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 25% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Cable and Satellite compare with similar industries?

US Market0.25%
Telecom1.81%
Media2.23%
Cable and Satellite1.29%
Advertising2.99%
Publishing2.47%
Broadcasting0.93%
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
CHTR Charter CommunicationsUS$153.622.3%
+US$394.9m		-42.2%PE3.6x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$41.025.9%
+US$315.9m		n/aPE7.5x
OPTU Optimum CommunicationsUS$1.0220.3%
+US$67.5m		-56.4%PS0.05x
CABO Cable OneUS$25.5011.7%
+US$15.2m		-84.2%PS0.1x
ECHO EchoStarUS$86.840.03%
+US$8.7m		40.5%PS1.7x

Latest News

ECHO
US$86.84
EchoStar
7D
0.03%
1Y
40.5%
CHTR
US$153.62
Charter Communications
7D
2.3%
1Y
-42.2%
CABO
US$25.50
Cable One
7D
11.7%
1Y
-84.2%
SIRI
US$28.54
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
-0.5%
1Y
20.7%
Narrative Update • Aug 18

SIRI: Spectrum Repricing And Cash Flow Strength Will Drive Future Upside

Sirius XM Holdings' analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted slightly lower from $42.87 to $42.52 as analysts factor in higher published price targets in the $24 to $36 range, along with updated views on revenue growth, profitability and valuation multiples following recent Q2 reports. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sirius XM Holdings shows a cluster of higher price targets following the latest Q2 report, even though opinions on the stock's outlook remain mixed.
OPTU
US$1.02
Optimum Communications
7D
20.3%
1Y
-56.4%
VSNT
US$41.02
Versant Media Group
7D
5.9%
1Y
n/a
New Narrative • Aug 09

Direct-To-Consumer And Live Sports Exposure Will Support A Stronger Long-Term Outlook

Catalysts About Versant Media Group Versant Media Group is a media company focused on premium live news, sports and entertainment content distributed across linear TV, digital platforms and direct-to-consumer services. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?