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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 11, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D1.3%
  • 3M5.9%
  • 1Y6.9%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Cable and Satellite industry has risen 1.3%, driven by gains from EchoStar of 7.0%. During this same period, the Versant Media Group underperformed, falling 26%. This means that the industry has gained 6.9% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 35% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 11 Jan 2026US$85.2bUS$88.2b-US$4,978,839,000.005.6x-17.1x1x
Tue, 09 Dec 2025US$168.4bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.4x10.3x0.8x
Thu, 06 Nov 2025US$169.3bUS$205.6bUS$28.9b6.3x5.9x0.8x
Sat, 04 Oct 2025US$194.2bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b7.3x7.3x0.9x
Mon, 01 Sep 2025US$201.9bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.9x7.6x1x
Wed, 30 Jul 2025US$195.5bUS$206.3bUS$19.9b7.8x9.8x0.9x
Fri, 27 Jun 2025US$221.0bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.5x11.1x1.1x
Sun, 25 May 2025US$219.8bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.8x11.1x1.1x
Tue, 22 Apr 2025US$208.4bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b10.7x10.3x1x
Thu, 20 Mar 2025US$226.8bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b12.2x11.2x1.1x
Sat, 15 Feb 2025US$221.7bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b9.2x12.3x1.1x
Mon, 13 Jan 2025US$219.0bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b9.8x13.3x1.1x
Wed, 11 Dec 2024US$238.1bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.9x14.5x1.2x
Fri, 08 Nov 2024US$271.3bUS$206.2bUS$16.5b11.7x16.5x1.3x
Sun, 06 Oct 2024US$231.5bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.3x12.8x1.2x
Tue, 03 Sep 2024US$232.9bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b10.2x12.2x1.1x
Thu, 01 Aug 2024US$245.7bUS$204.7bUS$19.4b10.6x12.7x1.2x
Sat, 29 Jun 2024US$219.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9.1x11.1x1.1x
Mon, 27 May 2024US$217.0bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.5x11x1.1x
Wed, 24 Apr 2024US$225.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b10x11.4x1.1x
Fri, 22 Mar 2024US$242.9bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b11.1x12.3x1.2x
Sun, 18 Feb 2024US$234.0bUS$190.3bUS$21.5b11.6x10.9x1.2x
Tue, 16 Jan 2024US$261.2bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.5x11.6x1.3x
Thu, 14 Dec 2023US$258.0bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.8x11.5x1.3x
Sat, 11 Nov 2023US$257.1bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b12x11.5x1.3x
Mon, 09 Oct 2023US$279.7bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15x19.2x1.4x
Wed, 06 Sep 2023US$280.9bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b14.6x19.3x1.4x
Fri, 04 Aug 2023US$290.3bUS$203.8bUS$15.5b13.4x18.7x1.4x
Sun, 02 Jul 2023US$262.5bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b11.1x17.6x1.3x
Tue, 30 May 2023US$245.6bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.2x16.5x1.2x
Thu, 27 Apr 2023US$236.8bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b9.2x15.3x1.2x
Sat, 25 Mar 2023US$239.5bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b9.8x15.4x1.2x
Mon, 20 Feb 2023US$270.1bUS$204.9bUS$15.2b11.6x17.8x1.3x
Wed, 18 Jan 2023US$276.7bUS$204.2bUS$15.6b11.8x17.7x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.7x


Total Market Cap: US$276.7bTotal Earnings: US$15.6bTotal Revenue: US$204.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13x202420252026
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 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.97x.
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 24% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market1.88%
Telecom1.94%
Media0.085%
Cable and Satellite1.29%
Publishing2.17%
Advertising-0.14%
Broadcasting-2.51%
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
SATS EchoStarUS$120.007.0%
+US$2.3b		419.7%PS2.3x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$21.786.2%
+US$427.4m		4.6%PE7.4x
CHTR Charter CommunicationsUS$210.590.6%
+US$169.5m		-37.1%PE5.3x
OPTU Optimum CommunicationsUS$1.9010.5%
+US$84.5m		-21.2%PS0.1x
LBRD.K Liberty BroadbandUS$49.060.7%
+US$45.9m		-33.2%PE5.9x

Latest News

OPTU
US$1.90
Optimum Communications
7D
10.5%
1Y
-21.2%

OPTU: Operational Changes And Legal Action Will Support Future Margin Expansion

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Optimum Communications to $2.25 from $3.50, citing updated models after the Q3 report and an expectation that the company’s operational changes could support margin improvements over time. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that while the 12 month price target has been reduced to $2.25, some analysts still see room for execution upside if Optimum Communications delivers on its planned operational changes.
CABO
US$98.26
Cable One
7D
-5.7%
1Y
-72.0%

CABO: Future Upside Will Stem From New Leadership And Tech Support Services

Analysts have reduced their price target on Cable One by $3 to $159.25, reflecting updated assumptions that incorporate a softer revenue outlook, a higher profit margin of 11.32%, and a lower forward P/E of 7.45x. What's in the News Cable One appointed industry veteran James Holanda as its next Chief Executive Officer, with a planned start date no later than March 31, 2026.
LBRD.K
US$49.06
Liberty Broadband
7D
0.7%
1Y
-33.2%

LBRD.K: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish View On Unchanged Fair Value

Analysts have raised their price target on Liberty Broadband to US$77.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E. These changes leave their fair value estimate essentially unchanged at US$77.00.
SATS
US$120.00
EchoStar
7D
7.0%
1Y
419.7%

SATS: Future 5G Spectrum Efficiencies And Capital Unit Changes Will Steady Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for EchoStar from US$90.29 to US$120.71, citing a lower assumed discount rate, slightly firmer profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News AT&T has deployed mid band spectrum it agreed to acquire from EchoStar to nearly 23,000 cell sites across more than 5,300 cities in 48 states, aiming to lift 5G download speeds for mobility customers by up to 80% and for AT&T Internet Air by 55% (Key Developments).
SIRI
US$21.78
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
6.2%
1Y
4.6%

SIRI: Podcast Licensing Talks And Cash Returns Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Sirius XM Holdings higher to US$20 from US$19, citing updated company guidance that resulted in modest refinements in growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan's move to lift its price target for Sirius XM Holdings to US$20 from US$19, while keeping an Underweight rating, highlights how updated company guidance is feeding into revised growth, margin and P/E assumptions rather than a clear shift in overall stance.
CHTR
US$210.59
Charter Communications
7D
0.6%
1Y
-37.1%

CHTR: Rising Fiber Competition Will Intensify Broadband Subscriber Declines

Analysts have lowered their price target on Charter Communications from US$200 to US$168, citing weaker broadband subscriber trends, pressure on residential revenue and concerns that rising fiber competition could challenge the company's current penetration levels. The updated forecasts also reflect different assumptions for revenue growth, margins and future P/E.
VSNT
US$34.41
Versant Media Group
7D
-26.2%
1Y
n/a