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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-4.7%
  • 3M-28.4%
  • 1Y-29.0%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Cable and Satellite industry has dropped 4.7%, driven by a pullback from Charter Communications of 7.3%. The industry has fallen 29% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 41% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 16 Jul 2026US$65.1bUS$86.2b-US$10,498,688,000.005.8x-6.2x0.8x
Sat, 13 Jun 2026US$76.3bUS$86.2b-US$10,498,688,000.006.8x-7.3x0.9x
Mon, 11 May 2026US$78.7bUS$86.4b-US$10,473,472,000.006.3x-7.5x0.9x
Wed, 08 Apr 2026US$88.9bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.9x-8.5x1x
Fri, 06 Mar 2026US$87.1bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.8x-8.3x1x
Sun, 01 Feb 2026US$80.9bUS$87.8b-US$5,112,839,000.005.5x-15.8x0.9x
Tue, 30 Dec 2025US$192.3bUS$212.3bUS$17.8b5.3x10.8x0.9x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025US$161.8bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.3x9.8x0.8x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025US$183.1bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.3x6.9x0.9x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025US$195.5bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.8x7.3x0.9x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025US$190.1bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.9x7.1x0.9x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025US$216.8bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.2x10.9x1.1x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025US$217.1bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.3x10.9x1.1x
Tue, 13 May 2025US$219.8bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.9x11.1x1.1x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025US$200.0bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.4x9.8x1x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025US$228.4bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b12.5x11.3x1.1x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025US$212.8bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b8.8x11.8x1x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025US$225.2bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.1x13.7x1.1x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024US$256.0bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b11.5x15.5x1.2x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024US$235.9bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.5x13x1.2x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024US$226.2bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.2x12.5x1.2x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024US$233.9bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b10.2x12.2x1.1x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024US$232.8bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9.4x11.8x1.1x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024US$212.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.3x10.8x1x
Wed, 15 May 2024US$222.8bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.9x11.3x1.1x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024US$221.9bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b10.3x11.2x1.1x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024US$239.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.8b11x12.1x1.2x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024US$250.5bUS$188.5bUS$21.3b11.6x11.7x1.3x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024US$266.5bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.8x11.9x1.3x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023US$261.3bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.9x11.6x1.3x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023US$246.6bUS$203.8bUS$23.3b11.1x10.6x1.2x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023US$282.5bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b14.9x19.4x1.4x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023US$283.9bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b14.6x19.5x1.4x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023US$277.9bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b12.3x18.6x1.4x
Price to Earnings Ratio

18.6x


Total Market Cap: US$277.9bTotal Earnings: US$14.9bTotal Revenue: US$203.2bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 8.6x202420252026
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 0.76x.
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 Market0.22%
Telecom-1.82%
Media-2.44%
Cable and Satellite-4.72%
Publishing0.32%
Advertising-0.82%
Broadcasting-2.87%
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
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$30.651.3%
+US$131.3m		32.2%PE12.2x
ECHO EchoStarUS$96.570.3%
+US$84.0m		232.0%PS1.9x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$36.030.08%
+US$4.2m		n/aPE6x

Latest News

CHTR
US$131.24
Charter Communications
7D
-1.7%
1Y
-65.4%
VSNT
US$36.03
Versant Media Group
7D
0.08%
1Y
n/a
CABO
US$40.10
Cable One
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-66.5%
SIRI
US$30.65
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
32.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 07

SIRI: D2D Spectrum Plans And Merger Talks Will Shape Forward Balance

The consolidated analyst price target for Sirius XM Holdings has been adjusted modestly, with recent Street research reflecting a slightly lower average target in the $40s, as analysts factor in updated filings, refreshed sum-of-the-parts work, and ongoing interest in the direct-to-device spectrum opportunity. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Sirius XM Holdings points to a mix of optimism and caution as analysts adjust price targets and update models around filings, sum of the parts work, and the potential value of the direct to device, or D2D, spectrum opportunity.
ECHO
US$96.57
EchoStar
7D
0.3%
1Y
232.0%
Narrative Update • Jul 06

ECHO: Spectrum Deals And SpaceX Stake Will Frame Future Risk Reward Balance

Analysts have lifted their EchoStar price target from $147.00 to $161.00. The change reflects updated assumptions that include a slightly lower expected revenue decline, a reduced profit margin outlook, a higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple.
OPTU
US$0.95
Optimum Communications
7D
-29.6%
1Y
-64.4%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

OPTU: Rising Debt And Refinancing Risk Will Pressure Equity Outlook

Analysts have sharply cut the consolidated price target for Optimum Communications, with new estimates around $0.50 to $1.00, compared with prior targets near $1.50 to $2.00. They cite increased debt leverage, upcoming maturities, and a more conservative fair value and earnings outlook as key reasons for the revision.
LBRD.K
US$30.83
Liberty Broadband
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-64.5%