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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D0.8%
  • 3M6.2%
  • 1Y14.5%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Cable and Satellite industry has remained flat, although notably Versant Media Group gained 6.2%. As for the the longer term, the industry is up 15% over the past 12 months. 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
Mon, 13 Apr 2026US$89.6bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.006.2x-8.6x1x
Wed, 11 Mar 2026US$84.0bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.7x-8x1x
Fri, 06 Feb 2026US$83.7bUS$86.8b-US$8,822,839,000.005.7x-9.5x1x
Sun, 04 Jan 2026US$191.8bUS$211.7bUS$17.9b5.3x10.7x0.9x
Tue, 02 Dec 2025US$162.5bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.2x9.9x0.8x
Thu, 30 Oct 2025US$184.5bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.3x6.9x0.9x
Sat, 27 Sep 2025US$197.0bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b7.1x7.4x1x
Mon, 25 Aug 2025US$195.5bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b7.2x7.3x0.9x
Wed, 23 Jul 2025US$220.7bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.5x11.1x1.1x
Fri, 20 Jun 2025US$214.6bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10x10.8x1x
Sun, 18 May 2025US$229.7bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b11.5x11.6x1.1x
Tue, 15 Apr 2025US$206.5bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.2x10.2x1x
Thu, 13 Mar 2025US$221.2bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.5x10.9x1.1x
Sat, 08 Feb 2025US$216.7bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b8.9x12x1x
Mon, 06 Jan 2025US$229.0bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.4x13.9x1.1x
Wed, 04 Dec 2024US$259.9bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b11.6x15.8x1.3x
Fri, 01 Nov 2024US$251.2bUS$206.0bUS$15.8b10.8x15.9x1.2x
Sun, 29 Sep 2024US$234.6bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.3x12.9x1.2x
Tue, 27 Aug 2024US$234.1bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b10.3x12.2x1.1x
Thu, 25 Jul 2024US$224.1bUS$204.7bUS$19.4b9.3x11.6x1.1x
Sat, 22 Jun 2024US$215.8bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.7x11x1.1x
Mon, 20 May 2024US$221.0bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.9x11.2x1.1x
Wed, 17 Apr 2024US$219.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9.6x11.1x1.1x
Fri, 15 Mar 2024US$245.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b11.1x12.4x1.2x
Sun, 11 Feb 2024US$237.4bUS$190.3bUS$21.4b11.5x11.1x1.2x
Tue, 09 Jan 2024US$262.6bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.8x11.7x1.3x
Thu, 07 Dec 2023US$253.0bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.2x11.3x1.2x
Sat, 04 Nov 2023US$271.5bUS$203.8bUS$23.3b12.4x11.7x1.3x
Mon, 02 Oct 2023US$285.6bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.3x19.6x1.4x
Wed, 30 Aug 2023US$297.6bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.9x20.4x1.5x
Fri, 28 Jul 2023US$277.1bUS$203.7bUS$15.8b12.4x17.6x1.4x
Sun, 25 Jun 2023US$247.0bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b9.8x16.6x1.2x
Tue, 23 May 2023US$255.4bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.5x17.1x1.3x
Thu, 20 Apr 2023US$249.8bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b9.7x16.1x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.1x


Total Market Cap: US$249.8bTotal Earnings: US$15.5bTotal Revenue: US$204.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.6x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Cable and Satellite industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.1x.
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 Market3.08%
Telecom5.40%
Media-0.28%
Cable and Satellite0.77%
Broadcasting3.89%
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
SATS EchoStarUS$128.591.3%
+US$473.8m		465.5%PS2.5x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$39.755.1%
+US$276.8m		n/aPE6.2x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$23.701.3%
+US$103.8m		14.4%PE9.9x

Latest News

SATS
US$128.59
EchoStar
7D
1.3%
1Y
465.5%

EchoStar: Potential Bull Trap At Play - Take Gains Off The Table

Apr 11
CABO
US$91.83
Cable One
7D
-5.1%
1Y
-65.4%
CHTR
US$218.82
Charter Communications
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-34.6%

Charter Communication: Value Trap Or Free Cash Flow Juggernaut

Apr 08
OPTU
US$1.32
Optimum Communications
7D
-5.0%
1Y
-46.3%

OPTU: Longer Turnaround Timeline Will Eventually Unlock Margin Upside Potential

Optimum Communications' analyst price target has been reduced to $1.90. Analysts cite slower subscriber momentum, more competitive broadband conditions, and a longer expected timeline for any operational turnaround as key drivers of the change.
VSNT
US$39.75
Versant Media Group
7D
5.1%
1Y
n/a

What Versant's StockStory Deal Says About Life Beyond Pay-TV

Apr 06
SIRI
US$23.70
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
1.3%
1Y
14.4%

SIRI: Recent Upgrade And Completed Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have slightly adjusted their Sirius XM view, nudging the average price target to $31.00. This change is supported by mixed recent research that includes an upgrade, a downgrade, and a new neutral initiation, reflecting differing opinions on growth, profitability, and valuation assumptions.
LBRD.K
US$51.13
Liberty Broadband
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-33.5%