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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedFeb 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D-3.2%
  • 3M25.4%
  • 1Y-1.2%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Cable and Satellite industry has dropped 4.3%, driven by pullbacks in EchoStar and Charter Communications of 5.1% and 4.8%, respectively. Overall the industry is down 4.1% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 36% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 25 Feb 2026US$82.8bUS$86.8b-US$8,822,839,000.005.9x-9.4x1x
Fri, 23 Jan 2026US$81.0bUS$88.2b-US$4,978,839,000.005.1x-16.3x0.9x
Sun, 21 Dec 2025US$189.4bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.5x11.5x0.9x
Tue, 18 Nov 2025US$164.3bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.4x10x0.8x
Thu, 16 Oct 2025US$190.6bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.9x7.2x0.9x
Sat, 13 Sep 2025US$204.1bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.8x7.7x1x
Mon, 11 Aug 2025US$180.6bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.7x6.8x0.9x
Wed, 09 Jul 2025US$230.2bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.9x11.6x1.1x
Fri, 06 Jun 2025US$215.2bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.4x10.8x1x
Sun, 04 May 2025US$216.9bUS$206.3bUS$19.9b10.4x10.9x1.1x
Tue, 01 Apr 2025US$225.9bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b12.2x11.1x1.1x
Thu, 27 Feb 2025US$222.2bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b9x12.3x1.1x
Sat, 25 Jan 2025US$229.9bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.5x14x1.1x
Mon, 23 Dec 2024US$230.1bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.3x14x1.1x
Wed, 20 Nov 2024US$256.3bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b11.4x15.6x1.2x
Fri, 18 Oct 2024US$237.2bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.4x13.1x1.2x
Sun, 15 Sep 2024US$225.2bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.3x12.4x1.2x
Tue, 13 Aug 2024US$233.0bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b9.9x12.2x1.1x
Thu, 11 Jul 2024US$216.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.8x11x1.1x
Sat, 08 Jun 2024US$220.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.6x11.2x1.1x
Mon, 06 May 2024US$217.5bUS$205.9bUS$19.8b9.9x11x1.1x
Wed, 03 Apr 2024US$237.6bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b10.8x12x1.2x
Fri, 01 Mar 2024US$238.7bUS$190.3bUS$21.6b10.7x11x1.3x
Sun, 28 Jan 2024US$277.3bUS$204.1bUS$22.7b12x12.2x1.4x
Tue, 26 Dec 2023US$267.5bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.9x11.9x1.3x
Thu, 23 Nov 2023US$267.6bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b12x11.9x1.3x
Sat, 21 Oct 2023US$277.1bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15x19x1.4x
Mon, 18 Sep 2023US$290.6bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.5x19.9x1.4x
Wed, 16 Aug 2023US$295.6bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.2x20.3x1.5x
Fri, 14 Jul 2023US$270.6bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b11.6x18.2x1.3x
Sun, 11 Jun 2023US$249.0bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.1x16.7x1.2x
Tue, 09 May 2023US$255.1bUS$203.6bUS$15.1b10.8x16.9x1.3x
Thu, 06 Apr 2023US$250.5bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b10x16.2x1.2x
Sat, 04 Mar 2023US$253.9bUS$204.5bUS$15.2b10.8x16.7x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.7x


Total Market Cap: US$253.9bTotal Earnings: US$15.2bTotal Revenue: US$204.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 11.7x202420252026
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 0.97x.
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 25% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market0.50%
Telecom1.67%
Media0.38%
Cable and Satellite-3.21%
Advertising8.36%
Publishing0.83%
Broadcasting-1.45%
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
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$29.850.2%
+US$7.3m		n/aPE3.9x

Latest News

CHTR
US$231.85
Charter Communications
7D
-2.2%
1Y
-35.4%
OPTU
US$1.49
Optimum Communications
7D
-8.0%
1Y
-47.3%

OPTU: Margin Upside Will Depend On Extended Operational Turnaround Execution

Analysts have cut their price target on Optimum Communications to about $2.00 from closer to $4.00, citing slower expected revenue trends, a reduced future P/E multiple, and a longer path to an operational turnaround in a tougher broadband market, even as margin assumptions have improved. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Optimum Communications, with several firms lowering ratings and price targets as they factor in a tougher broadband market and a slower operational turnaround.
SATS
US$106.78
EchoStar
7D
-5.5%
1Y
276.8%
CABO
US$94.12
Cable One
7D
-8.9%
1Y
-65.1%

CABO: Future Upside Will Stem From Stable Cash Flows And CEO Transition

Analysts kept their Cable One fair value estimate steady at $159.25, reflecting unchanged views on the discount rate, expected revenue decline and profit margin, as well as an intact future P/E assumption. What's in the News Sparklight, a Cable One brand, introduced eero Wi-Fi 7 across its U.S. service footprint, aiming to provide faster speeds, lower latency and greater capacity for households with many connected devices (Key Developments).
LBRD.K
US$53.98
Liberty Broadband
7D
-2.0%
1Y
-32.9%
SIRI
US$20.97
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
-0.2%
1Y
-14.4%

SIRI: Share Repurchases And Cash Returns Will Shape Future Upside Potential

The analyst price target for Sirius XM Holdings has edged up from about $24.00 to roughly $24.23, with analysts pointing to slightly higher modeled revenue growth, a modestly higher future P/E, and revised views reflected in recent upgrades, downgrades, and neutral initiations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Sirius XM Holdings shows a mix of optimism and caution, with views ranging from a fresh upgrade at JPMorgan to a more bearish stance and a neutral initiation.
VSNT
US$29.85
Versant Media Group
7D
0.2%
1Y
n/a