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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 04, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies10
  • 7D0.9%
  • 3M-4.6%
  • 1Y-14.7%
  • YTDn/a

Last week, the Cable and Satellite industry hasn't moved much but EchoStar is up 6.2% in that time. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 15% in the last year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 3.4% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Sat, 18 Mar 2023US$247.0bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b10.5x15.9x1.2x
Mon, 13 Feb 2023US$267.5bUS$204.9bUS$15.2b12x17.6x1.3x
Wed, 11 Jan 2023US$268.6bUS$204.2bUS$15.6b11.5x17.2x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.2x


Total Market Cap: US$268.6bTotal 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 industry is trading at a PE ratio of 10.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 13.0x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 0.91x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Cable and Satellite industry have grown 4.6% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Comparison

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

US Market-0.99%
Telecom-0.28%
Media0.13%
Cable and Satellite0.89%
Advertising-0.54%
Publishing-0.61%
Broadcasting-1.25%
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$112.186.2%
+US$1.9b		385.4%PS2.1x
CHTR Charter CommunicationsUS$209.281.0%
+US$274.3m		-41.6%PE5.3x
LBRD.K Liberty BroadbandUS$48.741.0%
+US$70.3m		-37.2%PE5.9x
OPTU Optimum CommunicationsUS$1.723.6%
+US$28.2m		-29.8%PS0.09x

Latest News

CABO
US$104.16
Cable One
7D
-10.9%
1Y
-72.1%
LBRD.K
US$48.74
Liberty Broadband
7D
1.0%
1Y
-37.2%

LBRD.K: Lower Risk And Ongoing Buybacks Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for Liberty Broadband modestly higher to approximately $115.00, citing slightly improved long term revenue growth expectations that more than offset minor compression in projected profit margins and a marginally higher future earnings multiple. What's in the News Liberty Broadband reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for a total consideration of $0 million under its existing share buyback program (Key Developments).
SATS
US$112.18
EchoStar
7D
6.2%
1Y
385.4%

SATS: Future Spectrum Sales Will Likely Leave Upside Expectations Vulnerable

Analysts have sharply raised their price target on EchoStar, lifting fair value from 28 dollars to 85 dollars. They cite a lower perceived risk profile, modestly improved long term margin and revenue expectations, and a higher justified future earnings multiple.
OPTU
US$1.72
Optimum Communications
7D
3.6%
1Y
-29.8%

OPTU: Lightpath Reorganization And Fiber Demand Will Drive Future Margin Expansion

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Optimum Communications from approximately $2.40 to about $2.38 per share. This reflects a modest recalibration of fair value as they incorporate updated post Q3 margin assumptions, while still expecting operational changes to support gradual profitability improvements.
CHTR
US$209.28
Charter Communications
7D
1.0%
1Y
-41.6%

CHTR: Broadband Losses And Fiber Competition Will Shape A Cautious Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Charter Communications to $200 from $223 per share. This reflects mounting concerns over accelerating broadband subscriber declines, intensifying fiber competition, and a more cautious outlook on revenue growth despite relatively stable profit margins.
CMCSA
US$29.54
Comcast
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-21.6%
SIRI
US$20.51
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-8.3%

SIRI: Podcast Licensing And Cash Returns Will Shape Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts modestly increased their price target on Sirius XM Holdings to $20 from $19, citing updated company guidance that led to refined modeling assumptions around growth, margins, and valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Analysts reacted to the updated guidance by refining their models around subscriber trends, margins, and capital allocation, resulting in a modestly higher valuation framework for Sirius XM Holdings.