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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedMay 31, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies9
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M-9.8%
  • 1Y-11.2%
  • YTDn/a

The Cable and Satellite industry is up 2.0% in the last week, with EchoStar up 4.0%. In contrast, the industry has lost 11% in the last 12 months. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 50% 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, 31 May 2026US$78.6bUS$86.2b-US$10,498,688,000.007.2x-7.5x0.9x
Tue, 28 Apr 2026US$79.7bUS$86.4b-US$10,516,639,000.006.1x-7.6x0.9x
Thu, 26 Mar 2026US$83.2bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.7x-8x1x
Sat, 21 Feb 2026US$85.7bUS$86.8b-US$8,822,839,000.005.8x-9.7x1x
Mon, 19 Jan 2026US$81.7bUS$88.2b-US$4,978,839,000.005.1x-16.4x0.9x
Wed, 17 Dec 2025US$178.7bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.6x10.9x0.9x
Fri, 14 Nov 2025US$168.2bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.4x10.2x0.8x
Sun, 12 Oct 2025US$186.7bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.7x7x0.9x
Tue, 09 Sep 2025US$202.6bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.8x7.6x1x
Thu, 07 Aug 2025US$185.5bUS$206.6bUS$26.4b6.8x7x0.9x
Sat, 05 Jul 2025US$231.6bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b11.1x11.7x1.1x
Mon, 02 Jun 2025US$217.4bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.5x11x1.1x
Wed, 30 Apr 2025US$213.4bUS$206.5bUS$19.9b12.6x10.7x1x
Fri, 28 Mar 2025US$232.6bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b12.6x11.4x1.1x
Sun, 23 Feb 2025US$224.7bUS$206.8bUS$18.0b9.3x12.5x1.1x
Tue, 21 Jan 2025US$224.4bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.1x13.6x1.1x
Thu, 19 Dec 2024US$235.7bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.4x14.3x1.1x
Sat, 16 Nov 2024US$259.9bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b11.5x15.8x1.3x
Mon, 14 Oct 2024US$232.3bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.3x12.8x1.2x
Wed, 11 Sep 2024US$229.8bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b9.9x12x1.1x
Fri, 09 Aug 2024US$229.7bUS$204.7bUS$19.4b10.1x11.9x1.1x
Sun, 07 Jul 2024US$219.9bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9x11.2x1.1x
Tue, 04 Jun 2024US$226.3bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.9x11.5x1.1x
Thu, 02 May 2024US$212.8bUS$205.9bUS$19.8b9.7x10.7x1x
Sat, 30 Mar 2024US$243.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b11.2x12.3x1.2x
Mon, 26 Feb 2024US$240.0bUS$190.3bUS$21.6b10.8x11.1x1.3x
Wed, 24 Jan 2024US$265.7bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.8x11.8x1.3x
Fri, 22 Dec 2023US$267.6bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.9x11.9x1.3x
Sun, 19 Nov 2023US$265.3bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b12.1x11.8x1.3x
Tue, 17 Oct 2023US$288.4bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.9x19.8x1.4x
Thu, 14 Sep 2023US$288.5bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.4x19.8x1.4x
Sat, 12 Aug 2023US$291.8bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.3x20x1.4x
Mon, 10 Jul 2023US$263.6bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b11.2x17.7x1.3x
Wed, 07 Jun 2023US$246.3bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.1x16.5x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.5x


Total Market Cap: US$246.3bTotal 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 9.6x202420252026
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 0.91x.
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 Market1.58%
Telecom0.19%
Media0.49%
Cable and Satellite2.01%
Publishing0.57%
Broadcasting-0.24%
Advertising-1.30%
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$129.194.0%
+US$1.4b		628.7%PS2.5x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$29.522.2%
+US$212.1m		36.2%PE11.7x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$43.141.1%
+US$66.5m		n/aPE7.2x
CABO Cable OneUS$52.550.5%
+US$1.5m		-64.1%PS0.2x

Latest News

CHTR
US$144.05
Charter Communications
7D
-0.8%
1Y
-63.6%
SIRI
US$29.52
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
2.2%
1Y
36.2%
SATS
US$129.19
EchoStar
7D
4.0%
1Y
628.7%
OPTU
US$0.66
Optimum Communications
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-71.5%
LBRD.K
US$33.76
Liberty Broadband
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-64.0%
VSNT
US$43.14
Versant Media Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
n/a
CABO
US$52.55
Cable One
7D
0.5%
1Y
-64.1%
Narrative Update • May 06

CABO: Future Returns Will Hinge On Broadband ARPU And Competitive Pressures

Cable One's updated analyst price target has moved lower from $111.75 to $82.75 as analysts factor in softer Broadband ARPU, rising competitive pressures in U.S. cable and a more cautious sector stance reflected in recent target cuts and a downgrade to Underperform. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of incremental positives around execution and growing caution on Cable One's competitive position and earnings power.