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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies119
  • 7D1.4%
  • 3M-4.5%
  • 1Y1.2%
  • YTD-4.3%

In the last week, the Media industry is up 1.0%, with Fox up 5.3%. In the same time, New York Times was down 6.8%. Despite this gain, the industry's performance has been flat over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 31% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Media Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 15 Apr 2026US$213.4bUS$202.4b-US$10,137,764,654.5315.3x-21.1x1.1x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026US$218.6bUS$205.8b-US$9,883,673,086.6918.1x-22.1x1.1x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026US$212.8bUS$205.3b-US$5,929,693,156.9314.6x-35.9x1x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026US$336.7bUS$329.8bUS$20.9b14.2x16.1x1x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025US$309.6bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b15.5x15.9x1x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025US$330.8bUS$329.8bUS$33.5b18.3x9.9x1x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025US$361.6bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b20.4x11.6x1.1x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025US$353.5bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b21.7x11.3x1.1x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025US$384.8bUS$326.2bUS$18.3b20.4x21.1x1.2x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025US$367.3bUS$331.6bUS$19.6b16.6x18.8x1.1x
Tue, 20 May 2025US$383.5bUS$330.6bUS$19.5b19.1x19.6x1.2x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025US$343.8bUS$334.4bUS$20.4b13.9x16.9x1x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025US$350.7bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b13.9x17.1x1x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025US$388.2bUS$332.0bUS$17.2b13.4x22.6x1.2x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025US$403.0bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b13.8x26.5x1.2x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024US$446.7bUS$329.7bUS$15.2b15.9x29.3x1.4x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024US$429.2bUS$329.5bUS$14.7b13.5x29.3x1.3x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024US$403.3bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.7x24.3x1.3x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024US$404.2bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13x23.1x1.2x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024US$379.3bUS$328.4bUS$22.8b13.7x16.6x1.2x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024US$374.1bUS$329.3bUS$23.3b12x16.1x1.1x
Wed, 22 May 2024US$380.2bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11x16.4x1.2x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024US$360.2bUS$330.7bUS$21.7b13.7x16.6x1.1x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024US$383.0bUS$330.7bUS$21.6b14.2x17.7x1.2x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024US$384.9bUS$318.5bUS$22.6b12.9x17x1.2x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024US$406.6bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.3x17.6x1.2x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023US$394.0bUS$332.8bUS$23.1b12.6x17x1.2x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023US$412.5bUS$334.5bUS$23.9b11.5x17.3x1.2x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023US$422.3bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.7x27x1.3x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023US$443.0bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.9x28.1x1.3x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023US$437.6bUS$335.4bUS$18.0b14.6x24.3x1.3x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023US$400.7bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.3x23.1x1.2x
Thu, 25 May 2023US$389.1bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b13.5x22.5x1.2x
Sat, 22 Apr 2023US$394.6bUS$341.5bUS$22.7b14.9x17.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.4x


Total Market Cap: US$394.6bTotal Earnings: US$22.7bTotal Revenue: US$341.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13.5x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Media 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 1.2x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Media industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 16% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Telecom industry?

US Market4.44%
Telecom4.51%
Media1.41%
Broadcasting4.83%
Advertising1.26%
Cable and Satellite1.03%
Publishing-1.93%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Broadcasting industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 19.2%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 50.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% per year over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SATS EchoStarUS$130.474.6%
+US$1.6b		467.8%PS2.5x
FOXA FoxUS$63.416.3%
+US$1.6b		26.7%PE14.3x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$41.158.2%
+US$449.8m		n/aPE6.4x
TTD Trade DeskUS$21.023.8%
+US$242.9m		-56.6%PE22.3x
OMC Omnicom GroupUS$76.481.1%
+US$236.5m		-0.5%PS1.3x

Latest News

VSNT
US$41.15
Versant Media Group
7D
8.2%
1Y
n/a
PSKY
US$11.08
Paramount Skydance
7D
1.7%
1Y
2.0%
NIQ
US$10.67
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
-7.8%
1Y
n/a
TTD
US$21.02
Trade Desk
7D
3.8%
1Y
-56.6%
NXST
US$194.11
Nexstar Media Group
7D
2.8%
1Y
27.4%

NXST: Tegna Scale And Distribution Repricing Are Expected To Drive Future Free Cash Flow

The updated analyst price target for Nexstar Media Group has moved from $271.50 to $261.25, as analysts factor in a slightly higher discount rate alongside mixed recent research that includes both target cuts and upgrades related to the Tegna acquisition and distribution revenue outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research highlights a mix of enthusiasm and caution around Nexstar Media Group, with views clustering around the impact of the Tegna acquisition, broadcast scale, and distribution revenue outlook.
SATS
US$130.47
EchoStar
7D
4.6%
1Y
467.8%

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FOXA
US$63.41
Fox
7D
6.3%
1Y
26.7%

FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Support NFL Rights Renewal Risk

Fox's analyst price target has been trimmed by less than $1 as analysts weigh downside risk tied to the upcoming NFL rights renewal against mixed recent revisions across Wall Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Fox highlights a split view, with some firms focusing on content and advertising opportunities while others emphasize earnings risk tied to upcoming sports rights negotiations.
TTGT
US$4.02
TechTarget
7D
-7.6%
1Y
-50.3%

TTGT: Solid Q4 And AI Traffic Trends Will Support Future Upside

Analysts have lowered their price target on TechTarget from $10 to $8, citing slightly reduced long term revenue expectations and a reset in comparable company P/E multiples, despite what they describe as a solid recent quarter. Analyst Commentary Bearish analysts acknowledge that TechTarget delivered what they describe as a solid Q4, but the recent price target move to $8 from $10 shows a more cautious stance around how the story plays out from here.
SBGI
US$15.56
Sinclair
7D
15.1%
1Y
8.2%

SBGI: Higher Earnings Visibility Will Support Re Rating Potential

Analysts have raised their price target on Sinclair by about $1.65 to roughly $17.86, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and a lower assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight what they describe as a solid finish to the year, which they view as support for their higher price targets and confidence in execution against recent guidance.
CHTR
US$215.57
Charter Communications
7D
-2.7%
1Y
-35.2%

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Apr 08
OMC
US$76.48
Omnicom Group
7D
1.1%
1Y
-0.5%

OMC: Trade Desk Fee Audit Will Support Future EPS Upside

Analysts have lifted their Omnicom Group fair value estimate from $99.70 to $100.90, reflecting updated views on sector reviews tied to Trade Desk exposure and a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple supported by recent Street price target revisions. Analyst Commentary Bullish and bearish analysts are looking at Omnicom through different lenses, but the recent moves in price targets and the focus on Trade Desk exposure are giving investors a clearer read on valuation, execution, and growth expectations.
BOC
US$12.07
Boston Omaha
7D
-3.9%
1Y
-16.5%
NYT
US$80.72
New York Times
7D
-6.0%
1Y
65.5%

NYT: Future Returns Will Depend On Sustaining High P/E Amid Execution Risks

Analysts have raised their blended price target for New York Times by $17, citing modestly higher assumed revenue growth and profit margins, along with a slightly lower future P/E multiple in updated models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on New York Times has centered on adjustments to price targets rather than sweeping changes in ratings, with multiple firms, including JPMorgan, revisiting their assumptions.
LBRD.K
US$50.35
Liberty Broadband
7D
-3.4%
1Y
-36.3%
AMBR
US$2.16
Amber International Holding
7D
-9.2%
1Y
-78.9%

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LZMH
US$1.19
LZ Technology Holdings
7D
-25.6%
1Y
-86.4%