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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 14, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies122
  • 7D-1.0%
  • 3M-11.2%
  • 1Y-22.5%
  • YTD-14.7%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 1.3%, driven by EchoStar declining 5.5%. Overall the industry is down 23% in 12 months. Earnings are forecast to grow by 33% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 14 Jul 2026US$190.0bUS$204.4b-US$9,506,575,089.6323.3x-20x0.9x
Thu, 11 Jun 2026US$198.4bUS$204.5b-US$9,587,502,209.8223.4x-20.7x1x
Sat, 09 May 2026US$206.9bUS$206.4b-US$9,592,248,679.8314x-21.6x1x
Mon, 06 Apr 2026US$211.9bUS$202.6b-US$9,984,679,106.3914.7x-21.2x1x
Wed, 04 Mar 2026US$224.4bUS$205.8b-US$9,733,491,437.6021.9x-23.1x1.1x
Fri, 30 Jan 2026US$226.2bUS$206.3b-US$1,913,219,159.3014.1x-118.2x1.1x
Sun, 28 Dec 2025US$341.4bUS$330.4bUS$20.9b16.1x16.4x1x
Tue, 25 Nov 2025US$319.2bUS$332.7bUS$20.1b16.1x15.9x1x
Thu, 23 Oct 2025US$345.1bUS$330.6bUS$31.1b19.9x11.1x1x
Sat, 20 Sep 2025US$357.6bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b20.7x11.5x1.1x
Mon, 18 Aug 2025US$344.3bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b21.5x11x1x
Wed, 16 Jul 2025US$380.4bUS$331.6bUS$19.0b17.8x20x1.1x
Fri, 13 Jun 2025US$373.5bUS$331.7bUS$19.5b16.4x19.1x1.1x
Sun, 11 May 2025US$368.1bUS$333.3bUS$20.0b15.9x18.4x1.1x
Tue, 08 Apr 2025US$340.3bUS$334.3bUS$20.4b13.4x16.7x1x
Thu, 06 Mar 2025US$369.9bUS$335.5bUS$20.1b14.8x18.4x1.1x
Sat, 01 Feb 2025US$383.1bUS$330.7bUS$16.4b13.5x23.4x1.2x
Mon, 30 Dec 2024US$401.7bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b13.9x26.4x1.2x
Wed, 27 Nov 2024US$433.6bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b15.6x28.5x1.3x
Fri, 25 Oct 2024US$404.9bUS$318.6bUS$16.4b13.8x24.7x1.3x
Sun, 22 Sep 2024US$392.8bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.9x23.6x1.2x
Tue, 20 Aug 2024US$395.1bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b12.8x22.5x1.2x
Thu, 18 Jul 2024US$396.4bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b12.4x17.1x1.2x
Sat, 15 Jun 2024US$366.7bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b11.7x15.8x1.1x
Mon, 13 May 2024US$374.2bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11.4x16.2x1.1x
Wed, 10 Apr 2024US$374.3bUS$330.5bUS$21.6b14.2x17.3x1.1x
Fri, 08 Mar 2024US$379.1bUS$330.7bUS$21.4b15.7x17.7x1.1x
Sun, 04 Feb 2024US$406.3bUS$333.1bUS$23.3b13.7x17.5x1.2x
Tue, 02 Jan 2024US$413.7bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b12.9x17.9x1.2x
Thu, 30 Nov 2023US$397.7bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b12.6x17.2x1.2x
Sat, 28 Oct 2023US$373.8bUS$334.6bUS$24.4b11.7x15.3x1.1x
Mon, 25 Sep 2023US$425.5bUS$334.2bUS$15.6b15.1x27.2x1.3x
Wed, 23 Aug 2023US$427.9bUS$334.2bUS$15.7b15.7x27.2x1.3x
Fri, 21 Jul 2023US$436.4bUS$334.9bUS$17.4b15.3x25.1x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

25.1x


Total Market Cap: US$436.4bTotal Earnings: US$17.4bTotal Revenue: US$334.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Media 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 0.93x.
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 15% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.93%
Telecom-3.21%
Media-0.97%
Publishing2.32%
Advertising2.15%
Broadcasting-2.52%
Cable and Satellite-3.81%
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 26.1%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 42.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 42% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 13% 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
OMC Omnicom GroupUS$82.553.3%
+US$755.3m		13.6%PE373.4x
NWSA NewsUS$27.734.1%
+US$581.0m		-6.7%PE33.7x
NIQ NIQ Global IntelligenceUS$11.0712.7%
+US$368.9m		n/aPS0.8x
NYT New York TimesUS$75.042.4%
+US$286.5m		33.6%PE31.8x
TTD Trade DeskUS$19.792.5%
+US$225.7m		-73.8%PE21.5x

Latest News

WLY
US$49.80
John Wiley & Sons
7D
-5.2%
1Y
17.4%
TTD
US$19.79
Trade Desk
7D
2.5%
1Y
-73.8%
PSKY
US$9.55
Paramount Skydance
7D
-5.4%
1Y
-26.5%
Narrative Update • Jul 10

PSKY: Warner Mega Merger Debt And Covenants Will Pressure Future Earnings Multiple

Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Paramount Skydance to about $3.09 from $7.00, citing a sharply lower assumed future P/E multiple and concerns about the planned Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
NIQ
US$11.07
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
12.7%
1Y
n/a
NXST
US$175.46
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-4.6%
STGW
US$7.87
Stagwell
7D
3.8%
1Y
68.2%
VSNT
US$35.66
Versant Media Group
7D
-4.2%
1Y
n/a
OMC
US$82.55
Omnicom Group
7D
3.3%
1Y
13.6%
ECHO
US$92.90
EchoStar
7D
-5.5%
1Y
210.6%
Narrative Update • Jul 06

ECHO: Spectrum Deals And SpaceX Stake Will Frame Future Risk Reward Balance

Analysts have lifted their EchoStar price target from $147.00 to $161.00. The change reflects updated assumptions that include a slightly lower expected revenue decline, a reduced profit margin outlook, a higher discount rate, and a higher future P/E multiple.
NWSA
US$27.73
News
7D
4.1%
1Y
-6.7%
CHTR
US$131.37
Charter Communications
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-67.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 01

CHTR: Future Upside Will Depend On Broadband Stabilization And Wireless Partnerships

Charter Communications' analyst price target has been revised lower as analysts factor in continued broadband subscriber losses, pressure on residential revenue and ARPU, and heightened competition from fiber and fixed wireless access providers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Charter Communications highlights a mix of optimism and caution, with several firms trimming price targets while reassessing near term execution risks in broadband and residential revenue.
NYT
US$75.04
New York Times
7D
2.4%
1Y
33.6%
EVC
US$11.14
Entravision Communications
7D
-11.4%
1Y
340.3%
LFTO
US$23.97
Liftoff Mobile
7D
3.4%
1Y
n/a
Seeking Alpha • Jul 01

Liftoff Mobile: Advantage In Data And Access To Both Demand And Supply Side

Summary Liftoff Mobile (LFTO) is rated a buy, leveraging its dual demand-supply platform and Cortex engine to outperform the mobile ad market. LFTO’s 130% LTM net dollar retention and expansion into non-gaming verticals underpin a robust growth runway beyond industry averages. Cortex’s data loop and Adapters enable LFTO to optimize advertiser ROI and publisher yield across diverse app categories, driving customer budget shifts. Valuation assumes 28% net margin and $40/share price by FY2026, with downside risks tied to platform, privacy, and competitive dynamics. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
DV
US$11.91
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
2.1%
1Y
-20.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 01

DoubleVerify: Sturdy Growth Rates, AI Opportunities, And Cheap Multiples

Summary DoubleVerify is well-positioned after a ~30% pullback, with recovering revenue growth and robust profitability in a large, underpenetrated market. DV benefits from multiple monetization streams, including AI-driven opportunities as large language models introduce new advertising formats. The company enjoys a $419 billion TAM and maintains >30% adjusted EBITDA margins, supporting a compelling value thesis at current levels. I reiterate a buy rating, emphasizing DV’s attractive valuation, debt-free balance sheet, and improving growth trajectory following a strong Q1 earnings print. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
LBRD.K
US$30.80
Liberty Broadband
7D
-3.0%
1Y
-68.1%