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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJun 23, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies123
  • 7D-6.4%
  • 3M-11.1%
  • 1Y-23.4%
  • YTD-19.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 6.4%, driven by EchoStar declining 14%. In contrast, Entravision Communications has gained 19%. The industry has fallen 23% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 35% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 24 Jun 2026US$184.5bUS$204.5b-US$9,516,755,306.6824.8x-19.4x0.9x
Fri, 22 May 2026US$204.3bUS$205.2b-US$9,561,797,855.9025.2x-21.4x1x
Sun, 19 Apr 2026US$225.9bUS$202.4b-US$10,126,469,043.7216.5x-22.3x1.1x
Tue, 17 Mar 2026US$213.8bUS$205.8b-US$9,927,287,809.9316.9x-21.5x1x
Thu, 12 Feb 2026US$220.6bUS$205.3b-US$5,929,586,736.1615.2x-37.2x1.1x
Sat, 10 Jan 2026US$233.4bUS$206.3b-US$1,911,487,927.8514.8x-122.1x1.1x
Mon, 08 Dec 2025US$313.6bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b15.5x16.1x1x
Wed, 05 Nov 2025US$323.4bUS$329.7bUS$33.4b16.1x9.7x1x
Fri, 03 Oct 2025US$358.7bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b20.3x11.5x1.1x
Sun, 31 Aug 2025US$360.5bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b22.1x11.6x1.1x
Tue, 29 Jul 2025US$366.1bUS$331.7bUS$18.9b18.1x19.3x1.1x
Thu, 26 Jun 2025US$377.8bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b18.1x19.3x1.1x
Sat, 24 May 2025US$372.9bUS$330.9bUS$19.5b18.5x19.1x1.1x
Mon, 21 Apr 2025US$339.4bUS$334.4bUS$20.4b14.1x16.7x1x
Wed, 19 Mar 2025US$365.6bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b13.5x17.8x1.1x
Fri, 14 Feb 2025US$394.2bUS$332.0bUS$17.1b14.7x23x1.2x
Sun, 12 Jan 2025US$387.0bUS$319.8bUS$14.8b12.8x26.1x1.2x
Tue, 10 Dec 2024US$450.2bUS$329.7bUS$15.3b14.3x29.4x1.4x
Thu, 07 Nov 2024US$429.9bUS$329.9bUS$15.1b14.1x28.5x1.3x
Sat, 05 Oct 2024US$396.0bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.3x23.8x1.2x
Mon, 02 Sep 2024US$400.0bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13.2x22.8x1.2x
Wed, 31 Jul 2024US$402.6bUS$328.5bUS$22.8b14.1x17.6x1.2x
Fri, 28 Jun 2024US$372.6bUS$329.2bUS$23.3b11.9x16x1.1x
Sun, 26 May 2024US$374.8bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11x16.2x1.1x
Tue, 23 Apr 2024US$364.1bUS$330.7bUS$21.7b13.7x16.8x1.1x
Thu, 21 Mar 2024US$386.8bUS$330.7bUS$21.6b15.6x17.9x1.2x
Sat, 17 Feb 2024US$381.8bUS$318.6bUS$22.6b13.3x16.9x1.2x
Mon, 15 Jan 2024US$403.8bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.1x17.4x1.2x
Wed, 13 Dec 2023US$397.9bUS$332.7bUS$23.1b12.9x17.2x1.2x
Fri, 10 Nov 2023US$398.1bUS$333.8bUS$22.9b11.2x17.4x1.2x
Sun, 08 Oct 2023US$417.0bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.8x26.6x1.2x
Tue, 05 Sep 2023US$432.4bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.7x27.5x1.3x
Thu, 03 Aug 2023US$442.9bUS$335.5bUS$18.6b15x23.8x1.3x
Sat, 01 Jul 2023US$414.8bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.7x23.9x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

23.9x


Total Market Cap: US$414.8bTotal Earnings: US$17.3bTotal Revenue: US$334.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.8x202420252026
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 0.90x.
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-1.82%
Telecom-9.36%
Media-6.40%
Publishing-2.54%
Advertising-4.36%
Broadcasting-7.51%
Cable and Satellite-8.66%
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 28.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 42.6% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 49% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 21% 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
EVC Entravision CommunicationsUS$10.8418.6%
+US$156.5m		357.4%PS1.8x
LFTO Liftoff MobileUS$25.402.0%
+US$83.0m		n/aPE301.5x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$28.080.8%
+US$74.1m		25.3%PE11.2x
BUUU BUUU GroupUS$20.8816.5%
+US$49.3m		n/aPS52.2x
STGW StagwellUS$7.042.6%
+US$44.6m		56.8%PE91.6x

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