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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJul 25, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies122
  • 7D-4.4%
  • 3M-13.1%
  • 1Y-24.0%
  • YTD-19.2%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 4.4%, driven by EchoStar declining 4.5%. On the other hand Token Cat is actually up 22%. Overall the industry is down 24% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 32% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 25 Jul 2026US$180.6bUS$203.9b-US$9,471,801,299.2524.5x-19.1x0.9x
Mon, 22 Jun 2026US$184.4bUS$204.5b-US$9,516,779,231.4425.9x-19.4x0.9x
Wed, 20 May 2026US$203.7bUS$205.2b-US$9,560,191,338.8425.7x-21.3x1x
Fri, 17 Apr 2026US$220.0bUS$202.4b-US$10,137,756,527.8515.3x-21.7x1.1x
Sun, 15 Mar 2026US$213.8bUS$205.8b-US$9,928,633,809.9316.9x-21.5x1x
Tue, 10 Feb 2026US$213.8bUS$205.3b-US$5,929,559,225.4115.1x-36.1x1x
Thu, 08 Jan 2026US$335.1bUS$329.6bUS$20.7b14.1x16.2x1x
Sat, 06 Dec 2025US$312.2bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b15.5x16x1x
Mon, 03 Nov 2025US$332.1bUS$329.7bUS$33.3b18.3x10x1x
Wed, 01 Oct 2025US$365.0bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b20.5x11.7x1.1x
Fri, 29 Aug 2025US$358.9bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b21.8x11.5x1.1x
Sun, 27 Jul 2025US$365.0bUS$331.7bUS$18.9b19x19.3x1.1x
Tue, 24 Jun 2025US$371.0bUS$331.6bUS$19.6b16.6x19x1.1x
Thu, 22 May 2025US$381.8bUS$330.6bUS$19.5b19.2x19.5x1.2x
Sat, 19 Apr 2025US$339.4bUS$334.4bUS$20.4b14.1x16.7x1x
Mon, 17 Mar 2025US$360.5bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b13.4x17.6x1.1x
Wed, 12 Feb 2025US$390.4bUS$332.0bUS$17.2b13.2x22.8x1.2x
Fri, 10 Jan 2025US$397.2bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b13.9x26.1x1.2x
Sun, 08 Dec 2024US$450.2bUS$329.7bUS$15.3b15.8x29.4x1.4x
Tue, 05 Nov 2024US$429.2bUS$330.0bUS$15.1b13.6x28.3x1.3x
Thu, 03 Oct 2024US$402.2bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.9x24.2x1.3x
Sat, 31 Aug 2024US$398.5bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13.2x22.7x1.2x
Mon, 29 Jul 2024US$397.1bUS$328.5bUS$22.8b13.7x17.4x1.2x
Wed, 26 Jun 2024US$372.5bUS$329.2bUS$23.3b11.9x16x1.1x
Fri, 24 May 2024US$375.7bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b10.9x16.2x1.1x
Sun, 21 Apr 2024US$364.1bUS$330.7bUS$21.7b13.7x16.8x1.1x
Tue, 19 Mar 2024US$385.5bUS$330.7bUS$21.6b14.1x17.8x1.2x
Thu, 15 Feb 2024US$377.3bUS$318.5bUS$22.6b13x16.7x1.2x
Sat, 13 Jan 2024US$403.8bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.1x17.4x1.2x
Mon, 11 Dec 2023US$389.4bUS$332.8bUS$23.1b12.6x16.8x1.2x
Wed, 08 Nov 2023US$404.8bUS$334.1bUS$23.3b11.3x17.3x1.2x
Fri, 06 Oct 2023US$411.9bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.7x26.3x1.2x
Sun, 03 Sep 2023US$432.8bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.7x27.5x1.3x
Tue, 01 Aug 2023US$445.2bUS$335.4bUS$18.0b14.8x24.7x1.3x
Price to Earnings Ratio

24.7x


Total Market Cap: US$445.2bTotal Earnings: US$18.0bTotal Revenue: US$335.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 9.6x202420252026
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 0.89x.
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-1.06%
Telecom-6.31%
Media-4.44%
Advertising-3.92%
Broadcasting-4.09%
Cable and Satellite-4.55%
Publishing-5.40%
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 24.9%, 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 41% 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
TC Token CatUS$2.3021.7%
+US$8.9m		-84.5%PE8x
TJGC TJGC GroupUS$5.1916.1%
+US$7.3m		-35.4%PS14.3x
AMBR Amber International HoldingUS$1.463.5%
+US$4.7m		-79.9%PE124.5x
UONE.K Urban OneUS$5.0823.6%
+US$4.3m		-21.2%PS0.06x
BOC Boston OmahaUS$14.210.5%
+US$2.1m		3.2%PS3.7x

Latest News

CHTR
US$123.31
Charter Communications
7D
-6.1%
1Y
-60.2%
QXL
US$4.90
Quantum X Labs
7D
1.9%
1Y
-7.4%
PSKY
US$8.21
Paramount Skydance
7D
-6.2%
1Y
-37.1%
Narrative Update • Jul 24

PSKY: Warner Deal Legal Resolution Will Reframe Merger Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price expectations for Paramount Skydance, with the average fair value estimate moving from about $14.57 to $11.79 as they factor in a higher discount rate, more conservative assumptions on revenue growth and profit margins, and a richer future P/E multiple in light of mixed views on the Warner Bros. Discovery deal and the company’s capital structure.
TJGC
US$5.19
TJGC Group
7D
16.1%
1Y
-35.4%
TTD
US$17.29
Trade Desk
7D
-7.0%
1Y
-79.9%
NWSA
US$26.76
News
7D
-5.9%
1Y
-9.4%
NYT
US$71.65
New York Times
7D
-5.6%
1Y
36.2%
ECHO
US$87.88
EchoStar
7D
-4.5%
1Y
196.2%
Narrative Update • Jul 20

ECHO: Future Upside Will Hinge On Discounted SpaceX Stake

Analysts have revised EchoStar’s fair value estimate to $115 from $120, citing a wider discount rate, lower profit margin assumptions, and Street research that highlights both perceived valuation gaps relative to the sum of the parts and potential value from spectrum and asset monetization. Analyst Commentary on EchoStar Recent Street research around EchoStar highlights a mix of optimism on asset value and spectrum optionality, along with more cautious moves on pricing and expectations.
UONE.K
US$5.08
Urban One
7D
23.6%
1Y
-21.2%
OMC
US$79.66
Omnicom Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
4.2%
FOXA
US$55.31
Fox
7D
-4.0%
1Y
-2.4%
INTJ
US$3.34
Intelligent Group
7D
5.4%
1Y
-86.3%
BOC
US$14.21
Boston Omaha
7D
0.5%
1Y
3.2%
Seeking Alpha • Jul 02

Boston Omaha Corporation: Value Case Likely Depends On Scale Forecasts

Summary Boston Omaha Corporation is a complex conglomerate with billboard, broadband, and recently divested surety insurance businesses. Valuation is challenging due to mixed financial/non-financial businesses for now; revenue multiples suggest BOC trades richly at a P/S above 4x without profitability. Billboard segment shows modest growth and operating leverage, but broadband remains unprofitable and capital intensive, with competitive threats from satellite internet. Growth possibilities seem to be the main explainer of the apparent value gap, not to be excluded but also not within our competency and risk appetite on the first pass. We also note possible risks from financially well-supported satellite internet service that appear to be quite competitive and adapted for rural markets. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
AMBR
US$1.46
Amber International Holding
7D
3.5%
1Y
-79.9%
TULP
US$3.82
Bloomia Holdings
7D
8.2%
1Y
-24.7%
TC
US$2.30
Token Cat
7D
21.7%
1Y
-84.5%