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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies129
  • 7D3.3%
  • 3M-5.5%
  • 1Y-13.0%
  • YTD-13.3%

In the last week, the Media industry is up 3.3%, with Comcast leading the way, up 2.1%. However, the industry is down 13% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 8.0% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 23 Aug 2025US$348.6bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b22x11.2x1.1x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025US$370.9bUS$331.8bUS$18.9b17.8x19.6x1.1x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025US$367.7bUS$331.6bUS$19.6b15.9x18.8x1.1x
Fri, 16 May 2025US$377.0bUS$330.6bUS$19.5b14.8x19.3x1.1x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025US$337.0bUS$334.3bUS$20.4b13.6x16.5x1x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025US$381.9bUS$334.2bUS$20.0b14.7x19.1x1.1x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025US$383.1bUS$331.9bUS$17.1b13.5x22.4x1.2x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025US$397.3bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.2x26.1x1.2x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024US$443.5bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b15.8x29.1x1.3x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024US$408.5bUS$318.6bUS$16.4b13.6x24.9x1.3x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024US$394.5bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.4x23.7x1.2x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024US$395.5bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13.1x22.6x1.2x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024US$390.1bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b13.6x16.8x1.2x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024US$364.7bUS$329.3bUS$23.2b12x15.8x1.1x
Sat, 18 May 2024US$380.2bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11.1x16.4x1.2x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024US$362.7bUS$330.5bUS$21.6b13.7x16.8x1.1x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024US$390.8bUS$330.7bUS$21.4b15.5x18.3x1.2x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024US$378.3bUS$316.9bUS$22.1b13.1x17.1x1.2x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024US$404.3bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.1x17.5x1.2x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023US$404.2bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b12.6x17.4x1.2x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023US$389.6bUS$334.6bUS$24.4b11.7x16x1.2x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023US$425.1bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b16.1x27.1x1.3x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023US$428.1bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15x27.2x1.3x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023US$430.5bUS$334.8bUS$17.4b14.5x24.7x1.3x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023US$401.2bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.3x23.1x1.2x
Sun, 21 May 2023US$398.0bUS$334.7bUS$17.3b14x23x1.2x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023US$400.5bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14.6x17.7x1.2x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023US$376.9bUS$341.4bUS$22.6b13.6x16.6x1.1x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023US$415.7bUS$330.8bUS$26.4b12.5x15.8x1.3x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023US$404.4bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b13.5x15.1x1.2x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022US$390.3bUS$339.0bUS$26.8b11.7x14.6x1.2x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022US$365.8bUS$338.4bUS$27.7b11.3x13.2x1.1x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022US$325.5bUS$336.9bUS$36.4b10.1x8.9x1x
Tue, 30 Aug 2022US$401.7bUS$336.9bUS$36.5b12.2x11x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

11x


Total Market Cap: US$401.7bTotal Earnings: US$36.5bTotal Revenue: US$336.9bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.4x202320242025
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 industry is trading at a PE ratio of 11.2x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.4x.
  • The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 5.1% per year over the last three years.
  • Meanwhile revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that although sales have remained flat, either the cost of doing business or the level of investment back into businesses has increased, which has decreased profits.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.45%
Telecom-0.82%
Media3.34%
Broadcasting6.68%
Advertising3.21%
Cable and Satellite2.66%
Publishing2.03%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Advertising industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 108x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 25.5%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 4.5% per year.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Cable and Satellite industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 13.6x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Broadcasting industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
  • This is roughly in line with its past earnings growth rate.
  • In contrast, the Cable and Satellite industry is expected to see its earnings decline by 7.3% 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
CMCSA ComcastUS$34.152.1%
+US$2.6b		-14.2%PE5.5x
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$16.0016.6%
+US$2.5b		40.8%PS0.6x
CHTR Charter CommunicationsUS$277.583.7%
+US$1.3b		-20.4%PE7.2x
OMC Omnicom GroupUS$79.684.4%
+US$652.8m		-19.1%PE11.2x
NWSA NewsUS$30.503.5%
+US$569.1m		8.4%PE35.8x

Latest News

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Star Fashion Culture Holdings
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-16.3%
1Y
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Fox
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1.8%
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NWSA
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News
7D
3.5%
1Y
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CHTR
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Charter Communications
7D
3.7%
1Y
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PSKY
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Paramount Skydance
7D
16.6%
1Y
40.8%
NIQ
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NIQ Global Intelligence
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-2.3%
1Y
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VBIX
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Viewbix
7D
-19.7%
1Y
-35.2%
UONE.K
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Urban One
7D
-10.8%
1Y
-52.1%
CMCSA
US$34.15
Comcast
7D
2.1%
1Y
-14.2%
CDLX
US$1.11
Cardlytics
7D
-8.3%
1Y
-72.3%

Bank Partnerships And Data-Driven Marketing Will Shape Future Markets

The notable downward revision in Cardlytics’ price target reflects sharply reduced revenue growth forecasts and a higher discount rate, resulting in a new consensus fair value of $2.10. What's in the News Cardlytics provided Q3 2025 revenue guidance of $52.2 million to $58.2 million.
TTD
US$53.20
Trade Desk
7D
2.1%
1Y
-49.3%

CTV Partnerships With Disney And Netflix Will Transform Media

Trade Desk’s lower Analyst Price Target reflects a notably reduced future P/E multiple despite an improved net profit margin, leading to a revised fair value estimate of $85.64. What's in the News The Trade Desk expects at least $717 million in Q3 2025 revenue and has appointed Alex Kayyal as CFO, with a planned leadership transition from Laura Schenkein.
SCHL
US$25.41
Scholastic
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-19.5%
NYT
US$59.79
New York Times
7D
-0.6%
1Y
8.6%
OMC
US$79.68
Omnicom Group
7D
4.4%
1Y
-19.1%
SATS
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EchoStar
7D
6.3%
1Y
51.7%