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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 27, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies128
  • 7D2.0%
  • 3M-7.7%
  • 1Y-14.6%
  • YTD-14.3%

In the last week, the Media industry is up 2.0%, with EchoStar up 85%. However, the industry is down 15% over the past year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 5.1% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
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
Mon, 20 Mar 2023US$386.4bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b13.8x17.1x1.1x
Wed, 15 Feb 2023US$421.8bUS$340.2bUS$26.4b12.2x16x1.2x
Fri, 13 Jan 2023US$415.3bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b13.2x15.5x1.2x
Sun, 11 Dec 2022US$394.4bUS$339.0bUS$26.8b11.7x14.7x1.2x
Tue, 08 Nov 2022US$359.3bUS$338.0bUS$27.0b11.2x13.3x1.1x
Thu, 06 Oct 2022US$373.2bUS$338.3bUS$36.4b10.8x10.2x1.1x
Sat, 03 Sep 2022US$392.6bUS$336.9bUS$36.5b11.8x10.8x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.8x


Total Market Cap: US$392.6bTotal 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 11.3x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 19.4x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
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 Market1.32%
Telecom1.21%
Media1.98%
Broadcasting6.18%
Cable and Satellite1.64%
Advertising0.83%
Publishing-0.42%
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 25.3%, 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 Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 25% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 4.5% per year.
  • 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
SATS EchoStarUS$50.8785.0%
+US$6.7b		159.9%PS0.9x
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$15.8417.5%
+US$2.6b		50.6%PS0.6x
MGNI MagniteUS$25.1415.1%
+US$469.9m		80.6%PE83x
FOXA FoxUS$59.071.6%
+US$409.9m		43.9%PE11.6x
NMAX NewsmaxUS$15.6220.5%
+US$343.3m		n/aPS11x

Latest News

NWSA
US$29.73
News
7D
-0.4%
1Y
6.3%

Digital Information And Real Estate Will Shape A Strong Future

Despite a modest reduction in projected revenue growth, News’ consensus price target edged up slightly to $37.52, supported by an improvement in net profit margins. What's in the News Meltwater announced a partnership with Dow Jones (division of News Corp), integrating Dow Jones' premium subscriber-only content into Meltwater's platform alongside Bloomberg Media, Torstar, and The Washington Post.
NXST
US$203.91
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-1.8%
1Y
20.5%

Trusted Local News And Digital Ads Will Create Future Resilience

Analysts have raised Nexstar Media Group’s price target to $231.89 on expectations of significant EBITDA synergies and revenue growth from the pending Tegna acquisition, deeper exposure to political ad markets, and a favorable regulatory outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cite Nexstar's pending acquisition of Tegna as a major catalyst, projecting significant synergies and expansion, with the combined entity expected to cover 80% of U.S. TV households.
SATS
US$50.87
EchoStar
7D
85.0%
1Y
159.9%

LEO Satellite Constellation Will Expand Global Connectivity

Despite a weaker revenue growth outlook and a higher future P/E multiple, analyst sentiment has strengthened, driving EchoStar's consensus price target up from $39.50 to $45.21. What's in the News EchoStar agreed to sell its 3.45 GHz and 600 MHz spectrum licenses (50 MHz nationwide) to AT&T for approximately $23 billion, subject to regulatory approval.
LZMH
US$3.64
LZ Technology Holdings
7D
13.8%
1Y
n/a

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NMAX
US$15.62
Newsmax
7D
20.5%
1Y
n/a
STFS
US$0.15
Star Fashion Culture Holdings
7D
-93.0%
1Y
n/a
AMBR
US$3.98
Amber International Holding
7D
-22.6%
1Y
n/a
FOXA
US$59.07
Fox
7D
1.6%
1Y
43.9%
SIRI
US$23.14
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
0.9%
1Y
-26.8%
PSKY
US$15.84
Paramount Skydance
7D
17.5%
1Y
50.6%
NIQ
US$16.51
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
-2.5%
1Y
n/a
QMMM
US$5.17
QMMM Holdings
7D
66.2%
1Y
5.3%
CMCSA
US$33.68
Comcast
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-16.3%
MGNI
US$25.14
Magnite
7D
15.1%
1Y
80.6%

Long-term CTV Expansion Will Unlock Digital Advertising Opportunities

The upward revision in Magnite’s consensus price target reflects improved revenue growth forecasts, despite a higher future P/E, raising fair value from $26.19 to $27.58. What's in the News Magnite partnered with REMAX to monetize its digital inventory and leverage proprietary homebuyer data, enabling brands to target high-intent audiences in the real estate sector.
TTD
US$52.22
Trade Desk
7D
-0.6%
1Y
-49.7%

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.
MNTN
US$20.76
MNTN
7D
-6.1%
1Y
n/a