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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedSep 10, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies127
  • 7D4.0%
  • 3M-0.4%
  • 1Y-4.5%
  • YTD-8.8%

The Media industry is up 1.5% in the last week, with QMMM Holdings up 3,075%. However, the industry is down 7.9% over the past year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 5.1% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 10 Sep 2025US$362.6bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b20.3x11.6x1.1x
Fri, 08 Aug 2025US$342.8bUS$330.6bUS$31.4b20.6x10.9x1x
Sun, 06 Jul 2025US$390.7bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b18.1x20x1.2x
Tue, 03 Jun 2025US$373.6bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b17.1x19.2x1.1x
Thu, 01 May 2025US$354.7bUS$334.1bUS$19.9b16.6x17.9x1.1x
Sat, 29 Mar 2025US$378.5bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b14.1x18.5x1.1x
Mon, 24 Feb 2025US$374.9bUS$331.9bUS$16.8b16.4x22.3x1.1x
Wed, 22 Jan 2025US$397.3bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.1x26.1x1.2x
Fri, 20 Dec 2024US$406.5bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.1x26.7x1.2x
Sun, 17 Nov 2024US$428.8bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b14.8x28.2x1.3x
Tue, 15 Oct 2024US$403.4bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.8x24.3x1.3x
Thu, 12 Sep 2024US$378.3bUS$318.3bUS$16.7b13.3x22.7x1.2x
Sat, 10 Aug 2024US$388.3bUS$327.8bUS$17.9b14.5x21.6x1.2x
Mon, 08 Jul 2024US$377.0bUS$329.1bUS$23.3b13.1x16.2x1.1x
Wed, 05 Jun 2024US$380.9bUS$329.4bUS$23.2b11.2x16.4x1.2x
Fri, 03 May 2024US$361.6bUS$330.3bUS$22.3b13.9x16.2x1.1x
Sun, 31 Mar 2024US$393.5bUS$330.6bUS$21.6b14.3x18.2x1.2x
Tue, 27 Feb 2024US$385.5bUS$319.7bUS$22.1b13.1x17.5x1.2x
Thu, 25 Jan 2024US$413.7bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.3x17.9x1.2x
Sat, 23 Dec 2023US$412.7bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.4x17.8x1.2x
Mon, 20 Nov 2023US$398.7bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b12.5x17.2x1.2x
Wed, 18 Oct 2023US$427.7bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.4x27.3x1.3x
Fri, 15 Sep 2023US$432.8bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.5x27.6x1.3x
Sun, 13 Aug 2023US$438.5bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b14.9x28x1.3x
Tue, 11 Jul 2023US$417.0bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.6x24.1x1.2x
Thu, 08 Jun 2023US$396.1bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.2x22.9x1.2x
Sat, 06 May 2023US$395.0bUS$334.4bUS$18.4b13.9x21.4x1.2x
Mon, 03 Apr 2023US$401.0bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14.9x17.7x1.2x
Wed, 01 Mar 2023US$401.7bUS$341.9bUS$24.3b14.6x16.6x1.2x
Fri, 27 Jan 2023US$434.9bUS$339.4bUS$26.7b13.5x16.3x1.3x
Sun, 25 Dec 2022US$378.7bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b12.6x14.2x1.1x
Tue, 22 Nov 2022US$388.0bUS$339.0bUS$26.8b12x14.5x1.1x
Thu, 20 Oct 2022US$365.2bUS$338.3bUS$36.4b11.1x10x1.1x
Sat, 17 Sep 2022US$378.2bUS$336.9bUS$36.5b11.1x10.4x1.1x
Price to Earnings Ratio

10.4x


Total Market Cap: US$378.2bTotal 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 11.6x 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 Market1.39%
Telecom3.14%
Media3.99%
Advertising14.65%
Cable and Satellite1.87%
Publishing1.11%
Broadcasting-0.62%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Advertising industry, which is trading close to its 3-year average PE ratio of 110x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 26.2%, 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 13.5x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 26% 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 7.2% 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
QMMM QMMM HoldingsUS$207.003,074.8%
+US$11.5b		2,720.2%PS6311.4x
SATS EchoStarUS$83.5728.1%
+US$5.3b		288.7%PS1.6x
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$15.205.1%
+US$811.2m		50.6%PS0.6x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$24.275.0%
+US$390.6m		-11.4%PS1x
NWSA NewsUS$29.422.0%
+US$311.5m		11.5%PE34.5x

Latest News

NWSA
US$29.42
News
7D
2.0%
1Y
11.5%
FOXA
US$58.64
Fox
7D
-3.9%
1Y
47.0%
QMMM
US$207.00
QMMM Holdings
7D
3,074.8%
1Y
2,720.2%
SIRI
US$24.27
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
5.0%
1Y
-11.4%
PSKY
US$15.20
Paramount Skydance
7D
5.1%
1Y
50.6%
MGNI
US$24.39
Magnite
7D
-4.6%
1Y
90.8%
NIQ
US$17.37
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
4.2%
1Y
n/a
NYT
US$58.24
New York Times
7D
-1.5%
1Y
10.5%

Trusted Journalism And Digital Subscriptions Will Expand Global Reach

Analysts maintain a neutral stance on New York Times as strong digital subscription growth is offset by concerns that current valuation already prices in robust EBITDA gains and leaves little room for upside if growth slows, resulting in an unchanged consensus price target of $62.25. Analyst Commentary Core digital subscription revenue is sustaining mid-teens growth.
DV
US$14.79
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
-7.3%
1Y
-17.0%

Expanding CTV And Social Media Markets Will Secure Future Success

With no changes to revenue growth forecasts or the discount rate, DoubleVerify Holdings' consensus analyst price target remains steady at $19.39. What's in the News DoubleVerify raised full-year 2025 revenue growth guidance to approximately 15%, and expects third quarter 2025 revenue of $188–192 million (12% YoY growth at midpoint).
CMCSA
US$33.67
Comcast
7D
-1.3%
1Y
-14.0%
SATS
US$83.57
EchoStar
7D
28.1%
1Y
288.7%
CHTR
US$263.35
Charter Communications
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-18.6%

Spectrum Mobile And AI Will Improve Service Efficiency

Charter Communications’ consensus price target edged down to $395.75 as analysts weighed ongoing network upgrades and potential cash tax relief against continued competitive pressures and decelerating ARPU growth. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts note Charter’s ongoing network upgrades and the momentum of its Spectrum Life Unlimited offering as drivers for improvement in broadband net subscriber losses.
IPG
US$26.59
Interpublic Group of Companies
7D
1.1%
1Y
-14.6%
OMC
US$77.73
Omnicom Group
7D
1.0%
1Y
-21.9%
NMAX
US$12.94
Newsmax
7D
-7.3%
1Y
n/a
TTD
US$52.40
Trade Desk
7D
-3.3%
1Y
-47.4%

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.