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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedNov 11, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies129
  • 7D-0.9%
  • 3M-4.2%
  • 1Y-28.6%
  • YTD-21.5%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 2.8%, driven by Trade Desk declining 12%. However, the industry is down 27% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 9.3% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 11 Nov 2025US$321.5bUS$328.9bUS$20.9b20.1x15.3x1x
Thu, 09 Oct 2025US$359.2bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b20x11.5x1.1x
Sat, 06 Sep 2025US$359.2bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b20.7x11.5x1.1x
Mon, 04 Aug 2025US$344.7bUS$332.0bUS$31.0b18.1x11.1x1x
Wed, 02 Jul 2025US$379.7bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b17.8x19.4x1.1x
Fri, 30 May 2025US$375.8bUS$330.9bUS$19.4b17.6x19.3x1.1x
Sun, 27 Apr 2025US$349.4bUS$334.1bUS$19.9b17x17.6x1x
Tue, 25 Mar 2025US$373.0bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b14x18.2x1.1x
Thu, 20 Feb 2025US$378.3bUS$331.7bUS$16.8b14.9x22.5x1.1x
Sat, 18 Jan 2025US$393.1bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14x25.9x1.2x
Mon, 16 Dec 2024US$424.5bUS$329.7bUS$15.3b15x27.7x1.3x
Wed, 13 Nov 2024US$448.3bUS$330.2bUS$15.1b14.6x29.6x1.4x
Fri, 11 Oct 2024US$404.5bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.2x24.4x1.3x
Sun, 08 Sep 2024US$390.3bUS$327.3bUS$17.6b12.9x22.1x1.2x
Tue, 06 Aug 2024US$390.0bUS$328.4bUS$22.8b13.5x17.1x1.2x
Thu, 04 Jul 2024US$377.8bUS$329.1bUS$23.3b13.4x16.2x1.1x
Sat, 01 Jun 2024US$376.2bUS$329.4bUS$23.2b11.2x16.2x1.1x
Mon, 29 Apr 2024US$357.3bUS$329.6bUS$21.7b14x16.4x1.1x
Wed, 27 Mar 2024US$388.7bUS$330.7bUS$21.6b15.7x18x1.2x
Fri, 23 Feb 2024US$381.7bUS$320.1bUS$22.7b12.9x16.8x1.2x
Sun, 21 Jan 2024US$403.1bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.3x17.4x1.2x
Tue, 19 Dec 2023US$414.4bUS$332.7bUS$23.2b13.4x17.9x1.2x
Thu, 16 Nov 2023US$396.9bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b11.7x17.1x1.2x
Sat, 14 Oct 2023US$421.5bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.8x26.9x1.3x
Mon, 11 Sep 2023US$420.6bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15x26.8x1.3x
Wed, 09 Aug 2023US$434.8bUS$325.8bUS$14.9b15.6x29.1x1.3x
Fri, 07 Jul 2023US$412.5bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.6x23.8x1.2x
Sun, 04 Jun 2023US$392.6bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b13.9x22.7x1.2x
Tue, 02 May 2023US$415.3bUS$339.1bUS$22.7b14.9x18.3x1.2x
Thu, 30 Mar 2023US$390.3bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14.4x17.3x1.1x
Sat, 25 Feb 2023US$406.4bUS$341.1bUS$24.0b14.9x16.9x1.2x
Mon, 23 Jan 2023US$419.6bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b13.1x15.7x1.2x
Wed, 21 Dec 2022US$369.0bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b12.2x13.8x1.1x
Fri, 18 Nov 2022US$393.3bUS$339.0bUS$26.8b12x14.7x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

14.7x


Total Market Cap: US$393.3bTotal Earnings: US$26.8bTotal Revenue: US$339.0bTotal 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 15.3x 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 0.98x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Media industry have declined 7.9% 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 Market0.088%
Telecom0.78%
Media-0.85%
Publishing4.60%
Broadcasting3.04%
Cable and Satellite-1.04%
Advertising-5.54%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Advertising industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 115x.
    • Analysts expect its future annual earnings growth (22.4%) to be largely in line with prior year's earnings growth.
  • Investors are most pessimistic about the Cable and Satellite industry, which is trading below its 3-year average of 13.3x.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 22% 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 growth to stay flat over the next few years.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
FOXA FoxUS$66.534.6%
+US$1.3b		45.3%PE14.5x
NYT New York TimesUS$62.599.7%
+US$871.0m		14.1%PE30.1x
CMCSA ComcastUS$27.120.5%
+US$510.1m		-38.6%PE4.4x
NWSA NewsUS$26.803.1%
+US$477.0m		-8.3%PE31.7x
PSKY Paramount SkydanceUS$15.252.8%
+US$449.4m		33.2%PS0.6x

Latest News

IHRT
US$4.57
iHeartMedia
7D
57.0%
1Y
83.5%
SBGI
US$16.45
Sinclair
7D
20.4%
1Y
0.6%

Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25

Nov 09
Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.25
DV
US$10.38
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
-7.5%
1Y
-48.5%

DV: Expanded AI Tools And Streaming Products Will Drive Future Performance

Analysts have lowered their price target for DoubleVerify Holdings from $18.50 to $16.24. They cite modestly slower revenue growth expectations and a slight increase in the discount rate as key factors in their updated valuation.
FOXA
US$66.53
Fox
7D
4.6%
1Y
45.3%
TTD
US$43.26
Trade Desk
7D
-11.9%
1Y
-66.6%

The Trade Desk, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 15%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next

Nov 08
The Trade Desk, Inc. Just Beat EPS By 15%: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
ATUS
US$1.92
Optimum Communications
7D
-10.7%
1Y
-28.6%

ATUS: Lightpath Reorganization Approval Will Drive Future Asset Value Recognition

Analysts have revised their price target for Optimum Communications downward from $2.78 to $2.72. They cite ongoing constraints in profit margins and a higher discount rate, despite generally positive outlooks for subsidiary Lightpath's recent reorganization and growth prospects.
NWSA
US$26.80
News
7D
3.1%
1Y
-8.3%
MNTN
US$13.90
MNTN
7D
-10.3%
1Y
n/a
CMCSA
US$27.12
Comcast
7D
0.5%
1Y
-38.6%
NYT
US$62.59
New York Times
7D
9.7%
1Y
14.1%

NYT: Digital Engagement And Visual Media Expansion Will Shape Subscriber Outlook

Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for New York Times to $63.50 from $62.25, citing improved financial performance and higher revenue forecasts as key reasons for their increased confidence. Analyst Commentary Following recent updates, analysts have shared a mix of optimistic and cautious viewpoints regarding the New York Times' outlook and valuation.
LBRD.K
US$48.65
Liberty Broadband
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-50.6%
NXST
US$190.08
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-2.6%
1Y
11.2%
MGNI
US$14.56
Magnite
7D
-17.9%
1Y
-8.0%
CHTR
US$210.45
Charter Communications
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-46.9%

CHTR: Future Market Performance Will Hinge On Broadband Subscriber Stabilization

Analysts have lowered their fair value estimate for Charter Communications from approximately $373.60 to $314.94. They cited ongoing broadband subscriber declines and intensifying competitive pressures as key factors behind the revision.
NIQ
US$12.79
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
6.1%
1Y
n/a

NIQ Global: A Substantial Setback, Not Yet Compelling

Oct 21
PSKY
US$15.25
Paramount Skydance
7D
2.8%
1Y
33.2%