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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 01, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies122
  • 7D-0.7%
  • 3M-7.8%
  • 1Y-21.1%
  • YTD-8.4%

Last week, the Media industry hasn't moved much but EchoStar is up 5.6% in that time. Unfortunately though, the industry is down 14% over the past 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 29% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 01 Apr 2026US$206.1bUS$202.7b-US$10,080,886,160.4414.5x-20.4x1x
Fri, 27 Feb 2026US$213.0bUS$206.1b-US$8,216,541,068.4323.5x-25.9x1x
Sun, 25 Jan 2026US$232.1bUS$206.3b-US$1,913,175,382.9814.4x-121.3x1.1x
Tue, 23 Dec 2025US$346.0bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b16.1x17.7x1.1x
Thu, 20 Nov 2025US$318.7bUS$332.7bUS$20.1b16.1x15.8x1x
Sat, 18 Oct 2025US$340.3bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b19x10.9x1x
Mon, 15 Sep 2025US$361.5bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b20.2x11.6x1.1x
Wed, 13 Aug 2025US$328.2bUS$330.5bUS$31.6b15.6x10.4x1x
Fri, 11 Jul 2025US$385.8bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b18.2x19.8x1.2x
Sun, 08 Jun 2025US$372.0bUS$332.1bUS$19.5b17.3x19.1x1.1x
Tue, 06 May 2025US$355.6bUS$334.0bUS$19.9b15.2x17.9x1.1x
Thu, 03 Apr 2025US$372.1bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b14.6x18.2x1.1x
Sat, 01 Mar 2025US$372.1bUS$335.4bUS$20.1b15.1x18.5x1.1x
Mon, 27 Jan 2025US$398.0bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.1x26.2x1.2x
Wed, 25 Dec 2024US$406.2bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14x26.7x1.2x
Fri, 22 Nov 2024US$433.1bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b15.1x28.5x1.3x
Sun, 20 Oct 2024US$408.9bUS$318.7bUS$16.6b14x24.6x1.3x
Tue, 17 Sep 2024US$390.0bUS$317.4bUS$15.9b14.1x24.6x1.2x
Thu, 15 Aug 2024US$390.4bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b12.4x22.3x1.2x
Sat, 13 Jul 2024US$381.3bUS$329.1bUS$23.3b12.3x16.4x1.2x
Mon, 10 Jun 2024US$374.3bUS$329.4bUS$23.2b10.7x16.1x1.1x
Wed, 08 May 2024US$370.3bUS$330.4bUS$22.4b12.5x16.5x1.1x
Fri, 05 Apr 2024US$381.3bUS$330.5bUS$21.6b14x17.7x1.2x
Sun, 03 Mar 2024US$386.8bUS$333.9bUS$21.2b15.8x18.2x1.2x
Tue, 30 Jan 2024US$423.9bUS$333.0bUS$23.4b14x18.1x1.3x
Thu, 28 Dec 2023US$416.2bUS$332.3bUS$23.1b13.1x18x1.3x
Sat, 25 Nov 2023US$401.8bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b12.6x17.3x1.2x
Mon, 23 Oct 2023US$409.5bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b14.7x26.1x1.2x
Wed, 20 Sep 2023US$433.3bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15x27.7x1.3x
Fri, 18 Aug 2023US$434.8bUS$334.2bUS$15.7b15.7x27.6x1.3x
Sun, 16 Jul 2023US$426.4bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.7x24.6x1.3x
Tue, 13 Jun 2023US$404.9bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.4x23.4x1.2x
Thu, 11 May 2023US$387.7bUS$334.7bUS$17.5b14.7x22.1x1.2x
Sat, 08 Apr 2023US$397.3bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14.4x17.6x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

17.6x


Total Market Cap: US$397.3bTotal Earnings: US$22.6bTotal Revenue: US$341.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 14x202420252026
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 1.2x is higher than the industry's current PS ratio of 1.0x.
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 16% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.61%
Telecom-1.01%
Media-0.69%
Publishing1.94%
Advertising0.71%
Cable and Satellite-0.81%
Broadcasting-3.85%
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 19.9%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 50.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 39% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 17% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 14% 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
NWSA NewsUS$24.934.0%
+US$515.6m		-7.7%PE31.2x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$23.083.2%
+US$241.0m		5.1%PE9.6x
NIQ NIQ Global IntelligenceUS$11.377.6%
+US$236.1m		n/aPS0.8x
TTD Trade DeskUS$22.691.6%
+US$166.6m		-60.3%PE24.4x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$37.022.5%
+US$128.3m		n/aPE5.7x

Latest News

NIQ
US$11.37
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
7.6%
1Y
n/a
SIRI
US$23.08
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
3.2%
1Y
5.1%
TDAY
US$7.05
USA TODAY
7D
5.2%
1Y
133.4%
PSKY
US$9.02
Paramount Skydance
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-23.1%
NXST
US$180.83
Nexstar Media Group
7D
-18.4%
1Y
1.2%
NMAX
US$5.22
Newsmax
7D
-17.9%
1Y
-97.8%
OMC
US$75.31
Omnicom Group
7D
-0.1%
1Y
-5.6%
WLY
US$38.10
John Wiley & Sons
7D
3.6%
1Y
-15.5%
TTD
US$22.69
Trade Desk
7D
1.6%
1Y
-60.3%
NYT
US$83.73
New York Times
7D
-0.5%
1Y
67.0%
CHTR
US$215.88
Charter Communications
7D
-1.4%
1Y
-43.1%
SATS
US$117.07
EchoStar
7D
-1.7%
1Y
345.3%

SATS: Balanced Outlook Will Weigh Buybacks Against Going Concern Risk

EchoStar's latest analyst price target has been reset to $120.00. Analysts point to a slightly lower discount rate, a smaller projected revenue decline, a modestly reduced profit margin, and a marginally lower assumed future P/E as key drivers of the updated view.
NWSA
US$24.93
News
7D
4.0%
1Y
-7.7%

NWSA: Meta AI Licensing Deal Will Reshape Future Earnings Power

Analysts have reduced their price target for News Corp. by $1, reflecting updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions in line with recent research from Citi and Morgan Stanley.
DV
US$9.50
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
-3.8%
1Y
-29.7%

DV: AI Ad Tools And Buybacks Will Support Future Streaming Upside

Analysts have nudged their price target for DoubleVerify Holdings lower by about $1.08, reflecting slightly softer revenue growth assumptions, balanced by expectations for a modestly stronger profit margin and a lower future P/E multiple. What's in the News Management issued earnings guidance for Q1 2026, with expected revenue between $177 million and $183 million, and full year 2026 revenue between $810 million and $826 million, with the ranges described as year over year growth figures in the company update (Corporate guidance).
VSNT
US$37.02
Versant Media Group
7D
2.5%
1Y
n/a
IBTA
US$29.97
Ibotta
7D
6.2%
1Y
-32.3%

IBTA: Share Repurchases And Earnings Profile Will Support Future Upside

Narrative Update on Ibotta Analysts have trimmed their price target on Ibotta to $29 from $32, reflecting updated views on the company’s revenue growth assumptions, profit margins, discount rate, and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary The price target adjustment to US$29 from US$32 signals a more measured stance on Ibotta, with analysts updating their views on growth, margins, and the appropriate P/E level for the stock.