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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedJan 13, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies128
  • 7D-0.1%
  • 3M-0.1%
  • 1Y-10.5%
  • YTD0.4%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has remained flat, although notably EchoStar gained 8.6%. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 10% in the last year. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 25% per annum.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 13 Jan 2026US$235.1bUS$206.3b-US$1,911,500,017.0314.9x-123x1.1x
Thu, 11 Dec 2025US$322.2bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b15.9x16.5x1x
Sat, 08 Nov 2025US$319.8bUS$329.1bUS$21.1b16.6x15.2x1x
Mon, 06 Oct 2025US$362.2bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b20.8x11.6x1.1x
Wed, 03 Sep 2025US$361.2bUS$330.5bUS$31.2b21.4x11.6x1.1x
Fri, 01 Aug 2025US$353.3bUS$331.7bUS$18.9b18.8x18.7x1.1x
Sun, 29 Jun 2025US$371.8bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b17.8x19x1.1x
Tue, 27 May 2025US$371.8bUS$330.9bUS$19.5b16.7x19.1x1.1x
Thu, 24 Apr 2025US$340.5bUS$334.4bUS$20.4b14.2x16.7x1x
Sat, 22 Mar 2025US$365.3bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b14.3x17.8x1.1x
Mon, 17 Feb 2025US$378.3bUS$331.7bUS$16.8b14.9x22.5x1.1x
Wed, 15 Jan 2025US$390.0bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b13.8x25.7x1.2x
Fri, 13 Dec 2024US$425.4bUS$329.7bUS$15.3b15.2x27.8x1.3x
Sun, 10 Nov 2024US$443.3bUS$330.2bUS$15.1b14.1x29.4x1.3x
Tue, 08 Oct 2024US$399.8bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b13.2x24.1x1.3x
Thu, 05 Sep 2024US$395.0bUS$327.3bUS$17.5b13x22.5x1.2x
Sat, 03 Aug 2024US$397.4bUS$328.4bUS$22.8b13.6x17.4x1.2x
Mon, 01 Jul 2024US$379.5bUS$329.2bUS$23.3b11.8x16.3x1.2x
Wed, 29 May 2024US$374.8bUS$329.4bUS$23.1b11.2x16.2x1.1x
Fri, 26 Apr 2024US$358.7bUS$329.6bUS$21.7b14.2x16.5x1.1x
Sun, 24 Mar 2024US$387.5bUS$330.7bUS$21.6b15.6x17.9x1.2x
Tue, 20 Feb 2024US$385.1bUS$318.6bUS$22.7b13.2x17x1.2x
Thu, 18 Jan 2024US$396.7bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13x17.1x1.2x
Sat, 16 Dec 2023US$414.4bUS$332.7bUS$23.2b13.5x17.9x1.2x
Mon, 13 Nov 2023US$391.6bUS$334.0bUS$22.8b11.4x17.1x1.2x
Wed, 11 Oct 2023US$427.6bUS$334.1bUS$15.7b15.8x27.3x1.3x
Fri, 08 Sep 2023US$427.1bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.4x27.1x1.3x
Sun, 06 Aug 2023US$437.4bUS$335.2bUS$17.1b14.9x25.6x1.3x
Tue, 04 Jul 2023US$417.0bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.7x24.1x1.2x
Thu, 01 Jun 2023US$388.3bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b13.5x22.4x1.2x
Sat, 29 Apr 2023US$414.8bUS$339.1bUS$22.7b14.7x18.3x1.2x
Mon, 27 Mar 2023US$381.6bUS$341.5bUS$22.6b14x16.9x1.1x
Wed, 22 Feb 2023US$413.9bUS$340.6bUS$23.7b13.6x17.5x1.2x
Fri, 20 Jan 2023US$408.2bUS$339.1bUS$26.7b12.9x15.3x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

15.3x


Total Market Cap: US$408.2bTotal Earnings: US$26.7bTotal Revenue: US$339.1bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 19.1x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Media industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 1.2x.
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 15% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market0.88%
Telecom1.74%
Media-0.15%
Cable and Satellite1.91%
Publishing1.08%
Advertising-1.36%
Broadcasting-2.46%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Publishing industry even though it's trading below its 3-year average PE ratio of 65.7x.
    • Analysts are expecting annual earnings growth of 15.7%, which is lower than the prior year's growth of 20.7% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Cable and Satellite industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 36% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 9.5% per year.
  • In contrast, the Broadcasting industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 15% 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$126.078.6%
+US$2.9b		440.6%PS2.4x
NIQ NIQ Global IntelligenceUS$17.6812.9%
+US$595.9m		n/aPS1.3x
STGW StagwellUS$5.5611.6%
+US$146.2m		-9.0%PE71.2x
NXST Nexstar Media GroupUS$210.832.0%
+US$125.2m		38.7%PE12.8x
OPTU Optimum CommunicationsUS$1.9414.1%
+US$112.7m		-20.2%PS0.1x

Latest News

WLY
US$31.92
John Wiley & Sons
7D
3.9%
1Y
-24.4%
TDAY
US$5.97
USA TODAY
7D
12.4%
1Y
20.6%

TDAY: Legal Case And Name Change Will Shape Balanced Outlook

Narrative Update Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Gannett shares from $5.76 to $6.22. The change reflects updated assumptions on the discount rate, profitability, and a modeled 50% probability that the company receives a $230 million award in its case against Google.
FOXA
US$73.96
Fox
7D
-2.8%
1Y
51.5%

FOXA: Advertising Momentum And Easing Subscriber Losses Will Support Balanced Outlook

Analysts have nudged our Fox price target slightly higher to US$73.22, reflecting raised Street targets into the mid US$60s to high US$90s range and citing robust advertising trends, moderating subscriber declines, and recent earnings beats as key supports. Analyst Commentary Street research on Fox has turned more constructive, with several firms lifting price targets and a couple of upgrades into more positive rating buckets.
OPTU
US$1.94
Optimum Communications
7D
14.1%
1Y
-20.2%

OPTU: Operational Changes And Legal Action Will Support Future Margin Expansion

Analysts have trimmed their 12 month price target on Optimum Communications to $2.25 from $3.50, citing updated models after the Q3 report and an expectation that the company’s operational changes could support margin improvements over time. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates show that while the 12 month price target has been reduced to $2.25, some analysts still see room for execution upside if Optimum Communications delivers on its planned operational changes.
LBRD.K
US$48.14
Liberty Broadband
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-36.2%

LBRD.K: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Support Bullish View On Unchanged Fair Value

Analysts have raised their price target on Liberty Broadband to US$77.00, citing updated assumptions on discount rates and future P/E. These changes leave their fair value estimate essentially unchanged at US$77.00.
NXST
US$210.83
Nexstar Media Group
7D
2.0%
1Y
38.7%
SATS
US$126.07
EchoStar
7D
8.6%
1Y
440.6%

SATS: Future 5G Spectrum Efficiencies And Capital Unit Changes Will Steady Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target for EchoStar from US$90.29 to US$120.71, citing a lower assumed discount rate, slightly firmer profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News AT&T has deployed mid band spectrum it agreed to acquire from EchoStar to nearly 23,000 cell sites across more than 5,300 cities in 48 states, aiming to lift 5G download speeds for mobility customers by up to 80% and for AT&T Internet Air by 55% (Key Developments).
SIRI
US$20.96
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
-3.1%
1Y
-1.6%

SIRI: Podcast Licensing Talks And Cash Returns Will Shape Future Upside Potential

Analysts have nudged their price target for Sirius XM Holdings higher to US$20 from US$19, citing updated company guidance that resulted in modest refinements in growth, margin and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary JPMorgan's move to lift its price target for Sirius XM Holdings to US$20 from US$19, while keeping an Underweight rating, highlights how updated company guidance is feeding into revised growth, margin and P/E assumptions rather than a clear shift in overall stance.
CHTR
US$206.67
Charter Communications
7D
-1.9%
1Y
-40.3%

CHTR: Rising Fiber Competition Will Intensify Broadband Subscriber Declines

Analysts have lowered their price target on Charter Communications from US$200 to US$168, citing weaker broadband subscriber trends, pressure on residential revenue and concerns that rising fiber competition could challenge the company's current penetration levels. The updated forecasts also reflect different assumptions for revenue growth, margins and future P/E.
TTD
US$36.90
Trade Desk
7D
-7.1%
1Y
-68.4%

TTD: Future Share Strength Will Build On AI Product And Buyback Execution

Analysts have trimmed their price targets on Trade Desk by a few dollars, with fair value estimates moving from about $62.33 to $61.12 as they balance concerns about elevated multiples and competitive noise against solid Q3 execution, improving ad demand, AI driven product catalysts, and what they describe as relatively derisked forward estimates. Analyst Commentary Recent research paints a mixed but generally constructive picture around Trade Desk, with most price target changes reflecting recalibration of expectations rather than a fundamental shift in the long term story.
VSNT
US$33.91
Versant Media Group
7D
-6.5%
1Y
n/a
STGW
US$5.56
Stagwell
7D
11.6%
1Y
-9.0%

STGW: AI Alliances And Share Repurchases Will Support Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly increased their price target on Stagwell, citing updated assumptions that include a slightly higher discount rate, a higher projected revenue growth rate, a marginally improved profit margin, and a lower expected future P/E multiple. What's in the News Launched NewVoices.ai, an AI platform built to act as an independent sales agent that books appointments, drives conversions, resolves questions, and manages customer concerns in any language with 24/7 coverage, using Stagwell data to personalize interactions over time (Product-Related Announcement).
NYT
US$70.53
New York Times
7D
0.6%
1Y
38.5%

NYT: Visual Journalism Expansion And Subscription Durability Will Shape Future Returns

The analyst price target for New York Times has been raised from US$65.75 to US$66.88, as analysts point to recent research highlighting stronger net adds, solid financial results, and higher revenue forecasts for 2025 and 2026 as support for a slightly higher assumed future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts are tying their higher price targets to what they see as a solid blend of user growth, engagement, and revenue visibility, which they view as constructive for New York Times' valuation over the next few years.
TGNA
US$18.73
TEGNA
7D
-3.1%
1Y
4.2%
PSKY
US$12.15
Paramount Skydance
7D
-2.8%
1Y
13.9%
NIQ
US$17.68
NIQ Global Intelligence
7D
12.9%
1Y
n/a