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U.S. Media Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 30, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies124
  • 7D-8.1%
  • 3M-5.4%
  • 1Y-8.2%
  • YTD-8.8%

Over the last 7 days, the Media industry has dropped 8.1%, driven by a pullback from Charter Communications of 34%. In contrast, Trade Desk has gained 7.7%. However, the industry is down 8.2% over the past year. Earnings are forecast to grow by 32% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Thu, 30 Apr 2026US$205.8bUS$204.8b-US$10,057,793,934.8915.2x-20.5x1x
Sat, 28 Mar 2026US$207.4bUS$202.7b-US$9,885,668,857.2214.2x-21x1x
Mon, 23 Feb 2026US$215.4bUS$206.5b-US$7,070,921,795.6314x-30.5x1x
Wed, 21 Jan 2026US$229.7bUS$206.3b-US$1,913,185,352.1214.3x-120.1x1.1x
Fri, 19 Dec 2025US$343.7bUS$324.0bUS$19.5b16.1x17.6x1.1x
Sun, 16 Nov 2025US$319.5bUS$332.7bUS$20.2b16.1x15.8x1x
Tue, 14 Oct 2025US$343.3bUS$330.4bUS$31.2b19x11x1x
Thu, 11 Sep 2025US$362.5bUS$330.6bUS$31.2b19.9x11.6x1.1x
Sat, 09 Aug 2025US$339.9bUS$330.6bUS$31.6b20.7x10.8x1x
Mon, 07 Jul 2025US$390.7bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b18.1x20x1.2x
Wed, 04 Jun 2025US$371.3bUS$331.6bUS$19.5b17.3x19x1.1x
Fri, 02 May 2025US$359.1bUS$334.2bUS$19.8b17.2x18.1x1.1x
Sun, 30 Mar 2025US$370.4bUS$334.2bUS$20.5b14.1x18.1x1.1x
Tue, 25 Feb 2025US$375.1bUS$331.9bUS$16.8b15.8x22.3x1.1x
Thu, 23 Jan 2025US$400.1bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.2x26.3x1.2x
Sat, 21 Dec 2024US$402.2bUS$329.9bUS$15.2b14.1x26.5x1.2x
Mon, 18 Nov 2024US$428.8bUS$330.0bUS$15.2b14.8x28.2x1.3x
Wed, 16 Oct 2024US$409.3bUS$318.4bUS$16.6b14x24.6x1.3x
Fri, 13 Sep 2024US$378.4bUS$318.3bUS$16.7b13.3x22.7x1.2x
Sun, 11 Aug 2024US$391.8bUS$327.4bUS$17.6b14.5x22.2x1.2x
Tue, 09 Jul 2024US$377.0bUS$329.1bUS$23.3b11.8x16.2x1.1x
Thu, 06 Jun 2024US$379.1bUS$329.4bUS$23.2b11.2x16.3x1.2x
Sat, 04 May 2024US$367.2bUS$330.4bUS$22.2b12.3x16.5x1.1x
Mon, 01 Apr 2024US$393.5bUS$330.6bUS$21.6b14.3x18.2x1.2x
Wed, 28 Feb 2024US$385.7bUS$319.6bUS$22.0b13.2x17.5x1.2x
Fri, 26 Jan 2024US$410.7bUS$333.0bUS$23.4b13.8x17.6x1.2x
Sun, 24 Dec 2023US$412.7bUS$332.3bUS$23.2b13.4x17.8x1.2x
Tue, 21 Nov 2023US$398.7bUS$332.8bUS$23.2b12.5x17.2x1.2x
Thu, 19 Oct 2023US$422.2bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b14.9x26.9x1.3x
Sat, 16 Sep 2023US$432.8bUS$334.3bUS$15.7b15.5x27.6x1.3x
Mon, 14 Aug 2023US$438.0bUS$334.2bUS$15.6b15.6x28x1.3x
Wed, 12 Jul 2023US$424.9bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.8x24.5x1.3x
Fri, 09 Jun 2023US$404.6bUS$334.8bUS$17.3b14.4x23.4x1.2x
Sun, 07 May 2023US$395.1bUS$334.4bUS$18.4b13.9x21.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

21.4x


Total Market Cap: US$395.1bTotal Earnings: US$18.4bTotal Revenue: US$334.4bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Media Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 13x202420252026
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 15% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

US Market-0.18%
Telecom1.26%
Media-8.10%
Advertising0.78%
Publishing-1.80%
Broadcasting-4.82%
Cable and Satellite-16.81%
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 18.6%, which is higher than its past year's earnings decline of 50.2% per year.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Advertising industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 43% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings growth rate of 3.9% per year.
  • In contrast, the Publishing 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
TTD Trade DeskUS$24.377.7%
+US$822.7m		-54.1%PE25.8x
IHRT iHeartMediaUS$5.1022.0%
+US$143.6m		395.1%PS0.2x
MGNI MagniteUS$12.923.1%
+US$55.9m		8.2%PE12.8x
STGW StagwellUS$6.692.8%
+US$45.6m		21.6%PE58.3x
CRTO CriteoUS$19.424.9%
+US$45.4m		-41.9%PE6.7x

Latest News

CHTR
US$158.65
Charter Communications
7D
-34.4%
1Y
-58.6%
TTGT
US$5.66
TechTarget
7D
8.0%
1Y
-29.3%
LBRD.K
US$36.96
Liberty Broadband
7D
-34.5%
1Y
-58.5%
OMC
US$76.19
Omnicom Group
7D
-2.5%
1Y
0.04%
STGW
US$6.69
Stagwell
7D
2.8%
1Y
21.6%
PUBM
US$9.72
PubMatic
7D
6.1%
1Y
-1.6%
MGNI
US$12.92
Magnite
7D
3.1%
1Y
8.2%
IHRT
US$5.10
iHeartMedia
7D
22.0%
1Y
395.1%
SIRI
US$26.76
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
-4.4%
1Y
37.2%
TTD
US$24.37
Trade Desk
7D
7.7%
1Y
-54.1%

The Trade Desk: Potential Value Trap, Pending FQ1 2026 And Competitive Clarity

Apr 25
FOXA
US$62.94
Fox
7D
-2.5%
1Y
27.9%

FOXA: World Cup And Election Advertising Will Offset Higher NFL Rights Costs

Analysts have trimmed their aggregate price target on Fox, with several recent cuts from BofA, Wells Fargo, Goldman Sachs and Barclays. These changes reflect higher perceived risk around upcoming NFL rights costs and mixed views on advertising and sports betting upside.
NMAX
US$5.83
Newsmax
7D
-36.9%
1Y
-74.8%
PSKY
US$10.34
Paramount Skydance
7D
-8.3%
1Y
-11.2%
CRTO
US$19.42
Criteo
7D
4.9%
1Y
-41.9%

CRTO: Future Share Repurchases And AI Commerce Data Partnerships May Support Repricing

Criteo's analyst price target has been reduced by $1.00 as analysts update their views in light of recent Street research that includes several lowered targets from major firms. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research shows a cluster of lower price targets for Criteo, including changes from firms such as JPMorgan and several other brokerages.
SATS
US$119.78
EchoStar
7D
-1.4%
1Y
420.3%

SATS: Index Reclassification And Buybacks Will Frame Future Risk Reward Balance

Analysts have revised their EchoStar price target from $158.00 to $147.00 as updated assumptions for revenue trends, profitability, discount rate, and future P/E reshape their outlook on the stock's risk and earnings profile. What's in the News EchoStar was added to the S&P 500, shifting its benchmark exposure toward a larger cap index and potentially changing how some index and benchmark-aware investors gain exposure to the stock (Key Developments).
DV
US$10.96
DoubleVerify Holdings
7D
2.2%
1Y
-17.3%

DV: Slower Revenue Outlook And AI Content Risks Will Pressure Shares

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for DoubleVerify Holdings from $8.00 to $9.00 per share, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin outlook, a slightly higher discount rate, and a future P/E multiple. What's in the News Launched DV AI Verification expansion with AI SlopStopper for social platforms, aimed at filtering low quality AI generated content and protecting brand reputation across social and video environments (Key Developments).