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U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 05, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies8
  • 7D5.5%
  • 3M8.9%
  • 1Y15.1%
  • YTDn/a

Over the last 7 days, the Cable and Satellite industry has risen 5.5%, driven by gains from EchoStar of 12%. This takes the industry's 12 month performance to a gain of 15%. Earnings are forecast to grow by 41% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sun, 05 Apr 2026US$89.5bUS$86.5b-US$10,462,639,000.005.8x-8.6x1x
Tue, 03 Mar 2026US$87.2bUS$86.8b-US$8,725,223,000.006x-10x1x
Thu, 29 Jan 2026US$81.1bUS$88.2b-US$4,978,839,000.004.9x-16.3x0.9x
Sat, 27 Dec 2025US$191.1bUS$212.3bUS$17.8b5.2x10.7x0.9x
Mon, 24 Nov 2025US$163.7bUS$205.3bUS$16.4b5.4x10x0.8x
Wed, 22 Oct 2025US$186.0bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.6x7x0.9x
Fri, 19 Sep 2025US$196.6bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.8x7.4x1x
Sun, 17 Aug 2025US$190.4bUS$206.6bUS$26.6b6.9x7.2x0.9x
Tue, 15 Jul 2025US$223.0bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.6x11.2x1.1x
Thu, 12 Jun 2025US$223.4bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.6x11.3x1.1x
Sat, 10 May 2025US$220.1bUS$206.2bUS$19.8b10.9x11.1x1.1x
Mon, 07 Apr 2025US$205.5bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b11.1x10.1x1x
Wed, 05 Mar 2025US$225.6bUS$206.6bUS$20.3b12.1x11.1x1.1x
Fri, 31 Jan 2025US$228.8bUS$206.6bUS$17.2b9x13.3x1.1x
Sun, 29 Dec 2024US$228.3bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b10.2x13.9x1.1x
Tue, 26 Nov 2024US$252.2bUS$206.0bUS$16.5b11.5x15.3x1.2x
Thu, 24 Oct 2024US$234.3bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.4x12.9x1.2x
Sat, 21 Sep 2024US$226.4bUS$195.3bUS$18.1b10.2x12.5x1.2x
Mon, 19 Aug 2024US$233.4bUS$204.2bUS$19.1b10.2x12.2x1.1x
Wed, 17 Jul 2024US$228.5bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b9.5x11.6x1.1x
Fri, 14 Jun 2024US$213.0bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.4x10.8x1x
Sun, 12 May 2024US$221.1bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b8.8x11.2x1.1x
Tue, 09 Apr 2024US$228.0bUS$205.5bUS$19.7b10.5x11.6x1.1x
Thu, 07 Mar 2024US$236.8bUS$205.5bUS$19.8b10.9x12x1.2x
Sat, 03 Feb 2024US$259.3bUS$204.1bUS$22.6b11.3x11.5x1.3x
Mon, 01 Jan 2024US$268.8bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.9x12x1.3x
Wed, 29 Nov 2023US$261.4bUS$203.4bUS$22.5b11.9x11.6x1.3x
Fri, 27 Oct 2023US$259.7bUS$203.8bUS$23.2b12x11.2x1.3x
Sun, 24 Sep 2023US$290.0bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b15.5x19.9x1.4x
Tue, 22 Aug 2023US$287.9bUS$203.5bUS$14.6b14.8x19.8x1.4x
Thu, 20 Jul 2023US$276.0bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b12.1x18.5x1.4x
Sat, 17 Jun 2023US$255.8bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.4x17.2x1.3x
Mon, 15 May 2023US$250.0bUS$203.2bUS$14.9b10.4x16.8x1.2x
Wed, 12 Apr 2023US$254.2bUS$204.5bUS$15.5b10.2x16.4x1.2x
Price to Earnings Ratio

16.4x


Total Market Cap: US$254.2bTotal Earnings: US$15.5bTotal Revenue: US$204.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Cable and Satellite Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 10.8x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the American Cable and Satellite 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 1.1x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Cable and Satellite industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 25% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Comparison

How does U.S. Cable and Satellite compare with similar industries?

US Market3.46%
Telecom6.40%
Media3.12%
Cable and Satellite5.45%
Advertising3.13%
Publishing2.22%
Broadcasting-0.90%
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.

Top Stock Gainers and Losers

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

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
SATS EchoStarUS$128.6811.7%
+US$3.9b		497.7%PS2.5x
SIRI Sirius XM HoldingsUS$23.794.2%
+US$318.0m		21.9%PE9.9x
VSNT Versant Media GroupUS$37.435.6%
+US$288.3m		n/aPE5.8x
CHTR Charter CommunicationsUS$219.790.3%
+US$81.7m		-35.0%PE5.5x
LBRD.K Liberty BroadbandUS$51.190.3%
+US$21.5m		-33.6%PB1.3x

Latest News

SIRI
US$23.79
Sirius XM Holdings
7D
4.2%
1Y
21.9%

SIRI: Recent Upgrade And Completed Buybacks Will Support Future Repricing

Analysts have slightly adjusted their Sirius XM view, nudging the average price target to $31.00. This change is supported by mixed recent research that includes an upgrade, a downgrade, and a new neutral initiation, reflecting differing opinions on growth, profitability, and valuation assumptions.
CHTR
US$219.79
Charter Communications
7D
0.3%
1Y
-35.0%

CHTR: Rising Rival Offers Will Pressure Broadband Subscribers And Residential Revenue

Charter Communications' analyst price target has shifted to $150 from $168, as analysts factor in softer revenue trends, lower profit margin expectations, a slightly reduced discount rate, and a higher assumed future P/E following recent mixed research that includes both target cuts and modest raises. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Charter reflects a cautious tone, with several bearish analysts highlighting competitive pressures, execution risks, and questions around the sustainability of growth assumptions embedded in current valuation frameworks.
VSNT
US$37.43
Versant Media Group
7D
5.6%
1Y
n/a
OPTU
US$1.37
Optimum Communications
7D
-2.1%
1Y
-41.2%

OPTU: Slower Turnaround In Tougher Broadband Market Will Still Unlock Margin Upside

Analysts have trimmed their price target on Optimum Communications to $1.90 from $2.75, citing slower than expected subscriber gains, tougher broadband competition, and an operational turnaround that may take longer than initially anticipated. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has turned more cautious on Optimum Communications, with several firms moving to more neutral ratings and trimming price targets.
CABO
US$96.76
Cable One
7D
1.6%
1Y
-62.0%

CABO: Broadband ARPU Pressure Will Be Offset By Improving Subscriber Stability

Analysts have reset Cable One's fair value sharply lower, with the price target shifting from $421 to $142. This reflects concerns around softer broadband ARPU trends, rising competitive pressure, and a more cautious stance on U.S. cable operators overall.
SATS
US$128.68
EchoStar
7D
11.7%
1Y
497.7%

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.
LBRD.K
US$51.19
Liberty Broadband
7D
0.3%
1Y
-33.6%