Invest in media stocks: A list of media stocks to buy in 2026

The best media stocks depend on your portfolio and investment goals — while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look to stocks with steadier gains over time.

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1. Fox Corp Class B (FOX)

Fox Corporation operates as a news, sports, and entertainment company in the United States. It operates in four segments: Cable Network Programming, Television, Credible, and The FOX Studio Lot. The Cable Network Programming segment produces and licenses news and sports content for distribution through traditional cable television systems, direct broadcast satellite operators, telecommunication companies, virtual multi-channel video programming distributors, and other digital platforms.

Fox Corp Class B stock opened the day at $53.73 after a previous close of $52.20. The latest price was $55.37 (25-minute delay). Fox Corp Class B is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD16.2 billion and employs 10,400 staff.

• Market capitalization: $21,809,639,424
• P/E ratio: 13.6684
• PEG ratio: 22.8943

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2. New York Times Company (NYT)

The New York Times Company, together with its subsidiaries, creates, collects, and distributes news and information worldwide. It operates through two segments, The New York Times Group and The Athletic. It offers The New York Times (The Times) through company's mobile application, website, printed newspaper, and associated content, such as podcast.

New York Times Company stock opened the day at $0.00 after a previous close of $65.48. The latest price was $0.00 (25-minute delay). New York Times Company is listed on the NYSE, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$2.9 billion and employs 6,000 staff.

• Market capitalization: $12,168,838,144
• P/E ratio: 32.5451
• PEG ratio: 3.7947

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3. Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock (FWONA)

Formula One Group, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the motorsports business in the United States, the United Kingdom, Spain, and internationally. The company holds commercial rights for the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) Formula One World Championship, an annual nine-month long motor race-based competition in which teams compete for the Constructors' championship and drivers compete for the Drivers' championship. It is also involved in filming, television production and post-production, and digital and social media activities; provision of freight, logistical, and travel related services, as well as technical support at Formula 1 events; production of the international television feed; and operation of the Formula 1 Paddock Club hospitality program, F2 and F3 race series, and F1 Academy.

Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock stock opened the day at $86.24 after a previous close of $88.31. The latest price was $91.26 (25-minute delay). Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty Formula One Common Stock is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$4 billion and employs 1,674 staff.

• Market capitalization: $22,356,535,296
• P/E ratio: 38.9563
• PEG ratio: 3.5887

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4. News Corp B (NWS)

News Corporation, a media and information services company, creates and distributes authoritative and engaging content, and other products and services for consumers and businesses. It operates through five segments: Digital Real Estate Services, Dow Jones, Book Publishing, News Media, and Other. The company distributes content and data products through various media channels, such as newspapers, newswires, websites, mobile apps, newsletters, magazines, proprietary databases, live journalism, video, and podcasts under the MarketWatch, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, and Dow Jones Energy brands.

News Corp B stock opened the day at $34.71 after a previous close of $33.13. The latest price was $33.87 (25-minute delay). News Corp B is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$8.8 billion and employs 22,300 staff.

• Market capitalization: $17,706,528,768
• P/E ratio: 40.3951
• PEG ratio: 2.2333

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5. Roku (ROKU)

Roku, Inc. , together with its subsidiaries, operates a TV streaming platform in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, Platform and Devices.

Roku stock opened the day at $148.32 after a previous close of $146.96. The latest price was $150.07 (25-minute delay). Roku is listed on the NASDAQ, has a trailing 12-month revenue of around USD$5 billion and employs 3,600 staff.

• Market capitalization: $21,522,962,432
• P/E ratio: 107.4741
• PEG ratio: 1.0349

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How to invest in media stocks

1. Choose a stock trading platform. If you don't already have a stock trading account, go straight to the best stock trading apps of 2024 and choose one.
2. Go through the sign up process. Sign up for an account by providing your personal information.
3. Set up a funding method. Once you are all set up for transactions, you can deposit funds into your account by linking your banking information.
4. Choose the stocks you want to buy. Search for the stock by name or ticker symbol like FOX or NYT.
5. Place your order. Buy the stock. It's that simple.

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Bottom line

While it’s possible to turn a profit investing in media stocks, keep in mind that — like any investment — media stocks are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions — both in the market and in the media industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest. And if you’re new to investing, or if it’s been awhile since you’ve taken a critical look at your investing accounts, compare brokers to make sure you’re getting the best features in your trading account.

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