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Sphere Entertainment (SPHR) Competitors

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$129.16 -1.07 (-0.82%)
Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern
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$128.69 -0.47 (-0.37%)
As of 05/22/2026 07:57 PM Eastern
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SPHR vs. WMG, DKNG, MSGS, LTH, and SGHC

Should you buy Sphere Entertainment stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Sphere Entertainment with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Sphere Entertainment include Warner Music Group (WMG), DraftKings (DKNG), Madison Square Garden (MSGS), Life Time Group (LTH), and Super Group (SGHC) (SGHC). These companies are all part of the "entertainment" industry.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Warner Music Group?

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ:WMG) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, profitability and valuation.

Warner Music Group has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere Entertainment. Warner Music Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sphere Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Warner Music Group$7.13B2.54$365M$0.8540.85
Sphere Entertainment$1.22B3.76$33.40M$1.7872.56

Warner Music Group has a beta of 1.25, meaning that its stock price is 25% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to Warner Music Group's net margin of 6.34%. Warner Music Group's return on equity of 62.01% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Warner Music Group6.34% 62.01% 4.98%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

In the previous week, Warner Music Group and Warner Music Group both had 6 articles in the media. Sphere Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Warner Music Group's score of 0.54 indicating that Sphere Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Warner Music Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
4 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sphere Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Warner Music Group currently has a consensus price target of $37.38, indicating a potential upside of 7.65%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus price target of $145.92, indicating a potential upside of 12.98%. Given Sphere Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Sphere Entertainment is more favorable than Warner Music Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Warner Music Group
0 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

96.9% of Warner Music Group shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Warner Music Group shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Warner Music Group on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to DraftKings?

DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) are both consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, media sentiment, earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, profitability and dividends.

DraftKings has a beta of 1.67, meaning that its share price is 67% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.69, meaning that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

DraftKings presently has a consensus target price of $34.32, indicating a potential upside of 36.64%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus target price of $145.92, indicating a potential upside of 12.98%. Given DraftKings' higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe DraftKings is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
DraftKings
2 Sell rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
27 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.69
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Sphere Entertainment has lower revenue, but higher earnings than DraftKings. Sphere Entertainment is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than DraftKings, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
DraftKings$6.05B2.06$3.71M$0.06418.67
Sphere Entertainment$1.22B3.76$33.40M$1.7872.56

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to DraftKings' net margin of 0.93%. DraftKings' return on equity of 13.51% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
DraftKings0.93% 13.51% 2.24%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

In the previous week, DraftKings had 18 more articles in the media than Sphere Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 24 mentions for DraftKings and 6 mentions for Sphere Entertainment. DraftKings' average media sentiment score of 0.93 beat Sphere Entertainment's score of 0.71 indicating that DraftKings is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
DraftKings
12 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sphere Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

37.7% of DraftKings shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 47.2% of DraftKings shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

DraftKings beats Sphere Entertainment on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Madison Square Garden?

Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) and Madison Square Garden (NYSE:MSGS) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and profitability.

Sphere Entertainment has higher revenue and earnings than Madison Square Garden. Madison Square Garden is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sphere Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sphere Entertainment$1.22B3.76$33.40M$1.7872.56
Madison Square Garden$1.08B7.89-$22.44M-$0.93N/A

Sphere Entertainment has a net margin of 8.05% compared to Madison Square Garden's net margin of -2.07%. Madison Square Garden's return on equity of 0.00% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sphere Entertainment8.05% -5.07% -2.70%
Madison Square Garden -2.07%N/A -1.39%

In the previous week, Madison Square Garden had 3 more articles in the media than Sphere Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 9 mentions for Madison Square Garden and 6 mentions for Sphere Entertainment. Sphere Entertainment's average media sentiment score of 0.71 beat Madison Square Garden's score of 0.35 indicating that Sphere Entertainment is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sphere Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Madison Square Garden
2 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
5 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

Sphere Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $145.92, suggesting a potential upside of 12.98%. Madison Square Garden has a consensus target price of $342.20, suggesting a potential downside of 3.28%. Given Sphere Entertainment's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Sphere Entertainment is more favorable than Madison Square Garden.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Madison Square Garden
0 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Madison Square Garden has a beta of 0.59, indicating that its stock price is 41% less volatile than the broader market.

92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 68.9% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 19.1% of Madison Square Garden shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Madison Square Garden on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Life Time Group?

Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) and Life Time Group (NYSE:LTH) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, valuation, risk and profitability.

Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Life Time Group has a beta of 1.5, indicating that its stock price is 50% more volatile than the broader market.

92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 79.4% of Life Time Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 13.3% of Life Time Group shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Life Time Group has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere Entertainment. Life Time Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sphere Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Sphere Entertainment$1.22B3.76$33.40M$1.7872.56
Life Time Group$3.08B2.32$373.67M$1.7118.76

Sphere Entertainment currently has a consensus target price of $145.92, suggesting a potential upside of 12.98%. Life Time Group has a consensus target price of $40.00, suggesting a potential upside of 24.66%. Given Life Time Group's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Life Time Group is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85
Life Time Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
6 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.00

Life Time Group has a net margin of 12.56% compared to Sphere Entertainment's net margin of 8.05%. Life Time Group's return on equity of 10.10% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Sphere Entertainment8.05% -5.07% -2.70%
Life Time Group 12.56%10.10%3.91%

In the previous week, Life Time Group had 1 more articles in the media than Sphere Entertainment. MarketBeat recorded 7 mentions for Life Time Group and 6 mentions for Sphere Entertainment. Life Time Group's average media sentiment score of 0.72 beat Sphere Entertainment's score of 0.71 indicating that Life Time Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Sphere Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Life Time Group
2 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Life Time Group beats Sphere Entertainment on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Sphere Entertainment compare to Super Group (SGHC)?

Super Group (SGHC) (NYSE:SGHC) and Sphere Entertainment (NYSE:SPHR) are both mid-cap consumer discretionary companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their dividends, profitability, valuation, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, earnings, risk and institutional ownership.

Super Group (SGHC) has a beta of 1.11, indicating that its share price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Sphere Entertainment has a beta of 1.69, indicating that its share price is 69% more volatile than the broader market.

Super Group (SGHC) has a net margin of 10.58% compared to Sphere Entertainment's net margin of 8.05%. Super Group (SGHC)'s return on equity of 42.85% beat Sphere Entertainment's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Super Group (SGHC)10.58% 42.85% 26.15%
Sphere Entertainment 8.05%-5.07%-2.70%

In the previous week, Sphere Entertainment had 2 more articles in the media than Super Group (SGHC). MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Sphere Entertainment and 4 mentions for Super Group (SGHC). Super Group (SGHC)'s average media sentiment score of 1.18 beat Sphere Entertainment's score of 0.71 indicating that Super Group (SGHC) is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Super Group (SGHC)
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Sphere Entertainment
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

5.1% of Super Group (SGHC) shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 92.0% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by institutional investors. 10.4% of Super Group (SGHC) shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 22.1% of Sphere Entertainment shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Super Group (SGHC) has higher revenue and earnings than Sphere Entertainment. Super Group (SGHC) is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Sphere Entertainment, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Super Group (SGHC)$2.33B2.93$217M$0.4828.11
Sphere Entertainment$1.22B3.76$33.40M$1.7872.56

Super Group (SGHC) currently has a consensus target price of $17.57, suggesting a potential upside of 30.21%. Sphere Entertainment has a consensus target price of $145.92, suggesting a potential upside of 12.98%. Given Super Group (SGHC)'s higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Super Group (SGHC) is more favorable than Sphere Entertainment.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Super Group (SGHC)
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.78
Sphere Entertainment
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.85

Summary

Sphere Entertainment beats Super Group (SGHC) on 9 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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SPHR vs. The Competition

MetricSphere EntertainmentMEDIA CONGLOM IndustryDiscretionary SectorNYSE Exchange
Market Cap$4.59B$15.05B$7.20B$23.17B
Dividend YieldN/A3.67%2.97%4.10%
P/E Ratio72.5633.3818.6630.65
Price / Sales3.763.073.3794.62
Price / Cash24.7915.3714.7825.10
Price / Book2.046.643.704.74
Net Income$33.40M$929.14M$238.23M$1.07B
7 Day Performance-3.78%2.31%2.04%1.95%
1 Month Performance-1.68%9.31%14.48%0.66%
1 Year Performance244.85%29.82%18.54%28.43%

Sphere Entertainment Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
SPHR
Sphere Entertainment
3.0191 of 5 stars
$129.16
-0.8%
$145.92
+13.0%
+244.9%$4.59B$1.22B72.563,300
WMG
Warner Music Group
4.0407 of 5 stars
$34.56
+3.4%
$37.38
+8.1%
+32.4%$17.44B$6.71B40.665,500
DKNG
DraftKings
4.71 of 5 stars
$25.78
+3.1%
$34.32
+33.1%
-28.4%$12.40B$6.05B429.675,500
MSGS
Madison Square Garden
1.4067 of 5 stars
$350.98
-0.2%
$342.20
-2.5%
+85.5%$8.46B$1.04BN/A1,007
LTH
Life Time Group
4.1547 of 5 stars
$33.17
-1.7%
$40.50
+22.1%
+10.8%$7.51B$3.00B19.4044,000

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