What are the entertainment stocks with highest dividends?

CuriosityStream (NASDAQ:CURI), Weibo (NASDAQ:WB), and Shutterstock (NYSE:SSTK) are among the entertainment stocks with the highest dividend yields. However, a stock is not necessarily a good investment just because it offers a high dividend yield.

Are entertainment stocks a good buy now?

As with other industries, entertainment stocks should be evaluated based on business performance rather than industry trends alone. Many entertainment companies are facing challenges connected to the rise of new media, social media, and changing consumption habits. Some entertainment stocks will deliver strong returns for shareholders, but the broader industry is facing disruptive headwinds right now.

What are the most undervalued entertainment stocks?

Electronic Arts, Roku, and Comcast are among the entertainment stocks that look cheapest when you consider price-to-sales and price-to-earnings ratios, underestimated growth drivers, and other factors.

Why are entertainment stocks up?

Entertainment stocks can rise due to strong corporate earnings, favorable legislative developments, and broader market momentum.

Can entertainment stocks provide reliable dividends?

Entertainment stocks can provide reliable dividends, but industries like telecommunications, energy, and consumer goods often provide higher dividend yields and more reliable payouts.

What is the fastest-growing entertainment industry?

Artificial intelligence (AI)-generated social media is the fastest-growing segment of the entertainment industry. Rapid expansion in the category poses risks to some traditional industry players, as it can divert attention from other media. On the other hand, some top tech and entertainment stocks also have significant exposure to growth for social media engagement.

Are there ESG considerations when investing in Roku (ROKU)?

Lawsuits were filed against Roku in 2025 for allegedly illegally gathering and monetizing children's data without the consent of parents and guardians. Not every investor will construct their portfolio with the principles connected to the environmental, social, and (corporate) governance (ESG) philosophy in mind. Still, allegations and legal issues associated with these cases could pose ESG-related risks for some investors.

5 Best Entertainment Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

Best Entertainment Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

By Keith Noonan – Updated Jun 15, 2026 at 10:38 PM EST | Fact-checked by Frank Bass

Key Points

Expanding global middle class boosts demand for entertainment stocks, offering investment opportunities.
Entertainment stocks are resilient and profitable over time, especially in economic downturns.
Investing in leaders like Disney and Tencent can yield significant long-term profits.

As the global middle class expands, demand for entertainment products and services is rising -- and investing in entertainment stocks could be a great way to benefit from the trend. The entertainment industry has also historically been relatively resilient, even during periods of economic uncertainty and downturn.

Entertainment stocks are shares of companies that derive a substantial portion of their revenue from the entertainment industry. These companies may operate in other industries and sectors too, but entertainment stands out as core to their operations. Investors who take a buy-and-hold approach to leaders in entertainment could profit significantly over time.

5 best entertainment stocks for 2026 and how to invest

Entertainment stocks offer investors ways to profit from content and technology trends with strong long-term demand outlooks. Below, we'll take a look at why Disney (DIS -0.16%), Take-Two Interactive (TTWO +3.75%), Nintendo (NTDOY +4.81%), Tencent (TCEHY +0.60%), and FuboTV (FUBO -4.54%) stand out as appealing investment opportunities in the space.

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Ticker Information Table
Name and ticker	Market cap	Current price	Industry
Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS)	$171.5 billion	$98.63	Entertainment
Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:TTWO)	$44.3 billion	$247.15	Entertainment
Nintendo (OTC:NTDOY)	$47.0 billion	$10.68	Entertainment
Tencent (OTC:TCEHY)	$481.3 billion	$53.64	Interactive Media and Services
FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO)	$291.8 million	$9.46	Interactive Media and Services

Data as of Jun 29, 2026. Showing 5 of 5 total entries.

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1. The Walt Disney Company

NYSE: DIS

Walt Disney

Today's Change

(-0.16%) $-0.16

Current Price

$98.63

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$172B

Day's Range

$98.50 - $100.03

52wk Range

$92.19 - $124.69

Volume

10.4M

Avg Vol

9.4M

Gross Margin

31.63%

Dividend Yield

0.76%

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Disney has a collection of entertainment franchises and a library of classic films and television series that trounce those of every other company on the planet. The company showed the enduring value of its properties amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the explosive growth of its Disney+ streaming service.

The rapid rise of Disney+ has highlighted its long-term growth potential in the streaming space and the value of the company’s franchises. Disney's other business segments -- such as its film business and theme parks -- also appear to be recovering from pandemic-related pressures.

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With Star Wars, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the Pixar catalog, and a long list of others, the House of Mouse has more valuable entertainment properties than it’s possible to mention here. Disney's assets enable it to adapt and thrive amid significant changes in the entertainment landscape.

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2. Take-Two Interactive

NASDAQ: TTWO

Take-Two Interactive Software

Today's Change

(3.61%) $8.62

Current Price

$247.15

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$44B

Day's Range

$242.45 - $250.47

52wk Range

$187.63 - $264.79

Volume

3.8M

Avg Vol

2.3M

Gross Margin

54.24%

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The global video game industry has enjoyed tremendous growth over the past decade, and Take-Two Interactive has been one of the medium’s biggest winners. The publisher is best known for series including Grand Theft Auto, NBA 2K, and Red Dead Redemption. It also has a deep catalog of other gaming franchises that are capable of putting up solid performances.

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After establishing a leading position in console and PC gaming, Take-Two is setting its sights on delivering big growth in mobile. Thanks in part to its acquisition of mobile-game leader Zynga, the company has been able to reach an even wider audience.

In addition to bringing new gaming properties under its corporate umbrella, the Zynga acquisition is allowing Take-Two to bridge more of its own properties to smartphone and tablet platforms and get the most out of its franchise catalog. The company has shown it can sustain hit series and develop fresh ones, and the big mobile-gaming push could help take the business to the next level.

3. Nintendo

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OTC: NTDOY

Nintendo

Today's Change

(4.81%) $0.49

Current Price

$10.68

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$47B

Day's Range

$10.64 - $10.80

52wk Range

$10.18 - $24.92

Volume

Avg Vol

3.1M

Gross Margin

39.17%

Dividend Yield

0.66%

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Nintendo is a giant in the video game industry. The company created legendary characters, including Mario, Luigi, Link, Zelda, Donkey Kong, Samus, and many more. It releases massively popular game series, including Pokémon, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros., and has a decades-long track record of success in the highly competitive video game industry.

In addition to releasing hugely popular software, the company has a hardware business that is foundational to its success. The company's Switch platform is one of the best-selling video game systems of all time, and the Switch 2 console that it released in 2025 is off to a very solid start.

Beyond its core video game business, Nintendo is also expanding its much-loved franchises into new media and experience categories. The company's Super Mario movies were box office hits, and it has also partnered with Comcast (CMCSA +4.53%) to bring its characters to Universal parks.

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4. Tencent Holdings

OTC: TCEHY

Tencent

Today's Change

(0.60%) $0.32

Current Price

$53.64

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$481B

Day's Range

$53.40 - $54.10

52wk Range

$52.84 - $87.68

Volume

3.6M

Avg Vol

4.3M

Gross Margin

54.78%

Dividend Yield

1.27%

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Tencent is China’s biggest technology and media conglomerate. The company is the world’s largest video game publisher by revenue and owns huge franchises, including League of Legends, Honor of Kings, and Clash of Clans. The company also holds substantial equity stakes in many leading gaming companies, including Fortnite creator Epic Games. Tencent will likely continue to acquire companies that further strengthen its leadership position in interactive entertainment.

Video games aren’t the only segment of the entertainment sector in which Tencent participates. The company has its own movie production studio and a wide range of investments across the film and music industries. It also owns stakes in several social media platforms, including Snap (SNAP +0.23%), Huya (HUYA +2.20%), and Reddit (RDDT +4.88%).

Tencent has a diverse collection of businesses, all of which offer growth drivers in their own right and strengthen the company’s entertainment businesses. Tencent owns WeChat -- another social media platform that's also a messaging service, e-commerce platform, payments processor, and more. WeChat has roughly 1 billion active users, helping Tencent monetize its own entertainment content and generate revenue from third-party entertainment companies.

5. FuboTV

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NYSE: FUBO

FuboTV

Today's Change

(-4.54%) $-0.45

Current Price

$9.46

Key Data Points

Market Cap

$292M

Day's Range

$9.44 - $10.20

52wk Range

$7.95 - $56.64

Volume

1.7M

Avg Vol

1.8M

Gross Margin

15.82%

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FuboTV delivers premium sports programming as a streaming service. Live sports broadcasts are one of the biggest remaining draws for cable and satellite television providers, but the consumption of sports content will likely migrate to streaming formats. Fubo wants to spearhead that transition.

Fubo differentiates itself by concentrating on serving sports enthusiasts. The company aims to reach customers who are willing to pay premium prices for expansive content offerings, with basic plans starting at roughly $85 per month. The sports-focused streaming platform is subscribing users at a rapid clip.

FuboTV is still a relatively young company, and the stock probably is not a great fit for investors with low risk tolerances. The company does have some other intriguing growth opportunities, including a major partnership with Disney and efforts to expand into the burgeoning online sports betting industry. Successfully integrating sports betting into Fubo's platform offerings could further boost engagement by its target audience and improve monetization.

How to invest in entertainment stocks

Open your brokerage account: Log in to your brokerage account where you handle your investments. If you don't have one yet, take a look at our favorite brokers and trading platforms to find the right one.
Search for the stock: Enter the ticker into the search bar to bring up the stock's trading page.
Decide how many shares to buy: Consider your investment goals and how much of your portfolio you want to allocate to this stock.
Select order type: Choose between a market order to buy at the current price or a limit order to specify the maximum price you're willing to pay.
Submit your order: Confirm the details and submit your buy order.
Review your purchase: Check your portfolio to ensure your order was filled as expected and adjust your investment strategy accordingly.

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Benefits and risks of investing in entertainment stocks

Strong entertainment companies often have popular franchises and distribution channels that give them advantages over competitors.
The best entertainment companies have consistent sales and earnings growth.
They perform well on industry-specific metrics such as subscriber growth, revenue per user, and the reception of key releases and service updates.
Entertainment companies tend to be hit-driven businesses, meaning sales and earnings trends can live or die on the success of crucial releases.

Should you invest in entertainment stocks?

Many top entertainment companies also operate in other businesses, so it's important to consider how those operations affect overall performance. Entertainment consumption trends are in flux, and user-generated and AI-generated social media content are surging in the attention economy. Determine whether the underlying businesses of entertainment stocks are capable of capitalizing on or weathering these trends.

Consider the strength of the entertainment company's franchise properties. Consider the role that third-party-licensed content plays in a company's sales, earnings, and competitive moat. Access to valuable licensed content can be a major strength, but a heavy reliance on third-party licenses can create potential fault lines for a business. Taking these factors into consideration can help you determine whether investing in entertainment stocks makes sense for you.

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About the Author

Keith Noonan is a contributing writer at The Motley Fool covering technology, consumer goods, and other sectors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College.

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Keith Noonan has positions in Take-Two Interactive Software. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Roku, Take-Two Interactive Software, Tencent, and Walt Disney. The Motley Fool recommends Reddit. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Best Entertainment Stocks for 2026 and How to Invest

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5 best entertainment stocks for 2026 and how to invest

1. The Walt Disney Company

Key Data Points

2. Take-Two Interactive

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3. Nintendo

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4. Tencent Holdings

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5. FuboTV

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How to invest in entertainment stocks

Benefits and risks of investing in entertainment stocks

Should you invest in entertainment stocks?

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What are the entertainment stocks with highest dividends?

What are the entertainment stocks with highest dividends?

Are entertainment stocks a good buy now?

Are entertainment stocks a good buy now?

What are the most undervalued entertainment stocks?

What are the most undervalued entertainment stocks?

Why are entertainment stocks up?

Why are entertainment stocks up?

Can entertainment stocks provide reliable dividends?

Can entertainment stocks provide reliable dividends?

What is the fastest-growing entertainment industry?

What is the fastest-growing entertainment industry?

Are there ESG considerations when investing in Roku (ROKU)?

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Are entertainment stocks a good buy now?

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Why are entertainment stocks up?

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Can entertainment stocks provide reliable dividends?

Can entertainment stocks provide reliable dividends?

What is the fastest-growing entertainment industry?

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Are there ESG considerations when investing in Roku (ROKU)?

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