Magazine & Periodical Publishers Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030
Industry Overview
This industry comprises establishments known either as magazine publishers or periodical publishers. These establishments carry out the operations necessary for producing and distributing magazines and other periodicals, such as gathering, writing, and editing articles, and selling and preparing advertisements. These establishments may publish magazines and other periodicals in print or electronic form. Illustrative Examples: Comic book publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Radio and television guide publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Magazine publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Scholarly journal publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Newsletter publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing) Trade journal publishers (except exclusive Internet publishing)
Source: U.S. Census BureauMarket Size and Industry Forecast
This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Magazine and Periodical Publishers industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.
| Historical | Forecasted |
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 |
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| Market Size (Total Revenue) | Included in Report |
| % Growth Rate |
| Number of Companies |
| Total Employees |
| Average Revenue per Company |
| Average Employees per Company |
Source: U.S. government financial dataIndustry Revenue ($ Billions)
Industry Forecast ($ Billions)
Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.
Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State
Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Magazine & Periodical Publishers companies in the United States.
Magazine & Periodical Publishers Revenue by State
Distribution by Company Size
| Company Size | All Industries | Magazine & Periodical Publishers |
|---|
| Small Business (< 5 Employees) | Included |
| Small Business (5 - 20) |
| Midsized Business (20 - 100) |
| Large Business (100 - 500) |
| Enterprise (> 500) |
Magazine & Periodical Publishers Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)
Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
- Cost of goods sold
- Compensation of officers
- Salaries and wages
- Employee benefit programs
- Rent paid
- Advertising and marketing budgets
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies are included).
| Industry Average | Percent of Sales |
|---|
| Total Revenue | Included |
| Operating Revenue |
| Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) |
| Gross Profit |
| Operating Expenses |
| Operating Income |
| Non-Operating Income |
| Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT) |
| Interest Expense |
| Earnings Before Taxes |
| Income Tax |
| Net Profit |
Average Income Statement
Cost of Goods Sold
Salaries, Wages, and Benefits
Rent
Advertising
Depreciation and Amortization
Officer Compensation
Net Income
Financial Ratio Analysis
Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.
| Financial Ratio | Industry Average |
|---|
| Profitability Ratios | Included |
| Profit Margin |
| ROE |
| ROA |
| Liquidity Ratios |
| Current Ratio |
| Quick Ratio |
| Activity Ratios |
| Average Collection Period |
| Asset Turnover Ratio |
| Receivables Turnover Ratio |
| Inventory Conversion Ratio |
Products and Services Mix
Product lines and services in the Magazine & Periodical Publishers industry accounting for the largest revenue sources.
| Product Description | Description | Revenue
($ Millions) |
|---|
| Industry total | Included |
| General interest periodicals - sale of advertising space |
| General interest periodicals - subscriptions & sales |
| Sale of advertising space - home & living periodicals |
| Finan, profes, & academic periodicals - subscriptions & sales |
| Subscriptions/sales, arts, culture, leisure, & enter periodicals |
| Sale of ad space - arts, culture, leisure, & enter periodicals |
| Sale of advertising space - other general interest periodicals |
| Subscriptions & sales, political, social, & bus news periodicals |
| Subscriptions & sales, other general interest periodicals |
Salary information for employees working in the Magazine & Periodical Publishers industry.
| Title | Percent of Workforce | Bottom Quartile | Average (Median) Salary | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| Management Occupations | 8% | Included |
| Chief Executives | 0% |
| General and Operations Managers | 3% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 6% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 6% |
| Computer Occupations | 6% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations | 29% |
| Art and Design Workers | 6% |
| Media and Communication Workers | 22% |
| News Analysts, Reporters and Correspondents | 6% |
| Reporters and Correspondents | 6% |
| Writers and Editors | 15% |
| Editors | 13% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 15% |
| Sales Representatives, Services | 11% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 9% |
| Advertising Sales Agents | 9% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 21% |
| Other Office and Administrative Support Workers | 9% |
| Production Occupations | 7% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 6% |
Government Contracts
The federal government spent an annual total of
$103,564,044 on the magazine & periodical publishers industry. It has awarded 2,466 contracts to 347 companies, with an average value of $298,455 per company.
Top Companies in Magazine & Periodical Publishers and Adjacent Industries
| Company | Address | Revenue
($ Millions) |
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