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  "description": "YouTube channels typically sell for 24–48 months of trailing net earnings (a 2–4× annual net multiple) in 2026. Faceless niche channels with evergreen content and low operator dependency sell at the top of that range; personality-driven channels sell at the bottom because the audience follows the person. A channel netting $10K/month typically sells for $240K–$480K.",
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    "question": "What is a YouTube channel worth in 2026?",
    "shortAnswer": "YouTube channels typically sell for 24–48 months of trailing net earnings (a 2–4× annual net multiple) in 2026. Faceless niche channels with evergreen content and low operator dependency sell at the top of that range; personality-driven channels sell at the bottom because the audience follows the person. A channel netting $10K/month typically sells for $240K–$480K.",
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        "label": "Faceless evergreen, low-operator",
        "value": "36–48×",
        "note": "3.0–4.0×"
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        "label": "Faceless topical",
        "value": "24–36×",
        "note": "2.0–3.0×"
      },
      {
        "label": "Personality — B2B/finance",
        "value": "18–30×",
        "note": "1.5–2.5×"
      },
      {
        "label": "Personality — entertainment",
        "value": "12–24×",
        "note": "1.0–2.0×"
      }
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    "context": "Buyers pay for cash flow that survives the sale. Personality-dependent channels are risky because the audience typically follows the person, not the channel. Broker fees (10–15%), transferability of monetization, and diversification of revenue streams all move the final multiple materially.",
    "methodology": "Multiples reflect 2024–2026 broker-listed sales data and the assumption grid used in the RevenueLab YouTube Channel Valuation Calculator (12 inputs × 8 adjustment factors).",
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