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Communication Services
Companies that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services. Also includes companies that provide advertising & marketing services, entertainment content and services, as well as interactive media and content provider over internet or through software. Companies in this sector include AT&T, Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Netflix, Omnicom Group, Alphabet and Facebook.
Market Cap
7.68T
Market Weight
9.86%
Industries
7
Companies
253
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
0.47%
S&P 500
0.05%

YTD Return

Sector
4.25%
S&P 500
0.87%

1-Year Return

Sector
16.31%
S&P 500
12.96%

3-Year Return

Sector
115.60%
S&P 500
67.12%

5-Year Return

Sector
52.97%
S&P 500
73.83%

Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents

Industries in This Sector

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IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
-4.25%
Internet Content & Information
71.96%
-3.39%
Telecom Services
13.37%
9.54%
Entertainment
10.15%
-12.18%
Advertising Agencies
2.41%
-36.19%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.73%
-15.86%
Publishing
0.20%
6.27%
Broadcasting
0.18%
2.75%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

All Industries

Internet Content & Information
-1.09%
Telecom Services
0.22%
Entertainment
1.66%
Advertising Agencies
5.09%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
0.37%
Publishing
1.12%
Broadcasting
0.21%

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Largest Companies in This Sector

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Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
306.02 359.24 49.00% 3.702T -1.08% -2.48%
Strong Buy
639.77 860.09 21.42% 1.618T -1.55% -3.08%
Strong Buy
76.87 111.43 4.32% 326.074B +1.33% -18.01%
Buy
219.50 267.82 3.25% 245.512B +2.25% +8.11%
Buy
49.01 49.34 2.74% 206.675B -0.91% +20.33%
Buy
28.69 29.41 2.69% 203.396B -0.38% +15.50%
Buy
105.45 130.55 2.48% 187.004B +3.00% -7.31%
Buy
390.55 666.92 1.75% 131.988B +6.44% -42.04%
Buy
31.57 33.06 1.52% 115.038B -0.79% +12.70%
Hold
458.34 557.78 1.25% 94.369B +2.82% -21.07%
Buy

Investing in the Communication Services Sector

Start Investing in the Communication Services Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds

ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
114.58 27.959B 0.08% -2.67%
187.07 6.682B 0.09% -3.39%
70.88 1.822B 0.08% -3.28%
120.31 736.856M 0.40% -0.75%
38.39 713.546M 0.38% +13.24%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
126.65 8.872B 0.77% -4.25%
125.95 8.872B 0.77% -4.26%
95.34 6.682B 0.09% -3.37%
135.19 2.904B 0.67% -2.84%
131.83 2.904B 0.67% -2.90%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: TIM S.A.

    TIM, which is 67%-owned by Telecom Italia, is the third largest wireless carrier in Brazil, with 62 million subscribers, equal to about 23% of the market. The firm owns 49% of I-Systems, an infrastructure partnership that is expanding its network footprint across Brazil. I-Systems can provide broadband service to about 8 million locations, including 6.5 million with fiber, equal to 10%-15% of the country. TIM leases capacity on the venture's network to serve retail broadband customers under the UltraFibra brand, but it has agreed to buy out its joint venture partner in 2026, taking full ownership of these assets. TIM also resells fiber network access from other providers.

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  • Analyst Report: Verizon Communications Inc.

    Wireless services account for 75% of Verizon Communications' total service revenue and nearly all of its operating income. The firm serves about 94 million postpaid and 20 million prepaid phone customers via its nationwide network, making it the largest US wireless carrier. Fixed-line telecom operations include local networks in the Northeast that reach about 30 million homes and businesses, including about 20 million served by the Fios fiber-optic network. Verizon closed its acquisition of Frontier Communications in January, adding networks that reach another 15 million locations, including 9 million with fiber. These networks serve about 11 million broadband customers. Verizon also provides telecom services nationwide to enterprise customers, using a mix of its own and other networks.

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  • Analyst Report: Fox Corporation

    Fox operates in two segments: cable networks and television. Cable networks primarily includes Fox News, Fox Business, and several pay TV sports stations. Television primarily includes the Fox broadcast network, 29 owned and operated local television stations, of which 18 are affiliated with the Fox network, and streaming platform Tubi, which is not subscription-based and is completely ad-supported. Fox effectively sold most of its entertainment assets to Disney in 2019, so it no longer creates entertainment content and relies heavily on live news and sports, with nearly all tied to the pay TV bundle. The Murdoch family controls Fox.

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  • Analyst Report: HUYA Inc.

    Huya, officially became independent in 2016 and headquartered in Guangzhou, operates live streaming platform focused on games, esports, and interactive entertainment, and also provides game-related services such as distribution and in-game item sales. Its main livestreaming platforms include Huya Live in China and Nimo TV outside of China. As of 2024, Huya was a subsidiary of Tencent, which owned 67% of its equity stake and held 95% of the voting power.

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