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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
7.77T
Market Weight
9.92%
Industries
7
Companies
254
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
0.07%
S&P 500
0.77%

YTD Return

Sector
3.14%
S&P 500
0.09%

1-Year Return

Sector
25.05%
S&P 500
14.58%

3-Year Return

Sector
128.87%
S&P 500
71.72%

5-Year Return

Sector
60.38%
S&P 500
79.93%

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%
-3.14%
Internet Content & Information
71.95%
-2.27%
Telecom Services
13.31%
10.39%
Entertainment
10.17%
-11.05%
Advertising Agencies
2.42%
-35.10%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.77%
-13.07%
Publishing
0.20%
8.93%
Broadcasting
0.18%
1.69%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

All Industries

Internet Content & Information
-0.00%
Telecom Services
0.47%
Entertainment
0.02%
Advertising Agencies
0.66%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
-0.32%
Publishing
-0.28%
Broadcasting
0.34%

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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
310.92 359.24 49.26% 3.761T -0.25% -0.92%
Strong Buy
639.30 861.30 21.18% 1.617T +0.32% -3.15%
Strong Buy
78.04 111.71 4.34% 331.037B +2.66% -16.77%
Buy
221.98 268.52 3.25% 248.286B +0.92% +9.33%
Buy
49.86 49.80 2.75% 210.294B +0.36% +22.42%
Buy
28.35 29.41 2.63% 200.986B -0.60% +14.13%
Buy
106.05 130.57 2.46% 188.068B +1.57% -6.79%
Buy
393.22 667.63 1.74% 133.031B +3.31% -41.64%
Buy
31.61 33.01 1.51% 115.184B -0.06% +12.84%
Hold
465.66 554.81 1.26% 95.877B -0.46% -19.81%
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
116.16 27.959B 0.08% -1.33%
189.14 6.682B 0.09% -2.32%
71.62 1.822B 0.08% -2.27%
120.67 736.856M 0.40% -0.45%
39.40 713.546M 0.38% +16.22%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
127.92 8.872B 0.77% -3.29%
127.22 8.872B 0.77% -3.30%
96.35 6.682B 0.09% -2.34%
136.68 2.904B 0.67% -1.77%
133.27 2.904B 0.67% -1.84%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 02/25/2026

    The Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers is a daily report that identifies the five companies the largest insider purchase transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions as well as the five companies the largest insider sales transactions based on the dollar value of the transactions.

     
  • Daily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 02/25/2026

    The Vickers Top Insider Picks is a daily report that utilizes a proprietary algorithm to identify 25 companies with compelling insider purchase histories based on transactions over the past three months.

     
  • Analyst Report: Telefônica Brasil S.A.

    Telefonica Brasil, known as Vivo, is the largest wireless carrier in Brazil with 102 million customers, which is equal to about 39% market share. The firm is strongest in the postpaid business, where it has 68 million customers, or about 41% share of this market. Wireless services and equipment contribute about 70% of total revenue. Vivo is the incumbent fixed-line telephone operator in Sao Paulo state and also owns an extensive fiber network across the country. The firm provides internet access to 8 million households on this network. The firm also sells pay-TV and phone services to its fixed-line customers. Finally, corporate data and IT services, including cloud computing support, contribute about 9% of total revenue.

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  • Analyst Report: AMC Networks Inc.

    AMC Networks owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.

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