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
7.944T
Market Weight
10.21%
Industries
7
Companies
254
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
1.09%
S&P 500
1.01%
YTD Return
Sector
0.96%
S&P 500
2.85%
1-Year Return
Sector
35.36%
S&P 500
18.81%
3-Year Return
Sector
123.94%
S&P 500
72.14%
5-Year Return
Sector
55.03%
S&P 500
68.58%
Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents
Industries in This Sector
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| Industry | Market Weight | YTD Return | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Industries | 100.00% | -0.96% | |
| Internet Content & Information | 71.40% | -0.84% | |
| Telecom Services | 12.86% | 9.04% | |
| Entertainment | 10.93% | -2.23% | |
| Advertising Agencies | 2.71% | -25.58% | |
| Electronic Gaming & Multimedia | 1.70% | -14.78% | |
| Publishing | 0.21% | 15.66% | |
| Broadcasting | 0.19% | 8.83% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Internet Content & Information
1.46%
Telecom Services
0.05%
Entertainment
0.39%
Advertising Agencies
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Largest Companies in This Sector
View MoreName | Last Price | 1Y Target Est. | Market Weight | Market Cap | Day Change % | YTD Return | Avg. Analyst Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304.42 | 359.53 | 48.48% | 3.683T | +0.98% | -2.99% | Strong Buy | |
| 627.45 | 862.25 | 20.90% | 1.587T | +2.33% | -4.94% | Strong Buy | |
| 95.20 | 113.17 | 5.32% | 403.828B | -0.12% | +1.54% | Buy | |
| 214.82 | 268.52 | 3.16% | 240.278B | -1.18% | +5.80% | Buy | |
| 50.97 | 50.54 | 2.83% | 214.975B | -0.80% | +25.14% | Buy | |
| 27.73 | 29.96 | 2.59% | 196.59B | +0.04% | +11.63% | Buy | |
| 98.66 | 130.30 | 2.30% | 174.962B | -0.63% | -13.28% | Buy | |
| 453.30 | 648.57 | 2.02% | 153.195B | -1.17% | -32.73% | Buy | |
| 30.34 | 33.01 | 1.46% | 110.556B | +0.60% | +8.31% | Hold | |
| 524.00 | 550.50 | 1.42% | 107.888B | +1.54% | -9.77% | Buy |
Investing in the Communication Services Sector
Start Investing in the Communication Services Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds
ETF Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115.33 | 27.164B | 0.08% | -2.03% | |
| 187.53 | 6.323B | 0.09% | -3.15% | |
| 71.01 | 1.75B | 0.08% | -3.10% | |
| 39.39 | 775.107M | 0.38% | +16.19% | |
| 119.57 | 653.965M | 0.40% | -1.36% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127.57 | 8.719B | 0.77% | -3.55% | |
| 126.87 | 8.719B | 0.77% | -3.56% | |
| 95.59 | 6.323B | 0.09% | -3.11% | |
| 131.74 | 2.727B | 0.67% | -2.97% | |
| 127.21 | 2.727B | 0.67% | -3.07% |
Communication Services Research
View MoreDiscover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
Analyst Report: Tencent Holdings Limited
Tencent is the world’s largest game publisher, with top‑grossing mobile hits like Honor of Kings and Peacekeeper Elite and a steady pipeline of new titles. It also operates WeChat—China’s super‑app with roughly 1.3 billion users—embedded in daily life for messaging, short video, mini programs, payments, and shopping. Beyond its own platforms, Tencent is a prolific strategic investor, holding stakes in leading internet companies such as PDD, Kuaishou, and Xiaohongshu.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Nebius Group N.V.
Nebius is a vertically integrated cloud provider focusing on AI and high-performance computing. It is a carve-out of the previous Russian tech firm Yandex, following the Russian sanctions since the Ukraine-Russia war. Nebius designs and operates its own data centers and servers across Europe and the US, with a total capacity of several hundred megawatts. In September 2025, Microsoft became a major Nebius client under a multiyear $17 billion revenue agreement to provide computing capacity.
RatingPrice TargetWeekly Stock List
Argus has published its latest Portfolio Selector, which features its popular Focus List. Each month, Director of Research Jim Kelleher, CFA, surveys the team of Argus Research industry analysts for their timeliest recommendations out of the company's fundamental universe of approximately 500 stocks. The Focus List typically includes 30 stocks: turnover is high, as Jim typically adds three or four new stocks per month. Below are the latest additions, all of which are rated BUY at Argus.
Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 03/16/2026
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.
