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
7.527T
Market Weight
10.20%
Industries
7
Companies
253
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return
Sector
0.07%
S&P 500
1.51%
YTD Return
Sector
6.17%
S&P 500
5.65%
1-Year Return
Sector
28.53%
S&P 500
14.65%
3-Year Return
Sector
109.63%
S&P 500
66.12%
5-Year Return
Sector
47.74%
S&P 500
66.38%
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% | -6.17% | |
| Internet Content & Information | 70.96% | -6.63% | |
| Telecom Services | 13.27% | 6.62% | |
| Entertainment | 10.96% | -7.10% | |
| Advertising Agencies | 2.68% | -30.39% | |
| Electronic Gaming & Multimedia | 1.72% | -18.05% | |
| Publishing | 0.23% | 17.49% | |
| Broadcasting | 0.18% | -0.24% | |
Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return
All Industries
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Internet Content & Information
-0.08%
Telecom Services
0.08%
Entertainment
-0.12%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 298.79 | 359.53 | 49.03% | 3.614T | -2.27% | -4.78% | Strong Buy | |
| 593.66 | 863.63 | 20.37% | 1.502T | -2.15% | -10.06% | Strong Buy | |
| 91.82 | 113.21 | 5.28% | 389.49B | +0.09% | -2.07% | Buy | |
| 208.47 | 268.72 | 3.16% | 233.175B | +0.91% | +2.67% | Buy | |
| 49.98 | 50.76 | 2.86% | 210.8B | +1.01% | +22.71% | Buy | |
| 28.31 | 29.96 | 2.72% | 200.702B | +2.05% | +13.97% | Buy | |
| 99.51 | 129.40 | 2.39% | 176.47B | +0.31% | -12.53% | Buy | |
| 442.39 | 648.57 | 2.03% | 149.508B | +0.56% | -34.35% | Buy | |
| 29.02 | 33.01 | 1.43% | 105.746B | +0.14% | +3.59% | Hold | |
| 474.54 | 552.85 | 1.33% | 97.705B | -1.65% | -18.28% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112.23 | 27.164B | 0.08% | -4.66% | |
| 182.65 | 6.323B | 0.09% | -5.67% | |
| 69.00 | 1.75B | 0.08% | -5.84% | |
| 39.03 | 775.107M | 0.38% | +15.13% | |
| 115.46 | 653.965M | 0.40% | -4.75% |
Mutual Fund Opportunities
View MoreName | Last Price | Net Assets | Expense Ratio | YTD Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122.73 | 8.719B | 0.77% | -7.21% | |
| 122.05 | 8.719B | 0.77% | -7.23% | |
| 93.06 | 6.323B | 0.09% | -5.68% | |
| 123.43 | 2.727B | 0.67% | -5.95% | |
| 127.83 | 2.727B | 0.67% | -5.85% |
Communication Services Research
View MoreDiscover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector
Analyst Report: iQIYI, Inc.
Iqiyi is a leading streaming video-on-demand company in China that generates revenue mostly through a subscription basis. The platform also provides user-generated content to nonpaying users, monetized through ads. The company self-produces much of the subscription content and also generates revenue through content distribution, gaming, and IP licensing. Iqiyi competes directly with Tencent Video, Alibaba’s Youku, ByteDance’s MangoTV, and Bilibili. The company is 45% and 5% owned by Baidu and Xiaomi, respectively.
RatingPrice TargetAnalyst Report: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar is the largest television station owner-operator in the United States with over 200 stations in 116 markets, reaching 220 million people. Of its 200 stations, 155 are affiliated with the four national broadcast networks: CBS, Fox, NBC, and ABC. Pending approval, Nexstar’s merger with Tegna would bring Nexstar’s station total to 259 in 133 markets, reaching 80% of the US population. Nexstar also owns NewsNation (formerly WGN), a cable news network, 75% of the fifth national broadcaster, the CW, and a 31% stake in Food Network and Cooking Channel.
RatingPrice TargetDaily – Vickers Top Insider Picks for 03/20/2026
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.
Daily – Vickers Top Buyers & Sellers for 03/20/2026
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.
